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Carnival

Summer Activity
2022-08-11 17:00:00 2022-08-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Carnival Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Challenge with carnival games and a magic show. Find information from community friends. Bring your Dizzy Dollars and purchase school supplies from the Dizzy Store Major Hillard Library - Open Area

Thursday, August 11
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-11 17:00:00 2022-08-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Carnival Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Challenge with carnival games and a magic show. Find information from community friends. Bring your Dizzy Dollars and purchase school supplies from the Dizzy Store Major Hillard Library - Open Area

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Challenge with carnival games and a magic show. Find information from community friends. Bring your Dizzy Dollars and purchase school supplies from the Dizzy Store

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Major Hillard Library
Phone: (757) 382-1923
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Mon, Jan 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Registration is now closed
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Registration is now closed
Move & Groove
Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Orientation - Cricut - Innovation Studio Classes
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Registration is now closed
Homeschool Adventures - Intro to Block Coding with Sphero Robots
Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Ever wondered how to create code? Join us as we have fun learning to use Sphero robots and create basic block code to send robots on a mission.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Ready Readers
Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Calling all big kids! Problem solve, brainstorm, and read in this advanced level storytime!
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Dragon Quest - Appreciate a Dragon
Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Brave the dragon's lair! Kids, ages 6-14, will embark on a fantasy quest to teach dragons to breathe fire, locate the dragon's treasure, and soar through STEAM activities. Adventure awaits!
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.
Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Homeschool Hour: STEAM - Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Learn about Wilson Bentley in this Caldecott Award Winning book! A lover of winter, he became the first person to capture snowflakes with a camera. Explore snow-themed STEAM activities.
Creating Your Best Resume
Wed, Jan 14, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Come out and learn the basics of creating a winning resume. Topics covered will include formatting, organization, and uploading to websites for job seekers.
This event is full
LEGO Club
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Ready for some New Year LEGO exploration? Come build with friends using LEGOs and other materials to create a marble run. How fast and how far will your marbles go?
Orientation - MakerBot - Innovation Studio Classes
Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.
This event is full
Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Storytime
Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Afternoon Steam Adventure - Coding
Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Drop in the Children's room for hands on learning. Explore coding through games and activities for elementary aged children.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
STEAM Series - Messy Science Experiments
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Have you ever wanted to be a mad scientist? Unleash your inner chemist and join us for some messy experiments like Elephant Toothpaste and a volcano! Dress for a mess!
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Rapid Revive Training! - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response
Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Indian River Library - Main Area
Learn simple, life-saving skills in a supportive, judgement-free space.
Rapid Revive Training! - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response
Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Learn simple, life-saving skills in a supportive, judgement-free space.
Yadas Virtual Book Club - Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton
Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2
Explore contemporary adult fiction and non-fiction with our online book club.
Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Learn about a new edible plant each month! Registration is not required.
Chesapeake Master Gardeners - Pollinator Series
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Evolution and Extinction of Violets, Fritillary Butterflies, and Violet Miner Bees
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Jan 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Newborns in Need
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Help create infant clothing by use of knitting, sewing, and crocheting. Learn a new skill while helping newborns in the community. This group meets monthly.
Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
Paws to Read
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends. Please register each child individually.
Craft and Create Club
Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Calling all elementary schoolers! You are invited to a free arts and crafts event brought to you by the Grassfield High School Key Club. Don’t miss out!
Don't Call it a Book Club
Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library
Grab your favorite binge, playlist, or podcast! This club is all about swapping takes on shows, songs, and stories we love.
Certification - Innovation Studio Classes
Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
This event is full
Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Stitch Studio: Cross Stitch Bookmark
Sun, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Calling all crafters! Grades 6-12 will experiment with pattern design and learn the foundations of cross stitch. Level up your reading by creating a handmade bookmark. Registration is required.
Read, Create, and Celebrate: Tedd Arnold
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Zoom to the library to celebrate author Tedd Arnold's birthday! Explore his buzz-worthy series, Fly Guy. Have a Fly-tastic time making themed crafts. They are available all day, while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Craft Time: Joy Boards
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Adults with diverse abilities are invited to craft and relax. Make a craft, color, or just enjoy the seasonal vibes. Caretakers must remain present.
This event is full
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Move & Groove
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
River Readers Book Club
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Explore a wide variety of books and share enthusiastic discussion. Come together to chat, connect, and enjoy great reads.
Homeschool Adventures - Balloon-Powered Sound
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Calling all scientists! Do you think you can amplify sound with a few items from around your house? Come experiment with us and learn about how sound travels.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Rapid Revive Training! - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response
Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Learn simple, life-saving skills in a supportive, judgement-free space.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.
Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Tween Scene: Art Sparks
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Let your imagination shimmer! Tweens are invited to craft, sculpt, and explore whimsical art adventures. Follow your spark during National Hobby Month and create unique masterpieces.
