Homework Help

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

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.

Wed, Sep 03, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

Cancelled

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.

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.

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

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.

Creating Your Best Resume

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.

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Thu, Sep 04, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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.

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

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - MakerBot

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.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

Cancelled

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

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.

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

Fri, Sep 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sat, Sep 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sun, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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!

Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun

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

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.

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Mon, Sep 08, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Sep 08, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

Cancelled

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.

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!

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.

Monday Morning Movies - How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

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.

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

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.

Follow Your Art - Hispanic Heritage Month

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.

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

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

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!

Tue, Sep 09, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

The Sewcial Club - Innovation Studios

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.

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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Cricut

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

The Ultimate Gift: Death Binder Workshop - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series

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

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Wed, Sep 10, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Homeschool Hour: STEAM - The Wild Robot on the Island by Peter Brown

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.

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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Glowforge

Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Thu, Sep 11, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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

Open Maker Hours - Innovation Studios

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.

Rescheduled

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Thursday, September 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

The Ultimate Gift: Death Binder Workshop - Let's Get Uncomfortable 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!

Family Yoga

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Fri, Sep 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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!

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sat, Sep 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

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.

Innovation Studio Classes - Certification

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

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.

Design a Book Cover: Community Bookshelf Display - National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sun, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Create a book cover for National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit the children's room for supplies. Once you've designed your cover bring it to the desk to be put on the community bookshelf display.

Innovation Studio Classes - Introduction: Get to Know the Devices

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.

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

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

Mon, Sep 15, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

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.

Mon, Sep 15, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Monday Morning Movies - Trolls (2016)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Amate Bark Painting - Hispanic Heritage Month

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.

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.

Middle School Make It Club - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

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.

Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

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

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Read Aloud - Storytime for Adults with Diverse Abilities

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

Indian River Library - Main Area

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

Registration 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.

Deep Creek Reads - Book Club

Tue, Sep 16, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.

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

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

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

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

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

Wed, Sep 17, 9:15am - 9:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program if for children ages: 1-2.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 9:00am

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 9:00am

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Indian River Library - Main Area

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

Using Online Library Resources

Wed, Sep 17, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

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

Indian River Library - Conference Room

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

Dragon Riders Academy - How to Train Your Dragon

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Novel Ladies Book Club

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

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

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

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

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

Weekly Movie Time

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

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Preschool STEAM

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

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - MakerBot

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

Downton & Tea

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

Yadas Online Book Club - The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Lego Club

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 5 and up.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)

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

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room

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

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

Online Events - Online Event Room 2

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

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Bilingual Storytime - Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri, Sep 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

Newborns in Need

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Help create infant clothing by use of knitting, sewing, and crocheting. Learn a new skill while helping newborns in the community. This group meets monthly.

Fall Garden Fair and Plant Sale

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

Major Hillard Library - Main Area

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

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!

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

Bunco

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

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco with library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.

Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Innovation Studio Classes - Introduction: Get to Know the Devices

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

Mon, Sep 22, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

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

Mon, Sep 22, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

Cancelled

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!

Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Monday Morning Movies - Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along.

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

The Aftermath: Resources and Recovery - Disaster Preparedness for Seniors

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

Central Library - Online Event Room 1,Small Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

Mon, Sep 22, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Guatemalan Worry Dolls - Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

This event is full

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Tue, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Indian River Library - Main Area

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

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Sep 23, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.

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

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

Central Library - Open Area

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

Activity Afternoon - DIY Stress Balls

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

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

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

Pokémon Club - Scarlet and Violet Trading

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Wed, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child.

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child.

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

Advanced Directives - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

Registration is now closed

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

Indian River Library - Main Area

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

Math and Reading Help

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

Watch Party Wednesday - Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Internet Basics

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

Indian River Library - Conference Room

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

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

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

Central Library - Activity Room

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

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

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

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! In this meeting, we will discuss "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson."

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Weekly Movie Time

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

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Move & Groove

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Open Maker Hours - Innovation Studios

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Glowforge

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Quilty Kindness

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

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

Innovation Studio Classes - Certification

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Cricut

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

Book Bedazzling

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

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

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

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Quilty Kindness

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

Central Library - Strategic Learning Lab

Quilting Club. All are welcome.

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

Mon, Sep 29, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

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

Mon, Sep 29, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

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

Cancelled

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!

Mon, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Monday Morning Movies - Madagascar (2005)

Mon, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along.

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

Mon, Sep 29, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

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

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

This event is full

Reader's Theatre

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2

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

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Tue, Sep 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.

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

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

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

Indian River Library - Main Area

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

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Tue, Sep 30, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child.

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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

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

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center

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