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Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that encourage early literacy skills in young children. For toddlers 12-36 months with a caregiver.
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that encourage early literacy skills in young children. For children birth to 36 months with a caregiver.
This program is for kids who love to move and dance around! We will dance to different songs, practice following directions, learn rhythm, and even develop our fine and gross motor skills. This program is not only fun, but it will help your child develop early literacy skills! DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Visit our Social Story to learn more about our location.
Children and caregivers need time to socialize and make connections with others. Join us for a playdate to engage in child-led learning through play with developmentally-appropriate toys and books. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. For ages 3-5. This Storytime will feature Stories and Activities in honor of Lois Ehlert. Lois Ehlert's Birthday is November 9.
Children and caregivers need time to socialize and make connections with others. Join us for a playdate to engage in child-led learning through play with developmentally appropriate toys and books. For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Please contact us if accommodations are needed.
It’s never too early to grow a child’s love of learning. This early literacy-based program features music, rhymes, stories, and more. For babies birth to 4 years with a caregiver. Boogie to some of our favorite songs and games. Move, dance, boogie, and shake! DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. For ages 3-5. This program will begin with a 10-minute craft. At this storytime, we will be joined by rangers from the National Park Service Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park! DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Visit our Social Story to learn more about our location.
Learn about new chess openings and gambits, play games with your friends and socialize at our homeschool chess club. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Dayton Metro Library is proud to host Funk Lab Dance Center. Do you like to move and groove? Grab your favorite grownup and get dancing. You will learn some basic hip-hop dance moves to express yourself. This will help you build some great gross motor skills and a stronger connection with your grownup.
Socialize with friends, play games, and more. For Grades 7-12
Have you ever wondered how your fingers move the way they do? With some cardboard, straws, and string, we'll make a human hand that can move and wiggle.
GOT HOMEWORK? BRING IT! Need help with school assignments? Need extra reading or math practice? Have a project due? Enjoy art or science? Just want to hang out and have fun learning something new? Check out the DML Student Success Centers! To find out more about the learning opportunities we offer, go to www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/studentsuccess/ Please Note: Children 8 and under must have an adult stay at the library with them, at all times. Meals served for kids 18 and under Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, when the center is open. (Courtesy of Children's Hunger Alliance)
Do you want to be an actor? Could you see your name in lights? Do you just want to let loose and have a good time? Come to Drama Club and move your body, use your voice, and build your confidence! For Teens and Tweens (Grades 5-12).
Love anime and manga? Meet up with fellow fans to discuss your favorite books and shows. For grades 7-12.
Everyone knows how to make paper handprint turkeys but come learn how to make a turkey out of PIPE CLEANERS and GOOGLY EYES! Tweens and teens welcome.
Join us for games, crafts, LEGO, and STEM experiments.
Teamwork! Community! Leadership! Empowerment! YOU get a say in what happens at the Library! Let the library know how you want it to work for you and your peers! Grade 7-12.
Enjoy a few chapters of a Magic Tree House book, group discussion, games, and a themed activity each week. For elementary age children and their families. Registration for each session is encouraged to guarantee a spot, but walk-ins are welcome as supplies allow. Please note: There will be no book club on October 12 or November 16.
On Mondays we do arts and crafts! Teens 7-12 are invited to get creative and, with some guided instruction, create a piece they can take home and show off. Each class will have a different theme based in techniques learned from fine art or handy crafts. This Week's Craft: Design our own Stickers *All materials provided.
This event is designed to be like a resource fair specifically for our Special Needs Families. It will be a variety of organizations coming together to share resources and information to families. Time will be given for attendees to chat and socialize with other families. Children are welcome to attend.
Wear your pajamas and join us for a family storytime! Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and activities that children of all ages and caregivers can enjoy together. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
This award-winning early literacy-based program uses music, rhymes, stories, and more to stimulate the learning process for babies & toddlers. Birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. Hands-on activities will focus on themes such as art, sensory play, STEM, and social emotional wellness. At this storytime, we will be joined by rangers from the National Park Service Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park!
Stories and animals combine in this special Storytime. Animals will be visiting the library from Brukner Nature Center.
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that encourage early literacy skills in young children. For children birth to 36 months with a caregiver. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you.
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that encourage early literacy skills in young children. For toddlers 12-36 months with a caregiver.
Join us for Baby Bounce, a delightful early literacy program designed especially for infants and their caregivers! This interactive, engaging session combines gentle songs, rhymes, and simple activities that promote language development, motor skills, and bonding in the first years of life. Through rhythmic bouncing, clapping, and finger plays, babies will be introduced to the joys of music and language, while caregivers can connect with other parents and caregivers in a supportive, welcoming environment. It's the perfect way to start your little one’s journey toward becoming a lifelong reader! Intended for babies birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Children and caregivers need time to socialize and make connections with others. Join us for a playdate to engage in child-led learning through play with developmentally appropriate toys and books. For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you.
