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Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Kids
Main Library
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-and-Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Westgate Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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 supply kits

10:00am - 8:00pm
Kids
All DHCLS locations
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.

Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Kids
Main Library
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 & hard of hearing children family meetup!

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Babies, Preschool, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Westgate Branch
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. 

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
Westgate Branch
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.

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

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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. 

Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Kids
Main Library
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. 

The Bubble Brigade FOAM event!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Main Library
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. 

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Basket weaving

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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's Comedy Circus @ Main

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
Main Library
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's Comedy Circus @ Ashford

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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.

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Westgate Branch
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.

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Magic Butterfly

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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. 

POP artist Michael Albert

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Westgate Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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)

10:00am - 10:45am
Preschool, Kids
Westgate Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration 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.

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup -Paper Quilling

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preschool, Kids
Westgate Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration 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 Presents: Pigments of Your Imagination!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens
Main Library
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.

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Blast Off Rockets

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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. 

Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Kids
Main Library
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. 

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - color your own birdhouses

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
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 Racers @ Westgate

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Westgate Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration 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 Racers @ Ashford

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Ashford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration 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.