This program is recommended for ages 3-12. Please join us to learn more about dinos with the experts! Checkout some real dinosaur fossils, teeth, and claws!
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Reference Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.
Kids
Come stomp, sway and roar as we learn a fun dinosaur dance and enjoy fun dinosaur-themed activities!
This program is for kids ages 4-8 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins online one week prior.
Wish You Were Here – Footprints Through Time
When you discover a mysterious suitcase filled with expedition tools, you’ll use your imagination and senses to search for dinosaur fossils! Journey through the jungle, dig for bones at an excavation site, rescue dinosaurs from tar pits, and collect dino eggs—just be careful of the earth-shaking volcano!
Additional Notes:
Celebrate the 4th of July and the America's 250th birthday with a hands-on craft that’s fun for all ages!
We will create DIY confetti poppers, for everyone to use at their own 4th of July celebrations!
All materials will be provided.
- Occurrence: Saturdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
- Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
- Ages: Children and families
- Description: Songs, stories, and rhymes for the whole family. Designed for children and their caregivers to participate together.
- Additional Info: Free! No registration.
- Location: Kids Corner
- Ticket Info*: Limit: 65
*Children's Ticket Details
Are you Board Silly?! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of board games, card games, puzzles, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. From classic favorites to new games to try, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Join Aldine Branch Library for a movie night! Eat some popcorn and watch a fun movie with the whole family
Dance, laugh, and play along!
Join us for a high-energy, interactive show with Mr. Leo featuring puppets, music, and plenty of dancing fun! Kids will love singing along, meeting silly puppet friends, and moving to the beat in this lively performance. Perfect for young children and their caregivers—come ready to wiggle and giggle!
All ages welcome. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes ahead of time, first come first served. There is a capacity limit, so come early!
There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:
How each chess pieces moveChess rulesReview how to use a chess clockHow to use notationHow to set up the chess boardDiscuss special movesDescribe check and checkmateReview chess principalsCover minor tacticsDiscuss end game principalsThen members will get a chance to play each other**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**