Coffee and Classics

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Thu, Feb 19, All day

Central Library

Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At month’s end, we’ll compile recipes for a community cookbook.

Thu, Feb 19, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Thu, Feb 19, 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.

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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!

Afternoon Steam Adventure - Math Art

Thu, Feb 19, 10:15am - 11:00am

Major Hillard Library - Activity 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!

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Drop into the Children's room for hands on learning. Math can be art! Did you know that numbers can be expressed in beautiful art? This program is best for elementary aged children.

Lego Club

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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

Chesapeake Stories and African-American Heritage Trail - Black History Month

Thu, Feb 19, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 6:20pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Step into the past with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Sheila Arnold and meet the real people who helped shape Chesapeake’s history—heroes, dreamers, and trailblazers whose stories still inspire today!

Yadas Virtual Book Club - The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2

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

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Fri, Feb 20, All day

Central Library

Fri, Feb 20, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Friday Morning Movie - The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Start your morning by hopping into a bayou fairytale! Cozy up and let the magic begin. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments welcome. It is rated PG and has a runtime of 97 minutes.

Fri, Feb 20, 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.

Watch Party Friday

Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Join us for a magical watch party of The Princess and the Frog! Bring friends, enjoy the music, and relive Tiana’s inspiring journey. This film is rated G.

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Sat, Feb 21, All day

Central Library

Sat, Feb 21, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Newborns in Need

Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 10:00am - 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 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.

Certification - Innovation Studio Classes

Sat, Feb 21, 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.

Paws to Read

Sat, Feb 21, 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.

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

This event is full

Family Movie Saturday - Black History Month

Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of the 2023 live-action movie, The Little Mermaid. Enjoy a great movie and complimentary refreshments while supplies last!

Craft and Create Club

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Calling all elementary schoolers! You are invited to a free arts and crafts event brought to you by the Grassfield High School Key Club. Don’t miss out!

Weekend Crafternoon - DIY Winter Bird Feeders

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Using recycled materials, we will create bird feeders to hang from tree branches. You can use these feeders to attract birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Don't Call it a Book Club

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Indian River Library - Meeting Room

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

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Sun, Feb 22, All day

Central Library

Sun, Feb 22, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Russell Reels - Ever After (1998)

Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 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.

Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Russell Reels brings the community together for fun and entertaining movie screenings at the library—complete with snacks and surprises. Join us for the show! Ever After is rated PG-13.

Certification - Innovation Studio Classes

Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

This event is full

Stitch Studio: Constellations Embroidery

Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Stitch the stars! Grades 6-12 will learn embroidery techniques and create celestial designs inspired by the night sky. Blend astronomy and fiber art in this hands-on class. Registration is required.

Mon, Feb 23, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Feb 23, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Feb 23, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the children's room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Mon, Feb 23, All day

Central Library

Mon, Feb 23, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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.

Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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, Feb 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.

This event is full

Mon, Feb 23, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

This event is full

Art for Fun Sake

Mon, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn about art history and make a craft! This lesson explores Pable Picasso and Cubism. Art supplies are provided and registration is required.

Read, Create, & Celebrate: Walter Wick

Mon, Feb 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.

This event is full

Teen Night: Manga Meetup

Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all manga lovers! Embark on a main quest to discover new titles, swap recommendations, and meet other teens. From epic battles to quiet moments, there is something for everyone.

Tue, Feb 24, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

I spy...a fun birthday celebration for beloved children's author, Walter Wick! Enjoy themed crafts and browse a book display. Keep an eye out for hidden objects in the youth room.

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Tue, Feb 24, All day

Central Library

Tue, Feb 24, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

This event is full

Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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 children who are 3-5 years old.

Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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.

Homeschool Adventures - Math in Art

Tue, Feb 24, 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 children who are 3-5 years old.

Tue, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us for an exploration of math in art and create your own works of art using geometry, symmetry, and equations.

Heart Healthy Food Demonstration - Black History Month

Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Major Hillard Library

Watch a cooking demonstration and sample a heart-healthy, traditional Southern meal prepared by Teresa Licato from Healthy Chesapeake.

This event is full

Orientation - Cricut - Innovation Studio Classes

Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.

This event is full

Reader's Theatre

Tue, Feb 24, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Feb 24, 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

Pokémon Party: 30th Anniversary

Tue, Feb 24, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Calling all Trainers! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon at Greenbrier Library! Battle with Pokémon cards, meet fellow fans, and enjoy themed crafts. Gotta catch some fun!

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Wed, Feb 25, All day

Central Library

Wed, Feb 25, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Wed, Feb 25, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.

Lunchtime Theater

Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.

Wed, Feb 25, 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 - Story and Craft Time

Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.

Tween Scene: KPop Demon Hunters

Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Calling all tweens! Glam up like a K-pop rockstar, make a Huntrix Light Stick to battle in an epic challenge, and create a masterpiece of their favorite K-pop icons!

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

Wed, Feb 25, 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.

LEGO Club

Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Build big things - small! Think big in a small way by making tiny models of things that are big in real life. Can you use just a few LEGO pieces to make a tiny bus or fire truck?

Black History Bingo - Black History Month

Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Play bingo with friends and learn fun facts about the rich cultural heritage and contributions of great African Americans, both past and present.

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

Wed, Feb 25, 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! At this meeting we will discuss 'The Castle' by Fraz Kafka.

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Thu, Feb 26, All day

Central Library

Thu, Feb 26, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 10:15am - 11:00am

Major Hillard 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, Feb 26, 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.

STEAM Series - littleBits

Thu, Feb 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.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Want to create an invention that does something? Come learn about simple circuits by exploring with littleBits. Use the Engineering Design Process and electronic Bits to build something fun!

Dungeons & Dragons Workshop

Thu, Feb 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.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Dive into this week's workshop on the basic understanding of the Player's Handbook and rules!

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Fri, Feb 27, All day

Central Library

Fri, Feb 27, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Certification - Innovation Studio Classes

Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

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

This event is full

African American Sewcial Threaders Quilt Guild - Black History Month

Sat, Feb 28, All day

Central Library

Sat, Feb 28, All day

Central Library - Art Wall

Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond”.

Black History Family Game Day - Black History Month

Sat, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

Play classic games or a Black history trivia game for some family-friendly competition. Family, friends, or solo - everyone is welcome! Participant prizes will be given, so come join in the fun!

Maker Meet Up - Innovation Studio Classes

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined

Connect with fellow makers to talk tools, tips, and creative ideas for using the library’s Innovation Studio equipment.

Women Through "Her"story - Women's History Month

Sun, Mar 01, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

Share with us the women who help you bloom and add their name to our Women's History Month celebration garden! We'll also have unique weekly crafts available every day this month while supplies last.

Little Astronauts: Galaxy Science Lab

Sun, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Zoom into outer space! Enjoy an afternoon exploring the galaxy with hands-on STEAM activities. Create calming sensory bottles inspired by stars, planets, and the Milky Way.

Mon, Mar 02, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Mar 02, 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: Dr. Seuss

Mon, Mar 02, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Children's Room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.

Mon, Mar 02, All day

Greenbrier Library - Open Area

Calling all Sneetches and Whos! Sprinkle some library magic into your day and check out wacky books. Let your imagination take flight as you craft whimsical and colorful crafts.

Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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.

Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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.

Follow Your Art

Mon, Mar 02, 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. This program is for ages 6-12.

Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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

Mon, Mar 02, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

Mon, Mar 02, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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, February 24 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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.

Activity Afternoon - Sand Candles

Tue, Mar 03, 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, February 24 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and creative Candle Sand Kit program at the library! Use wax beads to create your own unique candle design.

