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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Capitol Hill Library	Del City Library		Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library		Southern Oaks Library	Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Onsite (Almonte)	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Onsite (Del City)	Onsite (Northwest)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Study Room B (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)	Onsite (Warr Acres)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group America 250: The Declaration and Washington's Crossing All Day 7/19–7/31 All Ages Almonte Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS Event Description: Happy 250th Birthday America! Come celebrate America's founding with Metro and Almonte! On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Fossil Collection Seek & Find All Day 7/5–7/31 Kids, Teens Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs Event Description: The fossils meant for our library collection have gone missing! 🦴🔎 Help us complete the Fossil Collection by exploring the building and searching for all the hidden fossils in this fun seek-and-find adventure. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Unearth YOUR Story: Family Interview Take-Home Kit All Day 7/20–7/31 All Ages, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Want to learn about your family’s history? Learn some basic interview and recording skills and ask your family members questions about their life. Kits available while supplies last. One kit per family. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer		This event is in the "All Ages" group Cabinet of Curiosities All Day 7/5–7/31 All Ages Del City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Onsite (Del City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Have you unearthed an item with a story you would like to share? Bring your interesting items--rocks, bones, shells, fossils, etc.--to add to the library’s cabinet of curiosities! Fill out a short message on a label			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dino Footprint Trinket Dish Take Home Kit 07/25/2026 @ 9:00am–07/31/2026 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will open on July 15, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Create a dino-mite keepsake at home! This take-home kit includes everything you need to make a dinosaur footprint shaped trinket dish using airdry clay. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help!			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group July Creative Writing Chapbook 07/05/2026 @ 1:00pm–07/31/2026 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group July Mindfulness Journal 07/05/2026 @ 1:00pm–07/31/2026 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
2:00pm		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Sunday Family Storytime 2:00pm–3:00pm Birth-PreK Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Sunday Family Storytime at the Belle Isle Library! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of books, songs, play, and interactive activities, perfect for the whole family. Disclaimer(s) 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. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Storytelling Through Pictures 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Del City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: For thousands of years, artists have been telling stories using only pictures like cave paintings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Medieval tapestries, and comic books today. Disclaimer(s) 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. Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer		This event is in the "Adults" group The Reader's Choice Book Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will open on July 19, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Description: Come join us for our new-ish Reader's Choice Book Club at the Northwest Library! Loosely in the style of a silent book club, we'll split our time between reading to ourselves and chatting with fellow book lovers.			This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration will close on July 26, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.
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3:00pm							This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Paint A Wiggly Snake 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Get creative at the library by painting your own wiggly wooden snake! Kids and families will use colorful paints to decorate a flexible wooden snake and make it completely unique. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.			This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Writing Sunday 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 26, 2026 @ 3:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?
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