Babies & Toddlers
Featured Programs
FALL ARTS & CRAFTS CLASS
November 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free Fall Arts & Crafts Class for ages 2-12. Children can come on over to the library to create some fun fall crafts!
SJ Creative will be hosting several age appropriate options to allow all ages their own unique option. Crafts will look like these items below (attached in email). Hope to see everyone there!
Registration begins October 15.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING – All Ages
Thursday, December 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet night of family fun at the library! Join us to decorate your very own gingerbread house while enjoying holiday music, cookies, and hot chocolate. Each registered participant will receive their own individual gingerbread house to decorate and take home, and we’ll provide all the decorating supplies, just bring your creativity!
Cost: $5 per person. Registration begins November 15. Registration and payment must be completed in person at the Ask a Librarian Desk on the second floor.
Everyone attending must register and pay the $5 fee to receive a gingerbread house. This is not a drop off event, all children must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the program.
All ages are welcome, come create something sweet and celebrate the holiday season with us!
TODDLER RAVE
Tuesdays, March 16 and August 17, 2027 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Bubbles, glowsticks, beachballs, and music!
Toddlers and their caregivers can shake it and socialize during this early spring dance party!
ZOO FOR TWOS (and a little older)
April 20, 2027 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
2, 3, and 4 year olds
The Pittsburgh Zoo and an animal ambassador will be here to present a storytime specifically designed for toddlers and young pre-school children. Please register each child attending under their own name. Registered children may bring one caregiver with them to the program. Sessions are identical, please only register for one.
Registration for 10 a.m.
Registration for 11 a.m.
TODDLER FLEA
Tuesday, May 18 and September 21, 2027 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring your gently used baby and toddler items for our very first Toddler Flea! Only people interested in participating as vendors should register. Vendors need to stay with their items and take any unsold items back with them. A follow-up email with instructions will be sent to registrants. Shoppers can drop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
TODDLER 500
Tuesdays, January 19, June 15, and November 16, 2027 from 10 to 11 a.m.
We’ll provide the cars and the track, toddlers provide the horsepower. Toddlers and their caregivers can play and socialize around the racetrack for this drop-in program.
TODDLER ICE CREAM AND SPRINKLES
Tuesdays, February 16 and July 20, 2027 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Toddlers and their caregivers can join us for a one hour drop-in program that includes pre-portioned toddler sized ice cream scoops, a sprinkle selection, and socializing.
SESAME CINEMA
October 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Toddlers and a caregiver are invited to join us for a feature length Sesame Street movie. Self-contained snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
Ongoing Programs
2027 SMALL FRY FUN – TODDLER BLOCK PARTY
- First Monday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Meeting Rooms 148-1 & 2
- January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
Toddlers and their caregivers can join us for a one hour drop-in program to play with blocks and socialize.
No registration is required.
- Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
- Meeting Rooms 148-1 & 2
Babies 3 to 12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for this 20-minute storytime series. Meeting weekly, some sessions will include a visit from an Ivy Rehab physical therapist where parents can ask questions and discuss their child’s current stage of development. All sessions will include extra time to socialize! Registration is required for these 4-week series. Sign up once for all four dates.
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22 – Registration begins November 15
MOTHER GOOSE TUMMY TIME – 2027
- Select Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (see dates below)
- Meeting Rooms 148-1 & 2
Babies 3 to 12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for this 20-minute storytime series. Some sessions will include a visit from a physical therapist from Ivy Rehab, where parents can ask questions and discuss their child’s current stage of development. All sessions will include extra time to socialize! Registration is required for these 4-week series.
Registration is required for this program. You may register online or by stopping by the Children and Teen Services desk. Sign up once for all January and February sessions.
January 5, 19; February 2, 16 – Registration begins December 15
SMALL FRY FUN
- First Tuesday of select months from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Meeting Rooms 148-1 & 2
- November (NOT meeting), December 1
Toddlers 12 to 35 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for drop-in block play.
No registration is required.
BABY STORYTIME
- Tuesdays at 10 or 11 a.m.
- Meeting Rooms 148-1 & 2
- November 12; December 10; 2027 – January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4 and 11
Babies 3 to 12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for storytime and socialization. Families will enjoy songs, stories and rhymes!
No registration is required for this event, but space is limited.
Both sessions are identical and families should only attend either 10 or 11 a.m.
Please note: A limited number of people will be permitted in the Meeting Room. This program is first come, first served. No one will be admitted once the program begins.