This event is full

Reader's Theatre

Tue, Mar 03, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Mar 03, 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

Read, Create, & Celebrate: Dav Pilkey

Tue, Mar 03, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Mar 04, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

Bark! Flip! Whoosh! Celebrate Dav Pilkey's birthday with laugh-out-loud Dog Man and Captain Underpants fun. Make crafts so funny they might make you laugh-snort and go kapow!

Wed, Mar 04, 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, February 25 2026 at 12:00am

Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

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.

Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade

Wed, Mar 04, 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.

Lunchtime Theater

Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.

Wed, Mar 04, 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.

Pet Therapy

Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Indian River Library - Main Area

Relax with some furry friends!

Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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!

Mini STEAM - Preschool - Kinder Chinese Lantern Craft

Thu, Mar 05, 10:15am - 11:00am

Major Hillard Library - Activity 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!

Lego Club

Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, February 26 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Big ideas start small! Preschoolers and kindergarteners can experiment and problem-solve with STEAM activities specially designed for our littlest learners.

Essence Book Club

Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Join a monthly discussion of works by African or African-American authors. This month's book is The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent by Leilani Raashida Henry.

Box Car Drive-in Movie - Women's History Month

Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Large Meeting Room

We provide the cardboard box; you create the car! Decorate your car using provided supplies while we watch the movie Brave in celebration of Women’s History Month.

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

Sat, Mar 07, 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.

Weekend Crafternoon - Pressed Flowers Bookmark

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Join us for a creative workshop where you’ll make your own beautiful, pressed flower bookmarks! In this program, you’ll create one-of-a-kind bookmarks that are perfect for saving your place.

Trailblazers Book Club - Women's History Month

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Big stories start with brave people! Discover books about women who changed the world and share your favorites with friends. Grab a pen and create a story starring you. For families.

Women Through "Her"story - Women's History Month

Sun, Mar 08, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

Share with us the women who help you bloom and add their name to our Women's History Month celebration garden! We'll also have unique weekly crafts available every day this month while supplies last.

Bunco

Sun, Mar 08, 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.

Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Learn about a new edible plant each month!

Shamrock Serenade

Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun make and take craft, and the stirring sounds of bagpipes with short performances from our guests, Tidewater Pipes and Drums.

Mon, Mar 09, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Mar 09, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Mar 09, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Children's Room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.

Busy Babies

Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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.

Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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.

Teen Night: Painted Perspectives: Women Who Inspire - Women's History Month

Mon, Mar 09, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Every brushstroke tells a story! Teens will create colorful art inspired by powerful women from history. Create, reflect, and paint what inspires you.

Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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, March 3 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 10, 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.

Craft Time: Sham-ROCK Painting

Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Leprechaun Craft Workshop

Tue, Mar 10, 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, March 3 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - The Gallery

Enjoy a festive, hands-on workshop perfect for adults and families alike! Celebrate the season of the Irish by creating three charming projects to brighten your home and share with friends.

Tue, Mar 10, 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

Tue, Mar 10, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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!

Thu, Mar 12, 10:15am - 11:00am

Major Hillard 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!

STEAM Series - Makey Makeys

Thu, Mar 12, 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

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room

Jam out with Makey Makeys! Create your own paper instrument and hear its music with this awesome technology.

Dungeons & Dragons Workshop

Thu, Mar 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.

This event is full

Thu, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Bring your character to life at this week's workshop: Ruling Roleplay.

Friday Morning Movie - Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Start your morning off by watching this sports spectacular film. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments welcome. It is rated PG and has a runtime of 115 minutes.

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, Mar 13, 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 welcomed. No registration is required.

Red Herring Readers - Book Club

Fri, Mar 13, 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!

Pollinator Plant Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Conference Room

Learn about a new plant each month, including how to grow it, how it helps wildlife, and which pollinator or insect relies on that plant for food, too.

Russell Reels - Mulan (Live Action 2020)

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Russell Reels brings the community together for fun and entertaining movie screenings at the library—complete with snacks and surprises. Join us for the show! Mulan (Live Action) is rated PG-13.

