Escondido Public Library - Kids Events - family friendly storytimes, crafts, reading, and more

Kids SVAC: R.E.A.D. Book Club - Tween Fantasy Reads

When: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Read, Eat, and Discuss (R.E.A.D.) Book Club will be having a Zoom meeting to discuss their favorite, or current, fantasy books! Contact kristine.mirate@escondidolibrary.org for meeting information.

Kids SVAC: Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten.

Kids SVAC: S.T.E.A.M. Craft

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Youth Services will lead you through a fun craft to try at home with the materials in your Summer Virtual Activity Grab Bag. Week 3 is our Wooden Ball Labyrinth Kit. Check our YouTube page for a weekly post - www.youtube.com/user/escondidolibrary

Baby SVAC: Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes.

Kids SVAC: Matt Sandbank Shadow Puppetry Camp Workshop

When: Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
Where: Childrens

Today's episode is: The Science of Shadows.

This is the first video in a series of 3 self-paced online workshops designed for kids ages 7-11. Each workshop features approximately 30 minutes of content that combines shadow puppet skits, artist guidance, and simple at-home activities.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido Public Library

Kids SVAC: Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, July 17, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.

Virtual Storytimes for SDCDM

When: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Escondido Library Youth Staff is hosting an online storytime for the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/sdcdm

Kids SVAC: S.T.E.A.M. Craft

When: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Youth Services will lead you through a fun craft to try at home with the materials in your Summer Virtual Activity Grab Bag. Week 4 is our Coffee Filter Art and Science Butterfly Kit. Check our YouTube page for a weekly post - www.youtube.com/user/escondidolibrary

Kids SVAC: PJ Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Children's Storytime

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Baby SVAC: Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs.

Kids SVAC: Matt Sandbank Shadow Puppetry Camp Workshop

When: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
Where: Childrens

Today's episode is: Making Shadow Puppets.

This is the second video in a series of 3 self-paced online workshops designed for kids ages 7-11. Each workshop features approximately 30 minutes of content that combines shadow puppet skits, artist guidance, and simple at-home activities.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido Public Library

Kids SVAC: Tween Reading Hour

When: Friday, July 24, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Children's Storytime

Join Ms. Kristine on Zoom as she reads books of your choice. Contact kristine.mirate@escondidolibrary.org for meeting information.

StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai- Cancelled

When: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Kamishibai is the Japanese art of combining live storytelling with painted pictures and written words. Join us for a riveting storytime with a professional actor from Write Out Loud and their storybook in a box.

Kids SVAC: Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, July 27, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten.

Kids SVAC: S.T.E.A.M. Craft

When: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Youth Services will lead you through a fun craft to try at home with the materials in your Summer Virtual Activity Grab Bag. Week 5 is our Parachute Kit. Check our YouTube page for a weekly post - www.youtube.com/user/escondidolibrary

Baby SVAC: Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes.

Kids SVAC: Matt Sandbank Shadow Puppetry Camp Workshop

When: Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
Where: Childrens

Today's episode is: Elements of Poetry.

This is the third and final video of 3 self-paced online workshops designed for kids ages 7-11. Each workshop features approximately 30 minutes of content that combines shadow puppet skits, artist guidance, and simple at-home activities.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido Public Library

Virtual Storytimes for SDCDM

When: Saturday, August 01, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Escondido Library Youth Staff is hosting an online storytime for the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/sdcdm

Kids SVAC: S.T.E.A.M. Craft

When: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Youth Services will lead you through a fun craft to try at home with the materials in your Summer Virtual Activity Grab Bag. Week 6 is our Dancing Person Kit. Check our YouTube page for a weekly post - www.youtube.com/user/escondidolibrary

Kids SVAC: PJ Storytime

When: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Children's Storytime

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Baby SVAC: Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, August 06, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs.

Ruth and Emilia: "The Spaceship That Fell In My Backyard"

When: Thursday, August 06, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Media

When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilias backyard, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace. Children and adults alike will enjoy these award-winning, catchy songs performed by this mother-daughter duo. Visit escondidolibrary.org/kids-svac-2020.aspx for more information.

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Paws for Reading

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills.

Pre-registration is required: library.escondido.org/register

Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, October 16, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, October 19, 2020 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Learn to play or challenge your friends. All levels welcome. Ages 6-12 years.

PJ Storytime

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Virtual Storytimes for SDCDM

When: Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Escondido Library Youth Staff is hosting an online storytime for the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/sdcdm

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, October 26, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten.

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, October 26, 2020 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Learn to play or challenge your friends. All levels welcome. Ages 6-12 years.

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Paws for Reading

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills.

Pre-registration is required: library.escondido.org/register

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, November 02, 2020 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Learn to play or challenge your friends. All levels welcome. Ages 6-12 years.

PJ Storytime

When: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, November 05, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, November 06, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.

Kids SVAC: Tween Reading Hour

When: Friday, August 07, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Children's Storytime

Join Ms. Kristine on Zoom as she reads books of your choice. Contact kristine.mirate@escondidolibrary.org for meeting information.

Kids SVAC: Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, August 10, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten.

-Seating is limited, arrive early to secure a spot!

Kids SVAC: S.T.E.A.M. Craft

When: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Youth Services will lead you through a fun craft to try at home with the materials in your Summer Virtual Activity Grab Bag. Week 7 is our Boat Experiment Kit. Check our YouTube page for a weekly post - www.youtube.com/user/escondidolibrary

Baby SVAC: Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes.

R.A.T.E.D. G Book Club on Zoom

When: Friday, August 14, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Read and then Eat and Discuss Graphic Novels (R.A.T.E.D. G) Book Club will explore our favorite graphic novels so far! What were your favorites? What are you looking forward to? Contact kristine.mirate@escondidolibrary.org for meeting information.

Virtual Storytimes for SDCDM

When: Saturday, August 15, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Escondido Library Youth Staff is hosting an online storytime for the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/sdcdm

Virtual Storytimes for SDCDM

When: Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Escondido Library Youth Staff is hosting an online storytime for the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/sdcdm

Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, September 04, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.

PJ Storytime

When: Tuesday, September 08, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Paws for Reading

When: Wednesday, September 09, 2020 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills.

Pre-registration is required: library.escondido.org/register

Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Virtual Storytimes for SDCDM

When: Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

The Escondido Library Youth Staff is hosting an online storytime for the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/sdcdm

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, September 14, 2020 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten.

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