December/ January North Side Library Events Children Game On! Tuesday, December 2 and January 6, 4–5 PM It’s game on after school at North Side! Join us in the meeting room for snacks and a variety of games. Play Nintendo Switch on the big screen or enjoy checkers, Connect 4, Exploding Kittens, and more. All ages are welcome to join the fun.
Simple Steps to early literacy: read write sing play talk
STORYTIMEs Our DMPL Storytimes incorporate the five Simple Steps:
read write sing play talk These easy steps help prepare your child for learning success.
Find a List of Storytimes at:
dmpl.org/storytimes Schedule subject to change around the holidays. Please check the website. Storytime Break: January 26-31, 2026
ASAP Wednesdays: Theater Master Class
asap days
Wednesday, December 3, 10, & 17, 3:30–4:30 PM Join us for a fun, interactive program to develop auditioning, musical theater, and scene acting skills. Led by an ASAP teaching artist, this program is recommended for ages 9–17. A snack is provided for all participants to enjoy during the session.
Storytimes Preschool Storytime Mondays in December, January 5 & 12, 10–10:30 AM Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and activities that build school readiness skills. The program concludes with a time for free play together.
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesdays (except January 27), 10–10:30 AM Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months. December 2025/January 2026 • Engage 1