Week Calendar

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

Join us for a 30-minute program featuring stories, action rhymes, and songs. Story Time provides a foundation for lifelong reading habits while encouraging kids to engage their imaginations.

For children ages 3 to 6.
 

Introduce your toddler to sounds, letter recognition, and new vocabulary during this 30-minute program. Toddler Time is the perfect way to help your child grow into a confident pre-reader.

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Mollie's furry friends are ready to read with you! These cuddly, non-judgmental listeners are always happy to lend a paw. Reading to therapy dogs is a great way to strengthen reading skills and build confidence in young readers.

There are a limited number of spaces available; sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the Children’s Department for more information at 817-427-6818.

Engage your toddler in a 30-minute session filled with music, dancing, and movement activities designed to build motor skills and explore new concepts in a lively, fun environment.

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

Like to read? Want to meet new people? Join us for Book Break, an afternoon book club for adults who enjoy reading, connecting, and having fun! The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. to discuss books from a variety of genres. All are welcome!

View the current reading schedule.

Engage your toddler in a 30-minute session filled with music, dancing, and movement activities designed to build motor skills and explore new concepts in a lively, fun environment.

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

The Celebrating Culture Series showcases live performances by talented local artists from diverse genres and cultural backgrounds. Enjoy an enriching and entertaining experience with family and friends—free of charge!

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.

In this class, you will learn:

• Parts of the sewing machine
• How to thread the sewing machine
• How to wind and load the bobbin
• Different types of stitches
• Types of fabric to use

For ages 9+

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. 

This class will cover:

• Basic parts of the printer
• How the printing process works
• The slicing and printer control software programs
• How to print objects safely
• How to properly shut the equipment down
• Basic troubleshooting and when to seek help
• Equipment reservation process

Please note that this class does not cover 3D modeling or how to create objects for printing. To learn more about 3D design and modeling, check out our TinkerCAD basics class.

This class is open to ages 9+.