Kirkwood Library

This story time focuses on phonics, with each session highlighting a specific letter sound while reviewing others. Children will engage with finger plays, songs, and stories, supported by visuals, to help them learn letter sounds.

Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal for an evening of stories and songs. The event runs for 30 minutes, making it a good length for younger children's attention spans.

This story time offers a weekly rotation of stories, songs, and activities designed for young children. Each session explores a new theme, providing varied engagement for participants.

Children ages 18 to 35 months and their caregivers can participate in a program that includes stories and exercises. This event is designed to engage young children with literacy and language activities.

Library staff lead children in exploring various science topics through engaging lessons, creative crafts, and hands-on experiments. Participants can expect to learn about different scientific concepts in an interactive setting.

This program offers a session of stories and rhymes, followed by an opportunity for babies and toddlers to engage in playtime with age-appropriate toys. Caregivers are invited to participate alongside their children.

Storyteller Terry Colonna will share a variety of not-so-spooky stories for families, celebrating fall and Halloween with tales such as "Little Scarecrow Boy" and "Ten Ghosts in the Parlor." Following the storytelling, children can participate in a make-and-take activity inspired by one of the stories.

Kids will have the unique opportunity to practice their reading skills by sharing stories aloud with a gentle, non-judgmental therapy dog. This quiet, encouraging environment is designed to boost confidence in young readers. Parents should expect a calm, focused session where their child can connect with a furry friend while improving literacy.

This club offers participants the chance to engage in scratch coding projects. Each session includes a brief demonstration of coding and A.I. concepts, followed by collaborative work time.

Families can embark on a cultural journey to a new country each month, starting with Africa. Kids will learn basic words and interesting facts about the featured culture, then create a hands-on craft to take home. Each child receives a special passport to collect stamps for every country they 'visit', making it a fun, interactive way to explore the world.

Families can drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to explore a variety of hands-on, creative activities. Kids will get to make their own crafts and take them home, with themes changing monthly to keep things fresh and engaging.

Families can join the Pokemon Club at Kirkwood Library to play the trading card game, battle other players, and participate in themed activities each session. Kids are welcome to use provided cards or bring their own decks, with trading permitted only during designated times. The event is designed for children who enjoy strategy and friendly competition.

Families can look forward to a relaxed morning of screen-free fun, choosing from a variety of board games, card games, and puzzles provided by the library. Kids will have the chance to learn new games, challenge their siblings and parents, and engage in some friendly competition or collaborative puzzle-solving.

Families will participate in a Zumba session featuring international music and easy-to-follow dance moves designed to combine cardio exercise with fun. The event is held in the newly refurbished Community Room at Kirkwood Library, and attendees are asked to bring a towel and water bottle. Registration is required — book ahead to secure a spot.

Students can learn about the basics of robots through hands-on engineering activities and beginner-friendly coding exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how robots are constructed and how software is used to operate them.

Families can enjoy hands-on dinosaur-themed crafts and activities, including assembling a dinosaur puzzle, creating a take-home dinosaur mask, building a dinosaur with Clics Building Blocks, and learning basic facts about herbivores and carnivores. Children will have the opportunity to take a photo with an interactive dinosaur named Sarah, adding a playful highlight to the experience.

Families with children aged 2 to 8 are invited to the Kirkwood Library to receive a new, warm coat through a partnership with Operation Warm. Children must be present to claim a coat, and supplies are limited, so early arrival is encouraged. The event takes place in the Community Room and is free of charge.

Families can explore prehistoric life in Delaware through hands-on activities with real fossils and replicas, including dinosaur bones and ancient teeth. Children will learn about fossil formation and the science behind how these remains are preserved over time.

Families will enjoy a mix of dinosaur-themed stories and simple movement exercises in a relaxed, early childhood-focused setting. The program is designed for young children and their caregivers, with a short, structured format that supports early attention spans.

Families can enjoy the animated film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in the Community Room at Kirkwood Library. The movie is rated PG and suitable for all ages, offering a relaxed, shared viewing experience in a familiar library setting.