Storytime is now whenever you want. Our librarians and sometimes some special guests bring some of their favorite books and songs right to your home. Take a seat and sing-a-long. It's Storytime! How to watch: This virtual Storytime is available to stream all week, with a new video posted every Tuesday on our Early Literacy page. Click on the embedded video to go straight to the YouTube page. View Storytime @ Home
Enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplays, stories, and more, with a bilingual guest reader. Languages rotate each session and may include Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Kinyarwanda, Spanish, Tagalog and more. For children birth to 36 months with a caregiver. November 10th: Hindi November 17th: German November 24th: Spanish December 1st: Hebrew December 8th: Mandarin December 15th: Spanish
It’s never too early to grow a child’s love of learning. This early literacy-based program features music, rhymes, stories, and more. For babies birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Socialize with friends, play games, and more. For Grades 7-12
Come out to play a classic with a bookish twist- Book Bingo! Find a book to browse for chances to win prizes! Don't know where to start? No problem! We have plenty of books here!
GOT HOMEWORK? BRING IT! Need help with school assignments? Need extra reading or math practice? Have a project due? Enjoy art or science? Just want to hang out and have fun learning something new? Check out the DML Student Success Centers! To find out more about the learning opportunities we offer, go to www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/studentsuccess/ Please Note: Children 8 and under must have an adult stay at the library with them, at all times. Meals served for kids 18 and under Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, when the center is open. (Courtesy of Children's Hunger Alliance)
Make stuff and do things! Stop into the Opportunity Space and create anything you want with our resources – whether it be art, crafts, music, or a science project! For grades 7-12
Spark your creativity! Follow the instructions to create a detailed, unique air dry clay mini sculpture. Materials are provided. For Grades 7 - 12. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you.
Are you into drawing, painting, crafting, or experimenting with new materials? This is your space to explore and unleash your inner artist. You’ll have access to a variety of art supplies, from paint and markers to paper and clay. Just come in, relax, and create something unique to you. Teens of all skill levels are welcome! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this is your chance to experiment and express yourself. For Grades 6-12.
Challenge your friends and discover new favorites during an afternoon of cards and board games. Whether you’re brand new to tabletop gaming or already an expert player, you’ll have the chance to learn and play a different game each month. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Calling all curious creators and junior geniuses! Join us for a high-energy program where great books meet big ideas. Each session starts with an interactive read-aloud designed to spark your imagination, followed by a hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) challenge. Whether we're building earthquake proof towers, creating art using physics, or experimenting with polymers, you’ll get to experiment, fail forward, and discover how the world works.
Hang out with other teen LEGO builders as you complete three randomly selected building challenges. Challenges may include building the tallest tower in a given time period, building a vessel that can float, and building a realistic food item out of LEGO bricks! For teens in grades 7-12.
Come join other artists to explore new mediums, new techniques, get feedback, and share your work in a relaxed, no-direction (unless requested) art club! All skill levels are welcome—materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. Teens who complete sketchbooks (provided) receive prizes! If there’s a type of material you want to try out that isn’t on our cart, feel free to contact one of our teen librarians to give suggestions. For ages 13-18.
Dayton Metro Library is proud to host Wright-Patt Credit Union. Students will learn about the difference between a Bank and a Credit Union, Money personality types and how they affect behavior within personal finance, Setting SMART goals, and how those goals will look different based on what they need Now, Soon, and Later.
Calling all young Minecraft enthusiasts! Join our collaborative Minecraft Club for art, building, and redstone projects. Unleash your imagination, create virtual landscapes, build structures, and design cool redstone contraptions.
Want to learn how to set a world record? Come to the library for a fun afternoon, where we will learn about the science of world records. This program is best suited for elementary age explorers. We will complete fun activities and/or experiments that will prepare us for the classroom and beyond! Supplies guaranteed for the first 30 participants!
Do you enjoy games? What about hanging out with other kids? Join us and game on! Whether its board games, video games, card games, or making your own. Something fun every session. For ages 7-12
Come to the library and learn about stress – how we can tell we’re feeling it, where it comes from, how it affects our bodies, and how we can help ourselves when we feel it. We’ll finish by making a fun, stress-relieving craft!
You know the name, now play the game! Join us as we play Pokemon Battle Academy and engage in other Pokémon-centered activities. The Pokémon Club program encourages younger players to build lifelong friendships and hone academic abilities, such as reading comprehension and math skills, alongside fellow Pokémon fans. This program is suitable for grades 1-5. Participants are responsible for all personal items brought with them into the program.
Listen to a few spine-tingling chapters of a Goosebumps book together, share our predictions and reactions, and tackle a themed activity. Open to tweens/elementary-aged children and their families. Please register in advance — walk-ins welcome while supplies last. "Reader Beware, You're in for a Scare!" While designed for children aged 7–12, these books contain moderate tension, spooky themes, and cliffhangers; these books occasionally might be too scary for younger or sensitive readers. You know your child best — please only bring your child if they enjoy scary stories! DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and activities that children birth-age 5 and caregivers can enjoy together. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and activities that children birth-age 5 and caregivers can enjoy together. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Children and caregivers need time to socialize and make connections with others. Join us for a playdate to engage in child-led learning through play with developmentally appropriate toys and books. For ages 18 months- 3 years old with a caregiver.
