At Marbles, we believe strongly in our responsibility to make our unique museum experience available and accessible to ALL children. Marbles Full Circle Access programs are designed to ensure that all children have the opportunity to imagine, discover and learn at Marbles, regardless of physical or financial limitations. Each year, Marbles Full Circle Access reaches more than 50,000 children and families with hands-on, joyful play experiences.
Full Circle Access Programs
Full Circle Access provides free museum access through field trips, group visits, admission passes and events for preschools, families and organizations serving low-income and at-risk communities. Groups interested in participating in the program may contact Janine Eash at 919-857-1021 or fill out a Full Circle program form here. Participating organizations and classrooms must schedule their group visits in advance.
Ready Set School - School readiness programs
Ready Set School supports school readiness in our community. With support from the United Way of the Greater Triangle and the Barnhill Family Foundation, and in partnership with the Wake County Public School System, Wake County Public Libraries, Wake County Smart Start and Wake Up and Read, Marbles provides play-based school readiness experiences for preschool-aged children and families who have not attended a formal preschool or daycare program. School readiness programming takes place at Marbles and in Wake County Public Libraries in families’ neighborhoods throughout the county.
Ready Set School Community Playdates
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.
Duraleigh Community Library
2:00-4:00pm • Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13
East Regional Library
10:30am-12:30pm • Apr 30, May 21, Jun 16, Jul 16, Aug 20
Green Road Community Library
10:30am-12:30pm • May 7, Jun 4, Jul 30, Aug 6
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
10:30am-12:30pm • Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13
Southeast Regional Library
2:00-4:00pm • Apr 23, Jun 4, Jul 30, Aug 6
Southgate Community Library
10:30am-12:30pm • Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27
Village Regional Library
10:30am-12:30pm • Apr 23
Wendell Community Library
2:00-4:00pm • May 7, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27
Zebulon Community Library
2:00-4:00pm • Apr 30, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20
Citas de Juego de Familia En sus marcas, Listos, Escuela
Acompaña a Marbles, Museo de la Niños en la biblioteca para jugar en familia y ayudar a los niños de 3 a 5 años a prepararse para la escuela.
Biblioteca Comunitaria Richard B. Harrison
10:30am-12:30pm • 8 de enero, 12 de febrero, 12 de marzo, 9 de abril, 14 de mayo
Biblioteca Comunitaria Duraleigh
2:00-4:00pm • 8 de enero, 12 de febrero, 12 de marzo, 9 de abril, 14 de mayo
Biblioteca Regional del Este
10:30am-12:30pm • 15 de enero, 19 de febrero, 19 de marzo, 30 de abril, 21 de mayo
Biblioteca Comunitaria Zebulon
2:00-4:00pm • 15 de enero, 19 de febrero, 19 de marzo, 30 de abril, 21 de mayo
Libreria Regional Village
10:30am-12:30pm • 22 de enero, 26 de febrero, 26 de marzo, 23 de abril
Libreria Regional del Sureste
2:00-4:00pm • 22 de enero, 26 de febrero, 26 de marzo, 23 de abril
Biblioteca Comunitaria Green Road
10:30am-12:30pm • 29 de enero, 5 de febrero, 5 de marzo, 2 de abril, 7 de mayo
Biblioteca Comunitaria Wendell
2:00-4:00pm • 29 de enero, 5 de febrero, 5 de marzo, 2 de abril, 7 de mayo
Ready Set School Family Playdates at Marbles
Apply to participate in a FREE four-week family class to help prepare your child for success in school. Explore language, math, science, art and early learning activities that spark curiosity and build knowledge and skills through play.
When? Playdates are held Thursday evenings from 5-7pm, September-November and January-May. Applications are ongoing.
Where? Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Who? This program is for children ages 3-5 who have not participated in a preschool program, have not yet attended Kindergarten and who are likely to attend one of the following WCPSS schools: Barwell Road, Beaverdam, Brentwood, Bugg, Creech Road, East Garner, Fox Road, Hodge Road, Lincoln Heights, Lynn Road, Millbrook, Poe, Powell, Rogers Lane, Smith, Southeast Raleigh, Wakelon, Walnut Creek, Wendell, Wilburn and Zebulon.
- 45-minute Ready, Set, School Family Class
- Healthy dinner
- Museum play
- Families who participate in all four classes will receive a family pass for FREE admission to Marbles Kids Museum for one year.
Click here for Ready, Set, School Family Playdate Application (English) | Haga clic aquí para obtener la aplicación de En sus marcas, Listos, Escuela- Cita de juego en familia
Questions? Contact readysetschool@marbleskidsmuseum.org or 919.857.1004
