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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.
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 0-6 with a caregiver.
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.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplays, stories, and more in a variety of languages. Spanish and English will be the primary languages, but other languages will include Hebrew, French, German, and Swahili. Suitable for children birth and up 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 2-5 with a caregiver.
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. 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.
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.
Homeschooling families, join us for some art fun at the library. Each program will feature different art explorations focused on an artist, art style, or art technique. Our September project will be inspired by the collage artwork of children's illustrator and author Oge Mora. While the program is formatted with homeschooling families in mind, all families with children are welcome. Recommended for grades kindergarten and up. Please contact us if accommodations are needed.
Socialize with friends, play games, and more. For Grades 7-12
Spark your creativity! September 21st marks the International Day of Peace- an observance founded by the United Nations that seeks to promote peace among all communities and peoples. We will be making tissue paper hanging ornaments shaped like a dove- a well-known symbol of peace, and discuss ways to promote peace in our own local community and beyond. For Grades 7-12. All supplies will be provided. Please register in advance.
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).
Join other teens and tweens in learning how to crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Beginners will start with the foundations of crochet and build up to projects. For ages 9 through 17.
Join us for an interactive film club that combines storytelling, creativity, and media exploration. We will watch short films, animated clips, and age-appropriate scenes and explore how stories are brought to life through character development, sound, animation, visual effects, and imagination.
In grades 7-12? Come join us for random activities and discussions that celebrate the fandom you know, love, and geek out about. Whether it’s pop culture, anime, fantasy, video games or more, we have a seat for you!
Join us for games, crafts, LEGO, and STEM experiments.
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.
Teens in grades 7-12 assemble! Celebrate all things Anime and Manga! We will share our current favorite picks, play games, and participate in related arts and crafts.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn about and create a piece inspired by hojalata tin art. For Grades 7-12.
Participants will create colorful images by placing stickers in numbered sections, building pictures one piece at a time. This activity supports fine motor skills, number recognition, and attention to detail while offering a relaxing, creative experience. We strive to make all our programs accessible for children of all abilities. If you have any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests, please contact us so we can be prepared to provide a successful experience for your child. Electra C. Doren's Social Story can be found here for your convenience.
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: Button Making *All materials provided.
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.
You may have met a therapy dog, but have you met a therapy horse before? Gracie, the therapy horse will be visiting (outside) to give you special love and attention. Be sure to bring your questions. This program is weather dependent.
Read stories about pondlife, then explore the edge of a pond with dipnets to see what kinds of creatures we can find. Registration required.
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.
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.
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. Play with your friends from the end of Mother Goose until Preschool Storytime begins at 11:30.
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.
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. Visit our Social Story to learn more about our location.
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. September 1st: Tagalog September 8th: Italian September 15th: French September 22nd: Hokkien September 29th: 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.
Spend some time creating some colorful, original crafts to take home with you. Join the fun! (schedule subject to change) 9/8- Bird Houses 9/22- Sponge Squishies 10/6- Monster Wreaths 10/20- Halloween Perler Beads 11/3- Button Bracelets 11/17- Mug Painting 12/1- 3D Christmas Trees 12/15- Melty Cup Ornaments 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.
Socialize with friends, play games, and more. For Grades 7-12
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
Ages 8-12 come hang out at "Tween Scene" on Tween Tuesday, where young minds come together for a blend of socializing, games, and creative activities. This program is designed to provide tweens a safe, fun, and engaging environment where they can make new friends, express themselves, and have a blast.
Spark your creativity! Continue our Back to School crafts by creating a small chalkboard. 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.
Use your DIY skills and spark your creativity to create a different craft every month. For grades 6-12.
Paint and decorate your own Tzedakah Box while learning about Yom Kippur, an important Jewish holiday focused on reflection, forgiveness, and helping others. Traditionally used to collect donations for people in need, Tzedakah Boxes represent kindness, generosity, and giving back to the community. 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.
Developing the skills to start a career in the arts can be scary--if you've ever looked at a blank sheet of paper or a fresh canvas and didn't know where to begin, this is your sign to come to the Main library and make something that inspires you! Materials will be provided--all experience levels welcome! Ages 13-18
Step into the Shire with us as we celebrate Hobbit Day honoring the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Join us for a cozy, hands-on program filled with Hobbit-inspired creativity and cheerful camaraderie. Participants will design and assemble their own Hobbit door wreaths, complete with greenery, rustic accents, and Shire-style embellishments. Additional themed activities will round out the celebration and fun activities inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Whether you are a long-time Tolkien reader or simply love whimsical, nature-inspired crafts, this program offers a warm and welcoming escape into Middle-earth.
Hang out with other teens and learn how to use natural materials including leaves and flowers to make art prints! All materials for the project will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.
Want to learn about light, the thing that lets us visualize our world? Come to the library for a fun afternoon, where we will learn about the science of light. 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!
Test your creativity and building skills with a series of STEM‑focused LEGO build challenges. Work alone or with family and friends — all abilities and skill levels are welcome. Grades K‑6. 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 centered around Hispanic Heritage stories, that children of all ages and caregivers can enjoy together.
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 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.
Join us for a morning full of songs, dances, and fun! We will focus on activities that support children's musical abilities. We will practice things like rhythm, pitch, and singing to become Mini Mozarts!
Zumba for Kids will be a rockin', high-energy dance party. An instructor from Salsa City Studio will get your kids moving with fun kid-friendly dance routines. Zumba features Latin and international music, paired with high-energy, dance routines.
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.
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 0-6 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. Today we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a guest reader, bilingual stories, and a craft.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for stories, crafts, 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. In partnership with ThinkTV/PBS, this storytime will include stories, songs, clips from Nature Cat , and hands-on activities. Together, we will explore and develop connections with the natural world.
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.
Socialize with friends, play games, and more. For Grades 7-12
Come and unwind at the library with this fun pop-up! This is a weekly hour of gaming fun with games like chess, checkers, LEGO, Battleship, and lots of other classic games you can play with friends new and old!
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)
Tired of loud, crowded hallways and high school drama? Let your troubles melt away on Zen Wednesday. Listen to some chill beats and engage in quiet, mindful activities like doodling, rock painting, coloring, working with clay, and anything that calms the mind. Escape the noise and relax. For Teens, grades 7-12.
Use felt to make a variety of items to decorate your keys, your room, or your locker! All materials provided. Grades 7-12.
The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is an interactive traveling exhibit that allows caregivers and children to engage in unique, learning activities by exploring different careers, imagining the future, and exploring the difference between a need versus a want. It's a great way to discover how everyday moments can also be fun learning opportunities. This is a free exhibit, available at the Main Library for one day only so don't miss out! The MLA is part of PNC Grow Up Great ® – a $500 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to help prepare young children for success in school and life.
Join us for the film Creed (PG-13) Adonis, son of legendary boxer Apollo Creed, tracks down long-retired Rocky Balboa in order to train under him. Rocky can see his potential, but does he have what it takes to be a champion?