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OUTdoor Explore

Pride Series
2022-10-11 17:00:00 2022-10-11 18:00:00 America/New_York OUTdoor Explore Take a hike outdoors in honor of National Coming Out Day. We will follow the Tree Trail on City Hall campus to stop at various gardens, statues, and other fun points of interest. Central Library - Atrium

Tuesday, October 11
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-11 17:00:00 2022-10-11 18:00:00 America/New_York OUTdoor Explore Take a hike outdoors in honor of National Coming Out Day. We will follow the Tree Trail on City Hall campus to stop at various gardens, statues, and other fun points of interest. Central Library - Atrium

Take a hike outdoors in honor of National Coming Out Day. We will follow the Tree Trail on City Hall campus to stop at various gardens, statues, and other fun points of interest.

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Central Library
Phone: (757) 410-7100
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Central Library

Mon, Nov 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 03 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Registration is now closed
Songs By the Fireside - Dee Dee Gee Holiday Performance
Sun, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor,Meeting Room
Take a seat by the fireplace and listen as singer and musician, Dee Dee Gee, performs a selection of holiday favorites.
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Dec 05, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
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.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Dec 05, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room,Harper Lee Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing and play together.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 05, 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.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 05, 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.
Computer/Digital Basics
Mon, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
New to computers? Let us help you get started with this beginner's class. Topics include: computer terminology and operation.
Here Comes Santa Claus
Mon, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Cricut Inspiration Club - Project 1
Mon, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Come learn and share Cricut Machine projects and inspiration
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and have fun working on math skills. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, compare and order sets and numbers and more. Grade: K - 2.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
This event is full
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and have fun working on math skills. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering numbers, addition, subtraction, and more. Grades: 3 - 5.
This event is full
Storytime
Tue, Dec 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Dec 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
This event is full
Here comes Santa Claus
Tue, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
PowerPoint Basics - Microsoft Office
Tue, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Learn how to create and present a slideshow. Topics include: inserting text and images, slide layout and themes.
Canceled
English Conversation Club - Club de conversación en inglés
Tue, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Events
Participate in online English practice sessions to become a more fluent & confident speaker. Haz clic en el nombre del evento para obtener información sobre las sesiones de práctica en inglés.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Legos and more
Tue, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws and other building materials.
Police Read Along
Tue, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Come show off your reading skills! Join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month to listen to a story and read to a Police Officer. Books will be provided. All levels of readers encouraged.
Canceled
Teen Library Council Monthly Meeting
Tue, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Do you know what the library needs? Teen leaders like you! Join to make a positive impact on the community by providing input on how we serve teens (grades 6-12), all while earning volunteer hours.
Teen Scene
Tue, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Meet for one hour after school to hang with peers, discuss books, and plan library programs. For students in grades 6-12. Teen Scene meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room,Harper Lee 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.
Chesapeake Yarn Guild
Wed, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
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!
Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Internet Basics
Wed, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include: browsers, search engines, websites and hyperlinks.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and work on reading comprehension. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades K - 2.
Here Comes Santa Claus
Wed, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts, hear stories, and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Wed, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Gather with us on the third Wednesday of each month as we talk about books and the plots, characters and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and work on reading comprehension. We will follow the Pacing Guides to help with fluency, expand vocabulary and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades 3 - 5.
Cookies & Cocoa - A Winter Holiday Celebration
Wed, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area
Celebrate the winter holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, through a festive selection of short stories, poems, and music. Enjoy cookies and cocoa with friends and neighbors.
Canceled
English Conversation Club - Club de conversación en inglés
Wed, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Participate in online English practice sessions to become a more fluent & confident speaker. Haz clic en el nombre del evento para obtener información sobre las sesiones de práctica en inglés.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 08, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River 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. Please register all children and caregivers for this event.
Here Comes Santa Claus
Thu, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Preschool Activity Time
Thu, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Children ages 3-5 can sign up to take part in our monthly Kindergarten readiness class. Explore stations that will focus on the skills needed to enter Kindergarten.
Keyboard Basics Time
Thu, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Tired of slowly pecking at the keyboard? Come learn the basics of fast typing and be on your way to becoming a touch typist. Topics include: Home row touch typing and proper typing technique.
There's A Sign For That!
Thu, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
In this class, you will learn and practice basic American Sign Language vocabulary. All levels of ability welcome!
Storytime
Fri, Dec 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Here Comes Santa Claus
Fri, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Open Area
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Holiday Edition
Sat, Dec 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Choose 10 of your favorite gently used books, CDs, or videos for $5 from our Book sale collection. Hurry while supplies last.
Tis the Season for Making and Giving - Holiday Cards
Sat, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area
Create two awesome holiday cards for your friends and family. In this session we will create a handprint cardinal card and a jewel ornament card.
Paws to Read
