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A Poetic Exploration of Black Music

A Black History Month Celebration

2023-02-18 14:00:00 2023-02-18 16:00:00 America/New_York A Poetic Exploration of Black Music Join poet, author, and spoken word artist Sharran C. Taylor, also known as Kween Yakini, for a two-hour exploration of Black music. Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Saturday, February 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-18 14:00:00 2023-02-18 16:00:00 America/New_York A Poetic Exploration of Black Music Join poet, author, and spoken word artist Sharran C. Taylor, also known as Kween Yakini, for a two-hour exploration of Black music. Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Russell Memorial Library

Harper Lee Meeting Room

Join poet, author, and spoken word artist Sharran C. Taylor, also known as Kween Yakini, for a two-hour exploration of Black music.

Kween Yakini will discuss how Black music has played a crucial role in changing perspectives and shaping music in America.  Participants will walk away with a new appreciation for the creativity, courage and persistence that was able to break through racial biases, create the Harlem Renaissance and spark a generation of Civil Rights revolutionaries.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Celebration & Holiday | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | blackhistorymonth |

Russell Memorial Library
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Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Mar 21, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Library book sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Mar 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Storytime
Tue, Mar 21, 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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 21, 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! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Storytime
Tue, Mar 21, 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.
Creativebug Real Time - National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Tue, Mar 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us as we create an easy craft in real time while watching a video in our Creativebug database. Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome!
ARTivity
Tue, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Jump into the world of art and join us for a class that will focus on different types of artists, concepts, and creativity.
Registration is now closed
Digital Media Skills Class: Middle School Edition - Topic 6: Intro to processing photos and images
Tue, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Digital Lab
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Registration is now closed
Youth Study Spaces
Tue, Mar 21, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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Reserve a place for quiet, independent endeavors in the teen space of our library. Registration required with a Traditional library card.
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Police Read Along
Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
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.
Registration is now closed
Reader's Theater
Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Lights, Camera, Action! Learn beginner theater skills and how to read a script with enthusiasm during this six-week program. Performance for family and friends on final class, April 4 at 4:30 P.M.
Registration is now closed
Legos and more
Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
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Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wed, Mar 22, All day
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Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Library book sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
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Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Caregivers required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Preschoolers with their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs followed by caregiver directed stations to continue early learning skills. Please register each child. Recommended ages: 3-5
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Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Toddler Storytime
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Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 1-2 years old.
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Registration is now closed
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This event is full
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This event is full
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Library book sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Mar 23, 9:30am - 3:00pm
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Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
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This event is full
Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 3-5 years old.
Digital Media Skills Class: Teen & Adult Edition - Topic 6: Intro to processing photos and images
Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sewing Skills and Badge Class - Creative Spaces
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Mar 24, All day
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Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Library book sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Mar 24, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 0-1
Youth Study Spaces
Fri, Mar 24, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Indian River Library - Youth Study Spaces
Reserve a place for quiet, independent endeavors in the teen space of our library. Registration required with a Traditional library card.
FOL Book Sale - Seed Festival
Sat, Mar 25, All day
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Select a great garden read from our gently used Seed Festival book collection.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Mar 25, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Library book sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
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Sat, Mar 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Explore monthly Cricut machine project demonstrations to inspire your creativity. Learn and share ideas each 4th Saturday of the month.
Seed Festival
Sat, Mar 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Main Area,Atrium,Activity Room,Meeting Room,Open Area,Youth Services
Are you ready to GROW? Come learn about gardening with advice from master gardeners, enjoy arts and crafts, make something healthy & delicious, listen to a local garden author, and pickup free seeds.
Create and Take
Sat, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Do you love art? Have fun and craft with us! Create a new art project each week.
Autism – All Behavior is Communication - National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
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Digital Art Inspiration Club - Creative Spaces
Sat, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn and share ideas the fourth Saturday of the month. We will explore different techniques and tips while looking at the works of different digital artists to inspire our creativity.
Anime Club
Sat, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come watch anime and taste a Japanese snack with other teens and tweens. This month’s pick is Cardcaptor Sakura!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Mar 26, All day
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Find your next fascinating read or thrilling video at our Library book sale. Choose from a great selection of books, CDs, audiobooks, and DVDs at bargain prices.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.
