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Friday Fright Night

Horror Movies
2025-07-11 17:30:00 2025-07-11 19:15:00 America/New_York Friday Fright Night Spine-tingling chills start now at our Friday Fright Night after-hours horror movie premiere. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Friday, July 11
5:30pm - 7:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-11 17:30:00 2025-07-11 19:15:00 America/New_York Friday Fright Night Spine-tingling chills start now at our Friday Fright Night after-hours horror movie premiere. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Central Library

Large Meeting Room

Spine-tingling chills start now at our Friday Fright Night after-hours horror movie premiere.

Annabelle (2015) - An expectant mother's vintage doll becomes possessed after a satanic cult invade her home. In the aftermath of the attack, she must protect her family from the malevolent force that has attached itself to the figurine.

This movie is rated R.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment |

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Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Drop in and browse our selection of books, DVDs, CDs and more for all ages at this monthly book sale! Each purchase supports classes and events at your library.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Quilty Kindness
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Quilting Club. All are welcome.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Friday Morning Movie - Dog Man (2025)
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Kick off the morning by helping save the day in this animated comedy! This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments are welcome.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Drop in and browse our selection of books, DVDs, CDs and more for all ages at this monthly book sale! Each purchase supports classes and events at your library.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Sun, Aug 24, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sun, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Quilty Kindness
Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Quilting Club. All are welcome.
Okinawa Sanshin of Virginia
Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Escape the heat and immerse yourself in Okinawan culture. Okinawa Sanshin of Virginia will perform a concert celebrating the importance of music in the cultural heritage of this Japanese island.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Cancelled
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Russell Memorial Library
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Crafty Monday
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Monday Morning Movies - The Bad Guys (2022)
Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Box Car Drive-in Movie
Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
We provide the cardboard box; you create the car! Decorate your car using provided supplies while we watch a short movie.
Cancelled
Computers for Beginners
Mon, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Build your knowledge of computer technology. Learn simple computer terms, email, internet use, and how to create and edit documents! Increased confidence expected. Registration preferred.
Cancelled
Muse Mondays
Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
The Sizzle Squad
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Indian River Library
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.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation for Creative Device - Cricut
Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.
From Page to Screen! - Tuesday Movie Matinee
Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lights, camera, fiction! Enjoy a PG-rated story straight from the stacks to the screen. Bring your own snacks and watch the story unfold!
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Aug 26, 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 - Summer's End Sing-a-Long
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Move, groove and sing your favorite back to school melodies as we sing so long to summer! All supplies provided; just bring your voice!
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Wed, Aug 27, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library
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, Aug 27, 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.
Internet Basics
Wed, Aug 27, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include learning about browsers, search engines, websites, and hyperlinks.
Dungeons & Dragons - Teen Inspiration Station
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Looking for a game to join, you can start your adventure now!
Cancelled
Artist & Crafter Meetup: Teen Art Club
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library
Calling artists and crafters! Come create, connect, and be inspired. Bring your supplies, work on your project, and network with fellow creatives in a welcoming space.
Coffee and Classics - Book Club
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! In this meeting, we will discuss "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Friends Social Hour
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room
Drop in for our weekly gathering for adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Connect, socialize, and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Cancelled
Garden Days
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation for Creative Device - Glowforge
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.
Cancelled
STEAM Series
Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Fri, Aug 29, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Innovation Studio Classes - Certification
Fri, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Back to School Supply Giveaway - Resource Giveaway
Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come and collect items for back to school that have been donated by your community. Everyone is welcome here!
Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Sun, Aug 31, All day
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the artwork of Ned Lessig. Ned is a former art teacher who draws inspiration from songs, stories, and a fascination with the natural world.
Cancelled
Intro to Smartphones
Mon, Sep 01, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Move and Groove
Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 02, 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!
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 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.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library
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
Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library
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, Sep 03, 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.
