Upcoming Events

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us online as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover What We Have Lost, What Is at Risk, and How We Can Preserve the Diversit

Join the NP Math Club and hone your problem-solving skills! 

Run by NP Teens open to students in 2-12th grades.

You’re invited to a virtual preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!).

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.

Explore science and art in this hands-on after school club.   Grades 2 - 5.

Explore the power of the sun by making sun prints.  Then use your creativity to make a sun craft.

It's Juneteenth and the first day of summer - time to celebrate!  Learn to play a range of West AFrican hand drums, including the djembe and the talking drum.  Participate in an exhilarating dance and drum circle as the finale!

Join Miss Cathy for a 5 week summer session on sign language.   Grades 3 and up.

Join Miss Cathy for a 5 week summer session on sign language.   Grades 3 and up.

Join Miss Cathy for a 5 week summer session on sign language.   Grades 3 and up.

Join Miss Cathy for a 5 week summer session on sign language.   Grades 3 and up.

Join Miss Cathy for a 5 week summer session on sign language.   Grades 3 and up.

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).

For students in 4th-6th grades.

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.

Explore science and art in this hands-on after school club.   Grades 2 - 5.

This exciting hands-on wildlife program, led by professional handler Samantha Slevens, will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Learn about some very special animals, their behaviors and habitats, and how the right environment can h

For students in 4th-6th grades.

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.

For students in 4th-6th grades.

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.