Introduction to Smartphones

Sun, Dec 01, 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

Mon, Dec 02, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Mon, Dec 02, 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 02, 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 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Brave the frosty air to pick up holiday card supplies at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make thoughtful cards for family and friends. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 02, 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

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Books & Hooks

Mon, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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!

This event is full

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

After School Activity Zone

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Follow Your Art

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Partake in a monthly creative and fun art class. Journey into anything and everything art – painting, stamping, printmaking, and more. Registration Required. Ages: 5-11

This event is full

Mon, Dec 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Brave the frosty air to pick up holiday card supplies at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make thoughtful cards for family and friends. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Yoga Storytime

Tue, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Curious about yoga? This family event features stories, movement, music, stretching, and fun taught by a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.

Tue, Dec 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! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.

Lego Create and Discovery Time - Creative Spaces

Tue, Dec 03, 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 03, 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 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

After School Tutoring

Tue, Dec 03, 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.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Wed, Dec 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

Wed, Dec 04, 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 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Brave the frosty air to pick up holiday card supplies at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make thoughtful cards for family and friends. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 04, 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 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.

Wed, Dec 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

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Indian River Library

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

Betwixt the Books - Fears and Phantoms

Wed, Dec 04, 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 04, 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!

Character Design - Illustrate Using Procreate

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of using Procreate through four project-based lessons taught by Katie Walton, graphic artist. Learn to use colors, layers, brushes, canvas setups and more. Registration is required.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Thu, Dec 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Brave the frosty air to pick up holiday card supplies at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make thoughtful cards for family and friends. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 05, 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 05, 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.

Sewing For Teens And Tweens - Maker Space

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Fit4Mom's Playgroup

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Join our library sewing program for teens and tweens! Learn machine and hand sewing basics, unleash your creativity, and craft cool projects. No experience needed! Just bring your imagination.

This event is full

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Thu, Dec 05, 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

LEGO Club

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Bring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually. Grade: Elementary School

Lego Club

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Lego Club is back! Spend the hour testing your Lego building skills with challenges or just enjoy your time through free play. We provide the Legos; you provide the creativity! For children ages 6-12

Pokémon Club

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 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 "Why Fathers Cry At Night" by Kwame Alexander

Fri, Dec 06, 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.

Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Brave the frosty air to pick up holiday card supplies at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make thoughtful cards for family and friends. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

STEAM Time

Fri, Dec 06, 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.

This event is full

Cocoa and Coloring

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Cozy up with some hot cocoa, seasonal snacks, and color at the CARES Center! This location is small so registration is required. Please choose one of the one-hour time slots and list all attendees.

Cocoa and Coloring

Fri, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Cozy up with some hot cocoa, seasonal snacks, and color at the CARES Center! This location is small so registration is required. Please choose one of the one-hour time slots and list all attendees.

Fri, Dec 06, 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 "The Golden Spoon" by Jessa Maxwell.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Sat, Dec 07, 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.

Intro To 3D Printing - Makerspace

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Brave the frosty air to pick up holiday card supplies at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make thoughtful cards for family and friends. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Breakfast with Santa

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy breakfast with Santa, tell him your holiday wishes, make a craft and listen to joyful sounds of the Camelot Elementary School first grade choir!

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Learn about 3D printing and how to use the 3D printers. Make everything from fun figurines, replacement parts, to prototypes for design and engineering! A valid library card is required.

This event is full

The Sewcial Club - Makerspace

Sat, Dec 07, 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.

Tony Rivera's Flamenco Blues Fusion

Sat, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Hear the soulful voice and riveting, exciting playing on Flamenco acoustic guitar of Tony Rivera.

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Sun, Dec 08, 1:10pm - 2:10pm

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, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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

Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial 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 needed. All abilities welcome. FREE

Mon, Dec 09, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Mon, Dec 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Embrace the chilly season by picking up winter-themed paper headbands at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make your own arctic masterpiece. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 09, 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

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, December 2 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

After School Activity Zone

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Legal Aid Drop-Ins

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Here Comes Santa Claus

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Mon, Dec 09, 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

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, Dec 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.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Tue, Dec 10, 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 10, 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.

