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Toddler Storytime
2023-03-22 09:30:002023-03-22 10:00:00America/New_YorkToddler StorytimeParticipate 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: 1-2Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Wednesday, March 22 9:30am - 10:00am
Add to Calendar2023-03-22 09:30:002023-03-22 10:00:00America/New_YorkToddler StorytimeParticipate 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: 1-2Russell 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
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Exhibit Space
Enjoy an exhibition from local artist, Aziza Chattman. Each one of her creative works are vibrant and colorful expressions of her numerous commissions.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
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.
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.
Celebrate the end of the school year with friends and ice cream in this event for teens! Build a sundae, reminisce about the school year, and play trivia with your peers. Please register.
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Hola amigo! Spice up your dance moves with a little "sabor"! Come explore salsa, merengue, and reggaeton taught in a line dancing style. Groove to Latin music. No partner needed. FREE
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
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
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.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Stop by the Russell Memorial Library, and we'll show you the ropes and help you embark on a 6-week adventure!
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.
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.
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.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Did you know you can have math in your art? It’s so cool, it’s like magic! In this 5 week art series, we’ll make interesting art using new, magical techniques each week.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Roses are red, books are read too, come to the library, and try something new!
Write poetry including blackout, paint chip, and on a spine label. Make your own unique journal. For grades 6-12.
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
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
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers!
Listen to any audiobook and be ready to talk about it at our June meeting.
Adults must stay onsite for the program.
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.
Hola amigo! Spice up your dance moves with a little "sabor"! Come explore salsa, merengue, and reggaeton taught in a line dancing style. Groove to Latin music. No partner needed. FREE
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
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Curious about yoga? Bring your family to learn yoga poses, partner yoga poses, breathing and meditation exercises. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothes. Namaste!
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.
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.
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers!
Listen to any audiobook and be ready to talk about it at our June meeting.
Adults must stay onsite for the program.
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.
Come play with miniature farm animals! All ages are welcome. The petting zoo is coming to your library and Teeny Tiny Farm has the best variety of miniature farm animals in Hampton Roads.
Join us in building and maintaining the Major Hillard gardens! Learn butterfly and pollinator garden techniques. No experience required. Adults and children accompanied by adults are welcome.
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
The Virginia Math Club in partnership with the Chesapeake Youth Foundation and the Chesapeake Public Library will provide free personal tutoring in any mathematics up to and including Calculus.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
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.
Step into summer with a weekly reading program full of stories, activities, games, and songs. Each week we will explore a different story and learn about it in different ways. Grades K - 5.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Calling all Anime and Manga Fans! Teens will make crafts, draw Manga, and more. Learn about new books and discuss favorite shows and movies. For grades 6-12.
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!
Come play with miniature farm animals! All ages are welcome. The petting zoo is coming to your library and Teeny Tiny Farm has the best variety of miniature farm animals in Hampton Roads.
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!
Take part in our educational self-guided stations. Each station will contain interactive activities to help your child grow and learn. This weeks theme: Camping
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Curious about yoga? Bring your family to learn yoga poses, partner yoga poses, breathing, and meditation exercises. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothes. Namaste!
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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
Kick off Summer Reading with a bit of mayhem and music from Clan MacCool. Enjoy carnival games and visit with our favorite community partners. Chesapeake Kiwanis will have food for sale.
Town Point Park - 113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Visit our resource information booth at Town Point Park as we celebrate Pride Month. Learn about our programs and events, sign up for a free library card, and grab some swag.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
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.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Meet your neighbors, make some friends (or bring them with you), while you learn to play Bunco and other games with library staff. Prizes and light refreshments will be provided. For adults
Come play with miniature farm animals! All ages are welcome. The petting zoo is coming to your library and Teeny Tiny Farm has the best variety of miniature farm animals in Hampton Roads.
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.
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.
Choose your Pokémon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Stop by the Russell Memorial Library, and we'll show you the ropes and help you embark on a 6-week adventure!
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.
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6 - 24 months with caregiver.
Step into summer with a weekly reading program full of stories, activities, games, and songs. Each week we will explore a different story and learn about it in different ways. Grades K - 5.
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.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Did you know you can have math in your art? It’s so cool, it’s like magic! In this 5 week art series, we’ll make interesting art using new, magical techniques each week.
Have you caught the Hallyu wave? Join us for an hour of talking about K-pop, K-dramas, trivia, and crafts. Feel free to bring your photo cards for trading or just to show off your biases.
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers!
Listen to any audiobook and be ready to talk about it at our June meeting.
Adults must stay onsite for the program.
Calling new or experienced teen adventurers to explore Dungeons & Dragons. This 7-week series will start with a session zero before embarking on six weeks of quests, battles, and daring rescues.
Take part in our educational self-guided stations. Each station will contain interactive activities to help your child grow and learn. This weeks theme: Adventures in Asia
Celebrate the joy of reading and listen to a few new and old favorites. Recommended for pre-school and elementary ages. Caregivers are required to attend.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Curious about yoga? Bring your family to learn yoga poses, partner yoga poses, breathing and meditation exercises. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothes. Namaste!
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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 22 2023 at 9:00am
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers!
Listen to any audiobook and be ready to talk about it at our June meeting.
Adults must stay onsite for the program.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Calling all puppeteers! Craft a puppet, learn basic puppetry skills, and develop stories to perform in a puppet play at the end of class. For kids grades K-5.
Model trains and track displays will be presented for train lovers of all ages. The Cape Henry Model "A" Ford club will be offering rides on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Begin your little one’s lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Stop by the Russell Memorial Library, and we'll show you the ropes and help you embark on a 6-week adventure!
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!
Let's celebrate together! Bring a pre-washed t-shirt and create your own tie dye style. Dress for mess. Registration of all individual participants required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 21 2023 at 9:00am
Calling new or experienced teen adventurers to explore Dungeons & Dragons. This 7-week series will start with a session zero before embarking on six weeks of quests, battles, and daring rescues.
Celebrate the joy of reading and listen to a few new and old favorites. Recommended for pre-school and elementary ages. Caregivers are required to attend.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Curious about yoga? Bring your family to learn yoga poses, partner yoga poses, breathing and meditation exercises. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothes. Namaste!
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Open Area
If you need health care services or to sign-up for food, senior, or disability benefits, join us on the first Thursday of each month. Talk to caring experts. Improve your well-being. Free.
Online - Zoom - Click the event to join the discussion.
Lively discussion first Thursday of every month of works by African and African-American authors. This month's discussion is American Street by Ibi Zoboi.
Learn the important role wildlife plays in our ecosystems and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals - featuring live animals.
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
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.
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, July 1 2023 at 9:00am
Hola amigo! Spice up your dance moves with a little "sabor"! Come explore salsa, merengue, and reggaeton taught in a line dancing style. Groove to Latin music. No partner needed. FREE
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.
Choose your Pokémon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Stop by the Russell Memorial Library, and we'll show you the ropes and help you embark on a 6-week adventure!