All About Animals

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jun 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Dino Corner Bookmarks

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

This event is full

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Creating Comics!

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Learn to be a comic artist like Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and others! For grades K-5.

This event is full

Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Ancient Adventures in STEAM - Stone Stories

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

A STEAM program for grades K-5

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Pajama Storytime

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Stuffie Sleepaway Camp

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library

Bring your stuffed animal to Pajama Storytime and leave them overnight for a toys-only sleepaway camp!

Music, Motion, & Play! - Songs and Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Jun 19, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Toddlers and preschoolers will explore music through sing-alongs and dance activities! Then, stay afterwards for playtime and socializing!

Mario Kart Tournament - for Tweens!

Fri, Jun 19, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

An hour of play and socialization for babies ages 6-18 months and their adult.

Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Can you conquer Rainbow Road and zoom past your competitors to be named Mario Kart Champion?

This event is full

Story Makers Workshop

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Students in grades 2–6 will explore storytelling, creative writing, and illustration in a fun workshop that builds creativity, confidence, and self-expression.

This event is full

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jun 20, 11:15am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

A storytime for children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

Ancient Adventures in STEAM - Volcanoes

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

A STEAM program for grades K-5

This event is full

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Dino Suncatcher

Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 5:00pm

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Music, Motion, & Play! - Songs and Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Jun 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Toddlers and preschoolers will explore music through sing-alongs and dance activities! Then, stay afterwards for playtime and socializing!

Live Raptors with Blackland Prairie

Fri, Jun 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

An hour of play and socialization for babies ages 6-18 months and their adult.

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Hawks, owls, and falcons, oh my!

This event is full

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Dino Paper Squishies

Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 5:00pm

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Happy Birthday, America!

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

A red, white, and blue celebration for America's 250th!

Chess Club - Free play chess for all ages

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Join us for free play chess for all ages at the Flower Mound Public Library!

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Dino Shaker Cards

Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 5:00pm

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Ancient Adventures in STEAM - Archaeological Dig

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

A STEAM program for grades K-5

Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am

Music, Motion, & Play! - Songs and Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Jul 10, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Toddlers and preschoolers will explore music through sing-alongs and dance activities! Then, stay afterwards for playtime and socializing!

The Bone Wars - Presented by the Dallas Paleontological Society

Fri, Jul 10, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

An hour of play and socialization for babies ages 6-18 months and their adult.

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Experience the rivalry of fossil hunters in the late 1800s during the Great Dinosaur Rush!

Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Dino Pencil Holders

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 5:00pm

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Pajama Storytime

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Music, Motion, & Play! - Songs and Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Jul 17, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Toddlers and preschoolers will explore music through sing-alongs and dance activities! Then, stay afterwards for playtime and socializing!

Ancient Adventures in STEAM - Rock On!

Fri, Jul 17, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

An hour of play and socialization for babies ages 6-18 months and their adult.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jul 18, 11:15am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

A storytime for children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

A STEAM program for grades K-5

Registration opens Saturday, July 11 2026 at 9:00am

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Clay Dino Keychains

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 5:00pm

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

The Ramazinis

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Check out The Ramazinis, a two-person variety show filled with jaw-dropping juggling and amazing acrobatics!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Clay Creations - Celestial Wall Hanging

Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Make a cosmic-themed wall hanging from air-dry clay!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Music, Motion, & Play! - Songs and Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Jul 24, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Toddlers and preschoolers will explore music through sing-alongs and dance activities! Then, stay afterwards for playtime and socializing!

Fri, Jul 24, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

An hour of play and socialization for babies ages 6-18 months and their adult.

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Art Shop: Dino Edition! - Watercolor Dinosaurs

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Create a prehistoric masterpiece on a budget!

Registration opens Monday, July 20 2026 at 5:00pm

Preschool Storytime - Stories and songs for ages 3-5

Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:15am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

All About Animals

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Get an up-close look at live animals, both furry and scaly, with Cindi Cavellini from All About Animals!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 9:50am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Ancient Adventures in STEAM - Discovering Dinos

Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

A STEAM program for grades K-5

Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Multipurpose Room

Flow yoga for caregivers with their babies. Designed with gentle movement to build body strength & awareness while emphasizing mindfulness & connection.

Little Walkers Storytime - Stories and songs for new walkers to age 2

Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for toddlers, ages 2-3. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:20am

Flower Mound Public Library - Children's Program Room

This storytime is designed for young toddlers up to age 2. Registration is not required, but you must receive an entry pass at the Children's Desk to attend.

Music, Motion, & Play! - Songs and Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Jul 31, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Flower Mound Public Library - Community Program Room

Toddlers and preschoolers will explore music through sing-alongs and dance activities! Then, stay afterwards for playtime and socializing!