Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting Bee

Thu, Jan 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

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.

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.

Vision Boards for the New Year

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.

Registration is now closed

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 is now closed

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.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Jan 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Journaling - Visual Art Xpressions

Sat, Jan 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Cancelled

Shobou Con

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

Central Library

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Shobou Con After Hours

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

Central Library

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, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

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

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

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

Free Math Clinic

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

Central Library - Conference Room B

The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.

Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun

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

Central Library - Memory Lab

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

Cancelled

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library

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

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

Sun, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

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

Make and Take Mondays

Mon, Jan 13, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Mon, Jan 13, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.

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

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.

Craft Corner

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Indian River Library - Main Area

Preschool families are invited to join us each Monday at the library for a weekly drop-in arts and crafts program. No registration needed—just come and create!

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.

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.

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.

Books & Hooks

Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Join this beginner-friendly group to learn a few crochet basics, refine your craft, or pick up new project ideas! Bring a project in-progress or start something from scratch with supplies provided.

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.

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.

Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 2-3.

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 counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.

Tue, Jan 14, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

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.

This event is full

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.

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.

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.

Lego and More Create and Discovery Time

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

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.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

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

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.

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.

Wed, Jan 15, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

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

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.

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

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.

This event is full

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 reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.

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 reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. 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!

Thu, Jan 16, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.

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.

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.

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.

Pokémon Club

Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

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.

Fri, Jan 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.

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.

Sat, Jan 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

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.

Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.

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.

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.

Paws to Read

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Indian River Library - Main Area

Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends! For ages 5-10. Please register each child individually. Registration opens 1 week before event.

Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 9:00am

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.

Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

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.

Tue, Jan 21, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.

Tue, Jan 21, 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 14 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 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 14 2025 at 9:00am

STEAM Time

Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

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

Deep Creek Reads

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

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

Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 22, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Wed, Jan 22, 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 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 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 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.

Wed, Jan 22, 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 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.

Wed, Jan 22, 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! January 22nd, "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Pre-school STEAM-Ventures

Thu, Jan 23, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 23, 10:15am - 11:15am

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

Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

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

This event is full

Lego Club

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Pokémon Club

Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

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.

Fri, Jan 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Sat, Jan 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Tarn Workshop

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Transform old t-shirts into yarn—"Tarn"—and start a fun project at the library! Bring a size M or N crochet hook if you have one or borrow one of ours. All other materials will be provided!

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Sun, Jan 26, 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.

Make and Take Mondays

Mon, Jan 27, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities

Mon, Jan 27, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Calling all adults of all abilities! Join us inside for movies, games, and activities designed to entertain and delight everyone.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver

Mon, Jan 27, 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 27, 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 20 2025 at 9:00am

Craft Corner

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Indian River Library - Main Area

Preschool families are invited to join us each Monday at the library for a weekly drop-in arts and crafts program. No registration needed—just come and create!

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Monday Morning Movies

Mon, Jan 27, 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 a weekly smorgasbord of reels that's sure to delight die-hard movie goers.

Mon, Jan 27, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 2-3.

Mon, Jan 27, 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 counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.

The Sizzle Squad

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Join a support group focused on Women's health issues. We'll share tips and stories for embracing life's different phases with understanding and compassion.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.

Lego and More Create and Discovery Time

Tue, Jan 28, 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 21 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Jan 28, 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 21 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation 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, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 29, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Wed, Jan 29, 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 22 2025 at 9:00am

Red Cross Blood Drive

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm

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.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 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 22 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.

Homeschool Hour - Ezra Jack Keats Storytime and Art

Wed, Jan 29, 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 22 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Come read The Snowy Day and Goggles! by Ezra Jack Keats and create collage art inspired by the art in the book. Ages 6-10.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.

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

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration Required. Please register each child individually. Grade: Elementary School

Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.

Thu, Jan 30, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:15am - 11:15am

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

Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 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

Fri, Jan 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!

Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Open Area

Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.

Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting Bee - Black History Month

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Chesapeake CARES Center

Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Join us for a two-weekend series to discover the history and quilting style of the Gee’s Bend women.

Celebrate Black History Month with a movie

Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we celebrate Black History Month with a special movie screening. Snacks will be provided.

Free Math Clinic

Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

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.

Pullman Porters: Riding the Rails from Servitude to Valor - Black History Month

Sun, Feb 02, 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.

Sun, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

ODU Asst. Prof. Marvin T. Chiles explains the path ex- slaves took to become pullman porters, unionize, and gain middle class status. A documentary film on the porters will follow the talk. Free.

Make and Take Mondays

Mon, Feb 03, All day

Chesapeake CARES Center

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

Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Major Hillard Library

Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.

Mon, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Craft Corner

Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Indian River Library - Main Area

Preschool families are invited to join us each Monday at the library for a weekly drop-in arts and crafts program. No registration needed—just come and create!

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Monday Morning Movies

Mon, Feb 03, 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 a weekly smorgasbord of reels that's sure to delight die-hard movie goers.

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Books & Hooks

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Join this beginner-friendly group to learn a few crochet basics, refine your craft, or pick up new project ideas! Bring a project in-progress or start something from scratch with supplies provided.

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Follow Your Art

Mon, Feb 03, 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, January 27 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 2-3.

Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins

Mon, Feb 03, 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 counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Major Hillard Library

Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

STEAM Time

Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

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

Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins

Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Major Hillard Library

Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.

Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins

Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Major Hillard Library

Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:15am - 11:15am

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

Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.

Thu, Feb 06, 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.