Put your building skills to the test with the libraryโs Big Blue Blocks! These oversized foam blocks offer endless possibilities for creative play. Perfect for solo or group activities, the Big Blue Blocks are designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and endless fun!
Bring your own blankets or sheets, pillows, and a flashlight to build your fort. Enjoy a story together around the โcampfireโ and then crawl into your fort to read with your family. This is a special after-hours program. Please arrive before the Library closes at 5 pm to ensure entrance to the program. In partnership...
Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. Materials provided. While supplies last.
Join us on select Friday nights for a little extra family fun at DCM! DCM is open until 8:00pm every Friday during the school year Friday, January 10: Letโs do some moving & grooving with Family Yoga at 5:30 and 6:15, explore musical instruments, and make a ribbon wand to sway to the music. Friday,...
Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
Calling all astronauts and deep space explorers! From January 9 to 20, Wonder Works Childrenโs Museum is blasting off to outer space! We will have activities related to outer space throughout the museum. Children can dress up as astronauts, crawl into rocket tents and pretend theyโve landed Mars. In our lunar exploration pit, children can...
Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping them for something new-to-you! Bring in your gently used toys to the Youth Services Desk and receive a ticket for each toy you donate. Bring your tickets...
Let your children's imaginations soar with a variety of crafts designed for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy delicious hot cocoa while creating together. Bring your little ones for a morning filled with crafting fun and joyful moments. Sign up is required to join the festivities! We canโt wait to see the amazing creations your...
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