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Preschool Storytime
2023-03-22 10:30:00 2023-03-22 11:15:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime 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 Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 22
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2023-03-22 10:30:00 2023-03-22 11:15:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime 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 Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room

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

Caregivers are required to attend with their child. Caregivers do not need to register themselves.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Early Learning |

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Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Calling all artists! Celebrate Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, by painting your choice of an alpaca or llama. For grades 6-12.
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Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
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Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
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Indian River Library - Activity Room
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Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!
Family Storytime - Summer Storytime
Thu, Jun 29, 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.
Keyboard Basics
Thu, Jun 29, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 22 2023 at 9:00am
STEAM Stories - Summer STEAM
Thu, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Enjoy some classic children’s stories through engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) activities.
This event is full
Choose-Your-Own-Book Club for Grades 1-2
Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
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.
Fun Fridays
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Join us on the back patio for some Friday fun. Music, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, games, friends, and more. *Weather permitting*
Tech, Tech Boom! Using Healthcare.gov - Computers Made Simple
Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of how to enroll in health insurance using healthcare.gov.
Puppet Theater
Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Train Time
Sat, Jul 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library
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.
Train Time
Sun, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Model trains and track displays will be presented for train lovers of all ages.
Crafty Mondays
Mon, Jul 03, All day
Central Library - Youth Services
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft or activity station.
Storytime - Summer Storytime
Mon, Jul 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.
Family Storytime - Summer Storytime
Mon, Jul 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 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, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Summer Science: Magnetism - Summer STEAM
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Get stuck on science with this magnetic class for grades K-5.
Anime Club
Mon, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Come watch anime and taste a Japanese snack with other teens and tweens. This month’s pick is Boruto!
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Mon, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Storytime - Summer Storytime
Wed, Jul 05, 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.
Chesapeake Yarn Guild
Wed, Jul 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!
Firework Tie Dye T-shirts
Wed, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Greenbrier Library - Youth Services
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
Storytime - Summer Storytime
Wed, Jul 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Summer Storytime
Wed, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Build an early literacy foundation with your infant through repeating rhymes, music, and baby signs. Recommended ages: children up to 24 months.
Get Hooked on Crochet!
Wed, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Main Area
Learn to crochet with Miss Ana! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Perfect for beginners of all ages.
Summer Dungeon Dive
Wed, Jul 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
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.
Books Out Loud - Summer Readers
Thu, Jul 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
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.
Family Yoga
Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!
Family Storytime - Summer Storytime
Thu, Jul 06, 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.
Community Services Day - Chesapeake Human Services & Health Departments
Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 1:30pm
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.
Fit4Mom's Playgroup
Thu, Jul 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.
Art Adventures
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Design your own masterpieces! Explore abstract to optical illusions on this artistic adventure. For grades K-5.
STEAM Stories - Summer STEAM
Thu, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Enjoy some classic children’s stories through engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) activities.
This event is full
Essence Book Club
Thu, Jul 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 and African-American authors. This month's discussion is American Street by Ibi Zoboi.
Fun Fridays
Fri, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Join us on the back patio for some Friday fun. Music, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, games, friends, and more. *Weather permitting*
Virginia Living Museum - Summer Activity
Fri, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
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.
Play and Learn
Fri, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Explore self-directed educational stations as we learn and play together! Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Star Wars Reads - Summer Activity
Sat, Jul 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Atrium,Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room,Harper Lee Meeting Room,Main Area
Welcome Padawans and Jedi. Enjoy crafts, activities, lightsaber training academy, and a costume contest. May the Force be with you!
Canceled
Riddle Me This
Sat, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Jul 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, July 1 2023 at 9:00am
Sewing 101 - Creative Spaces
Sat, Jul 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.
Latin Line Dance - Fitness & Fun
Sun, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
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
Storytime - Summer Storytime
Mon, Jul 10, 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.
John Kingry – Magician! - Summer Activity
Mon, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Prepare to be amazed by feats of wonder and delight! Fun for all ages.
Family Storytime - Summer Storytime
Mon, Jul 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 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, fingerplays, and fun! Ages 6- 24 months with caregiver.
Summer Science: Coding games - Summer STEAM
Mon, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Activity Room
Get in the loop! Practice basic coding skills with games, program an Ozobot, and meet Chip the library robot. For kids grades K-5.
Sticker Palooza
Mon, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
Create your own sticker journal. Stickers and journals provided. Bring your own stickers to trade and share.
Pokemon Club
Mon, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
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.
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Mon, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Family Fun Night: Rock painting
Mon, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Major Hillard Library - Main Area
Create your very own unique works of art on nature's works of art--rocks! All are welcome.
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