Foster an early love of art with storytimes at Rosewood Gallery. A librarian from the Dayton Metro Library will share books and then a Rosewood instructor will lead a hands-on craft. This program is free and open to the public.
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. In partnership with ThinkTV/PBS, this story time will include stories, songs, clips from Nature Cat , and hands-on activities. Together, we will explore and develop connections with the natural world. For ages 3-5. Registration is required, but please only register children attending.
Socialize with friends, play games, and more. For Grades 7-12
Come join us for a movie for teens! We will also have Bingo to play as you watch! This month's featured film: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006, PG-13).
GOT HOMEWORK? BRING IT! Need help with school assignments? Need extra reading or math practice? Have a project due? Enjoy art or science? Just want to hang out and have fun learning something new? Check out the DML Student Success Centers! To find out more about the learning opportunities we offer, go to www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/studentsuccess/ Please Note: Children 8 and under must have an adult stay at the library with them, at all times. Meals served for kids 18 and under Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, when the center is open. (Courtesy of Children's Hunger Alliance)
Make stuff and do things! Stop into the Opportunity Space and create anything you want with our resources – whether it be art, crafts, music, or a science project! For grades 7-12
Welcome to all anime appreciators, fantasy fans, and lovers of every nerdy thing in-between. Discussions, watch parties, crafts and more! For grades 7-12.
Can you figure out what the survey says? Join other teens for a game of Family Feud to see what team will reign supreme! Teens and Tweens welcome.
Join us for some building fun at the Main library. Each program will rotate through different activities- LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more. A great opportunity for encouraging creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and imaginative play.
Comics, Manga, Graphic Novels, and more!! If you like comics, this club is for you. Bring whatever you’ve been reading lately and make a comic of your own. All comics are welcome. Graphic novels, super hero comics, manga, webcomics, manwha -- we read it all! We'll discuss the best stuff there is to read and learn about new skills for making comics. Get recommendations from teens who read what you read and recommend some of your own. Art supplies will be provided.
Bring in a historical fiction book you're reading or discover a new one at this month's meeting! We'll talk about our favorite stories and make a craft. For 4th-6th graders. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Upcoming themes: December: Mystery
Tweens in grades 5 & 6 assemble! Celebrate all things Anime and Manga. We will share our current favorite picks and watch different genres of anime.
Read to a dog from the Miami Pet Therapy Association to help your confidence and love of reading grow. Please sign up with staff for your 10‑minute slot in the Children’s Department when you arrive. DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you. Northmont's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
Tap into your artistic side! Each Thursday after school we'll be trying new, simple crafts and art styles. No experience needed. Just bring your creativity! For kids 8-12, or younger with caregiver assistance Located in Student Success Center on: September 24 October 1 October 8 November 5
Use colorful stickers to create a picture off fall animals. Let's stick away by creating a colorful picture and listen to stories about animals!
Spark your inner creative side with hands-on DIY art projects and crafts like canvas painting, bracelet making, clay creations and more.
Ready to go old-school? Ever wanted to try the video games of your parents and grandparents? Want to see how hard the games of the 80's, 90's, and early 2000's really were? Now is your chance! Join the West Branch for the weekly Retro Gaming program and test your skills or gaming knowledge against the nostalgic past. *All materials provided.
Join us in the Teen Area for Game Night. We'll have a Nintendo Switch set up in the Quad, and some of the latest board games plus the occasional classic.
Does your child need some extra guidance in reading? Reading Buddies can help! Trained volunteers spend time with any child who needs a little extra reading practice. Reading Buddies can read aloud to a child, listen to a child read, or both. Check-in at the Ask-Me-Desk and ask for our Children's Librarian for more information.
Bring a friend or two and learn some ridiculously funny games you can play at parties, sleepovers, or any time you are gathered with some friends. You're guaranteed to laugh and have a ton of fun, too! Ages 6-12.
Let's Talk English! This program is for learning and practicing English speaking skills. Sessions are taught in three different levels and are led by trained volunteers. We have over 40 self-paced lessons that can be completed in any order. These lessons are a mix of general knowledge, local resources, and practical safety information—such as how to ride the RTA bus, first introductions, or lead poisoning prevention.
Dayton is where the Wright brothers built their bicycles and their first aeroplanes, and the National Museum of the US Air Force, free, is the largest military aviation museum in the world. The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Carillon Historical Park and the Five Rivers MetroParks are the other family staples. Dayton Metro Library's main branch reopened in 2017.
Holiday events for kids in Dayton, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
118 children’s events are on in Dayton in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Dayton Metro Library (17 branches, 1,783 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
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