HerStory in Color: A Mosaic of Women Who Inspire - Women's History Month

Sat, Mar 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - The Gallery

Celebrate Women’s History Month by creating a mosaic honoring an inspiring woman in history! All materials are provided for a fun, creative evening with light refreshments.

Women Through "Her"story - Women's History Month

Sun, Mar 15, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

Share with us the women who help you bloom and add their name to our Women's History Month celebration garden! We'll also have unique weekly crafts available every day this month while supplies last.

Mon, Mar 16, All day

Greenbrier Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Mar 16, All day

Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services

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

Mon, Mar 16, All day

Central Library - Youth Services

Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Children's Room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 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.

Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 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, Mar 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

Mon, Mar 16, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

Shine Like Clara Driscoll - Women's History Month

Mon, Mar 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.

This event is full

Mon, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Cast a spotlight on Clara Driscoll, one of the Tiffany girls! Families will design unique Tiffany-inspired lamps, using recycled materials, infused with art, history, and creativity.

Middle School Make It Club

Mon, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Activity Room

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

Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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, March 10 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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.

Activity Afternoon - St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Tue, Mar 17, 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, March 10 2026 at 9:00am

River Readers Book Club

Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Enjoy festive fun with our What’s My Leprechaun’s Name? activity, a photo booth, trivia, and hands-on crafts including a four-leaf clover suncatcher and rainbow craft. It's fun for the whole family!

Tue, Mar 17, 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

First Stitches - Crochet Classes

Tue, Mar 17, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Central Library - First Floor

Master crochet basics! Learn new techniques each week while creating 12 unique granny squares. Build skills and a colorful collection!

Wed, Mar 18, 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, March 11 2026 at 12:00am

Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.

Navigating & Exploring Life's Transitions - Let's Get Uncomfortable Series

Wed, Mar 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

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, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

If you want to learn more about palliative care, hospice, organ donation, or durable power of attorney, join us for this frank discussion about end-of-life options available to Virginia residents.

Math and Reading Help - Students Kindergarten - 1st grade

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Lunchtime Theater

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room

Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Novel Ladies Book Club

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 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!

Ladies' Night Trivia - Women's History Month

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room

Girls' night out just got brainy! Grab your besties and head to the library for trivia - zero shushing and loads of fun! Six competitive rounds, one team leaves with bragging rights. Register soon!

Fresh Food Series - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Conference Room

Learn about a new edible plant each month!

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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!

Afternoon Steam Adventure - Women Scientists

Thu, Mar 19, 10:15am - 11:00am

Major Hillard 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, Mar 19, 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, March 12 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

Drop in the Children's room for hands on learning. GIRLS CAN! Explore science in the footsteps of women in STEAM.

The Blue, The Gray, and Women's Words - VA250

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:20pm

Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Step into stories of strength and resilience as Arts for Learning's Sarah Osburn Brady gives voice to three trailblazing women of the Civil War.

Lego Club

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

STEAM Series - How Do Planes Fly?

Thu, Mar 19, 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

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Russell Memorial Library

Ever wonder how heavy airplanes are able to stay in the air? Join us for an "uplifting" hands-on exploration of the Bernoulli Principle and forces of flight.

The Blue, The Gray, and Women's Words - VA250

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:20pm

Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Step into stories of strength and resilience as Arts for Learning's Sarah Osburn Brady gives voice to three trailblazing women of the Civil War.

Yadas Virtual Book Club - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2

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

Book Bonanza - Friends of the Library Book Sale

Fri, Mar 20, 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.

Newborns in Need

Sat, Mar 21, 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.

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Sun Prints & Science: Anna Atkins - Women's History Month

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room

Step into the sunshine with Anna Atkins! Learn about this pioneering botanist and photographer who captured nature in shades of blue. Kids will make their own sun-powered artwork with cyanotype paper.