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Family Storytime
2023-06-12 11:15:00 2023-06-12 11:45:00 America/New_York Family Storytime Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing and play together. Central Library - Activity Room

Monday, June 12
11:15am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-12 11:15:00 2023-06-12 11:45:00 America/New_York Family Storytime Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing and play together. Central Library - Activity Room

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.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Early Learning |

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Central Library
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Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
Preschool Storytime
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Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
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Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
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Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
Registration is now closed
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Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Registration is now closed
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Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
This event is full
Snowy Owl Paper Bag Puppet
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Chesapeake CARES Center
Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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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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
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Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
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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. Ages: 1-2
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This event is full
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Indian River Library - Main Area
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Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
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Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
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Snowy Owl Paper Bag Puppet
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Have you ever wanted to make a snowy owl puppet? Create one from a paper bag for your next puppet show. Ski to the Chesapeake Cares Center to pick up supplies, to bring home, while supplies last.
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Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
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Sign up for a 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.
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Central Library - Activity Room
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Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
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Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
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This event is full
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Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.
Reading Help
Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.
Coffee and Classics - Book Club
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Lois Thomas - Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Thu, Jan 23, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!
Pre-school STEAM-Ventures
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
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Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
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.
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Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
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Chesapeake CARES Center
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Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
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Math Help
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.
The Sizzle Squad
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Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Join a support group focused on Women's health issues. We'll share tips and stories for embracing life's different phases with understanding and compassion.
Lois Thomas - Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Tue, Jan 28, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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.
DIY Dog Man Paper Headband
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chesapeake CARES Center
Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.
Move & Groove
Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 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. Ages: 3-5
Registration opens Tuesday, January 21 2025 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5
Registration opens Tuesday, January 21 2025 at 9:00am
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
After School Tutoring
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Lois Thomas - Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Wed, Jan 29, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Red Cross Blood Drive
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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.
DIY Dog Man Paper Headband
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chesapeake CARES Center
Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 10:15am - 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, Jan 29, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Math and Reading Help
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. Ages: 1-2
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Homeschool Hour - Ezra Jack Keats Storytime and Art
Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Come read The Snowy Day and Goggles! by Ezra Jack Keats and create collage art inspired by the art in the book. Ages 6-10.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
This event is full
Reading Help
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.
S.T.E.A.M. - Ventures
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration Required. Please register each child individually. Grade: Elementary School
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Reading Help
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.
Lois Thomas - Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Thu, Jan 30, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!
DIY Dog Man Paper Headband
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chesapeake CARES Center
Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Jan 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
This event is full
Lois Thomas - Greenbrier Artist of the Month
Fri, Jan 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Art Wall
Ms. Thomas is a lifelong painter of nature, sunsets, and beach scenes. Come view her latest work at Greenbrier Library!
DIY Dog Man Paper Headband
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chesapeake CARES Center
Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.
Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Jan 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Let’s go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages welcomed. No registration required.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Open Area
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
DIY Dog Man Paper Headband
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chesapeake CARES Center
Do you love the Dog Man graphic novel series? Pick up supplies at the Chesapeake Cares Center to make a Dog Man headband you can bring home. Available while supplies last.
Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting Bee - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Join us for a two-weekend series to discover the history and quilting style of the Gee’s Bend women.
Celebrate Black History Month with a Movie
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we celebrate Black History Month with a special movie screening. Snacks will be provided.
Free Math Clinic
Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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.
Pullman Porters: Riding the Rails from Servitude to Valor - Black History Month
Sun, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
ODU Asst. Prof. Marvin T. Chiles explains the path ex- slaves took to become pullman porters, unionize, and gain middle class status. A documentary film on the porters will follow the talk. Free.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Chesapeake CARES Center
Complete a make-and-take craft each week. Available while supplies last.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver
Storytime
