DIY Winter Paper Headband

International Dot Day: Design a Dot - The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)

Tue, Sep 16, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Make your mark and celebrate International Dot Day with us! Decorate a unique dazzling dot to add to the display. Help fill the library with creativity, color, and you!

Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tue, Sep 16, 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!

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Read Aloud - Storytime for Adults with Diverse Abilities

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Listen to short, engaging stories read aloud by library staff. Caretakers are required to remain present. Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

The Sewcial Club - Innovation Studios

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Creative Spaces 1,The Gallery

Join Our Open Sewing Session! Whether you're a beginner, hobbyist, or experienced sewist, this open session is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.

Deep Creek Reads - Book Club

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

Love to share book recommendations with others and enjoy reading a variety of different genres? This book club is for you! Read any book that fits your interests and discuss it with the group.

International Dot Day: Design a Dot - The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)

Wed, Sep 17, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Make your mark and celebrate International Dot Day with us! Decorate a unique dazzling dot to add to the display. Help fill the library with creativity, color, and you!

Wed, Sep 17, 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. This program if for children ages: 1-2.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Sep 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!

Using Online Library Resources

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of how to use the library's online resources. Topics will include accessing e-books with Libby and Hoopla as well as discovering new books through NoveList Plus.

Dragon Riders Academy - How to Train Your Dragon

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all dragon riders to an epic How to Train Your Dragon adventure! Tweens will design a flying dragon, test their Viking skills, and learn about Toothless with a dragon egg hunt.

Novel Ladies Book Club

Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!

International Dot Day: Design a Dot - The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)

Thu, Sep 18, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Make your mark and celebrate International Dot Day with us! Decorate a unique dazzling dot to add to the display. Help fill the library with creativity, color, and you!

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.

Weekly Movie Time

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee 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!

Preschool STEAM

Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 11:00am

Central Library - Activity Room

Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for ages 3-5.

Cancelled

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - MakerBot

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.

Downton & Tea

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

It's teatime! Anglophiles come and sample foods served at a typical English Afternoon Tea. Revisit the Crawley family and their servants who prepare to be visited by royalty. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

This event is full

Yadas Online Book Club - The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Lego Club

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

Gather with fellow D&D fans and slay some dragons in this role play adventure. Best for players with some knowledge of the game.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Online Events - Online Event Room 2

Explore contemporary adult fiction and non-fiction with our online book club.

International Dot Day: Design a Dot - The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)

Fri, Sep 19, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Fri, Sep 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Make your mark and celebrate International Dot Day with us! Decorate a unique dazzling dot to add to the display. Help fill the library with creativity, color, and you!

Friday Morning Movie: Encanto (2021) - Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Kick off the morning by enjoying this animated musical about a multigenerational Colombian family living in a magical house. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments are welcome.

Bilingual Storytime - Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri, Sep 19, 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 are welcome. No registration is required.

International Dot Day: Design a Dot - The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)

Sat, Sep 20, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Make your mark and celebrate International Dot Day with us! Decorate a unique dazzling dot to add to the display. Help fill the library with creativity, color, and you!

Newborns in Need

Sat, Sep 20, 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. This group meets monthly.

Fall Garden Fair and Plant Swap

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Main Area

Do you love gardening and plants? Come learn about fall gardening with advice from Master Gardeners. Bring your own plants to swap or buy at the Master Gardener plant sale. Sales are cash only.

Cancelled

Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, Sep 20, 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.

Paws 2 Read

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Indian River Library - Main Area

Sign up to read to a certified dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends! This program is for children ages 5 to 10 years old. Please register each child individually.

Black Ink - Block Party & Lit Fest

Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Don't miss this day of celebration, connection, and artistic expression, all woven together by the thread of powerful stories - featuring a keynote address from author and educator Keenan Jones!

Juneteenth Puppet Show - D. Green Storytelling - Black Ink: Block Party & Lit Fest

Sat, Sep 20, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Join us as award-winning storyteller Darlene Green brings history to life through puppets, a dynamic slideshow, and live narration in this engaging program inspired by the stories of Juneteenth.

Crime Writing Workshop with Jerri Williams & Andrea Johnson - Black Ink: Block Party & Lit Fest

Sat, Sep 20, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Digital Lab

Join authors Andrea Johnson and Jerri Williams, members of Crime Writers of Color, virtually for a gripping workshop on crafting the perfect crime scene!

Live Art Demo with Ladré Daniels - Black Ink: Block Party & Lit Fest

Sat, Sep 20, 1:15pm - 1:45pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1,Innovation Studio 2,Innovation Studio 3,Innovation Studio 4

See Norfolk artist Ladré Daniels bring his creativity to life in a live art demo! Through his brand, COPE: Cultivate Our People Everyday, his work celebrates Black culture, self-love, and community!

Reach for the Light - Book Launch

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Join Easter Dodds, aka Poetic Desire, for the launch of her book "Reach for the Light". Enjoy spoken word poets, creative writing, author readings, a Q&A, and a book signing at this free event.

