Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
Elementary
This all ages event celebrates everything Pokemon! Trade cards, learn to play, or bring your handheld to show off what Pokemon you've caught.
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.
Join us for making some rock candy art. Mix and make your own science project to take home and watch it grow. This program is free and recommended for children grades K-5 and their caregivers.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
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.
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!
Join us for Let's Build It! this summer. The library will provide the Legos, Duplos, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, Big Blue Blocks, Straw Connectors and more. We will have free play and organized team challenges.
All materials must stay at the library, but you are welcome to photograph your creations. Please leave your own Legos and other building toys at home. We don't want you to lose your favorite pieces!
This program is intended for children aged 5-12 years old.
Bilingual Storytime for School-Age Children
Join Ms. Tina for an interactive bilingual storytime featuring stories in both English and Spanish. Children will enjoy engaging activities, songs, and dinosaur-themed stories while building language and literacy skills.
This program promotes cultural awareness and a love of reading in two languages.