Sat, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
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.
Cricut Inspiration Club - Project 1
Sat, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Come learn and share Cricut Machine projects and inspiration
Rescheduled
Get Hooked on Crochet
Sat, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, December 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Come learn to crochet with Miss Ana! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Perfect for beginners of all ages.
Tis the Season for Making and Giving - A Bead Bracelet
Sat, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area,Youth Services
Create a gift for your friends or family. In this session we will create a bead bracelet.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
This event is full
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Dec 12, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
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.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Dec 12, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Mon, Dec 12, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room,Harper Lee 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.
Preschool STEAM
Mon, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Ready, set, explore ... all things STEAM. These classes engage and encourage participation in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Ages 4-5 with caregiver.
This event is full
Storytime
Mon, Dec 12, 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.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 12, 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.
Computer/Digital Basics
Mon, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
New to computers? Let us help you get started with this beginner's class. Topics include: computer terminology and operation.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and have fun working on math skills. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, compare and order sets and numbers and more. Grade: K - 2.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and have fun working on math skills. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering numbers, addition, subtraction, and more. Grades: 3 - 5.
This event is full
Mystery Readers' Book Club
Mon, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
Love a good mystery? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss genres, settings, and answer the question: who done it. This month's title: "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie R King
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 13, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Dec 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Red Cross Blood Drive - sponsored by Chesapeake Police Department
Tue, Dec 13, 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. Register
Storytime
Tue, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area
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.
Digital Art Inspiration Sessions - Topic 1
Tue, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Explore techniques and tips to enhance and inspire your photos and videos. Discover tools and tricks by studying the work of amazing digital artists.
Sewing 101 - Creative Spaces
Tue, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,Creative Spaces 2,Creative Spaces 3
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and work towards earning your Sewing Badge while making a drawstring bag. Supplies will be provided.
Legos and more
Tue, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws and other building materials.
Paint Like Picasso
Tue, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Learn about famous artists and create interpretations of their work in this three part series for tweens and teens. All materials provided. Please register to reserve your spot. Seating is limited.
This event is full
Canceled
Garden Talk
Tue, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Monthly special topics in gardening by the Backyard Gardeners.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wed, Dec 14, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room,Harper Lee Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Internet Basics
Wed, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include: browsers, search engines, websites and hyperlinks.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and work on reading comprehension. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades K - 2.
STEAM Wednesday
Wed, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Engage in hands on activities that help make Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math interesting and fun. For children ages 5-11 years.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Wed, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and work on reading comprehension. We will follow the Pacing Guides to help with fluency, expand vocabulary and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades 3 - 5.
Scholarly Writing Clinic
Wed, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Refine your scholarly writing skills at our writing clinic! Work through the writing process from researching to revising and learn how to correctly format, cite, and summarize in APA and MLA format!
Rescheduled
Mystery Readers' Book Club
Wed, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Monday, December 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library
Love a good mystery? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss genres, settings, and answer the question: who done it. This month's title: "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie R King
Canceled
English Conversation Club - Club de conversación en inglés
Wed, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library
Participate with in-person English practice sessions to become a more fluent & confident speaker. Haz clic en el nombre del evento para obtener información sobre las sesiones de práctica en inglés.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Dec 15, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 15, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River 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. Please register all children and caregivers for this event.
Tech, Tech Boom! Cybersecurity Basics - Computers Made Simple
Thu, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn how to be safe online with accounts/passwords and avoid frauds/scams.
Keyboard Basics Time
Thu, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Tired of slowly pecking at the keyboard? Come learn the basics of fast typing and be on your way to becoming a touch typist. Topics include: Home row touch typing and proper typing technique.
Sew EZ with Sallie - Creative Spaces
Thu, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,Creative Spaces 2,Creative Spaces 3
This month we'll be making small items to use up the scraps we've accumulated. Scrunchies, anyone? Must have completed Sewing 101 or earned the sewing badge prior to this program.
There's A Sign For That!
Thu, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
In this class, you will learn and practice basic American Sign Language vocabulary. All levels of ability welcome!
Digital Art Inspiration Sessions - Topic 1
Thu, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Explore techniques and tips to enhance and inspire your photos and videos. Discover tools and tricks by studying the work of amazing digital artists.
Yadas Book Club
Thu, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events - Online Event Room 2
The Yadas read both fiction and nonfiction. Join in for a lively discussion of the monthly selection.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Dec 16, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Storytime
Fri, Dec 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Dec 17, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Find your next great read!
Sat, Dec 17, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
