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Registration opens:
October 21st, 2025

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-28 10:15:00 2025-10-28 10:45:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old. Central Library - Activity Room

Tuesday, October 28
10:15am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-28 10:15:00 2025-10-28 10:45:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old. Central Library - Activity Room

Central Library

Activity Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.

Caregivers do not need to register themselves.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Early Learning |

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Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Wed, Oct 15, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive Storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Friends Social Hour
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!
Math and Reading Help
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Patterns in Pieces: A Mosaic Workshop - Where Tiny Pieces Create a Grand Vision
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Discover the art of mosaics! Explore color, shape, and texture while using recycled materials to design and assemble your own unique mosaic.
Using Online Library Resources
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Fa-BOO-lous Totes
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Join us for a spooky tote bag creation session!
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Oct 15, 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!
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Weekly Movie Time
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 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!
Preschool STEAM
Thu, Oct 16, 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, October 9 2025 at 12:00am
Cancelled
Garden Days
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Glowforge
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.
STEAM Series
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Oct 16, 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
Open Maker - Innovation Studios
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Middle School Make It Club
Thu, Oct 16, 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 Thursday, October 9 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Yadas Online Book Club - First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online Events - Online Event Room 2
Explore contemporary adult fiction and non-fiction with our online book club.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Innovation Studio Classes - Certification
Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
This event is full
Werewolf at the Library
Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Join the hunt! Villagers and werewolves clash in this thrilling social deduction game. Outsmart, deceive, and discover who’s hiding in the shadows.
The Witch of Pungo
Fri, Oct 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us for a special afterhours program as Dr. Scott Moore, author of The Witch of Pungo, discusses Grace Sherwood's historic witchcraft trial, one of the most notorious cases outside of New England.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Newborns in Need
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity 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.
Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
Paws 2 Read
Sat, Oct 18, 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.
Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia
Sat, Oct 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Witchcraft in Virginia wasn’t myth but menace. Hear Dr. Scott Moore share how fear of curses, sickness, and blighted fields put neighbors on trial for their livelihoods--or even their lives!
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Sun, Oct 19, 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.
This event is full
Free TV With No Monthly Fee! - Get up to 83 channels
Sun, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn to use a digital antenna and cut the pay-tv cord forever. Get up to 83 local channels of news, entertainment, and PBS - no internet required!
Cancelled
Monday Maker Labs
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Russell Memorial Library
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Crafty Monday
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Available all day, while supplies last.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Monday Morning Movies - The Addams Family (2019)
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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.
Intro to Smartphones
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Cancelled
Muse Mondays
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Deep Creek Reads - Book Club
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Cancelled
Activity Afternoon - Pressed Flowers Bookmark
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Create one-of-a-kind bookmarks using pressed flowers! Come unwind, get inspired by nature, and leave with something uniquely yours.
After School Tutoring
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Vinyl Farewells - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Join this death doula-led session to reflect, share, and co-create a top 10 music playlist that honors lost loved ones through music that stays with us.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.
Internet Basics
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Coffee and Classics - Book Club
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! On this day, we will discuss two books: George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and E.B. White's 'Charlotte's Web.'
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.
Cancelled
Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - MakerBot
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library
Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.
Cancelled
STEAM Series
Thu, Oct 23, 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!
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Oct 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.
The Sewcial Club - Innovation Studios
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1,The Gallery
Join our Open Sewing Session! Beginners, hobbyist, and experienced sewist, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Oct 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.
Poetry, Prose, and Pizza- Open Mic
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Conference Room
Spend a night with your friends, poetry, and free pizza. Share your own poetry or applaud someone else's work. This event is hosted by Kween Yakini, with special thanks to Rita’s Pizza.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Quilty Kindness
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Quilting Club. All are welcome.
