December/ January South Side Library Events
Play Grow Learn
asap days
Children Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesdays, 10–11:30 AM Children ages 0–5 and their caregivers are invited to Play, Grow, Learn at South Side Library. Enjoy open play and come-and-go activities that encourage learning through the five Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk. A variety of toys promoting early development will be available.
ASAP Thursdays: Creative Movement
ASAP Thursdays: Art Adventures
Thursday, December 4, 11, & 18, 4–5 PM Get moving with an ASAP teaching artist! Enjoy fun dance and movement games, learn new choreography, and stay active. All participants will receive a snack to enjoy while they dance and play.
Thursday, January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 4–5 PM This class focuses on the joy of creating, emphasizing the art-making process as much as the finished piece. Each week features different techniques and mediums, offering a new artistic adventure. All participants will receive a snack to enjoy while exploring their creativity.
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
Storytimes Family Storytime Mondays, 6:30-7 PM. No storytime December 22 or 29. Join us for Family Storytime at 6:30 PM! Children and caregivers can enjoy songs, stories, and activities together. Pajamas are welcome for a cozy evening of fun. This program is best for ages 6 and under, but all families are invited to attend.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays, 10-10:30 AM Children ages 3–5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10 AM for a 30-minute storytime filled with engaging stories, music, and fun activities. December 2025/January 2026 • Engage 1