"The Sewing Girl's Tale" - Author Talk: John Wood Sweet
Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Lanah Sawyer accused one of New York City’s elite in a trial that made headlines. Against a team of attorneys, her family fought for justice. Don’t miss Lanah’s story told by author John Wood Sweet.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Mar 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.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
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Russell Memorial Library - 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, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Ready, set, explore ... all things STEAM. These classes engage and encourage participation in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Ages 3-5 with caregiver.
This event is full
Storytime
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Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 0-1
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
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Yoga For All - National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Mon, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us in for an easy chair yoga and meditation class.
Introduction to Smartphones
Mon, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone: power on/off; texting; apps; taking photos/shooting video; wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Youth Study Spaces
Mon, Mar 27, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Indian River Library - Youth Study Spaces
Reserve a place for quiet, independent endeavors in the teen space of our library. Registration required with a Traditional library card.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Mar 27, 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. Grades 2-3.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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: 4 - 5. 
This event is full
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Mar 28, 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
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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.
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Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
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Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
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Registration is now closed
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Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
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This event is full
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Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing and play together.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, March 22 2023 at 9:00am
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Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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Toddler Storytime
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Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, March 22 2023 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
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Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, March 22 2023 at 9:00am
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Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 1-2 years old.
Internet Basics
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Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include: browsers, search engines, websites, and hyperlinks.
S.T.E.M. Time
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Run, don't walk into the library for S.T.E.M. time! Every Wednesday kids will learn and focus on one of the letters in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math).
This event is full
Youth Study Spaces
Wed, Mar 29, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Indian River Library - Youth Study Spaces
Reserve a place for quiet, independent endeavors in the teen space of our library. Registration required with a Traditional library card.
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
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Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
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This event is full
Crazy 8s
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This event is full
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Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
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Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Mar 29, 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: 4 - 5. 
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Mar 30, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 30, 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. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 3-5
Registration opens Thursday, March 23 2023 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 3-5 years old.
Keyboard Basics
Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 techniques.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Thu, Mar 30, 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.
Youth Study Spaces
Thu, Mar 30, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Indian River Library - Youth Study Spaces
Reserve a place for quiet, independent endeavors in the teen space of our library. Registration required with a Traditional library card.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Mar 31, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 0-1
Registration opens Friday, March 24 2023 at 9:00am
Youth Study Spaces
Fri, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Indian River Library - Youth Study Spaces
Reserve a place for quiet, independent endeavors in the teen space of our library. Registration required with a Traditional library card.
BankOn Hampton Roads - Financial Literacy
Sat, Apr 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Learn how simple changes can make a big financial impact. BankOn Hampton Roads offers a five-month course along with resources to help participants develop a basic plan to increase financial security.Register
Make and Take Mondays
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Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 9:00am - 9:30am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build an early literacy foundation with your infant through repeating rhymes, music, and baby signs. Ages: Babies up to 18 months.
Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 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. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 0-1
Registration opens Monday, March 27 2023 at 9:00am
Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 0-1 year old.
Introduction to Smartphones
Mon, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone: power on/off; texting; apps; taking photos/shooting video; wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Apr 03, 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. Grades 2-3.
Lego Club
Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Come join us for an hour of free-form, LEGO-building fun!
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Apr 03, 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: 4 - 5. 
This event is full
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
ARTivity
Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Jump into the world of art and join us for a class that will focus on different types of artists, concepts, and creativity.
Digital Media Skills Class: Middle School Edition - Topic 7: Intro to video tools
Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Digital Lab
Explore photography and video skills and build a foundation in digital media. Students will get practice assignments to level up their learning. Registration is recommended.
Reader's Theater
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Lights, Camera, Action! Learn beginner theater skills and how to read a script with enthusiasm during this six-week program. Performance for family and friends on final class, April 4 at 4:30 P.M.
Registration is now closed
Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and have fun working on math and reading. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and 1st grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1st
This event is full
Legos and more
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Teen Meetup
Tue, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Join us for the first Tuesday of each month for Teen Meetup at Russell Memorial Library. Each month there will be a different activity for teens to participate in. This event is for grades 7-12.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, March 29 2023 at 9:00am
Chesapeake Yarn Guild
Wed, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 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. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, March 29 2023 at 9:00am
Storytime
Wed, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Preschoolers with their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs followed by caregiver directed stations to continue early learning skills. Please register each child. Recommended ages: 3-5
Registration opens Wednesday, March 29 2023 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 1-2 years old.
Internet Basics
Wed, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics to include browsers, search engines, websites, and hyperlinks.
