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Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Kids
Let's Build It! Lego Club:

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!Parents, while registr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Kids
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Let's Build It! Lego Club

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!

Parents, while registration is not required, space and Legos will be limited. Please know that this event is for kids ages 5-12 only. We will meet in the Children's Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

PIRATE PRINCESS TEA

Pirate Princess Tea-and-Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Please join the library for a Pirate Princess Tea-and-Storytime! This event will feature storytime, refreshments, pirate and princess crafts, and, of course, tea! Participants...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please join the library for a Pirate Princess Tea-and-Storytime! 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

bird nest kit

Bird nest supply kits

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
All DHCLS locations
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Today is Earth Day!To celebrate our feathered friends, stop by any location and pick up a Bird Nest Supply kit. These kits include extra supplies for building their spring nests.Re...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All DHCLS locations
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Today is Earth Day!

To celebrate our feathered friends, stop by any location and pick up a Bird Nest Supply kit. These kits include extra supplies for building their spring nests.

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Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Kids
Let's Build It! Lego Club:

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!Parents, while registr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Kids
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Let's Build It! Lego Club

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!

Parents, while registration is not required, space and Legos will be limited. Please know that this event is for kids ages 5-12 only. We will meet in the Children's Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Deaf and Hard of hearing graphic-May 10

Deaf & hard of hearing children family meetup!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled game and craft time for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families! Enjoy a variety of engaging board games, interactive activities, and friendly...

Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled game and craft time for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families! Enjoy a variety of engaging board games, interactive activities, and friendly competition in a welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Art of the wild

Animal Tales presents- Art of the Wild: Animal Colors Quest!

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Art of the Wild will take kids on a quest to explore how animals use color to express themselves, communicate, and camouflage (plus more).  Parents, live animals will be ...

Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Art of the Wild will take kids on a quest to explore how animals use color to express themselves, communicate, and camouflage (plus more). 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

puzzle cube

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Color your own puzzle cubes

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new craft and activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last.  Th...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new craft and activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

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Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Kids
Let's Build It! Lego Club:

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!Parents, while registr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Kids
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Let's Build It! Lego Club

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!

Parents, while registration is not required, space and Legos will be limited. Please know that this event is for kids ages 5-12 only. We will meet in the Children's Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Bubble Brigade logo

The Bubble Brigade FOAM event!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The Bubble Brigade... Good, Clean, Fun!Join us outside in the foam zone... a fantastic, foamtastic party! There will be a foam cannon to create a huge pile of harmless foam, we'll ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Greenspace
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bubble Brigade... Good, Clean, Fun!


Join us outside in the foam zone... a fantastic, foamtastic party! There will be a foam cannon to create a huge pile of harmless foam, we'll throw in some beach balls and a dash of music.

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

basket weaving

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Basket weaving

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new craft and activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last.  Th...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new craft and activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Lew-E

Lew-E's Comedy Circus @ Main

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Lew-E and Oogly Boogly as they present their show called Lew-E's Comedy Circus. In this 45-minute roller coaster ride of comedy, Lew-E and Oogly are geared up to ignite y...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join Lew-E and Oogly Boogly as they present their show called Lew-E's Comedy Circus. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

Lew-E

Lew-E's Comedy Circus @ Ashford

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Ashford Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Lew-E and Oogly Boogly at our Ashford Branch as they present their show called Lew-E's Comedy Circus. In this 45-minute roller coaster ride of comedy, Lew-E and Oogly are...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join Lew-E and Oogly Boogly at our Ashford Branch as they present their show called Lew-E's Comedy Circus. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

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Jan Mattingly- The Science Lady- The Science of Color!

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Performance, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Jan Mattingly, the Science Lady, for an amazing color science show at our Westgate Branch on June 12 from 10:30-11:30 am. This program is for kids ages 5-15.Registration is NO...

Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Join Jan Mattingly, the Science Lady, for an amazing color science show at our Westgate Branch on June 12 from 10:30-11:30 am. This program is for kids ages 5-15.

Registration is NOT required, but space will be limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

magic butterfly

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Magic Butterfly

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last.  This week's ...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

This week's activity a magic butterfly.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Michael Albert

POP artist Michael Albert

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

New York POP Artist Michael Albert will teach cereal box collage art. Participants will be able to make their artwork and take it home. This program starts promptly at 3:00 pm and ...

Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

New York POP Artist Michael Albert will teach cereal box collage art. Participants will be able to make their artwork and take it home. This program starts promptly at 3:00 pm and is for kids ages 7-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Instructional class

Since this is an instructional class, we kindly ask that you arrive before the start of the class start time so that we can start on time. Latecomers will not be permitted once instruction begins. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

Eric Carle Celebration (morning)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

Come help us celebrate all things Eric Carle! Hear stories, play games, eat hungry caterpillar inspired food, make crafts, and win prizes.  Parents and caregivers: This p...

Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come help us celebrate all things Eric Carle! Hear stories, play games, eat hungry caterpillar inspired food, make crafts, and win prizes. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Need to reset your PIN?

A valid library card is required to register for this program. To reset your PIN-

  1. Click/Copy Paste Link
    https://dhcls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-password-recovery.pl
  2. Enter your Email and Card Number.
  3. An Email will be sent to your email on file.
  4. Click the link in the email and it will prompt you to set a new PIN.
PAPER QUILLING

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup -Paper Quilling

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last.  This week's ...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

This week's activity is paper quilling.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Eric Carle Celebration (afternoon)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

Come help us celebrate all things Eric Carle! Hear stories, play games, eat hungry caterpillar inspired food, make crafts, and win prizes.  Parents and caregivers: This p...

Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come help us celebrate all things Eric Carle! Hear stories, play games, eat hungry caterpillar inspired food, make crafts, and win prizes. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Need to reset your PIN?

A valid library card is required to register for this program. To reset your PIN-

  1. Click/Copy Paste Link
    https://dhcls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-password-recovery.pl
  2. Enter your Email and Card Number.
  3. An Email will be sent to your email on file.
  4. Click the link in the email and it will prompt you to set a new PIN.
Tommy Johns

Tommy Johns Presents: Pigments of Your Imagination!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Tommy Johns Presents Pigments of Your Imagination. A fun, fast-paced magic show that emphasizes the importance of reading. For more information on Tommy Johns, please visit hi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Tommy Johns Presents Pigments of Your Imagination. A fun, fast-paced magic show that emphasizes the importance of reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

Blast off rockets

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Blast Off Rockets

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last.  This week's ...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Lego Club regular graphic

Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Kids
Let's Build It! Lego Club:

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!Parents, while registr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Kids
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Let's Build It! Lego Club

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!

Parents, while registration is not required, space and Legos will be limited. Please know that this event is for kids ages 5-12 only. We will meet in the Children's Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

birdhouses

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - color your own birdhouses

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last.  This week's ...

Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

solar racer

Solar Racers @ Westgate

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! Parents and caregivers:  All supplies will be provided. This event is offered twice, once at our Westgat...

Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Instructional class

Since this is an instructional class, we kindly ask that you arrive before the start of the class start time so that we can start on time. Latecomers will not be permitted once instruction begins. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

solar racer

Solar Racers @ Ashford

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ashford Branch
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! Parents and caregivers:  All supplies will be provided. This event is offered twice, once at our Westgat...

Required
Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Instructional class

Since this is an instructional class, we kindly ask that you arrive before the start of the class start time so that we can start on time. Latecomers will not be permitted once instruction begins. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.