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

Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 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, October 18, 2019 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Star Wars Reads Day

When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Children's Room

Roll into reading and join us for all things Star Wars as we read aloud and participate in crafts and activities.

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, October 21, 2019 - 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!

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, October 21, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Sci-Fun Science Club

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Mathes Classroom

Kids and parents can sign up for a six-week science program hosted by Dr. Yaz Bilimiora. Learn about science and try out different cool science experiments.

Dr. Bilimoria is a retired scientist who has broad experience in getting kids interested in science through his three North County science clubs.

Registration is required and limited to 30 participants:

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 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 23, 2019 - 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, October 24, 2019 - 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!

Read to a Dragon

When: Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Read aloud to bearded dragons for fun or to help improve reading skills.
Pre-registration is required: library.escondido.org/register

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, October 28, 2019 - 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!

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, October 28, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Sci-Fun Science Club

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Mathes Classroom

Kids and parents can sign up for a six-week science program hosted by Dr. Yaz Bilimiora. Learn about science and try out different cool science experiments.

Dr. Bilimoria is a retired scientist who has broad experience in getting kids interested in science through his three North County science clubs.

Registration is required and limited to 30 participants:

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 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!

Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 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!

Not-So-Spooky Stories!

When: Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Not-So-Spooky stories to share with the family! Join us for a story, songs, and crafts. Registration is not required, but early arrival is recommended. Supplies may be limited.

Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, November 01, 2019 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Dia de los Muertos- Day of the Dead Celebration

When: Saturday, November 02, 2019 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Honoring memories of loved ones who have passed away. Children, parents, and caregivers will participate in:
*Dia de los Muertos stories and music.
*Decorating a traditional sugar skull to take home.
*Creating a community exhibit with offerings to honor a loved one. Participants may bring a photo, memento, or favorite food.

Early arrival is recommended as supplies are limited.

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, November 04, 2019 - 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!

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, November 04, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Sci-Fun Science Club

When: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Mathes Classroom

Kids and parents can sign up for a six-week science program hosted by Dr. Yaz Bilimiora. Learn about science and try out different cool science experiments.

Dr. Bilimoria is a retired scientist who has broad experience in getting kids interested in science through his three North County science clubs.

Registration is required and limited to 30 participants:

P.J. Storytime

When: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening storytime at the library!

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 - 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!

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, October 14, 2019 - 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!

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, October 14, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Sci-Fun Science Club

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Mathes Classroom

Kids and parents can sign up for a six-week science program hosted by Dr. Yaz Bilimiora. Learn about science and try out different cool science experiments.

Dr. Bilimoria is a retired scientist who has broad experience in getting kids interested in science through his three North County science clubs.

Registration is required and limited to 30 participants:

P.J. Storytime

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening storytime at the library!

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 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!

Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, December 06, 2019 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai

When: Saturday, December 07, 2019 - 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.

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 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!

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Baby Lapsit

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 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, December 11, 2019 - 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, December 12, 2019 - 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!

Read to a Dragon

When: Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Read aloud to bearded dragons for fun or to help improve reading skills.
Pre-registration is required: library.escondido.org/register

Rhymes & Reading Storytime

When: Monday, December 16, 2019 - 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!

Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, December 16, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

P.J. Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening storytime at the library!

Inclusive Art Club

When: Friday, December 20, 2019 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

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

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Storytime at SDCDM

When: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Other Locations

Join the EPL Youth Staff at the Museum for a Children's Storytime! This event is free with Museum admission.

The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway Escondido, California 92025

Toddler Tales

When: Thursday, November 07, 2019 - 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!

Read for the Record- Thank You, Omu!

When: Thursday, November 07, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Childrens Room

This year, Jumpstart is celebrating it's 14th anniversary of Read for the Record® on November 7, 2019, with the book Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. Join the Youth Services staff as we participate in this nationwide event!

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