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2023-07-22 10:00:00 2023-07-22 17:00:00 America/New_York FantaSci Here there be dragons...and space ships, unicorns, robots, and more! Our annual fantasy and science fiction mini-con is back with panels, cosplay, vendors, games, and fun. Central Library - Open Area

Saturday, July 22
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-22 10:00:00 2023-07-22 17:00:00 America/New_York FantaSci Here there be dragons...and space ships, unicorns, robots, and more! Our annual fantasy and science fiction mini-con is back with panels, cosplay, vendors, games, and fun. Central Library - Open Area

Central Library

Open Area

Here there be dragons...and space ships, unicorns, robots, and more! Our annual fantasy and science fiction mini-con is back with panels, cosplay, vendors, games, and fun.

You never know what you'll face around every corner so mark your calendars and be prepared.

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Mon, Oct 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 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. Ages: 1-2
Registration is now closed
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Stay & Play
Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Take part in our educational self-guided stations. Each station will contain interactive activities to help your child grow and learn.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 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. Ages: 1-2
Registration is now closed
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2
Español for me!
Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
iHola! This program introduces the Spanish language using bilingual books, singing and dancing. Grades 5-8.
Intermediate Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
This program is meant for those already familiar with D&D and have played before. If you are ready to jump into the action, we ask that you bring a completed character sheet with you.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 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. Ages: 3-5
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Community Services Day - Chesapeake Human Services & Health Departments
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 1:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Open Area
If you need health care services or to sign-up for food, senior, or disability benefits, join us on the first Thursday of each month. Talk to caring experts. Improve your well-being. Free.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Indian River 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.
Fit4Mom's Playgroup
Thu, Oct 05, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Fit4Mom's Playgroup includes sensory bins, make and take crafts, music/sing-alongs, or story time.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5
Choose Your Own Book-Club: Grades 6-8
Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Bring a book to talk about and to share in the discussion.
STEAM-ventures
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Grades 3-5.
Explore Español
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Come enjoy this introductory Spanish course through fun, interactive, and engaging activities! Ages 6-12. Register once and attend all 4 classes.
Registration is now closed
Discovery Build
Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Poetry, Prose and Pizza - Open Mic
Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Spend a Thursday night with your friends, a microphone, and free pizza. Share your own poetry or applaud someone else's work at this family-friendly event.
Essence Book Club
Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online - Zoom - Click the event to join the discussion.
Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African or African-American authors. This month's discussion is Violin Conspiracy: A Novel by Brendan Slocomb.
Your Winter Garden - Preparing Your Yard for the Colder Months
Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Want to exercise your green thumb? Join us to learn hands-on techniques and tips for over-wintering your yard. Registration required.
LEGO Time!
Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Test your engineering and creative skills with a variety of LEGO challenges--or just enjoy free play with lots of LEGOs: there are many ways to connect at the library!
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Oct 06, 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 welcomed. No registration required.
Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club
Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us on the first Friday for our monthly book club! Mystery lovers can register to pick up titles in advance. This month’s pick: "Rock, Paper, Scissors" by Alice Feeney.
Monster Fest
Sat, Oct 07, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - First Floor,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room,Open Area
Kick off October with this convention about classic horror in films and books. Trick-or-Treat while browsing vendors, talk with authors and Horror Hosts, attend panels, and enter the costume contest.
Free Math Clinic
Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Pokemon Club
Sun, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Make and Take Mondays
Tue, Oct 10, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
STEAM To Go - Robotics
Tue, Oct 10, All day
Indian River Library
Come grab your STEAM activity kit and complete a project at home! Kits are limited to one per child and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with Chesapeake Public Library and Chesapeake Fire Department in this storytime event. Meet with real fire fighters and learn fire safety rules.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 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! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial 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.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Open Area
Need advice for tricky garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Pokemon Club
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
LEGO Club
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Bring your imaginations for Lego – building fun! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity!
Saving for College - Virginia 529
Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about saving for college through the Virginia 529. Representatives will explain and answer questions about this program offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 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. Ages: 1-2
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Fire Prevention Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:15am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with Chesapeake Public Library and Chesapeake Fire Department in this storytime event. Meet with real fire fighters and learn fire safety rules.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 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. Ages: 1-2
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Out to Brunch - Pride Series
Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we honor National Coming Out Day with a healthy brunch celebration. Learn more about Pride in the community and how to serve as an ally and supporter.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2
