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Join us for rhymes, bounces, a story, and a short playtime.
For caregivers and babies from newborns up to eighteen months.
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.
Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners alike at Forest Avenue Library and enjoy light refreshments and sparkling conversation!
Read a story, explore and create with art and STEM activities! Bring your imagination and join us in the children's area. Ages 3 years to 8 years.
Join us every Tuesday as we play Roblox, Minecraft, and more. Grades 3-8.
Come and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in English and Spanish.
Venga y disfrute cuentos, rimas, canciones, y manualidades en inglés y español.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us for a showing of Pumzi (see trailer) to end February's Black Future Film Series
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Movie Rating
Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
The whole family can come to the library for stories, rhymes and songs. Rosie's Rocket Reading Room
Is it science or magic?
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.