Creating Your Best Resume
Wed, Sep 03, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Come out and learn the basics of creating a winning resume. Topics covered will include formatting, organization, and uploading to websites for job seekers.
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Cancelled
Garden Days
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Cancelled
STEAM Series
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!
Lego Club
Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Bring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually. This program is for elementary grade students.
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am
Essence Book Club
Thu, Sep 04, 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 Collected Poems by Sonia Sanchez
Red Herring Readers - Book Club
Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Do you love a good mystery? Does it excite you to talk about whodunnit novels you've read? Come to our next book club meeting. There's a seat for you. Join the lively discussion and bring a friend!
Art in Greenbrier
Fri, Sep 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Drop by for an evening celebrating local creativity! Meet the featured artist, Leyda Rosario Rivera, view the art on display in our gallery space, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome.
Bank On Hampton Roads
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Learn how simple changes can make a big financial impact. Come to a monthly class through January to gain resources and develop a plan to increase your financial security. Registration is required.Register
Rescheduled
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Sep 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Wednesday, September 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
Veggie Gardening 101
Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Discover the joys of growing your own food! Learn about the right pots and soil, planting techniques, and troubleshooting container-gardening challenges. Bring your questions and leave inspired!
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Cancelled
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Sep 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian River Library
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Storytime
Mon, Sep 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Monday Morning Movies - How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.
Hurricane Ready - Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Library - Online Event Room 1,Small Meeting Room
Learn how to prepare for hurricane season with easy steps to stay safe. This session covers forecasts, evacuation zones, and what to do before a storm hits.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Family Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Intro to Smartphones
Mon, Sep 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Legal Aid Drop-Ins
Mon, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Drop in for consultations with a Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia lawyer. Low-income residents can get guidance on legal issues like eviction, debt, domestic violence, and more for free.
Follow Your Art - Hispanic Heritage Month
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Partake in a monthly creative and fun art class. Journey into anything and everything art – painting, stamping, printmaking, and more. Registration is required. Program is for ages 6-12.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am
Muse Mondays
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Teen Night: Comic Quest
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Calling all superheroes! Join us for an epic hour of creating comics, brain-busting trivia, and making superhero crafts. Tweens and teens, grades 6-12 are welcome!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
New venue Great Bridge Community Center - 212 Holt Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Support our community Blood Drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or schedule online.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Move and Groove
Tue, Sep 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 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.
The Sewcial Club - Innovation Studios
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1,The Gallery
Join our Open Sewing Session! Whether you're a beginner, hobbyist, or experienced sewist, this open session is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
The Ultimate Gift: Death Binder Workshop - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series
Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Join a local death doula for a thoughtful class on creating a death binder—an organized guide with your wishes, documents, and plans to ease the burden on loved ones.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Open Area
Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Activity Afternoon - DIY Tile Coasters
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Create, color, and personalize your own tile coasters. Craft beautiful, functional art that is perfect for gifts or home décor. All ages and abilities are welcome. All supplies are provided.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Homeschool Hour: STEAM - The Wild Robot on the Island by Peter Brown
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Jump inside this picture book to explore robots through hands-on activities and crafts! This class is for grades K-12. All materials are provided.
Email Basics
Wed, Sep 10, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to read and send email using a web-based program. We will cover topics such as composing new messages, reading and replying to messages, attachments, and inbox organization.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Move & Groove
Thu, Sep 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Cancelled
Garden Days
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Open Maker Hours - Innovation Studios
Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1,The Gallery
Unleash your creativity during Open Maker Hours, your dedicated time to explore, experiment, and bring ideas to life in our library makerspace!
STEAM Series
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!
The Ultimate Gift: Death Binder Workshop - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series
Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Join a local death doula for a thoughtful class on creating a death binder—an organized guide with your wishes, documents, and plans to ease the burden on loved ones.
Get Your Ticket to Kanopy - Using Free Online Resources
Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 1:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Want to watch a movie? A library card is your ticket to view free films and documentaries on Kanopy. Learn to interact with this online app to stream videos on your electronic devices. It's free!
