A Poetic Exploration of Black Music
A Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library
Harper Lee Meeting RoomJoin 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
Phone: (757) 382-1945
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| Fri, Aug 21 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
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Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come unwind and bond with some furry friends!
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Bring your imaginations for LEGO-building fun! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity!
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
The winds were fierce but hope endured! Learn how courage, preparation, and community helped people weather one of history's greatest storms through team-based engineering and weather forecasting.
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island-themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.
Thu, Sep 10, All day
Greenbrier Library - Open Area
Explore the rich heritage of Virginia’s tribal communities. Discover how Indigenous voices and experiences have been, and remain, a vital part of Virginia’s history and culture.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Register for this hands-on introductory session designed for beginners and anyone seeking certification to independently use the makerspace sewing machines.
This event is full
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Party like it's 1776 and learn how to bookbind! Celebrate 250 years of Virginian history with this pamphlet bookbinding program.
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build, explore, discover, and create with LEGO's. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 5 and up.
Fri, Sep 11, All day
Greenbrier Library - Open Area
Explore the rich heritage of Virginia’s tribal communities. Discover how Indigenous voices and experiences have been, and remain, a vital part of Virginia’s history and culture.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
A young goat is ready to prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes! This inspiring, animated adventure is full of laughter, friendship, and courage. It's rated PG with a runtime of 93 minutes.
Sat, Sep 12, All day
Greenbrier Library - Open Area
Explore the rich heritage of Virginia’s tribal communities. Discover how Indigenous voices and experiences have been, and remain, a vital part of Virginia’s history and culture.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room,Atrium,Edgar Allan Poe Conference Room,Harper Lee Meeting Room,Main Area,Open Area,Youth Services
Let's get green! Attend workshops, shop vendors, and learn how you can help the environment - in your backyard and community! Enjoy a full-day event with hands-on activities for all ages!
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Adult fun with friends or make new friends and enjoy tabletop games.
Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Friday, September 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbrier Library
Learn about a new plant each month, including how to grow it, how it helps wildlife, and which pollinator or insect relies on that plant for food, too.
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Grab your favorite binge, playlist, or podcast! This club is all about swapping takes on shows, songs, and stories we love.
Sat, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Small Business Studio
Energize your business with high‑impact sessions on branding, finance, leadership, sales, and a finale pitch showcase. This month strengthen your financial foundation.
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco with library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn about a new edible plant each month!
Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Want to enter our “Tell a Dizzy Story” Contest but need inspiration? Whether you're starting, stuck, or revising, this fun creative writing workshop will spark your imagination! Grades K-8th.
Mon, Sep 14, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Warp back in time to celebrate 250 years of Virginian history with fun crafts! Stop by the Children’s Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Mon, Sep 14, All day
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Children’s Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Places to go, people to see! Babies are busy bees! Join us for an open sensory play time where your baby can explore and learn.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Youth Services
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Innovation Studio Combined
Bring your sewing projects, quilting, upcycling, costumes, etc. Share tips and enjoy a relaxed, social space with fellow makers. All skill levels welcome! Sewing machines and basic tools are provided.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Preservation Studio 1,Preservation Studio 2
Sign up for a session to learn how to digitize materials using our Preservation Studio equipment. Please only sign up for one session. After learning the equipment, customers can reserve the room.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Tue, Sep 15, 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, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 - 24 months with a caregiver.
Tue, Sep 15, 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. For ages 0-1 year old.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Drop in to our meet-up for differently abled adults to enjoy games, art, activities, and friendship. Socialize and have fun in a relaxed and supportive space. Bring your lunch!
Tue, Sep 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Youth Services
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian River Library - Conference Room
Explore a wide variety of books and share enthusiastic discussion. Come together to chat, connect, and enjoy great reads.
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making colorful paper bag piñatas! Learn about the tradition and create your own festive design to take home. All ages welcome; supplies provided.
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
Kids, grades 3-8, will develop acting skills, practice character voices, and learn stage movement. They will rehearse a play which will be performed during the final class. Registration required.
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Youth Services
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Book lovers, do you want to discover friends you haven't met yet? Gather as we talk about books and the plots, characters, and themes that make each novel a unique work of art!
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Activity Room
Join us for a preschool focused skill building hour at the library. We will sing songs, read stories, practice writing, and dance. For ages 2-5 with caregivers.
Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success Center
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
Join us for a guided tour of the Cuffee Community Garden. Explore what’s growing, learn about our plants, and discover how the space supports our community. All ages are welcome.
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Online Event Room 2
Explore contemporary adult fiction and non-fiction with our online book club.
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Stitch quilts that spread kindness. All skill levels are welcome.
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog or other 4-legged friend. Improve your reading skills and make new furry friends. Please register each child individually. This program is for ages 6-10.
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Russell Reels brings the community together for fun and entertaining movie screenings at the library—complete with snacks and surprises. Join us for the show! Michael is rated PG-13.
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Edgar Allan Poe Conference Room
Register for our paracord workshop where you'll learn to knot nylon cord into wearable survival gear. Create a bracelet or keychain that can be unraveled for emergency use.
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Get creative together! Families will enjoy a different hands-on art project each week during this 5-week series. Discover a new technique with unexpected objects. No experience needed.