Mon, Feb 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.
Craft Corner
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Preschool families are invited to join us each Monday at the library for a weekly drop-in arts and crafts program. No registration needed—just come and create!
Family Storytime
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chesapeake CARES Center
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Monday Morning Movies
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy. We'll be serving up a weekly smorgasbord of reels that's sure to delight die-hard movie goers.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Books & Hooks
Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Join this beginner-friendly group to learn a few crochet basics, refine your craft, or pick up new project ideas! Bring a project in-progress or start something from scratch with supplies provided.
Introduction to Smartphones
Mon, Feb 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Follow Your Art
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Partake in a monthly creative and fun art class. Journey into anything and everything art – painting, stamping, printmaking, and more. Registration Required. Ages: 5-11
Registration opens Monday, January 27 2025 at 9:00am
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 2-3.
Math Help
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Feb 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.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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.
Move & Groove
Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
STEAM Time
Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Join us as we explore of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Grades K - 5.
After School Tutoring
Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:15am - 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, Feb 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Math and Reading Help
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
This event is full
Reading Help
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.
Reading Help
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Feb 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Lego Club
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges and free building for ages 5 and up.
LEGO Club
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Bring your imaginations for Lego building fun! We provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Please register each child individually. Grade: Elementary School
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am
Pokémon Club
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Embark on a Pokémon Adventure! Bring your own deck or choose from one of our pre-built options, and learn to battle and strategize at any skill level. No trading or selling cards at this program.
Essence Book Club
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online
Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African or African-American authors. This month's discussion is Across That Bridge by John Lewis
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Red Herring Readers - Mystery Book Club
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly first Fridays afternoon book club! Pick up titles in advance. This month's novel is "We Love to Entertain" by Sarah Strohmeyer.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, and Mindfulness - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn techniques to manage stress and enhance your well-being! This class combines yoga movements with traditional African drumming, breathing, meditation, and mindfulness practices.
Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting Bee - Black History Month
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Join us for a two-weekend series to discover the history and quilting style of the Gee’s Bend women.
The Sewcial Club - Makerspace
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,The Gallery
Sewist of all levels. Bring your own projects or work on fun beginner projects.
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Free Math Clinic
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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.
Cancelled
Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library
Join our dance “fiesta” with a mix of Latin and island themed music from bachata, salsa, merengue, and reggaetón. No partner or experience needed. All abilities welcome. FREE
Latin Line Dancing - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian River Library - 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.
Make and Take Mondays
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Chesapeake CARES Center
Complete a make-and-take craft each week. Available while supplies last.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Activity Time for Adults with Diverse Abilities
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Calling all adults of all abilities! Join us inside for movies, games, and activities designed to entertain and delight everyone.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver
Storytime
Mon, Feb 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.
Craft Corner
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Main Area
Preschool families are invited to join us each Monday at the library for a weekly drop-in arts and crafts program. No registration needed—just come and create!
Family Storytime
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chesapeake CARES Center
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Monday Morning Movies
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Start your day with a mid-morning blast of action, adventure, live-action, or comedy. We'll be serving up a weekly smorgasbord of reels that's sure to delight die-hard movie goers.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Introduction to Smartphones
Mon, Feb 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Legal Aid Drop-Ins
Mon, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - First Floor
Low-income residents can drop in for consultations with a Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia lawyer. Get guidance on legal issues like eviction, debt, domestic violence, and more for free.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 2-3.
Math Help
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Need help with homework or work on math skills? We can help with counting, money, comparing & ordering numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades 4-5.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Memory Lab - Orientation Session
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Memory Lab
Sign up for a 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.
Move & Groove
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in your children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
Rescheduled
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, February 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Lego and More Create and Discovery Time
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Calling all young builders and creators! Join us for an exciting program where imagination takes the lead and creativity knows no bounds.
Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
After School Tutoring
Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 10:15am - 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, Feb 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Math and Reading Help
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades K-1.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 3
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
This event is full
Reading Help
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 2-3.
Reading Help
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Grades: 4-5.
Black History Bingo
Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Join us for Black History Bingo and learn fun facts about the rich cultural heritage and contributions of great African Americans, both past and present.
Black History Month's Artist Display: Julian Haskins
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Visit the art display created by Julian Haskins, a self-taught artist born in Chesapeake, VA. His art will be displayed for the month of February at Major Hillard Library.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Creative Spaces - Orientation Session
Thu, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
Schedule your Sewing, Cricut or Media Lab's one-on-one orientation in Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library's Creative Spaces.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Embark on a Pokémon Adventure! Bring your own deck or choose from one of our pre-built options, and learn to battle and strategize at any skill level. No trading or selling cards at this program.
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