Environmental Explorers - How to Tackle Food Waste
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Ever thought about what happens to food that goes in the trash can? Come learn about food waste and some simple ways to reduce your impact - including making a mini at-home composter.
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!
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Orientation - Glowforge - Innovation Studio Classes
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian River Library
Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool STEAM
Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for ages 3-5.
Registration opens Thursday, January 15 2026 at 9:00am
Move & Groove
Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Move and Groove
Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Mindful Neurographic Art - Tidewater Arts Outreach
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - The Gallery
Step into the new year with Tita Renae as she guides you to make your own neurographic art piece. Support self-discovery and stress relief while creating something beautiful!
Lego Club
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 5 and up.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
STEAM Series - Secret Messages
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Discover the science of secret messages! Write, hide, and reveal invisible ink clues in this hands on activity full of mystery and discovery.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Poetry, Prose, and Pizza - Open Mic
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Spend a night with your friends, poetry, and free pizza. Share your own poetry or applaud someone else's work. This event is hosted by Kween Yakini, with special thanks to Rita’s Pizza.
Certification - Innovation Studio Classes
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
This event is full
Meet the Artist - Gretchen Boals
Fri, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Drop by for an evening of art and conversation with local artist, Gretchen Boals. View her paintings, hear her inspiration, and enjoy light refreshments.
Game Time for Teens & Tweens
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Join us for two hours of gaming fun, including Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. mini-tournaments!
Bookbinding: Coptic Stitch
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Learn the art of bookbinding! In the ancient tradition of Coptic Binding, multiple signatures and four sheets of paper are sewn in an intricate braid on an exposed spine of a book.
This event is full
Weekend Crafternoon - Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Create cozy winter charm! Decorate frosted mason jar luminaries with faux “snow” and sparkle. Enjoy a fun, hands-on craft perfect for holiday décor or gifting with friends. All supplies are provided.
This event is full
Cell Phone Photography - Tidewater Arts Outreach
Sat, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Second Floor
Share your life and explore your world with photography! Learn about composition, focal points, color, and contrast, along with natural light, posing, camera angles, and minor image adjustments.
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Complete a make and take craft! They are available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Crafty Monday
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. This program is for ages 0-1 year old.
Friends Social Hour
Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room,Meeting Room
Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Muse Mondays
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Bedtime Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Bring your stuffed animals and pajamas to a special Bedtime Storytime! Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Read, Create, and Celebrate: Lewis Carroll
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Tumble down the rabbit hole to Wonderland to celebrate author Lewis Carroll's birthday! Join the Mad Hatter's craft table to make whimsical crafts and explore his books.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 9:00am
Move & Groove
Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Cancelled
Orientation - Cricut - Innovation Studio Classes
Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 9:00am
Homeschool Adventures - Story STEAM: Jack and the Beanstalk
Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Can you help Jack escape from the giant's castle? Listen to the story and use the Engineering Design Process to create a way for Jack to safely get away with the treasure.
Activity Afternoon - Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Create cozy winter charm! Decorate frosted mason jar luminaries with faux “snow” and sparkle. A fun, hands-on craft perfect for holiday décor or gifting. All supplies are provided.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
During this 6-week program, kids will develop acting skills and learn blocking as they rehearse for a short play to be performed for friends and family on the last class of the session.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.
Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Homeschool Hour - Story and Craft Time
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Read some of the best books in all of children's literature with us and create art projects based on the books.
S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for grades 1-5.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 9:00am
LEGO Club
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Calling all budding architects! Try your hand at building a famous landmark or design and build your own creation.
Orientation - MakerBot - Innovation Studio Classes
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.
This event is full
Coffee and Classics - Book Club
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! At this meeting we will discuss 'The Iliad' by Homer.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Storytime
Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Move and Groove
Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Journal Jam: DIY Bookbinding
Thu, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - The Gallery
Create your own notebook! Learn the saddle stitch and create your own book for drawing, journaling, goal setting, and more. No experience is required; materials are provided.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Piece by Piece: Family Puzzle Day
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Puzzle Day! Warm up your winter with puzzles galore. Families can tackle jigsaws, explore new challenges, and design your own puzzles.
STEAM Series - Secrets of Sound
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Can you hear me now? Have you ever wondered how sound works? Join us for some hands-on experiments to investigate how sounds are made and how they travel from one place to another.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Friday Morning Movie - Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Start your morning off by watching a live action prequel to the Lion King. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments are welcome. It is rated PG and has a runtime of 118 minutes.
Certification - Innovation Studio Classes
Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
This event is full
Russell Reels - Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join your beloved childhood pal Dora the Explorer and her friends on a journey of self-discovery as she transitions from a life in the jungle to a new adventure: as a high schooler! Rated PG.
