Notes from the Silk Road

Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club

Fri, May 02, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Fri, May 02, 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 "Vinyl Resting Place" by Olivia Blacke.

Onyx Angels - Grief Support for Bereaved Families

Sat, May 03, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Join Onyx Angels, a grief support group for parents and siblings. Share stories, connect, and honor your loved ones. Lunch is provided, and children are welcome.

Saturday Movie Matinee - National Pet Month

Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Youth Services

Celebrate National Pet Month and enjoy a family movie day with Homeward Bound! Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Golden Oldies of the 50s & 60s - Older Americans Month

Sat, May 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Come out and hear some of your favorite songs and music from the 50's and 60's performed live. Artists covered include Elvis, Fats Domino, Pat Boone, and many more!

Cheerleader Storytime

Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Youth Services

Let's Cheer for stories! Enjoy storytime led by the Hugo Owens Middle School Cheerleaders. We'll have a family storytime filled with exciting stories, songs and activities for children.

Sun, May 04, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Star Wars Reads

Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room,Youth Services

May the Fourth be with you! Don’t miss out on our family-friendly Star Wars event. Join us for lightsaber training, a Lego build, costume contest, dance party, and more. Have fun you will!

Sun, May 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Activity Room,Divided Large Meeting Room 1

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, May 04, 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.

Sun, May 04, 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, May 04, 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 Monday: Animal Craft - National Pet Month

Mon, May 05, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Mon, May 05, All day

Greenbrier Library

Looking for a fun craft to do? Stop by the children's room and make an animal craft! Available while supplies last.

Crafty Monday

Mon, May 05, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Available all day, while supplies last.

Mon, May 05, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - First Floor

Calling all animal lovers to assist the Chesapeake Animal Shelter Unit's Supply Drive! Visit the Wish Tree throughout the month of May to find an item to purchase and donate.

Rescheduled

Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New date Monday, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Mon, May 05, 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

Monday Morning Movies - Shrek (2001)

Mon, May 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.

Baby Storytime

Mon, May 05, 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.

Mon, May 05, 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 sure to delight die-hard movie goers.

Cancelled

Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Mon, May 05, 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.

Cancelled

Books & Hooks

Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

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.

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Mon, May 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics will include powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.

Follow Your Art

Mon, May 05, 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

This event is full

Mon, May 05, 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.

This event is full

Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 06, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Tue, May 06, 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Tue, May 06, 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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation for Creative Device - Glowforge

Tue, May 06, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Candlecraft with Gel Wax

Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Learn how to craft stunning candles using gel wax. Our instructor will guide you through the process step by step, from prepping your materials to pouring and customizing your candle.

This event is full

Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Yogi Kids - Children's Yoga Class

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

After School Tutoring

Tue, May 06, 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, May 07, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Wed, May 07, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

This event is full

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.

This event is full

Wed, May 07, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Internet Basics

Wed, May 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

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

Wed, May 07, 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.

This event is full

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Drop-in after school to mess around with tech and things like video games, recipes, and more.

Thu, May 08, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Thu, May 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Animal Collars for Stuffed Animals

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM programs, Crazy 8s, and Tech Time on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Make a collar for your stuffed animal! Use ribbon, beads, pipe cleaners, and more to make unique collars for your favorite plush animal or toy.

Fri, May 09, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Quilty Kindness

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, May 09, 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 is required.

Stuffies for Puppies - National Pet Month

Sat, May 10, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Kitty Cafe

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Looking to have a purrfectly good time? Enjoy some furry friends with drinks and snacks at the Kitty Café! Kittens and cats from the Lil’ Roar Cat Rescue will be available to cuddle and snuggle!

Shobou Con Chibi

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm

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, including activities, panels, cosplay, and vendors.

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Innovation Studio 2,Innovation Studio 3

Celebrate National Pet Month by making toys for the Chesapeake Animal Shelter. We will turn unwanted stuffed animals into safe toys for puppies. Bring a stuffie to donate or transform one of ours.