S.T.E.M. Time
Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Run, don't walk into the library for S.T.E.M. time! Every Wednesday kids will learn and focus on one of the letters in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math).
This event is full
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Apr 05, 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: 2-3.
This event is full
Crazy 8s
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Crazy 8s is a math club that offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. The club meets weekly for 8 weeks. For grades 3-5.
This event is full
Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Apr 05, 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: 4 - 5. 
This event is full
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Thu, Apr 06, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Apr 06, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 3-5
Registration opens Thursday, March 30 2023 at 9:00am
Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River 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.
Fit4Mom's Playgroup
Thu, Apr 06, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Fit4Mom's Playgroup includes sensory bins, make and take crafts, music/sing-alongs, or story time.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 3-5 years old.
Digital Media Skills Class: Teen & Adult Edition - Topic 7: Intro to video tools
Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Digital Lab
Explore photography and video skills and build a foundation in digital media. Students will get practice assignments to level up their learning. Registration is recommended
Keyboard Basics
Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of fast typing and be on your way to becoming a touch typist. Topics include: home row touch keyboarding and proper typing techniques.
There's a Sign for That! - National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Thu, Apr 06, 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!
Essence Book Club
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 Soul Culture: Black Poets, Books, ... by Remica Bingham-Risher.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Fri, Apr 07, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Apr 07, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 0-1
Registration opens Friday, March 31 2023 at 9:00am
Tech, Tech Boom! Facebook Basics - Computers Made Simple
Fri, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn about profiles, messages, posts, and adding content to Facebook.
Have a Hoppy Bunny Day
Fri, Apr 07, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Indian River Library
Hop on in and have an egg-cellent time enjoying crafts, games and take a picture with the Easter Bunny.
Poetry, Prose and Pizza - Open Mic
Fri, Apr 07, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Spend a Friday night with your friends, a microphone, and free pizza. Share your own poetry or applaud someone else's work at this family-friendly event. Hosted by Nathan Richardson.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Sat, Apr 08, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
Riddle Me This
Sat, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Accept our challenge to solve mysteries and puzzles in fun and unique ways. Whether it is escape rooms in a box, logic puzzle games, or puzzle games in virtual reality, there is a challenge for you.
Around the World
Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Each month we will focus on a different country and learn about their culture, foods, facts, and language. There will be arts and crafts, food, and a lesson about the country.
Sewing 101 - Creative Spaces
Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. Supplies will be provided.
This event is full
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Large 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.
Registration opens Saturday, April 1 2023 at 9:00am
Dungeons, Dragons, and Dice - Adventure is waiting for you!
Sat, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
There are dice to be rolled, quests to fulfill and friends to be made during our monthly D&D session. All we need is you at the table for the fun to begin!
This event is full
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Apr 10, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Mon, Apr 10, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
Spring Fling
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Open Area
Hop on over to Russell Memorial Library for some egg-citing spring activities. A new caregiver led activity available everyday this week from 10:00 a.m. - noon in the children's room.
Storytime
Mon, Apr 10, 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.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Mon, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard 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.
Introduction to Smartphones
Mon, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Tue, Apr 11, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
Spring Fling
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Hop on over to Russell Memorial Library for some egg-citing spring activities. A new caregiver led activity available everyday this week from 10:00 a.m. - noon in the children's room.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 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! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Little Learners
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Introduce your preschoolers to the basics of STEAM through self-paced discovery stations. Each session will feature a different theme to explore.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
ARTivity
Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Jump into the world of art and join us for a class that will focus on different types of artists, concepts, and creativity.
Legos and more
Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Wed, Apr 12, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
Spring Fling
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Hop on over to Russell Memorial Library for some egg-citing spring activities. A new caregiver led activity available everyday this week from 10:00 a.m. - noon in the children's room.
Spring Fling
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Youth Services
Hop on over to the library for some egg-citing spring activities. Kids will enjoy crafts and activity stations.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 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.
Choose-Your-Own-Book Club for Grades 3-5
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Read any graphic novel and be ready to talk about it at our April meeting. Adults must stay onsite for the program.
Internet Basics
Wed, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn how to find and evaluate information online. Topics include: browsers, search engines, websites, and hyperlinks.
S.T.E.M. Time
Wed, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Run, don't walk into the library for S.T.E.M. time! Every Wednesday kids will learn and focus on one of the letters in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math).
