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Poems for the People
2024-09-12 17:30:00 2024-09-12 18:45:00 America/New_York Poems for the People 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! Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, September 12
5:30pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 17:30:00 2024-09-12 18:45:00 America/New_York Poems for the People 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! Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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!

Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton

Synnika Lofton is an award-winning poet, educator, and recording artist. He is the author of 30 books and more than 170 spoken word albums, EPs, singles, and digital downloads. Lofton teaches literature at Chesapeake Bay Academy and Composition at Norfolk State University.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Entertainment | Arts & Culture |

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Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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.
Winter Animal Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Dec 21, 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.
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
Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, December 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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.
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!
Registration is now closed
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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
Garden Days
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.
Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
This event is full
Introduction to Smartphones
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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.
New Year's Eve Crafts
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
This event is full
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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.
New Year's Eve Crafts
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.
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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.
New Year's Eve Crafts
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.
Holiday Movies - Home Alone (1990 ) & The Holiday (2006)
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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
Garden Days
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.
New Year's Eve Crafts
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.
Rescheduled
Family Storytime
Mon, Dec 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
New date Monday, January 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
Introduction to Smartphones
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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
Community LEGO Build: Help Renovate Russell Memorial Library
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.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Youth Services
Ring in the NOON Year! Make crafts, listen to music, and countdown to noon.
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Join D&D fans and slay some dragons in this role play adventure. Best for players with some knowledge of the game.
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.
The Search for the Enchanted Apple
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Adventurers wanted. Critical thinking and a love of challenges are required to assist mage. Escape room sessions start on the hour. Appropriate for grades 2-6.
Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club
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.
The Search for the Enchanted Apple
Sat, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Adventurers wanted. Critical thinking and a love of challenges are required to assist mage. Escape room sessions start on the hour. Appropriate for grades 2-6.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
This event is full
Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 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 30 2024 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
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
Follow Your Art
Mon, Jan 06, 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
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, and more. Grades 2-3.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring & Homework Help
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with homework or follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce math skills, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 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 31 2024 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 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 31 2024 at 9:00am
Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
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, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 09, 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, 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.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jan 09, 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
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Vision Boards for the New Year
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Help clarify your goals for 2025 by making vision boards with us! Vision boards are a way to visually represent your goals, dreams, and aspirations. All materials will be provided.
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
Journaling - Visual Art Xpressions
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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
Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun
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
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 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, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, and more. Grades 2-3.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring & Homework Help
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with homework or follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce math skills, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 14, 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 14, 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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 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, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 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, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial 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.
Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
After School Tutoring
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
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, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - 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!
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Newborns In Need
Sat, Jan 18, 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.
Tabletop gaming
Sat, Jan 18, 10:15am - 4:30pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a day of tabletop gaming. The Tidewater Area Gaming Society will be out in force to provide games, instruction, and additional players.
Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Jan 18, 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.
The Sewcial Club - Makerspace
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,The Gallery
Sewist of all levels. Bring your own projects or work on fun beginner projects.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Jan 19, 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.
Bunco
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco with library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
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