Wading Bird Nest Monitoring Program - Tidewater Rehabilitation and Environmental Education

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to participate in TREE's wading bird nest monitoring program, observing bird development and provide safe rescue and transport if necessary.

Sun, May 11, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Quilty Kindness

Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

Sun, May 11, 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.

Monday Maker Labs

Mon, May 12, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Make and Take Monday: Animal Craft - National Pet Month

Mon, May 12, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Mon, May 12, All day

Greenbrier Library

Looking for a fun craft to do? Stop by the children's room and make an animal craft! Available while supplies last.

Crafty Monday

Mon, May 12, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Available all day, while supplies last.

Mon, May 12, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - First Floor

Calling all animal lovers to assist the Chesapeake Animal Shelter Unit's Supply Drive! Visit the Wish Tree throughout the month of May to find an item to purchase and donate.

Rescheduled

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New date Monday, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Cancelled

Mon, May 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library

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

Family Storytime: Stuffed Animal Parade - National Pet Month

Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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. Bring your stuffed animal for a special parade around the library.

Baby Storytime

Mon, May 12, 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, May 5 2025 at 9:00am

Monday Morning Movies - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Mon, May 12, 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 sure to delight die-hard movie goers.

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Mon, May 12, 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.

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics will include powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.

Legal Aid Drop-Ins

Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.

This event is full

Muse Mondays

Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 13, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Tue, May 13, 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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Introduction - Get to Know the Devices

Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 13, 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.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, May 13, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

STEAM Time

Tue, May 13, 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.

This event is full

Email Basics

Tue, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Tue, May 13, 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.

Activity Afternoon - Cherry Blossom Windsock

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage month with us! Stop by and create a colorful cherry blossom windsock. All supplies provided.

Yogi Kids - Children's Yoga Class

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 14, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Wed, May 14, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am

Wellness Vendor Fair Pop-up - Older Americans Month

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Starling Village - 1921 Robert Hall Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324

Flip the script on aging and see what resources the library provides to seniors, their families, and caregivers. We will be at various locations along with other agencies and would love to see you.

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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.

This event is full

Magic and Mentalism with Sean McKenzie - Older Americans Month

Wed, May 14, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of wonder as mentalist and card magician Sean McKenzie presents a live performance that blurs the line between illusion and reality.

Wed, May 14, 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.

This event is full

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Drop-in after school to mess around with tech and things like video games, recipes, and more.

Pre-school STEAM-Ventures

Thu, May 15, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Thu, May 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Lego Club

Thu, May 15, 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.

Yadas Online Book Club - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM programs, Crazy 8s, and Tech Time on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Online Events - Online Event Room 2

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

Pre-school STEAM-Ventures

Fri, May 16, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Cancelled

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library

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

Crafting Club: Cat Toys for a Cause - National Pet Month

Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Rescue kitties just want to have fun! Learn how to make these simple yarn cat toys. Take some home, or leave all of your creations with us to be donated to Chesapeake Animal Services shelter.

Ready Readers

Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Calling all big kids! Problem solve, brainstorm, and read in our new advanced level Storytime!

Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, May 17, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Newborns In Need

Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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.

Manga Drawing Workshop - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Live your manga fantasy! Learn how to create your own manga with Virginia Manga Hub who will teach you everything from characters and crafting expressions to story ideas, layouts, and page design.

Onyx Angels - Grief Support for Bereaved Families

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 1:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Join Onyx Angels, a grief support group for parents and siblings. Share stories, connect, and honor your loved ones. Lunch is provided, and children are welcome.

Chesapeake Animal Services - National Pet Month

Sat, May 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Atrium

Find your forever pet or help care for animals in need. Chesapeake Animal Shelter invites you to explore adoption, fostering, and volunteer options.

Pet Care Workshop - National Pet Month

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Gain valuable insights from Chesapeake Animal Shelter. Learn about responsible pet care and how to choose a pet that fits your family.

Crafts for a Cause - National Pet Month

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Youth Services

Get crafty for a cause! Make a toy or blanket for local shelter animals at the library. Supplies will be provided.

