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Preschool Storytime

2023-10-05 10:15:00 2023-10-05 10:45:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5 Central Library - Activity Room

Thursday, October 05
10:15am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-05 10:15:00 2023-10-05 10:45:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. Ages: 3-5 Central Library - Activity Room

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

Caregivers do not need to register themselves.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Early Learning |

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Central Library

Phone: (757) 382-8300

Hours

Central Library

Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 06, 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 is now closed

Wed, Dec 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Wed, Dec 06, 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!

Wed, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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 is now closed

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Wed, Dec 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2

Wed, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.

Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Dec 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
This program is meant for those already familiar with D&D and have played before. If you are ready to jump into the action, we ask that you bring a completed character sheet with you.

Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4 - 5.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Dec 07, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library
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 caregiver.

Thu, Dec 07, 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

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Thu, Dec 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5

Thu, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Discover new books, share your favorite stories, and meet other book lovers! Bring a book to talk about and to share in the discussion.

Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Browse through our array of crafts kits and materials to create your own masterpiece. All supplies provided.

Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Meeting Room
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws, and other building materials.

Thu, Dec 07, 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 We Are Taking Only What We Need by Stephanie Powell Watts

Fri, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Test your speed against a dinosaur your size to see who would win in a foot race. We will explore how paleontologists calculate dinosaur speed based on footprints and fossils!

Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Make a different wonderfully giftable winter craft with us!

Fri, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a night out with our after-hours movie! A man and his estranged daughter are trapped on a passenger train during a zombie outbreak in South Korea. Rated TV-MA for Mature Audiences.

Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Find a great Holiday Read. Select 10 items from our gently used collection for $5.00.

Canceled
Sat, Dec 09, 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.

Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Major Hillard Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate December with the Camelot Fourth grade Chorus, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a healthy holiday beverage demonstration, and activities for the whole family.

Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room,First Floor,Open Area
Add your voice to the chorus for musical fun and enjoyment. This family-friendly event is free.

Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Celebrate our favorite winter traditions! Wear your ugliest sweater. Enjoy a holiday storytime, crafts, and refreshments. Snap a picture with Santa and browse our book sale.

Sat, Dec 09, 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.

Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Spend an afternoon painting with local artist Richard F. Fuertes. His emphasis will be on self-expression and healing. Supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination!

Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area
Celebrate the winter holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Enjoy a festive selection of poems, music, and holiday traditions. Savor cookies and cocoa with friends and neighbors.

Mon, Dec 11, 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.

Mon, Dec 11, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Mon, Dec 11, 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.

Mon, Dec 11, 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. Ages: 0-1 year old.

Mon, Dec 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

Mon, Dec 11, 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.

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Bring your imaginations for Lego – building fun! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity!

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We will follow Pacing Guides to reinforce the calendar, counting, money, compare and order sets, and more. Grades 2-3.

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math skills. We are following Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce place value, comparing & ordering, numbers, multiplication facts, & more. Grades: 4 - 5.

Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Greenbrier Library - Conference Room
Do you like mysteries? Of all kinds? Join us as we talk mysteries: classics to cozies. December's book- "Duck the Halls: A Meg Langslow Mystery" by Donna Andrews.

Tue, Dec 12, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 12, 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.

Tue, Dec 12, 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.

Tue, Dec 12, 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.

Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 6 and up.

Tue, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Open Area,First Floor
Enjoy holiday music performed by band, chorus, and orchestra students along with their teachers. This family-friendly show is free.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room,Edgar Allan Poe 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!

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Activity Room
Bring your imaginations for Lego – building fun! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity!

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on math and reading. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce Kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills. Grades: K-1.

Wed, Dec 13, 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

Wed, Dec 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Wed, Dec 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2

Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Puzzled by your cell phone? Attend our 2-day trainings to learn basic Android and iPhone operation. You'll get an overview in class one, and 1-on-1 instruction in class two. Bring your cellphone.

Wed, Dec 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Don't be a Grinch! Get in the holly jolly mood by building graham cracker sleigh and reindeer. Challenge your friends to see who comes up with the best design. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades: 2-3.

Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room
This program is meant for those already familiar with D&D and have played before. If you are ready to jump into the action, we ask that you bring a completed character sheet with you.

Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Don't be a Grinch! Get in the holly jolly mood by building graham cracker sleigh and reindeer. Challenge your friends to see who comes up with the best design. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Student Success Center
Have fun while working on reading comprehension. We will follow Virginia Pacing Guides to reinforce fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades: 4-5.

Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
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 caregiver.

Thu, Dec 14, 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 Thursday, December 7 2023 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 14, 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.

Thu, Dec 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5

Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Norfolk 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.

Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Put on your winter lab coat and dig into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Hands-on, self-guided activities will be provided.

Fri, Dec 15, 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.

Fri, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services
Make a different wonderfully giftable winter craft with us!

Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Open Area
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures.

Sat, Dec 16, 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

Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.

Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - Creative Spaces 1,Creative Spaces 2,Creative Spaces 3
Sewist of all levels, bring your own projects or work on fun beginner projects. Orientation and Sewing 101 required.

Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 18, 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.

Mon, Dec 18, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 18, 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. Ages: 0-1 year old.
Registration opens Monday, December 11 2023 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

Mon, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Sing and sleigh all the way! Join us for an afternoon of merriment as we all sing along to our favorite holiday tunes. All abilities welcome.

Mon, Dec 18, 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.

Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Hot flashes? Join a support group focused on women’s transitioning toward menopause. We’ll share tips and stories for embracing our new phase in life with understanding and compassion.

Tue, Dec 19, All day
Indian River Library
Come grab your STEAM activity kit and complete a project at home! Kits are limited to one per child and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 19, 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.

Tue, Dec 19, 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.

Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library - The Gallery
Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. Weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 6 and up.

Wed, Dec 20, 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, December 13 2023 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 20, 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!

Wed, Dec 20, 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, December 13 2023 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Indian River Library - Open Area
Add your voice to the chorus! Experience a joyful program of contemporary Christmas carols and holiday songs. Featuring solo and choral performances.

Wed, Dec 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages: 1-2

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Puzzled by your cell phone? Attend our 2-day trainings to learn basic Android and iPhone operation. You'll get an overview in class one, and 1-on-1 instruction in class two. Bring your cellphone.

Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian River Library - Online Event Room 1,Activity Room
Come talk about this quarter's book selections. Read either "The Black Queen" by Jumata Emill, "The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester" by Maya MacGregor or "White Smoke" by Tiffany Jackson.

Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Small Meeting Room
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! December 20, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Thu, Dec 21, 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 Thursday, December 14 2023 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 21, 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.

Thu, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Central Library - Activity Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Ages: 3-5

Tue, Dec 26, All day
Russell Memorial Library - