Orientation - Cricut - Chesapeake Public Library

Preservation Studio - Orientation Session

Sun, Dec 28, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Stop by Greenbrier Library to see Robert Elliot's bold, geometric, and colorful paintings.

Sun, Dec 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, Dec 29, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Dec 29, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

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

Monday Morning Movies - Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)

Mon, Dec 29, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Stop by Greenbrier Library to see Robert Elliot's bold, geometric, and colorful paintings.

Mon, Dec 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.

Preservation Studio - Orientation Session

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Mon, Dec 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.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 30, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Stop by Greenbrier Library to see Robert Elliot's bold, geometric, and colorful paintings.

Preservation Studio - Orientation Session

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wed, Dec 31, All day

Greenbrier Library - Art Wall

Stop by Greenbrier Library to see Robert Elliot's bold, geometric, and colorful paintings.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

Ring in the NOON Year! Make crafts, listen to music, and countdown to noon.

Noon Year's Eve

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room,Edgar Allan Poe Conference Room,Harper Lee Meeting Room

Ring in the NOON Year with some of your favorite people at the library! We'll dance, craft, and have a good time.

Red Herring Readers - Book Club

Fri, Jan 02, 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!

Cancelled

Bank On Hampton Roads

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library

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.

Money Matters: Financial Education Classes - Financial Education Classes with Navy Federal Credit Union

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Russell Memorial Library is partnering with Navy Federal Credit Union to bring you a financial education class series.

Make & Take Craft Monday

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Read, Create, and Celebrate: Drew Daywalt

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Celebrate author, Drew Daywalt's, birthday by making themed crafts! Explore his books including, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. Crafts available while supplies last.

Mon, Jan 05, 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!

Baby Storytime

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. This program is for ages 0-1 year old.

Friends Social Hour

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room,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!

Mon, Jan 05, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Support our community Blood Drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or schedule online.

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Homeschool Adventures - The Quest for a Tangram Dragon

Tue, Jan 06, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Calling all elementary homeschoolers! Join us for a story and learn to use the ancient Chinese dissection puzzle - the tangram! Bring your imagination and build your spatial reasoning skills.

Activity Afternoon - Bookish Bingo

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

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Love books and bingo? Join us for a literary twist on the classic game! We'll be calling out books and playing bingo and maybe even inspire you to add a few more to your To-Be-Read list.

Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 07, 9:15am - 9:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.

Orientation - Glowforge - Innovation Studio Classes

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Thu, Jan 08, 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 to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Dream It, Design It: 2026 Vision Boards - Innovation Studios

Thu, Jan 08, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Lego Club

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Innovation Studio 1

Visualize your goals and bring them to life in our makerspace! This hands-on workshop lets you create a 2026 vision board using traditional materials and digital tools like the Cricut machine.

STEAM Series - Paper Roller Coasters

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

LEGO Club

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

Central Library - Small Meeting Room

Bring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually. This program is for elementary grade students.

Registration opens Thursday, January 1 2026 at 9:00am

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Real roller coasters make you nervous? Enjoy all the same fun of aerodynamics and physics by making paper roller coasters!

Friday Morning Movie - The Wild Robot (2024)

Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Start your morning off by watching this family-friendly movie adaptation of a popular juvenile book series. Outside refreshments are welcome. This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 101 minutes.

Certification - Innovation Studio Classes

Fri, Jan 09, 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

Bunco

Sun, Jan 11, 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.

Make & Take Craft Monday

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

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

Busy Babies

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Mon, Jan 12, 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!

Baby Storytime

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

Central Library - Activity Room

Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. This program is for ages 0-1 year old.

Friends Social Hour

Mon, Jan 12, 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!

Mon, Jan 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Legal Aid Drop-Ins

Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 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.

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library

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.

Middle School Make It Club

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Mon, Jan 12, 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, January 5 2026 at 9:00am

Teen Night: Winter Wonderland Miniature

Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all ice-skating lovers! Create a winter wonderland using a metal tin. Craft a miniature skater and watch them come to life as they glide across the ice.

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 13, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Orientation - Cricut - Innovation Studio Classes

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Ready Readers

Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Calling all big kids! Problem solve, brainstorm, and read in this advanced level storytime!

Dragon Quest - Appreciate a Dragon

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Brave the dragon's lair! Kids, ages 6-14, will embark on a fantasy quest to teach dragons to breathe fire, locate the dragon's treasure, and soar through STEAM activities. Adventure awaits!

Wed, Jan 14, 9:15am - 9:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 12:00am

Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 12:00am

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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.

Homeschool Hour: STEAM - Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Learn about Wilson Bentley in this Caldecott Award Winning book! A lover of winter, he became the first person to capture snowflakes with a camera. Explore snow-themed STEAM activities.

Creating Your Best Resume

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

LEGO Club

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Ready for some New Year LEGO exploration? Come build with friends using LEGOs and other materials to create a marble run. How fast and how far will your marbles go?

Orientation - MakerBot - Innovation Studio Classes

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

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a MakerBot 3D printer.

Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Learn about a new edible plant each month!

Thu, Jan 15, 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 to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Thu, Jan 15, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

STEAM Series - Messy Science Experiments

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

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

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Have you ever wanted to be a mad scientist? Unleash your inner chemist and join us for some messy experiments like Elephant Toothpaste and a volcano! Dress for a mess!

Yadas Virtual Book Club - Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

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

Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2

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

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, Jan 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Newborns in Need

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

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

Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.

Paws to Read

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Indian River Library - Main Area

Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends. Please register each child individually.

Don't Call it a Book Club

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

Indian River Library

Grab your favorite binge, playlist, or podcast! This club is all about swapping takes on shows, songs, and stories we love.

Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

Learn about a new edible plant each month!

Stitch Studio: Cross Stitch Bookmark

Sun, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all crafters! Grades 6-12 will experiment with pattern design and learn the foundations of cross stitch. Level up your reading by creating a handmade bookmark. Registration is required.

Read, Create, and Celebrate: Tedd Arnold

Tue, Jan 20, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Zoom to the library to celebrate author Tedd Arnold's birthday! Explore his buzz-worthy series, Fly Guy. Have a Fly-tastic time making themed crafts. They are available all day, while supplies last.

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Craft Time: Joy Boards

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Adults with diverse abilities are invited to craft and relax. Make a craft, color, or just enjoy the seasonal vibes. Caretakers must remain present.

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

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

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

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 20, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 9:00am

River Readers Book Club

Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Indian River Library - Conference Room

Explore a wide variety of books and share enthusiastic discussion. Come together to chat, connect, and enjoy great reads.

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 21, 9:15am - 9:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 12:00am

Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 12:00am

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

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

Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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.

Environmental Explorers - How to Tackle Food Waste

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Tween Scene: Art Sparks

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Let your imagination shimmer! Tweens are invited to craft, sculpt, and explore whimsical art adventures. Follow your spark during National Hobby Month and create unique masterpieces.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Ever thought about what happens to food that goes in the trash can? Come learn about food waste and some simple ways to reduce your impact - including making a mini at-home composter.

Novel Ladies Book Club

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

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!

Cancelled

Orientation - Glowforge - Innovation Studio Classes

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

Indian River Library

Learn how to use a Glowforge Laser Cutter.

Thu, Jan 22, 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 to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Preschool STEAM

Thu, Jan 22, 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, January 15 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 22, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Lego Club

Thu, Jan 22, 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.

Thu, Jan 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.

Poetry, Prose, and Pizza - Open Mic

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting 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.

Certification - Innovation Studio Classes

Fri, Jan 23, 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

Meet the Artist - Gretchen Boals

Fri, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Drop by for an evening of art and conversation with local artist, Gretchen Boals. View her paintings, hear her inspiration, and enjoy light refreshments.

Bookbinding: Coptic Stitch

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

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Learn the art of bookbinding! In the ancient tradition of Coptic Binding, multiple signatures and four sheets of paper are sewn in an intricate braid on an exposed spine of a book.

Weekend Crafternoon - Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Create cozy winter charm! Decorate frosted mason jar luminaries with faux “snow” and sparkle. Enjoy a fun, hands-on craft perfect for holiday décor or gifting with friends. All supplies are provided.

Cell Phone Photography - Tidewater Arts Outreach

Sat, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Second Floor

Share your life and explore your world with photography! Learn about composition, focal points, color, and contrast, along with natural light, posing, camera angles, and minor image adjustments.

Make & Take Craft Monday

Mon, Jan 26, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 26, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 26, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Jan 26, 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!

Baby Storytime

Mon, Jan 26, 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 ages 0-1 year old.

Friends Social Hour

Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Conference Room,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!

Mon, Jan 26, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Read, Create, and Celebrate: Lewis Carroll

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Bedtime Storytime

Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Bring your stuffed animals and pajamas to a special Bedtime Storytime! Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Tue, Jan 27, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Tumble down the rabbit hole to Wonderland to celebrate author Lewis Carroll's birthday! Join the Mad Hatter's craft table to make whimsical crafts and explore his books.

Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

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

Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 27, 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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Orientation - Cricut - Innovation Studio Classes

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

Activity Afternoon - Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries

Tue, Jan 27, 11:15am - 11:45am

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 9:00am

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

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Create cozy winter charm! Decorate frosted mason jar luminaries with faux “snow” and sparkle. A fun, hands-on craft perfect for holiday décor or gifting. All supplies are provided.

Reader's Theatre

Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

During this 6-week program, kids will develop acting skills and learn blocking as they rehearse for a short play to be performed for friends and family on the last class of the session.

Tue, Jan 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.