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Registration opens:
January 22nd, 2025

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

2025-01-29 16:00:00 2025-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures 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 Central Library - Activity Room

Wednesday, January 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 16:00:00 2025-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures 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 Central Library - Activity Room

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

Challenge your eyes and your brain while learning about optical illusions in STEAM-Ventures this month. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |

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Central Library
Phone: (757) 382-8300
Hours

Central Library

We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to Holiday
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(Closing at 5:00 p.m.)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Holiday)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Join D&D fans and slay some dragons in this role play adventure. Best for players with some knowledge of the game.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Embark on a Pokémon Adventure! Bring your own deck or choose from one of our pre-built options, and learn to battle and strategize at any skill level. No trading or selling cards at this program.
Essence Book Club
Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online
Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African or African-American authors. This month's discussion is All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby.
The Search for the Enchanted Apple
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Adventurers wanted. Critical thinking and a love of challenges are required to assist mage. Escape room sessions start on the hour. Appropriate for grades 2-6.
Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly first Fridays afternoon book club! Pick up titles in advance. This month's novel is "Bayou Book Thief" by Ellen Byron.
The Search for the Enchanted Apple
Sat, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Adventurers wanted. Critical thinking and a love of challenges are required to assist mage. Escape room sessions start on the hour. Appropriate for grades 2-6.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
This event is full
Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Calling all adults of all abilities! While the weather outside is frightful, join us inside for movies, games, and activities designed to entertain and delight everyone.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver
Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chesapeake CARES Center
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
This event is full
Follow Your Art
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Partake in a monthly creative and fun art class. Journey into anything and everything art – painting, stamping, printmaking, and more. Registration Required. Ages: 5-11
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Support our community Blood Drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or schedule online.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Move & Groove
Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
After School Tutoring
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
This event is full
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Lego Club
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges and free building for ages 5 and up.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Bring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually. Grade: Elementary School
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Vision Boards for the New Year
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Help clarify your goals for 2025 by making vision boards with us! Vision boards are a way to visually represent your goals, dreams, and aspirations. All materials will be provided.
Shobou Con
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Open Area
Our annual mini con celebrating anime, manga and East Asian culture is back! Con-goers will enjoy a colorful and action-packed schedule of events, including panels, cosplay, vendors and more
Journaling - Visual Art Xpressions
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Seeking inspiration for your next journaling project? Join Susan Owens to learn ways to turn memories into treasure with art, whimsy, and words. Registration required. Materials furnished.
Shobou Con After Hours
Sat, Jan 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Raise your hands and get ready to dance. DJ Chris will be spinning all your favorite K-pop, J-pop and Anime OSTs (Original Soundtracks) and taking requests. Registration required.
Flashback films for Teens: Craft-a-thon
Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Teens, need a break from school and studying? Join us at the Central Library on Sunday for a crafter-noon that includes watching Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and putting your craft skills to the test.
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
Free Math Clinic
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Cancelled
Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience needed. All abilities welcome. FREE
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver
Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chesapeake CARES Center
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Legal Aid Drop-Ins
Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Low-income residents can drop in for consultations with a Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia lawyer. Get guidance on legal issues like eviction, debt, domestic violence, and more for free.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Move & Groove
Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area
Need advice for tricky garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
After School Tutoring
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Jan 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages welcomed. No registration required.
Newborns In Need
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Help create infant clothing by use of knitting, sewing, and crocheting. Learn a new skill while helping newborns in the community. Meets monthly.
Tabletop gaming
Sat, Jan 18, 10:15am - 4:30pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a day of tabletop gaming. The Tidewater Area Gaming Society will be out in force to provide games, instruction, and additional players.
Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
The Sewcial Club - Makerspace
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,The Gallery
Sewist of all levels. Bring your own projects or work on fun beginner projects.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Bunco
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco with library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Move & Groove
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
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
Preschool Storytime
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.
After School Tutoring
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.
Toddler Storytime
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
Family Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
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
Toddler Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
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
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
Pre-school STEAM-Ventures
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.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
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.
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!
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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
Storytime
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
Family Storytime
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
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.
Move & Groove
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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
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
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
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.
Preschool Storytime
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
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
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.
After School Tutoring
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.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
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
Toddler Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
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
Homeschool Hour - Ezra Jack Keats Storytime and Art
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
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
Baby & Toddler Storytime
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
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Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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.
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.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
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, 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.
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