Manga Drawing Workshop - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Live your manga fantasy! Learn how to create your own manga with Virginia Manga Hub who will teach you everything from characters and crafting expressions to story ideas, layouts, and page design.

Cheerleader Storytime

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Let's Cheer for stories! Enjoy storytime led by the Hugo Owens Middle School Cheerleaders. We'll have a family storytime filled with exciting stories, songs and activities for children.

Sun, May 18, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Free Math Clinic

Sun, May 18, 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.

Bunco

Sun, May 18, 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.

Painting with Mr. Fuertes

Sun, May 18, 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, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Greenbrier Library

Spend an afternoon painting with local artist, Richard F. Fuertes. His emphasis will be on expression and healing. Supplies provided; bring your imagination!

Registration opens Sunday, May 4 2025 at 9:00am

Monday Maker Labs

Mon, May 19, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Make and Take Monday: Animal Craft - National Pet Month

Mon, May 19, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Mon, May 19, All day

Greenbrier Library

Looking for a fun craft to do? Stop by the children's room and make an animal craft! Available while supplies last.

Crafty Monday

Mon, May 19, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Available all day, while supplies last.

Mon, May 19, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - First Floor

Calling all animal lovers to assist the Chesapeake Animal Shelter Unit's Supply Drive! Visit the Wish Tree throughout the month of May to find an item to purchase and donate.

Rescheduled

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New date Monday, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Mon, May 19, 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

Monday Morning Movies - The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 12 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, May 19, 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 sure to delight die-hard movie goers.

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Mon, May 19, 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.

Introduction to Smartphones

Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics will include powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.

Mon, May 19, 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.

This event is full

Muse Mondays

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference 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, May 20, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Tue, May 20, 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.

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Tue, May 20, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library

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.

Move and Groove - National Pet Month

Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 20, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 20, 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.

Deep Creek Reads - Book Club

Tue, May 20, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 20, 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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation for Creative Device - MakerBot

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

Wed, May 21, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Wed, May 21, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 21, 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.

Wellness Vendor Fair Pop-up - Older Americans Month

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Campostella Square Park - 2019 Windy Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23324

Flip the script on aging and see what resources the library provides to seniors, their families, and caregivers. We will be at various locations along with other agencies and would love to see you.

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.

This event is full

Notes from the Silk Road: Chinese Cultural Presentation - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Wed, May 21, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am

Google Documents Basics

Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Get comfortable with Google Docs! Learn how to use its features for creating, renaming, editing, downloading, and printing documents.

Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Experience the vibrant world of Chinese culture through live performances, festive dances, and a glimpse at the family traditions and customs that have shaped China for centuries.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 21, 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.

This event is full

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Drop-in after school to mess around with tech and things like video games, recipes, and more.

Novel Ladies Book Club

Wed, May 21, 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!

Thu, May 22, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Music Makers

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:45am

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Let loose at this fun and interactive music class designed for preschoolers to explore the joys of sound, rhythm, and melody through singing, clapping, dancing, and playing simple instruments.

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation for Creative Device - Glowforge

Thu, May 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Notes from the Silk Road - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM programs, Crazy 8s, and Tech Time on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Experience the vibrant world of Chinese culture through live performances, festive dances, and a glimpse at the family traditions and customs that have shaped China for centuries.

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, May 23, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, May 23, 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 is required.

Flex Friday

Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Calling all teens and tweens! If you enjoy crafting, games, music and more join us for weekly activities that spark creativity.

Sat, May 24, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

The Sewcial Club - Makerspace

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,Creative Spaces 2,Creative Spaces 3,The Gallery

Are you looking for a creative space to stitch, socialize and sharpen your social skills? Join The Sewcial Club where community members of all skill levels come together to learn, create, and connect.

Sun, May 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Find your next fascinating read or thrilling Video at out monthly book sale. Choose from a selection of books, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.

Mon, May 26, 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, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

Tue, May 27, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Tue, May 27, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - First Floor

Calling all animal lovers to assist the Chesapeake Animal Shelter Unit's Supply Drive! Visit the Wish Tree throughout the month of May to find an item to purchase and donate.

