Kids and Family Activities
North-East Preschool Storytime
Join us at the North-East branch for singing, dancing, stories and fun activities that activate your little one’s brain! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
(Ages 0-5)
Now provided at our Interim location at 5930 Wilson Rd
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Kids Cafe
Stop in at the Waldo Community branch for a healthy after-school snack. In partnership with Harvesters, Kids Cafe is held every Monday - Friday from 3:45-4:45 pm.
You must be 18 and under to receive a meal and the meal must be eaten in the Kids Cafe room.
Read to a Dog
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) literacy program uses therapy animals to improve children's reading and communication skills. Join the R.E.A.D. team at the Waldo Branch on the second Saturday of each month between September 2019 and April 2020 (excluding December and January) as children read the pooches some prose. Children may sign up for a 10-minute slot each Saturday. Parents must sign a release form before children will be allowed to read with a dog.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons: The Campaign
Join Jen the smiling DM in a beginners quest of Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the basics skills of the game and make new friends along the way!
Join the party to discover far off lands, mythical creatures, magical treasure, and enchanting fun!
Open to ages 8-18 and their caregivers.
American Wild Ensemble
The American Wild Ensemble specializes in context-driven music that encourages our audiences to explore their environments through a different lens, engage with contemporary music in a new way, and foster the sense of community between performers, listeners, and the spaces that surround them. We design programming that is unique to each of our partnering organizations or locations, offering cohesive, site-inspired performances, workshops, and special events that support and reflect the vision of our collaborators.
Yoga Storytime
Yoga Storytime combines storytelling, games, and yoga into one engaging and calming experience. In addition to encouraging a love of reading, Yoga Storytime is designed to teach children yoga and mindfulness so that they can learn to better manage their emotions and physical health. This storytime is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome.
For those without a yoga mat, limited yoga mats are available for library use.
Mondays at 10am in the 2nd floor Activity Room.
Free all day parking validation at the children's floor desk with attendance!
KidsCafe
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday a nutritious meals will be provided to youth under the age of 18 ( 19 if still in High School), from 3 pm to 5 pm in partnership with Harvesters.
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Kids Cafe
Stop in at the Waldo Community branch for a healthy after-school snack. In partnership with Harvesters, Kids Cafe is held every Monday - Friday from 3:45-4:45 pm.
You must be 18 and under to receive a meal and the meal must be eaten in the Kids Cafe room.