This event is full
Crazy 8s
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Crazy 8s is a math club that offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. The club meets weekly for 8 weeks. For grades 3-5.
This event is full
Coffee and Classics - Book Club
Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book you have always wanted to read! April 12th, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Thu, Apr 13, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Spring Fling
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Hop on over to Russell Memorial Library for some egg-citing spring activities. A new caregiver led activity available everyday this week from 10:00 a.m. - noon in the children's room.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River 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.
Excel Basics - Microsoft Office
Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Reduce the stress of creating and maintaining a budget sheet. Learn the basic formulas and let Excel handle the task. 
Keyboard Basics
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of fast typing and be on your way to becoming a touch typist. Topics include: home row touch keyboarding and proper typing techniques.
Choose-Your-Own-Book Club for Grades 3-5
Thu, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Read any graphic novel and be ready to talk about it at our April meeting. Adults must stay onsite for the program.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Fri, Apr 14, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Apr 14, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Free tax assistance for people with low to moderate income will be provided by AARP volunteers. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details.
Spring Fling
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Hop on over to Russell Memorial Library for some egg-citing spring activities. A new caregiver led activity available everyday this week from 10:00 a.m. - noon in the children's room.
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Sat, Apr 15, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Find your next great read!
Sat, Apr 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives
Get Hooked on Crochet!
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Main Area
Come learn to crochet with Miss Ana! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Perfect for beginners of all ages.
Blackout Poetry for Teens
Sat, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this creative teen program. Transform old books into new works of art using just your imagination and a black marker. All materials provided. Please register.
Registration opens Saturday, April 1 2023 at 9:00am
Anime Club
Sat, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Come watch anime and taste a Japanese snack with other teens and tweens. This month’s pick is Boruto!
Spring Art Show - Chesapeake Public Schools
Sun, Apr 16, All day
Central Library - Open Area
Visit the artwork exhibit created by students from the Chesapeake Public Schools.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Apr 17, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 9:00am - 9:30am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build an early literacy foundation with your infant through repeating rhymes, music, and baby signs. Ages: Babies up to 18 months.
Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 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. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 0-1
Registration opens Monday, April 10 2023 at 9:00am
Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 0-1 year old.
Introduction to Smartphones
Mon, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using a smartphone. Topics include: powering on and off, texting, apps, taking photos, shooting video, and wireless printing in the library from your phone.
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Apr 17, 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. Grades 2-3.
Lego Club
Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Come join us for an hour of free-form, LEGO-building fun!
Math Help - Small Group Tutoring
Mon, Apr 17, 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: 4 - 5. 
This event is full
Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Digital Media Skills Class: Middle School Edition - Topic 8: Storytelling with video
Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Digital Lab
Explore photography and video skills and build a foundation in digital media. Students will get practice assignments to level up their learning. Registration is recommended.
Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Let's get together and have fun working on math and reading. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and 1st grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1st
This event is full
Legos and more
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, April 12 2023 at 9:00am
Chesapeake Yarn Guild
Wed, Apr 19, 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, Apr 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 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. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, April 12 2023 at 9:00am
Storytime
Wed, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Preschoolers with their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs followed by caregiver directed stations to continue early learning skills. Please register each child. Recommended ages: 3-5
Registration opens Wednesday, April 12 2023 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 1-2 years old.
Internet Basics
Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Apr 19, 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: 2-3.
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Crazy 8s
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Crazy 8s is a math club that offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. The club meets weekly for 8 weeks. For grades 3-5.
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Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring
Wed, Apr 19, 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: 4 - 5. 
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Novel Ladies Book Club
Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Caregivers are required to attend. Recommended ages: 3-5
Registration opens Thursday, April 13 2023 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Recommended ages 3-5 years old.
Digital Media Skills Class: Teen & Adult Edition - Topic 8: Storytelling with video
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Digital Lab
Explore photography and video skills and build a foundation in digital media. Students will get practice assignments to level up their learning. Registration is recommended
Keyboard Basics
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of fast typing and be on your way to becoming a touch typist. Topics include: home row touch keyboarding and proper typing techniques.
There's a Sign for That! - National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
In this class, you will learn and practice basic American Sign Language vocabulary. All levels of ability welcome!
Yadas Book Club
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2
The Yadas read a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. Join us online for a lively discussion about the selection of the month on the the third Thursday of each month.
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