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

Chesapeake CARES Center

Embrace the chilly season by picking up winter-themed paper headbands at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make your own arctic masterpiece. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Yoga Storytime

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Curious about yoga? This family event features stories, movement, music, stretching, and fun taught by a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 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 Tuesday, December 3 2024 at 9:00am

Craft-a-Palooza

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Browse through our array of crafts kits and materials and create your own masterpiece. All supplies provided.

Housing Challenges Clinics

Tue, Dec 10, 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

Registration opens Tuesday, December 3 2024 at 9:00am

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library

Come learn about strategies to avoid eviction, available resources, and financial planning skills to help secure your housing future. ForKids staff will speak to residents facing eviction.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central 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.

Monthly Movie Matinee - White Christmas (1954)

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Don't miss our Monthly Movie Matinee! This month let's celebrate the holidays with this classic Christmas movie. Doors open at 4:00PM. Adults must accompany children under 18 years old.

After School Tutoring

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Wed, Dec 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

Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 11, 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 11, 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 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Embrace the chilly season by picking up winter-themed paper headbands at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make your own arctic masterpiece. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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

Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am

Caroling in the Stacks - Oscar Smith Middle Music Department

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

Indian River Library

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Sample the sounds of the season with band, choral, and orchestra students from Oscar Smith Middle School in this family-friendly sing-along. Free.

Betwixt the Books - Fears and Phantoms

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 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!

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! December 11th, "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy .

Read the Rainbow! - Book Club

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Garage Brewery - 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Check out our new off-site LGBTQAI+ silent book club, Read the Rainbow, which meets every other month. Read a book of your choice for our first meeting’s theme: Thrillers & Mysteries!

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Pre-school STEAM-Ventures

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library

Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Embrace the chilly season by picking up winter-themed paper headbands at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make your own arctic masterpiece. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Sewing For Teens And Tweens - Maker Space

Thu, Dec 12, 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 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Join our library sewing program for teens and tweens! Learn machine and hand sewing basics, unleash your creativity, and craft cool projects. No experience needed! Just bring your imagination.

This event is full

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Lego Club

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Lego Club is back! Spend the hour testing your Lego building skills with challenges or just enjoy your time through free play. We provide the Legos; you provide the creativity! For children ages 6-12

Poems for the People

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate poetry with award-winning poet, Synnika Lofton. Discover how rhythm impacts lives, share your own poems, and learn more about poetry. Don’t miss this inspiring event!

Quilty Kindness

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

Fri, Dec 13, 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 Traditions: Winter Cheer

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Embrace the chilly season by picking up winter-themed paper headbands at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make your own arctic masterpiece. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

STEAM Time

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Celebrate our favorite winter traditions! Wear your ugliest sweater. Enjoy a holiday storytime, crafts, and refreshments. Snap a picture with Santa and browse our book sale.

Friends of the Library Sale

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Open Area

Find a great Holiday Read. Select 5 books from our gently used collection for $2.00.

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Embrace the chilly season by picking up winter-themed paper headbands at the Cares Center! Bring supplies home to make your own arctic masterpiece. Pick up at your convenience while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 14, 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.

Genealogy 101: Tracing Your Ancestral History

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Are you curious about your family’s history? Join us for Genealogy 101, a beginner-friendly program designed to help you explore your ancestry and uncover your family’s unique story!

Seasons Greetings

Sat, Dec 14, 2:45pm - 4:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

Join us for a merry card-making event for all ages. Make seasonal cards to give to your family and friends! Enjoy provided supplies as you learn new techniques and unleash your holiday creativity.

Paint Party - Visual Arts Xpressions

Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Explore the world of "Layered Landscapes" using acrylic paint! No matter your skill level, you can create a winter masterpiece step by step. Free workshop. Registration required.

Quilty Kindness

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

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

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.

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

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.

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

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!

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.

After School Activity Zone

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.

Cancelled

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

Yoga Storytime

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Curious about yoga? This family event features stories, movement, music, stretching, and fun taught by a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.

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.

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.

After School Tutoring

Tue, Dec 17, 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, 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, 10:30am - 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

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.

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.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

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!

Registration opens Saturday, November 30 2024 at 9:00am

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.

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

Mon, Dec 23, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

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.

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, 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.

The Sewcial Club - Makerspace

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, 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.

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

Mon, Dec 30, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library

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.

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.

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.