Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Thursdays for reading help.
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Love to crochet? Join this beginner-friendly group to learn the basics, refine your craft, or learn new tips while you discover the range of crochet books Chesapeake Public Libraries have to offer!
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined,Open Area
Learn how to play some fun yard games at the library. Corn Hole, Ladder Golf, Connect Four, and Bottle Bash will be set up for casual play. No prior experience necessary.
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, and more. Grades 2-3.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Explore the immersive and magical world of Studio Ghibli through crafts! Inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's feel-good films, join us in re-creating some of his most memorable elements.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Mondays for science and math help.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Need advice for tricky garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
All levels of yarners are invited to join the Chesapeake Yarn Guild to create projects. Simply bring your own needles or hooks and yarn to start crafting!
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,Creative Spaces 2,Creative Spaces 3
Join in on an artistic journey and unleash the artist within during our one-hour mixed media art class. Proudly take home your personalized masterpiece, ready to be displayed and admired!
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Thursdays for reading help.
Online - Zoom - Click the event to join the discussion
Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African or African-American authors. This month's discussion is House of Eve by Sadequa Johnson.
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly book club! Mystery lovers can register to pick up titles in advance. This month’s pick: "The Coast-to-Coast Murders" by James Patterson.
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Bring a book to talk about and share in the discussion. Registration required. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Saturday, April 27 2024 at 9:00am
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 -24 months with a caregiver.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Registration opens Monday, April 29 2024 at 9:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Love to crochet? Join this beginner-friendly group to learn the basics, refine your craft, or learn new tips while you discover the range of crochet books Chesapeake Public Libraries have to offer!
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Partake in a monthly creative and fun art class. Journey into anything and everything art – painting, stamping, printmaking, and more. Registration Required. Ages: 5-11
Registration opens Monday, April 29 2024 at 9:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, and more. Grades 2-3.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Mondays for science and math help.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.
Wave a magic wand and sprinkle some pixie dust to create an enchanted fairy house! Let your imagination soar as you create a woodland oasis in a tin box and meet other teens. For grades 6-12.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2 Caregivers do not need to register themselves.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined,Main Area,Open Area
Learn the language of Hawaii through Hula. Foundational hand and feet movements will be introduced with a simple dance, or Auana taught afterwards to entertain your friends.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5 | Caregivers do not need to register themselves.
Attention puzzle lovers! Challenge your brain by trying out a variety of puzzles. Including Rubix Cubes, wire puzzles, sliding puzzles, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Thursdays for reading help.
Learn how simple changes can make a big financial impact. Bank On Hampton Roads offers a five-month course along with resources to help participants develop a plan to increase financial security.Register
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Art Wall,Conference Room,First Floor,Meeting Room,Open Area
Join us for mystery and mayhem. Solve a crime or test your whodunit savvy as we honor the work of Agatha Christie and others through interactive seminars, book talks, games, and more.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
The petting zoo is coming to your library! Teeny Tiny Farm has the best variety of miniature farm animals in Hampton Roads. Bring a donation for our Animal Shelter supply drive. All ages are welcome.
Let's Cheer for stories! Enjoy storytime led by the Hugo Owens Middle School Cheerleaders. We'll have a family storytime filled with exciting stories, songs and activities for children.
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
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. For adults.
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience needed. All abilities welcome. FREE
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6-24 months with a caregiver.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, and more. Grades 2-3.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Mondays for science and math help.
Come grab your STEAM activity kit and complete a project at home! Kits are limited to one per child and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Join us to learn how to receive Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for free! Fall Prevention Services including free in-home assessments to all Chesapeake residents will also be offered.
Need advice for tricky garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Join us and learn about the Senior Community Service Employment program offering entry and mid-level positions with employers in the community to unemployed seniors
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.
Curious about yoga? Learn poses, partner poses, breathing, and meditation exercises from a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothes. Namaste!
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, May 8 2024 at 9:00am
All levels of yarners are invited to join the Chesapeake Yarn Guild to create projects. Simply bring your own needles or hooks and yarn to start crafting!
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, May 8 2024 at 9:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5
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!
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5 | Caregivers do not need to register themselves.
Russell Memorial Library - C.S. Lewis Conference Room
Learn how to make a delicious Japanese dessert ichigo daifuku, or strawberry mochi! These tantalizing treats are popular in the summer; you're guaranteed to love them so very mochi!
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Thursdays for reading help.
Join us online for a lively discussion about the selection of the month on the third Thursday of each month. The Yadas read a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles.
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Improve your reading skills and make new canine friends! For ages 5-10. Please register each child individually. Registration opens 1 week before event.
Registration opens Saturday, May 11 2024 at 9:00am
Work as an individual, pairs, or teams to compete in challenges with your fellow teens. Who will be the winner? Remember you only have a minute to win it! For teens 14 and up.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with our after-hours movie! Romance blooms between an actor and his stylist, but can their love survive the spotlight? Rated: NR for Adult Audiences.
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our monthly book sale. Choose from a small selection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6-24 months with a caregiver.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Love to crochet? Join this beginner-friendly group to learn the basics, refine your craft, or learn new tips while you discover the range of crochet books Chesapeake Public Libraries have to offer!
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, and more. Grades 2-3.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Mondays for science and math help.
Hot flashes? Join a support group focused on women’s transitioning toward menopause. We’ll share tips and stories for embracing our new phase in life with understanding and compassion.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, May 15 2024 at 9:00am
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, May 15 2024 at 9:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Second Floor
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5 | Caregivers do not need to register themselves.
Registration opens Thursday, May 16 2024 at 9:00am
Join us and learn about the Senior Community Service Employment program offering entry and mid-level positions with employers in the community to unemployed seniors
Central Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to provide weekly tutoring sessions for students in grades 4-8. Join us on Thursdays for reading help.