Books & Hooks

Christmas Ornament Decorating

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Here Comes Santa Claus

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures.

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Children and adults join us for a festive and fun-filled session where you'll unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, personalized ornaments to hang on your tree or give as thoughtful gifts.

Make and Take Mondays

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

Complete a make-and-take craft each week. Available while supplies last.

Crafty Monday

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. All day, while supplies last.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Put on your warmest jacket to help find the winter animals hiding in the CARES Center! Stop by, at your convenience, on the dates listed for this self-directed activity. Win a prize for completing it.

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Help care for the community garden and learn about growing various vegetables in the Fall and Winter.

Mon, Dec 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, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver

Baby Storytime

Mon, Dec 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.

Mon, Dec 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.

Cancelled

Books & Hooks

Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Love to crochet? Join this beginner-friendly group to learn the basics, refine your craft, or learn new tips while you discover the range of crochet books Chesapeake Public Libraries have to offer!

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.

This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.

This event is full

Cancelled

After School Activity Zone

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library

Have fun with friends in the afternoon with games, crafts, STEAM and other fun activities. Parent/Guardian must remain in the building for the duration of the program.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Lego Create and Discovery Time - Creative Spaces

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Move & Groove

Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Dec 17, 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

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery

Build, explore, discover and create with Legos and more. Weekly themes, challenges and free building for ages 6 and up.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Dec 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. Ages: 3-5

Deep Creek Reads

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

Love to share book recommendations with others? Do you enjoy reading a variety of different genre? This book club is for you. Join us the third Tuesday of the month for our afternoon book club.

Cancelled

After School Tutoring

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Major Hillard Library

Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.

Wed, Dec 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

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Wed, Dec 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

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Indian River Library

Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Slay the Stacks Teen Book Club - In person or Virtual

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Online Event Room 1,Conference Room

Did you read a thriller, mystery, or horror book that you loved or hated during the Fall 2024 quarter? Come talk with us about it during our quarterly meeting and earn a badge for the challenge.

Betwixt the Books - Fears and Phantoms

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

A chill-inducing book club where teens dive into spine-tingling tales of terror, mystery, and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of suspense, scary stories, and late-night page-turning thrills!

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.

Dark Side of Christmas

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Join us for a storytelling program that delves into the eerie and unsettling tales surrounding the holiday season. Refreshments will be served.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Help care for the community garden and learn about growing various vegetables in the Fall and Winter.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:15am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center

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.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Indian River Library - Open Area

Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.

This event is full

Pokémon Club

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor

Embark on a Pokémon Adventure! Bring your own deck or choose from one of our pre-built options, and learn to battle and strategize at any skill level. No trading or selling cards at this program.

This event is full

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Cancelled

STEAM Time

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Join us as we explore of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Grades K - 5.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Newborns In Need

Sat, Dec 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. Meets monthly.

Rescheduled

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm

New date Saturday, December 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Here Comes Santa Claus

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services

Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures.

Holiday Movies - Home Alone (1990 ) & The Holiday (2006)

Sat, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Take a break from shopping! Come to the library, get comfy, and watch familiar holiday movies. Each movie starts at 1:30 PM. See below for movie dates and details.

Family Cinema Saturday - The Grinch (2018)

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy epic adventures from recent blockbusters to family favorites! Doors open at 2:00PM. Adults must accompany children under 18 years old. Limited seating: Please register!

Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Make and Take Mondays

Mon, Dec 23, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

Complete a make-and-take craft each week. Available while supplies last.

Crafty Monday

Mon, Dec 23, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. All day, while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Cancelled

Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Help care for the community garden and learn about growing various vegetables in the Fall and Winter.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Calling all adults of all abilities! While the weather outside is frightful, join us inside for movies, games, and activities designed to entertain and delight everyone.

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.

Mon, Dec 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Dance on over to the Cares Center to get festive crafts to help ring in the New Year! Pick up supplies, at your convenience, to bring home, for your celebration. Available while supplies last.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Thu, Dec 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Dance on over to the Cares Center to get festive crafts to help ring in the New Year! Pick up supplies, at your convenience, to bring home, for your celebration. Available while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Holiday Movies - Home Alone (1990 ) & The Holiday (2006)

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Dance on over to the Cares Center to get festive crafts to help ring in the New Year! Pick up supplies, at your convenience, to bring home, for your celebration. Available while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Take a break from shopping! Come to the library, get comfy, and watch familiar holiday movies. Each movie starts at 1:30 PM. See below for movie dates and details.

The Sewcial Club - Makerspace

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Sewist of all levels. Bring your own material and projects or work on fun beginner projects. Orientation required before attending.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Make and Take Mondays

Mon, Dec 30, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

Complete a make-and-take craft each week. Available while supplies last.

Crafty Monday

Mon, Dec 30, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. All day, while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Help care for the community garden and learn about growing various vegetables in the Fall and Winter.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Dance on over to the Cares Center to get festive crafts to help ring in the New Year! Pick up supplies, at your convenience, to bring home, for your celebration. Available while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 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.

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.

Mon, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.

Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Help renovate Russell Memorial Library, through a community LEGO build, at the Cares Center! Show your Western Branch pride by sharing your ideas for the library space. One LEGO piece per checkout.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 11:15am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center

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.

Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Pokémon Club

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor

Embark on a Pokémon Adventure! Bring your own deck or choose from one of our pre-built options, and learn to battle and strategize at any skill level. No trading or selling cards at this program.

Essence Book Club

Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online

Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African or African-American authors. This month's discussion is All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby.

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly first Fridays afternoon book club! Pick up titles in advance. This month's novel is "Bayou Book Thief" by Ellen Byron.

Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities

Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Calling all adults of all abilities! While the weather outside is frightful, join us inside for movies, games, and activities designed to entertain and delight everyone.

Mon, Jan 06, 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, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver

Storytime

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

Move & Groove

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

After School Tutoring

Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Storytime

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thu, Jan 09, 10:15am - 11:15am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center

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.

Journaling - Visual Art Xpressions

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Lego Club

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Shobou Con

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Open Area

Our annual mini con celebrating anime, manga and East Asian culture is back! Con-goers will enjoy a colorful and action-packed schedule of events, including panels, cosplay, vendors and more

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Seeking inspiration for your next journaling project? Join Susan Owens to learn ways to turn memories into treasure with art, whimsy, and words. Registration required. Materials furnished.

Shobou Con After Hours

Sat, Jan 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Raise your hands and get ready to dance. DJ Chris will be spinning all your favorite K-pop, J-pop and Anime OSTs (Original Soundtracks) and taking requests. Registration required.

Flashback films for Teens: Craft-a-thon

Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Teens, need a break from school and studying? Join us at the Central Library on Sunday for a crafter-noon that includes watching Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and putting your craft skills to the test.

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Sun, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.

Free Math Clinic

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Conference Room B

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.

Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.

Cancelled

Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library

Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience needed. All abilities welcome. FREE

Mon, Jan 13, 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, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver

Storytime

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Legal Aid Drop-Ins

Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Low-income residents can drop in for consultations with a Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia lawyer. Get guidance on legal issues like eviction, debt, domestic violence, and more for free.