Celebrating Black Culture: Keenan Jones Keynote - Black Ink: Block Party and Lit Fest

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Hear author and keynote speaker Keenan Jones deliver an inspiring talk celebrating Black culture, community, and empowerment. A meet-and-greet and signing of "Saturday Morning at the 'Shop" follows.

Loving the Me I See with Reneal Phelps-Spruill - Black Ink: Block Party & Lit Fest

Sat, Sep 20, 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1,Innovation Studio 2,Innovation Studio 3,Innovation Studio 4

Join Coach Reneal for an inspiring session that helps girls ages 8–15 build confidence, self-esteem, and self-love through her workbook "I’m Loving the Me I See"

International Dot Day: Design a Dot - The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)

Sun, Sep 21, All day

Greenbrier Library

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Make your mark and celebrate International Dot Day with us! Decorate a unique dazzling dot to add to the display. Help fill the library with creativity, color, and you!

Bunco

Sun, Sep 21, 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.

Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Gardening is for fall and winter, too! Learn what vegetables you can grow, even under the snow - and how to start your own outdoor fall and winter garden.

Innovation Studio Classes - Introduction: Get to Know the Devices

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Take the opportunity to see what can be created with the 3D printer, laser cutter, and Cricut Cutting Machine.

Monday Maker Labs

Mon, Sep 22, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.

Make & Take Craft Monday

Mon, Sep 22, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Complete a make and take craft! Available in the Children's room while supplies last.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Mon, Sep 22, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Cancelled

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 11:00am

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!

Monday Morning Movies - Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.

The Aftermath: Resources and Recovery - Disaster Preparedness for Seniors

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Central Library - Online Event Room 1,Small Meeting Room

Discover what steps to take after an emergency. From cleanup and safety checks to finding help and staying connected, learn how to recover with confidence.

Cancelled

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Muse Mondays

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips, and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.

Guatemalan Worry Dolls - Hispanic Heritage Month

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to make traditional Guatemalan Worry Dolls! Kids will craft their own dolls and explore the story behind them. All materials will be provided.

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Tue, Sep 23, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Tue, Sep 23, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tue, Sep 23, 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!

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Open Area

Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.

Activity Afternoon - DIY Stress Balls

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Make your own DIY stress ball in this fun, hands-on program! Learn simple ways to relax and reduce stress. All materials are provided.

Pokémon Club - Scarlet and Violet Trading

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Let’s get ready for Pokémon Legends: Z-A! Stop by with your Nintendo Switch and trade Pokémon over Scarlet and Violet with friends. All trades are final.

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Wed, Sep 24, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Wed, Sep 24, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Sep 24, 10:15am - 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am

Advanced Directives - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

If you were in a medical emergency and couldn't speak, who would voice your wishes? Learn how advance directives can provide valuable healthcare guidance in a time of personal crisis.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.

Homeschool Hour - Story and Craft Time

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Read some of the best books in all of children's literature with us and create art projects based on the books.

Internet Basics

Wed, Sep 24, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include learning about browsers, search engines, websites, and hyperlinks.

S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for grades 1-5.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am

Watch Party Wednesday - Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Be enchanted by the magic of the Madrigals during our craft & watch party of Encanto! This film is rated PG.

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

Wed, Sep 24, 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! In this meeting, we will discuss "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson."

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Thu, Sep 25, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Weekly Movie Time

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:15am - 11:15am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee 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!

Move & Groove

Thu, Sep 25, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Cancelled

Open Maker Hours - Innovation Studios

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Unleash your creativity during Open Maker Hours, your dedicated time to explore, experiment, and bring ideas to life in our library makerspace!

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Glowforge

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Fri, Sep 26, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Fri, Sep 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Quilty Kindness

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

Innovation Studio Classes - Certification

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sat, Sep 27, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Cricut

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

Book Bedazzling

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Elevate your favorite book with our Book Bedazzling program! Participants will transform plain book covers into dazzling works of art by adding colorful rhinestones. Registration is required.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sun, Sep 28, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Sun, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Quilty Kindness

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Strategic Learning Lab

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Monday Maker Labs

Mon, Sep 29, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.

Make & Take Craft Monday

Mon, Sep 29, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Complete a make and take craft! Available in the Children's room while supplies last.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Mon, Sep 29, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Mon, Sep 29, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Cancelled

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:15am - 11:00am

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!

Monday Morning Movies - Madagascar (2005)

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 1:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.

Cancelled

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Muse Mondays

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips, and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

This event is full

Reader's Theatre

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all actors! Register for this one-hour reader's theatre program for grades 3-8. Learn improvisation games, how to project, simple blocking, and perform a short play at the end of class.

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Design a Library Card Craft - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Tue, Sep 30, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

View the work of our featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera. Leyda's work revolves around ideas of atypical communication and connections, which she captures via surrealist elements.

Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing a library card! Show pride for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake with this craft and display it in your home.

Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tue, Sep 30, 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!

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Tue, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Oct 01, 10:15am - 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, Oct 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Navigating & Exploring Life's Transitions - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

If you want to learn more about palliative care, hospice, organ donation, or durable power of attorney, join us for this frank discussion about end-of-life options available to Virginia residents.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.

