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Locks Opened: Community Connections

Performance by Sheila Arnold
2023-05-27 13:00:00 2023-05-27 15:00:00 America/New_York Locks Opened: Community Connections Explore the past and follow along as slave children escape using the Underground Railroad. Stories, songs, and games are at the heart of Sheila Arnold’s “Children at the Border” performance. Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, May 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-27 13:00:00 2023-05-27 15:00:00 America/New_York Locks Opened: Community Connections Explore the past and follow along as slave children escape using the Underground Railroad. Stories, songs, and games are at the heart of Sheila Arnold’s “Children at the Border” performance. Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Major Hillard Library

Meeting Room

Explore the past and follow along as slave children escape using the Underground Railroad. Stories, songs, and games are at the heart of Sheila Arnold’s “Children at the Border” performance.

Historical storytelling at its best! Master Storyteller, Sheila Arnold, shares about local waterways that were part of the Underground Railroad from an 1870s book written by William Still, a Conductor for the Underground Railroad and Secretary of the Philadelphia Abolitionist Society.

This project made possible in part by a grant from Virginia Humanities in partnership with the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum.

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Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation

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Complete a make and take craft! They are available in the Children's room while supplies last.
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Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the children's room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.
At the Table with Black History
Mon, Feb 09, All day
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African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Mon, Feb 09, All day
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Places to go, people to see! Babies are busy bees! Join us for an open sensory play time where your baby can explore and learn.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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.
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Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
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Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade
Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Feb 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Creating Your Best Resume
Wed, Feb 11, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
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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
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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!
At the Table with Black History
Thu, Feb 12, All day
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Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
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Thu, Feb 12, All day
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Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Storytime
Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
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Move & Groove
Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
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Move and Groove
Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
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Ice Cream Storytime
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Glacier Games: Winter Olympics
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
This event is full
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.
At the Table with Black History
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Central Library
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African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Fri, Feb 13, All day
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Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
My Funny Valentine
Fri, Feb 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Sweet or silly, pink and frilly? Celebrate Valentine's Day with stories, crafts, and activities.
Estate Planning Basics - Let's Get Uncomfortable: End of Life Conversations
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Meet the Artist - Janice Johnson
Fri, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Parsley: Grow Enough to Share - Fresh Food and Polinator Plant Series
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Black History Family Game Day - Black History Month
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Game Time for Teens & Tweens
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Hip Hop Improv - Black History Month
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Sat, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Feb 17, All day
Central Library
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Toddler Storytime
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Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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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 children who are 3-5 years old.
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Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
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Indian River Library - Main Area
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Orientation - MakerBot - Innovation Studio Classes
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Learn how to use a MakerBot Sketch 3D printer.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 17, 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 children who are 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 9:00am
Celebrate with a Movie - Black History Month
Tue, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Ready up for "Creed II," an uplifting drama about Apollo Creed's son as he faces his biggest opponent in the boxing ring while learning the value of family.
River Readers Book Club
Tue, Feb 17, 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 - Chinese New Year Crafts
Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Calling all Homeschoolers! Come learn about Chinese New Year and celebrate the Year of the Horse by creating some fun crafts.
Activity Afternoon - Stained Glass Magic (Tissue Paper Edition)
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Brighten up your windows and your day with this fun, hands-on craft! Using tissue paper, we will design colorful suncatchers that glow beautifully in the sunlight. All materials will be provided!
Reader's Theatre
Tue, Feb 17, 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.
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Tue, Feb 17, 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
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Tue, Feb 17, 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
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Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
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Wed, Feb 18, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 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, February 11 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 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 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, February 11 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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, Feb 18, 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.
Environmental Explorers - Sprouting Towards Spring
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Ready for spring? Join us to learn about seeds and plants in preparation for spring gardening. You'll even make a mini greenhouse to start growing your own seeds!
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Feb 18, 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!
At the Table with Black History
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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!
Afternoon Steam Adventure - Math Art
Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Drop into the Children's room for hands on learning. Math can be art! Did you know that numbers can be expressed in beautiful art? This program is best for elementary aged children.
Lego Club
Thu, Feb 19, 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 19, 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
Thu, Feb 19, 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
Chesapeake Stories and African-American Heritage Trail - Black History Month
Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 6:20pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Step into the past with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Sheila Arnold and meet the real people who helped shape Chesapeake’s history—heroes, dreamers, and trailblazers whose stories still inspire today!
Yadas Virtual Book Club - The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2
Explore contemporary adult fiction and non-fiction with our online book club.
At the Table with Black History
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Friday Morning Movie - The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Start your morning by hopping into a bayou fairytale! Cozy up and let the magic begin. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments welcome. It is rated PG and has a runtime of 97 minutes.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Watch Party Friday
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us for a magical watch party of The Princess and the Frog! Bring friends, enjoy the music, and relive Tiana’s inspiring journey. This film is rated G.
At the Table with Black History
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Newborns in Need
Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 21, 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.
Certification - Innovation Studio Classes
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
This event is full
Family Movie Saturday - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of the 2023 live-action movie, The Little Mermaid. Enjoy a great movie and complimentary refreshments while supplies last!
Weekend Crafternoon - DIY Winter Bird Feeders
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity 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!
Don't Call it a Book Club
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Grab your favorite binge, playlist, or podcast! This club is all about swapping takes on shows, songs, and stories we love.
At the Table with Black History