Cancelled
Innovation Studio Classes - Certification
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper use and procedure for one of the creative devices.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Cancelled
Innovation Studio Classes - Orientation - Cricut
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.
Quilty Kindness
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Quilting Club. All are welcome.
Bookbinding: Double Pamphlet Book
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Learn the art of bookbinding in this hands-on class for adults! Create a double pamphlet book by sewing two sections together. Make it as a gift or keep it for yourself. Registration is required.
This event is full
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Sun, Oct 26, 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, Oct 27, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Make & Take Craft Monday
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Complete a make and take craft! Available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Crafty Monday
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Available all day, while supplies last.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. This program is for children 0-1 year old.
Monday Morning Movies - Hocus Pocus (1993)
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy! We'll be serving up weekly reels that are sure to delight diehard movie goers.
Cancelled
Garden Days
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Muse Mondays
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Oct 27, 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
Spooky Reader's Theatre
Mon, Oct 27, 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 spooky play at the end of class.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Terror-rium
Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
What has gnarled trees, mossy graves, and ghosts roaming? A terror-rium! Celebrate this spooky season by setting a terrifying scene! Supplies are included, but feel free to bring your own container!
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Preservation Studio - Orientation Session
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 9:00am
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial 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.
Mindful Meetups
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room
Recharge in a thoughtful, creative space where kindred spirits gather to play games, solve puzzles, and create masterpieces. No pressure, no small talk—just be yourself and enjoy the vibe.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Oct 28, 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
Stealth Mode Gaming
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Conference Room
Calling all quiet souls! Come chill, connect, and enjoy low-key RPG and video gaming in a relaxed space with like-minded adults. No pressure, just good vibes and a little friendly competition.
Pokémon Club - Legends Z-A!
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Here's to Pokémon Legends: Z-A! Celebrate the return of your favorite Mega evolutions. Join us with your trading cards and watch the hit Pokémon series with your fellow trainers!
After School Tutoring
Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
The Painted Quest: Miniatures
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Paint your own fantasy miniatures- hero, goblin, or dragon in this one hour session for tweens and teens. No XP needed. All supplies are provided!
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive Storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive Storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 12:00am
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Math and Reading Help
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Homeschool Hour - Story and Craft Time
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Read some of the best books in all of children's literature with us and create art projects based on the books.
National Cat Day
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Celebrate International Cat Day with a purr-fectly fun day of feline-inspired creativity as we honor our favorite four-legged friends!
S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for grades 1-5.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 9:00am
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Halloween Storytime & Parade
Thu, Oct 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Wear your costume and join us for a fun Halloween Storytime with crafts and a trick-or-treat parade at the end.
Move & Groove
Thu, Oct 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!
Cancelled
Garden Days
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
STEAM Series
Thu, Oct 30, 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!
Terrifying Tales to Tell in the Library
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Oooooh went the wind! And out went the light! Come to the library to hear some spooky frights! Join us for spooky stories around the campfire and a black-light pumpkin craft this Hallow’s Eve!
Registration opens Thursday, October 23 2025 at 12:00am
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Oct 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.
Homework Help - Students Kindergarten - 5th grade
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
Happy Halloween
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
This Halloween visit the Central Library while wearing your costume. Visit all 3 desks, practice your trick-or-treating, and get a special treat. Crafts will be available all day.
Spooky Tealight Jar Make and Take - Innovation Studios
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! Stop by the library throughout October and take home a craft kit designed using our Cricut machine.
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Oct 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Spooktacular Costume Parade
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Calling all monsters, superheroes, and dragons to join a Spooky Parade! Wear a creative costume and march through the library and collect ghoulish goodies at the desks and brew up some eerie crafts.
Cancelled
Garlic Planting Party
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Get your hands dirty at our Garlic Planting Program! We will be planting a variety of types of garlic guaranteed to ward off all vampires. Bring the whole family for a fang-tastic time!
Vampire Hunters' Bootcamp
Fri, Oct 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Art Wall,Conference Room,First Floor,Meeting Room,Open Area
There's a place where folklore meets fun - Vampire Hunters' Bootcamp! If you're an adult, 18 and up, channel your inner Van Halsing. Engage in basic sessions on lore and defense tactics.
Bank On Hampton Roads
Sat, Nov 01, 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
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