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2024-11-07 16:00:002024-11-07 17:00:00America/New_YorkLEGO ClubBring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually.
Grade: Elementary SchoolCentral Library - Small Meeting Room
Thursday, November 07 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Add to Calendar2024-11-07 16:00:002024-11-07 17:00:00America/New_YorkLEGO ClubBring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually.
Grade: Elementary SchoolCentral 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
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.
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.
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.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.