Weekly Movie Time

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee 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!

Cancelled

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Glowforge

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Lego Club

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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. This program is for elementary grade students.

Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Friday Morning Movie: Coco (2017) - Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Essence Book Club

Thu, Oct 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 When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Kick off the morning by enjoying this animated film that explores Mexican traditions such as Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments are welcome.

Passport to Latin America - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Journey through Latin America! Travel and explore vibrant cultures of Colombia, Peru, and more. Each stop offers crafts, cultural facts, and a sticker for your passport to create a special keepsake.

Red Herring Readers - Book Club

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Do you love a good mystery? Does it excite you to talk about whodunnit novels you've read? Come to our next book club meeting. There's a seat for you. Join the lively discussion and bring a friend!

Monster Fest

Sat, Oct 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Central Library - First Floor,Large Meeting Room,Mezzanine,Open Area,Small Meeting Room

Celebrate 21 years of this popular event! It features panels about films and books of the horror genre, special guests and a costume contest for all ages.

Bank On Hampton Roads

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Learn how simple changes can make a big financial impact. Come to a monthly class through January to gain resources and develop a plan to increase your financial security. Registration is required.Register

World Cardmaking Day - Social Workshop

Sat, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

Join our crafty community as we create handmade masterpieces. Meet new friends or bring your family. All materials are provided, and all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Rescheduled

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Sun, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

New date Wednesday, October 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library

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.

Cancelled

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Sun, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Indian River Library

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.

Monday Maker Labs

Mon, Oct 06, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.

Make & Take Craft Monday

Mon, Oct 06, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Complete a make and take craft! Available in the Children's room while supplies last.

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:15am - 11:00am

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!

Monday Morning Movies - Casper (1995)

Mon, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 1:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Follow Your Art

Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 is required. Program is for ages 6-12.

Registration opens Monday, September 29 2025 at 9:00am

Muse Mondays

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips, and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Oct 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!

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Cricut

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

Activity Afternoon: Papel Picado - Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Celebrate Mexican culture with papel picado! Learn its history and make your own colorful paper art in this hands-on program.

Paint Like Frida Kahlo - Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Discover the bold style of Frida Kahlo! Tweens and teens will explore her art and create their own self-portraits. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Wed, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Oct 08, 10:15am - 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, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial 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.

Homeschool Hour: STEAM - St. George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Tame your own dragon! Explore this Caldecott Medal Winner book in a fun STEAM class. Courageous kids in grades K-12 will tame their own dragon by building moving dragons that spark imagination.

Email Basics

Wed, Oct 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn how to read and send email using a web-based program. We will cover topics such as composing new messages, reading and replying to messages, attachments, and inbox organization.

Sparkle with Taylor: Album Release Party

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all Swifties! Shake it off with your besties at the ultimate Taylor Swift album release party. Make friendship bracelets, bedazzle a book, sing, dance, and enter a costume contest.

Read the Rainbow! - Book Club

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Check out our off-site LGBTQAI+ book club, which meets every other month. Read a book of your choice for this meeting's theme: Horror and Thrillers!

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee 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!

Move & Groove

Thu, Oct 09, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Cancelled

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - MakerBot

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Family Yoga

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Curious about yoga? Learn movement and mindfulness skills, in a playful class, taught by a Registered Yoga and Children's Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.

Writing for Roleplaying Games: Dungeons & Dragons - The Muse Writer's Center

Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Renaissance Faire

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room,Atrium,Main Area,Open Area,Youth Services

Come one, come all! Don your Renaissance garb for a day of storytelling, tinkering, shopping, and shows sure to bring forth merriment and mirth.

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Conference Room

Adventure awaits! Join the Muse Writers Center to learn how to conjure epic quests, craft exciting worlds, and forge thrilling characters for D&D.

Bunco

Sun, Oct 12, 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.

Oyster Shell Decoupage

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Explore the art of decoupage in this hands-on class! Learn the basics of working with natural material as we transform oyster shells into treasures. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Support our community Blood Drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or schedule online.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tue, Oct 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!

Read Aloud - Storytime for Adults with Diverse Abilities

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Listen to short, engaging stories read aloud by library staff. Caretakers are required to remain present. Registration is required.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:00am

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area

Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Oct 15, 10:15am - 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, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial 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, Oct 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!

Patterns in Pieces: A Mosaic Workshop - Where Tiny Pieces Create a Grand Vision

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:45pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Discover the art of mosaics! Explore color, shape, and texture while using recycled materials to design and assemble your own unique mosaic.

Using Online Library Resources

Wed, Oct 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of how to use the library's online resources. Topics will include accessing e-books with Libby and Hoopla as well as discovering new books through NoveList Plus.

Novel Ladies Book Club

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:15am - 11:15am

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee 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!

Move & Groove

Thu, Oct 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Cancelled

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Glowforge

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

Meet me in the garden! Autumn has arrived and it's time to plant cool weather crops and prepare the community garden for winter.

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Lego Club

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Middle School Make It Club

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Don’t forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Make friends and crafty creations in this after-school club at the Central Library. This club is for middle schoolers only, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, October 9 2025 at 9:00am