Cell Phone 101 - Smartphone Basics for Adults
Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Puzzled by your cell phone? Attend our 2-day trainings to learn basic Android and iPhone operation. You'll get an overview in class one, and 1-on-1 instruction in class two. Bring your cellphone.
Teen Scene: Mini Canvas Painting
Wed, Oct 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
On Wednesdays we paint! Create a spooky mini masterpiece in time for Halloween. Registration required.
Español for me!
Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
iHola! This program introduces the Spanish language using bilingual books, singing and dancing. Grades 5-8.
S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures
Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration Required. Please register each child individually.
Intermediate Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
This program is meant for those already familiar with D&D and have played before. If you are ready to jump into the action, we ask that you bring a completed character sheet with you.
Teen Scene: Mini Canvas Painting
Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
On Wednesdays we paint! Create a spooky mini masterpiece in time for Halloween. Registration required.
Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with Chesapeake Public Library and Chesapeake Fire Department in this storytime event. Meet with real fire fighters and learn fire safety rules.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 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. Ages: 3-5
Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Indian River 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5
STEAM-ventures
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Grades 3-5.
Explore Español
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Come enjoy this introductory Spanish course through fun, interactive, and engaging activities! Ages 6-12. Register once and attend all 4 classes.
Registration is now closed
Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with Chesapeake Public Library and Chesapeake Fire Department in this storytime event. Meet with real fire fighters and learn fire safety rules.
Discovery Build
Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Rescheduled
Poetry, Prose and Pizza - Open Mic
Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, October 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Spend a Thursday night with your friends, a microphone, and free pizza. Share your own poetry or applaud someone else's work at this family-friendly event.
Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with Chesapeake Public Library and Chesapeake Fire Department in this storytime event. Meet with real fire fighters and learn fire safety rules.
Canceled
Riddle Me This
Sat, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Accept our challenge to solve mysteries and puzzles in fun and unique ways. Whether it is escape rooms in a box, logic puzzle games, or puzzle games in virtual reality, there is a challenge for you.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends! For ages 5-10. Please register each child individually. Registration opens 1 week before event.
Registration opens Saturday, October 7 2023 at 9:00am
Free Math Clinic
Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Pokemon Club
Sun, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Oct 16, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Oct 16, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Storytime
Mon, Oct 16, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 16, 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. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 16, 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.
Pinecone Bird Feeders - Adult Activity Afternoons
Mon, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Surround yourself in the fall season and create a one-of-a-kind craft for some feathered friends. All supplies provided. Everyone welcome!
Homeschool Book Club - Grades 6-12
Mon, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Calling all homeschoolers! Come prepared to discuss our book of the month, complete a fun activity, and share some of our latest reads with the group.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, compare and order sets, and more. Grades 2-3.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Mystery Readers Book Club
Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
Do you like mysteries? Of all kinds? Join us as we talk mysteries: classics to cozies. October's book- "The Girl Who Knew too Much" by Amanda Quick
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Oct 17, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 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! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Medication Safety for Seniors - Preventive Healthcare & Empowerment
Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Learn about medication safety, organization, disposal tips, and more!
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial 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.
River Readers Book Club
Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
River Readers read a variety of books followed by an enthusiastic discussion. We meet in the afternoon and would love to have your participation.
S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures
Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration Required. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 10 2023 at 9:00am
Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Make new friends while playing boardgames, starting a book club, or trying out a themed craft!
Fall Fun Day
Wed, Oct 18, All day
Major Hillard Library - Youth Services
Celebrate the season with make and take crafts and fall activities all day.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am
Pre-school STEAM-Ventures
Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are limited. Please register each child.
This event is full
Storytime
Wed, Oct 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, Oct 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. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2
Cell Phone 101 - Smartphone Basics for Adults
Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Puzzled by your cell phone? Attend our 2-day trainings to learn basic Android and iPhone operation. You'll get an overview in class one, and 1-on-1 instruction in class two. Bring your cellphone.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5.
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun
Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Hola amigo! Spice up your dance moves with a little "sabor"! Come explore salsa, merengue, and reggaeton taught in a line dancing style. Groove to Latin music. No partner needed. FREE
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 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. Ages: 3-5
Registration opens Thursday, October 12 2023 at 9:00am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Indian River 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5
Choose Your Own Book-Club: Grades 1-2
Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Bring a book to talk about and share in the discussion. Adults must stay onsite for the program.
Discovery Build
Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Yadas Book Club
Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2
The Yadas read a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. Join us online for a lively discussion about the selection of the month on the the third Thursday of each month.
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Oct 20, 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 welcomed. No registration required.
Haunted Hogwarts
Fri, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room,Atrium,C.S. Lewis Conference Room,Meeting Room-Combined,Main Area,Open Area,Youth Services
Climb aboard the Hogwart’s Express and join us for a full schedule of wizardry games and classes! Don't forget to dress the part. For witches and wizards in grades 3-8. Please register each child.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Find your next great read!
Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 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 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives
Spooky Crafts for Teens
Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Get ready for a scary good time! Spend Saturday at the library crafting a spooky creation in time for Halloween. All materials provided. Please register to reserve your spot.
Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Hola amigo! Spice up your dance moves with a little "sabor"! Come explore salsa, merengue, and reggaeton taught in a line dancing style. Groove to Latin music. No partner needed. FREE
Pokemon Club
Sun, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Oct 23, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Oct 23, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Storytime
Mon, Oct 23, 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.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, compare and order sets, and more. Grades 2-3.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 10 2023 at 9:00am
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 10 2023 at 9:00am
The Sizzle Squad
Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Hot flashes? Join a support group focused on women’s transitioning toward menopause. We’ll share tips and stories for embracing our new phase in life with understanding and compassion.
Master Gardener Help Desk
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Need advice for your garden? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Canceled
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Canceled
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial 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.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Open Area
Need advice for tricky garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Canceled
Storytime
Wed, Oct 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Coffee and Classics - Book Club
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! October 25, "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Indian River 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.
Battle of the Books Club: Grades 3-5
Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! October's selection: "Wildoak" by C.C. Harrington. Adults must stay onsite for the program.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends! For ages 5-10. Please register each child individually. Registration opens 1 week before event.
Registration opens Saturday, October 21 2023 at 9:00am
Canceled
Cricut Inspiration Club - Creative Spaces
Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Explore monthly Cricut machine project demonstrations to inspire your creativity. Learn and share ideas each 4th Saturday of the month.
Canceled
Digital Art Inspiration Club - Creative Spaces
Sat, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Learn and share ideas the fourth Saturday of the month. We will explore different techniques and tips while looking at the works of different digital artists to inspire our creativity.
Free Math Clinic
Sun, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Bunco
Sun, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco and other games with library staff. Prizes and light refreshments will be provided. For adults
Pokemon Club
Sun, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Oct 30, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Oct 30, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Storytime
Mon, Oct 30, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 30, 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. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Registration opens Monday, October 23 2023 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 30, 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.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, & more. Grades 2-3.
Registration opens Monday, October 16 2023 at 9:00am
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Registration opens Monday, October 16 2023 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Halloween Storytime
Tue, Oct 31, 10:15am - 11:00am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come join us for a friendly Halloween storytime for children up to age 5. Costumes are welcome.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial 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.
Halloween Party - Adult Activity Afternoons
Tue, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Open Area
Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun. Create your own Halloween mask and then trick-or-treat around the library. All supplies provided. Everyone welcome!
Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 17 2023 at 9:00am
Stay & Play
Wed, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Take part in our educational self-guided stations. Each station will contain interactive activities to help your child grow and learn.
Storytime
Wed, Nov 01, 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, Nov 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 9:00am
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 9:00am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Community Services Day - Chesapeake Human Services & Health Departments
Thu, Nov 02, 10:30am - 1:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Open Area
If you need health care services or to sign-up for food, senior, or disability benefits, join us on the first Thursday of each month. Talk to caring experts. Improve your well-being. Free.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5
Choose Your Own Book-Club: Grades 6-8
Thu, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Bring a book to talk about and to share in the discussion.
Discovery Build
Thu, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Essence Book Club
Thu, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online - Zoom - Click the event to join the discussion.
Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African or African American authors. This month's discussion is Our Gen: A Novel by Diane McKinney-Whetstone
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Nov 03, 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 welcomed. No registration required.
Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club
Fri, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us on first Fridays for -book club! Mystery lovers can register to pick up selected titles in advance. This month’s pick: "The Madness of Crowds" by Louise Penny.
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