Tue, May 27, 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.

Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 27, 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.

Kevin Romm: Catching Kathleen’s Killer - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Tue, May 27, 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. Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

This documentary tells the harrowing story of Kathleen O’Brien Doyle, a 25-year-old Navy pilot’s wife who was brutally murdered inside her Norfolk home in September of 1980.

Internet Basics

Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

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

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River 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 - Paper Card Crafting

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Nothing is better than receiving a handmade card! Create one-of-a kind Father's Day cards to gift all the father figures in your life. All supplies will be provided.

Wed, May 28, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Wed, May 28, 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. Open to ages 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 9:00am

Wellness Vendor Fair Pop-up - Older Americans Month

Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Dunedin Park - 3360 Dunedin Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321

Flip the script on aging and see what resources the library provides to seniors, their families, and caregivers. We will be at various locations along with other agencies and would love to see you.

Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 21 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.

This event is full

Homeschool Hour - Story and Craft Time

Wed, May 28, 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, May 21 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Conference Room

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

Email Basics

Wed, May 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Wed, May 28, 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.

This event is full

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

This event is full

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

Wed, May 28, 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.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, May 28, 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.

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Drop-in after school to mess around with tech and things like video games, recipes, and more.

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Memory Lab

Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! May 28th, "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker.

Thu, May 29, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Thu, May 29, 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, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library

Meet me in the garden! Spring is here, and it is time to prepare the community garden for a new season. Learn about preparing and planning a spring garden.

Thu, May 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1

Schedule a Sewing, Cricut, or Media Lab Orientation. Need personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn about a specific machine, software, or project.

Lego Club

Thu, May 29, 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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation for Creative Device - MakerBot

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM programs, Crazy 8s, and Tech Time on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

Fri, May 30, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Art Wall

Find your new favorite artists! The local group, Elizabeth River Artists, are displaying pieces in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media.

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 5:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem is an event-filled day that brings together enjoyable experiences focused on mystery and true crime. Come for one activity or stay for the day. Free and open to the public.

Mystery Unsolved: The Route 29 Stalker - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:15am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the decades-long mystery surrounding the Route 29 Stalker. Examine similarities between the many cases of missing and murdered individuals with Cold Dominion podcast's host, Jasmine Jordan.

Mystery Writing 101 - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:15am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Uncover the secrets of writing a mystery as Author Heather Weidner shares her tips and tricks of the trade, guiding you through the basics of crafting a compelling whodunnit.

Mystery Writing & Technology Sleuthing Tips - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 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.

Sat, May 31, 11:45am - 12:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Unlock the mysteries of proper manuscript formatting, technology, research tips, and search engine use in this interactive workshop hosted by Author Teresa Inge.

The Art of Slaying French Cuisine - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 11:45am - 12:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to grow vegetables featured in the novel, The Art of French Murder, and see some of the delicious ways produce can be used in French dishes.

Chasing Digital Footprints: Basic Digital Forensic Methods - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

How big is your digital footprint? Hear how detectives use data from phones and other devices to solve crimes. Get to know the tools of the trade and the unusual places evidence has been found.

Crime Scene Abstract Watercolor Art - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Explore the fusion of crime scene aesthetics with the fluid, unpredictable beauty of watercolor. Participants will experiment with abstract compositions inspired by crime scene elements.

What is Forensic Science? - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 2:45pm - 3:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Discover the stories your fingerprints can tell! Explore how latent print examination and forensic science help solve crimes and get an exclusive look into Virginia's accredited forensic science lab.

Crime Scene Abstract Watercolor Art - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Explore the fusion of crime scene aesthetics with the fluid, unpredictable beauty of watercolor. Participants will experiment with abstract compositions inspired by crime scene elements.

Film Screening: Knives Out - Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem

Sat, May 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Watch as one wealthy, southern family's drama turns into a case of murder in this cheeky mystery starring some of Hollywood's greatest stars.

Sun, Jun 01, 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.