Fall Garden Festival
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Do you love gardening and plants? Come learn about fall gardening with advice from Master Gardeners. Bring your own plants to swap or buy at the Master Gardener plant sale.
Turtle or Tortoise? - Tidewater Rehabilitation and Environmental Education (TREE)
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Meet TREE's ambassador animals up close while learning to identify the key differences between native and non-native turtles and tortoises.
An Evening with Lafayette - Fundraising Gala
Sat, Sep 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Open Area
Celebrate Lafayette’s enduring legacy with an elegant evening of hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and a Tidewater Winds concert.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
International Dot Day
Mon, Sep 15, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Open Area
Celebrate International Dot Day with us! Something as simple as a dot can spark creativity and bring people together to share their stories, ideas, and artwork.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Storytime
Mon, Sep 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 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.
Monday Morning Movies - Trolls (2016)
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.
When It Strikes: During and After an Emergency - Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Library - Online Event Room 1,Small Meeting Room
Find out what to do during and just after a storm. We’ll cover safety tips, how to stay informed, and how to protect yourself and your home.
Busy Babies
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Places to go, people to see! Babies are busy bees! Join us for an open sensory play time where your baby can explore and learn.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Family Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 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.
Intro to Smartphones
Mon, Sep 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Muse Mondays
Mon, Sep 15, 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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Amate Bark Painting - Hispanic Heritage Month
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Learn the Mexican folk-art tradition of Amate Bark Painting! This one-hour class introduces kids to this traditional art form where they will paint vibrant birds on paper.
Family Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
Move and Groove
Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Read Aloud - Storytime for Adults with Diverse Abilities
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Listen to short, engaging stories read aloud by library staff. Caretakers are required to remain present. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am
The Sewcial Club - Innovation Studios
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Creative Spaces 1,The Gallery
Join Our Open Sewing Session! Whether you're a beginner, hobbyist, or experienced sewist, this open session is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 9:00am
Deep Creek Reads - Book Club
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room
Love to share book recommendations with others and enjoy reading a variety of different genres? This book club is for you! Read any book that fits your interests and discuss it with the group.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Using Online Library Resources
Wed, Sep 17, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of how to use the library's online resources. Topics will include accessing e-books with Libby and Hoopla as well as discovering new books through NoveList Plus.
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool STEAM
Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for ages 3-5.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Garden Days
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Meet me in the garden! The summer heat has arrived, and the garden is producing. Come help me tend the community garden and assist with the harvest.
Downton & Tea
Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
It's teatime! Anglophiles come and sample foods served at a typical English Afternoon Tea. Revisit the Crawley family and their servants who prepare to be visited by royalty. Registration is required.
STEAM Series
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Swing by to enjoy Lego Club, STEAM Ventures, and Preschool STEAM on a rotating basis. Every week is something new around here!
Lego Club
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 5 and up.
Friends of the Library - Book Sale
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Friday Morning Movie: Encanto (2021) - Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Kick off the morning by enjoying this animated musical about a multigenerational Colombian family living in a magical house. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments are welcome.
Bilingual Storytime - Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri, Sep 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Newborns in Need
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Help create infant clothing by use of knitting, sewing, and crocheting. Learn a new skill while helping newborns in the community. This group meets monthly.
Cancelled
Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
Paws 2 Read
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Sign up to read to a certified dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends! This program is for children ages 5 to 10 years old. Please register each child individually.
Black Ink - Block Party & Lit Fest
Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Don't miss this day of celebration, connection, and artistic expression, all woven together by the thread of powerful stories - featuring a keynote address from author and educator Keenan Jones! 
Live Art Demo with Ladré Daniels - Black Ink: Block Party & Lit Fest
Sat, Sep 20, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1,Innovation Studio 2,Innovation Studio 3,Innovation Studio 4
See Norfolk artist Ladré Daniels bring his creativity to life in a live art demo! Through his brand, COPE: Cultivate Our People Everyday, his work celebrates Black culture, self-love, and community!
Bunco
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco with library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Gardening is for fall and winter, too! Learn what vegetables you can grow, even under the snow - and how to start your own outdoor fall and winter garden.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the studio will be made with staff.
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