The Friends of the Library are hosting their monthly book sale. Stop by and browse from a great selection of books for all ages. Members enjoy early entry, 9:30am-10:30am.
Tis the Season for Making and Giving - Holiday Cards
Sat, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Create two adorable holiday cards for your friends and family. In this session we will create a String of Lights card and a Gingerbread Card.
Get Hooked on Crochet
Sat, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Come learn to crochet with Miss Ana! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Perfect for beginners of all ages.
Ugly Sweater Contest
Sat, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Teens are invited to bring a sweater from home to decorate into the ugliest holiday sweater imaginable. Craft supplies provided. Whose sweater will be the ugliest? Join us for a festive competition!
Holidays Around the World
Sat, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,Creative Spaces 2,Creative Spaces 3,Exhibit Space,The Gallery
Take a trip around the world without leaving the state! Celebrate winter holidays through crafts, cultural facts, and food. We will be focusing on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Las Posadas.
Tis the Season for Making and Giving - Snow Slime
Sat, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area
Get creative and have fun! Make 4 oz of Snow Slime to gift to a special friend. Be prepared, this may get messy.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 18, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
This event is full
Game Day - Bunco
Sun, Dec 18, 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 and other games with library staff. Prizes and light refreshments will be provided. For Adults
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Dec 19, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
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.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Dec 19, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 19, 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.
Computer/Digital Basics
Mon, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
New to computers? Let us help you get started with this beginner's class. Topics include: computer terminology and operation.
Cricut Inspiration Club - Project 2
Mon, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Come learn and share Cricut Machine projects and inspiration.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Storytime
Mon, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Indian River 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. Please register all children and caregivers for this event.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Dec 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Jingle Bell Rock - A holiday dance party
Tue, Dec 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Let's dance and sing to holiday tunes! Come shake, shimmy and do the peppermint twist at our holiday dance party!
Here Comes Santa
Tue, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Canceled
English Conversation Club - Club de conversación en inglés
Tue, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Events
Participate in online English practice sessions to become a more fluent & confident speaker. Haz clic en el nombre del evento para obtener información sobre las sesiones de práctica en inglés.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Open Area
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.
Legos and more
Tue, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws and other building materials.
Police Read Along
Tue, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Come show off your reading skills! Join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month to listen to a story and read to a Police Officer. Books will be provided. All levels of readers encouraged.
Canceled
Teen Library Council
Tue, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Attend our monthly meeting to earn volunteer credit and give back to the community! For teens in grades 6-12. We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Teen Scene
Tue, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Meet for one hour after school to hang with peers, discuss books, and plan library programs. For students in grades 6-12. Teen Scene meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm.
Chesapeake Yarn Guild
Wed, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
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!
Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Canceled
As the Page Turns - Book Club
Wed, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library
Want to read a good book? Meet with us on the third Wednesday of each month. Join us in the library or online to discuss popular books by theme.
Internet Basics
Wed, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include: browsers, search engines, websites and hyperlinks.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Wed, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Scholarly Writing Clinic
Wed, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Refine your scholarly writing skills at our writing clinic! Work through the writing process from researching to revising and learn how to correctly format, cite, and summarize in APA and MLA format!
Canceled
English Conversation Club - Club de conversación en inglés
Wed, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Participate in online English practice sessions to become a more fluent & confident speaker. Haz clic en el nombre del evento para obtener información sobre las sesiones de práctica en inglés.
Keyboard Basics Time
Thu, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Tired of slowly pecking at the keyboard? Come learn the basics of fast typing and be on your way to becoming a touch typist. Topics include: Home row touch typing and proper typing technique.
Canceled
Cricut Inspiration Club - Project 2
Thu, Dec 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Come learn and share Cricut Machine projects and inspiration.
Make and Take Mondays
Tue, Dec 27, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Dec 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Rescheduled
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial 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.
Internet Basics
Wed, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include: browsers, search engines, websites and hyperlinks.
STEAM Wednesday
Wed, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Engage in hands on activities that help make Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math interesting and fun. For children ages 5-11 years.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Wed, Dec 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
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.
Canceled
English Conversation Club - Club de conversación en inglés
Wed, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library
Participate with in-person English practice sessions to become a more fluent & confident speaker. Haz clic en el nombre del evento para obtener información sobre las sesiones de práctica en inglés.
Noon Year's Eve
Sat, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Ring in the NOON Year with Mrs. April. We will decorate party hats, have a dance party, drink fizzy punch, and count down to noon.
Storytime
Tue, Jan 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Police Read Along
Tue, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Come show off your reading skills! Join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month to listen to a story and read to a Police Officer. Books will be provided. All levels of readers encouraged.
Canceled
Teen Scene
Tue, Jan 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Meet for one hour after school to hang with peers, discuss books, and plan library programs. For students in grades 6-12. Teen Scene meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm.
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