Winter Reading Program
(All ages) Join us for the Winter Reading Program this year! We begin on November 18 and conclude on January 31! Learn more here!
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Teen Art Contest @ Rice
(Teens) The theme of this art contest is Classic YA Fiction. Choose a book from the list below and design a new book cover for it, in ANY style, ANY medium! The finished cover must be 6x9 inches, be your original work, and have the title of the book and the author’s name. Submit your […]
8 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
7 events,
Adult Activity Hour @ Rice: CANCELLED
Adult Activity Hour @ Rice: CANCELLED
Adult Activity Hour has been cancelled today (1/2/25). We hope to see you next time!
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
6 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
6 events,
Movies at the Capitol | Gleaming the Cube
Movies at the Capitol | Gleaming the Cube
(Teen/adult) This is the first movie in our "Three Movies Starring... Christian Slater" series! Synopsis: A skateboarding teen tracks his adopted sibling's killer. 1989 (Rated PG-13)
Jr. Makers Club: Fabric Bookmarks @ Smiths Grove
Jr. Makers Club: Fabric Bookmarks @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 6 & up) Learn to make a variety of crafts using foam, cardboard, and other fun things. This month‘s project we will be learning the basics of using a sewing machine and making fabric book marks. No registration required.
Movies at the Capitol | Pump Up the Volume
Movies at the Capitol | Pump Up the Volume
(Adult) This is the second movie in our "Three Movies Starring... Christian Slater" series! Synopsis: A shy high-school student leads a secret life as a pirate-radio DJ. 1990 (Rated R)
10 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
6 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
7 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
(Birth – 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby’s developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities.
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
5 events,
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 5 and up) Create, build, innovate! LEGO Club is a weekly opportunity to play and create with legos. We provide the bricks; the kids provide the imagination!
5 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
2 events,
Saturday Family Storytime @ Bob Kirby
Saturday Family Storytime @ Bob Kirby
Join us for this fun family program that meets at Bob Kirby every four weeks. We will read, write, talk, sing, and play together! Toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids, and grown ups will enjoy this all-ages program!
1 event,
7 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
5 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
6 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
(Birth – 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby’s developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities.
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
6 events,
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
Pottery: Intro to Wheel Throwing [2-Class Series] @ Kirby
Pottery: Intro to Wheel Throwing [2-Class Series] @ Kirby
(Adult/teen) This intro series, led by local potter Kate Harris, includes a brief introduction to wheel throwing, trimming, & glazing. All participants will return on their own to glaze their piece before the final firing in the kiln. Make sure you can attend both dates. The class is free, but the cost for clay & […]
7 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
2 events,
LEGO Club @ Rice
LEGO Club @ Rice
(Ages 4 & up) Create, build, innovate! LEGO Club is an opportunity to play and create with legos. We provide the bricks; YOU provide the imagination! No registration required!
1 event,
1 event,
6 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
7 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
(Birth – 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby’s developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities.
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
7 events,
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
Pottery: Intro to Wheel Throwing [2-Class Series] @ Kirby
Pottery: Intro to Wheel Throwing [2-Class Series] @ Kirby
(Adult/teen) This intro series, led by local potter Kate Harris, includes a brief introduction to wheel throwing, trimming, & glazing. All participants will return on their own to glaze their piece before the final firing in the kiln. Make sure you can attend both dates. The class is free, but the cost for clay & […]
5 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
1 event,
1 event,
8 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
5 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
10 events,
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
Brilliant Babies @ Kirby
(Birth – 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby’s developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
Talented Toddlers @ Smiths Grove
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities.
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
4 events,
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 5 and up) Create, build, innovate! LEGO Club is a weekly opportunity to play and create with legos. We provide the bricks; the kids provide the imagination!
6 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
2 events,
Jr. Makers Club: Cardboard Top Hats @ Smiths Grove
Jr. Makers Club: Cardboard Top Hats @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 6 & up) Learn to make a variety of crafts using foam, cardboard, and other fun things. This month‘s project we will be making a top hat out of cardboard. No registration required.
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Remembering Alice Dunnigan @ the Capitol
Remembering Alice Dunnigan @ the Capitol
(All ages) As the first Black woman journalist to be credentialed to the White House and Capitol press corps in 1947, Alice Allison Dunnigan's name was frequently in both headlines and bylines during her lifetime. But due to the racism and sexism that she faced, her accomplishments have not gotten their deserved place in history. […]