Maker Meet Up - Innovation Studio Classes
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Connect with fellow makers to talk tools, tips, and creative ideas for using the library’s Innovation Studio equipment.
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Complete a make and take craft! They are available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Friends Social Hour
Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room,Meeting Room
Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!
Intro to Smartphones
Mon, Feb 02, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Muse Mondays
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
This event is full
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Support our community Blood Drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or schedule online.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Tue, Feb 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Activity Afternoon - DIY Winter Bird Feeders
Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Using recycled materials, we will create bird feeders to hang from tree branches. You can use these feeders to attract birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Heart Healthy Food Demonstration - Black History Month
Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Watch a cooking demonstration and sample a heart-healthy, traditional Southern meal prepared by Teresa Licato from Healthy Chesapeake.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
During this 6-week program, kids will develop acting skills and learn blocking as they rehearse for a short play to be performed for friends and family on the last class of the session.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.
Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade
Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Storytime
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Move and Groove
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Cupid's Crafts
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - The Gallery
Celebrate the season of love with a fun and creative crafting session for adults and families!
Lego Club
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 5 and up.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Mini STEAM - Build an Air Propulsion Straw Rocket
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Big ideas start small! Calling all Preschoolers to come experiment and problem-solve with STEAM activities specially designed for our littlest scientists.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Friday Morning Movie - Soul (2020)
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Follow the music of your heart to the library to watch an uplifting story full of jazz, wonder, and heart! This is a family-friendly event. It is rated PG and has a runtime of 90 minutes.
Red Herring Readers - Book Club
Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Do you love a good mystery? Does it excite you to talk about whodunnit novels you've read? Come to our next book club meeting. There's a seat for you. Join the lively discussion and bring a friend!
Money Matters: Financial Education Classes - Financial Education Classes with Navy Federal Credit Union
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Russell Memorial Library is partnering with Navy Federal Credit Union to bring you a financial education class series.
Paint Like the Artist - Anderson Johnson
Sat, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Open Area
Elder Johnson is known for painting on unconventional surfaces like furniture and found objects, drawing inspiration from his faith and community. Learn about him while painting what inspires you.
Anderson Johnson: Faith and Folk Art - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Anderson Johnson was a local preacher and renowned folk artist who drew his inspiration from God and his community. Hear experts and friends share about his unique paintings, faith, and legacy.
DIY Valentine Card Workshop
Sat, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room
Make a one-of-a-kind card from the heart! Get together for a fun, meaningful crafting session with supplies and camaraderie provided.
Hip Hop Improv - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to move, groove, and think on your feet! Arts for Learning Virginia’s Dai Poole blends hip-hop and improv in an energetic workshop full of creativity and fun.
Bunco
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco with library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Complete a make and take craft! They are available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Friends Social Hour
Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room,Meeting Room
Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!
Cancelled
Intro to Smartphones
Mon, Feb 09, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Legal Aid Drop-Ins
Mon, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Drop in for consultations with a Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia lawyer. Low-income residents can get guidance on legal issues like eviction, debt, domestic violence, and more for free.
Muse Mondays
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Tue, Feb 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
During this 6-week program, kids will develop acting skills and learn blocking as they rehearse for a short play to be performed for friends and family on the last class of the session.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
This event is full
Paint and Sip with David Duck - Black History Month
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Create a masterpiece with David Duck while sipping on fresh and fruity drinks in celebration of Black History Month.
Read, Create, and Celebrate: Mo Willems & Jane Yolen
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Soar to the library to celebrate authors, Mo Willems & Jane Yolens, birthday! Explore books and stomp into themed crafts inspired by giggling pigeons and roaring dinosaurs.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Large Study Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.
Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade
Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Cancelled
Creating Your Best Resume
Wed, Feb 11, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library
Come out and learn the basics of creating a winning resume. Topics covered will include formatting, organization, and uploading to websites for job seekers.
LEGO Club
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Puzzle power! Use your creativity and our LEGOs to build a marble maze. Trade with new friends and see how fast you can run the maze.
Black History Bingo - Black History Month
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Play bingo with friends and learn fun facts about the rich cultural heritage and contributions of great African Americans, both past and present.
Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Read the Rainbow! - Book Club
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Garage Brewery
Check out our off-site LGBTQAI+ book club, which meets every other month. Read a book of your choice for this meeting's theme: Biography and Memoir!
Storytime
Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Move and Groove
Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Glacier Games: Winter Olympics
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
A glowing torch, a sprinkle of snow, and games galore! Elementary and middle schoolers compete in fun, friendly challenges in a Mini Winter Olympics. Run, toss, and slide your way to win medals.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
STEAM Series - Cloud in a Jar
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Cloudy days ahead with this Cloud in a Jar activity! Learn about weather with us by making your very own cloud!
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Dungeons & Dragons Workshop
Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Join us for this week's workshop to learn in depth character sheet building.
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