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Russell Reels - Ever After (1998)
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Russell Reels brings the community together for fun and entertaining movie screenings at the library—complete with snacks and surprises. Join us for the show! Ever After is rated PG-13.
Certification - Innovation Studio Classes
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
Stitch Studio: Constellations Embroidery
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Stitch the stars! Grades 6-12 will learn embroidery techniques and create celestial designs inspired by the night sky. Blend astronomy and fiber art in this hands-on class. Registration is required.
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Feb 23, 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 23, 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, Feb 23, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the children's room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.
At the Table with Black History
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - 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, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.
Art for Fun Sake
Mon, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn about art history and make a craft! This lesson explores Pable Picasso and Cubism. Art supplies are provided and registration is required.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Feb 23, 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
Teen Night: Manga Meetup
Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Calling all manga lovers! Embark on a main quest to discover new titles, swap recommendations, and meet other teens. From epic battles to quiet moments, there is something for everyone.
Read, Create, & Celebrate: Walter Wick
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
I spy...a fun birthday celebration for beloved children's author, Walter Wick! Enjoy themed crafts and browse a book display. Keep an eye out for hidden objects in the youth room.
At the Table with Black History
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 24, 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 children who are 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 24, 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 24, 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, Feb 24, 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 children who are 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:00am
Homeschool Adventures - Math in Art
Tue, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us for an exploration of math in art and create your own works of art using geometry, symmetry, and equations.
Heart Healthy Food Demonstration - Black History Month
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Watch a cooking demonstration and sample a heart-healthy, traditional Southern meal prepared by Teresa Licato from Healthy Chesapeake.
This event is full
Orientation - Cricut - Innovation Studio Classes
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.
This event is full
Reader's Theatre
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
This event is full
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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
Pokémon Party: 30th Anniversary
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Open Area
Calling all Trainers! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon at Greenbrier Library! Battle with Pokémon cards, meet fellow fans, and enjoy themed crafts. Gotta catch some fun!
At the Table with Black History
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 25, 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, February 18 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, February 18 2026 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.
Tween Scene: KPop Demon Hunters
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Calling all tweens! Glam up like a K-pop rockstar, make a Huntrix Light Stick to battle in an epic challenge, and create a masterpiece of their favorite K-pop icons!
S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures
Wed, Feb 25, 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, February 18 2026 at 9:00am
LEGO Club
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Build big things - small! Think big in a small way by making tiny models of things that are big in real life. Can you use just a few LEGO pieces to make a tiny bus or fire truck?
Black History Bingo - Black History Month
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
At the Table with Black History
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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 and Groove
Thu, Feb 26, 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!
Preschool STEAM
Thu, Feb 26, 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, February 19 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 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
STEAM Series - littleBits
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Want to create an invention that does something? Come learn about simple circuits by exploring with littleBits. Use the Engineering Design Process and electronic Bits to build something fun!
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Feb 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.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons Workshop
Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Dive into this week's workshop on the basic understanding of the Player's Handbook and rules!
At the Table with Black History
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Certification - Innovation Studio Classes
Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
This event is full
At the Table with Black History
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Central Library
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.
African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Central Library - Art Wall
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.
Black History Family Game Day - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
Play classic games or a Black history trivia game for some family-friendly competition. Family, friends, or solo - everyone is welcome! Participant prizes will be given, so come join in the fun!
Maker Meet Up - Innovation Studio Classes
Sat, Feb 28, 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.
Women Through "Her"story - Women's History Month
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Share with us the women who help you bloom and add their name to our Women's History Month celebration garden! We'll also have unique weekly crafts available every day this month while supplies last.
Little Astronauts: Galaxy Science Lab
Sun, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Zoom into outer space! Enjoy an afternoon exploring the galaxy with hands-on STEAM activities. Create calming sensory bottles inspired by stars, planets, and the Milky Way.
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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!
Muse Mondays
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Mar 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.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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 - Sand Candles
Tue, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and creative Candle Sand Kit program at the library! Use wax beads to create your own unique candle design.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, Mar 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.
This event is full
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Mar 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.
This event is full
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Mar 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
Read, Create, & Celebrate: Dav Pilkey
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Bark! Flip! Whoosh! Celebrate Dav Pilkey's birthday with laugh-out-loud Dog Man and Captain Underpants fun. Make crafts so funny they might make you laugh-snort and go kapow!
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Lunchtime Theater
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Pet Therapy
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian River Library - Main Area
Relax with some furry friends!
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 05, 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!
Lego Club
Thu, Mar 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.
Money Matters: Financial Education Classes - Financial Education Classes with Navy Federal Credit Union
Sat, Mar 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.
Weekend Crafternoon - Pressed Flowers Bookmark
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us for a creative workshop where you’ll make your own beautiful, pressed flower bookmarks! In this program, you’ll create one-of-a-kind bookmarks that are perfect for saving your place.
Trailblazers Book Club - Women's History Month
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Big stories start with brave people! Discover books about women who changed the world and share your favorites with friends. Grab a pen and create a story starring you. For families.
Women Through "Her"story - Women's History Month
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Share with us the women who help you bloom and add their name to our Women's History Month celebration garden! We'll also have unique weekly crafts available every day this month while supplies last.
Bunco
Sun, Mar 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, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 09, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Busy Babies
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Places to go, people to see! Babies are busy bees! Join us for an open sensory play time where your baby can explore and learn.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - 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!
Legal Aid Drop-Ins
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Mar 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.
Teen Night: Painted Perspectives: Women Who Inspire - Women's History Month
Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Every brushstroke tells a story! Teens will create colorful art inspired by powerful women from history. Create, reflect, and paint what inspires you.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 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.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Mar 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.
This event is full
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Mar 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.
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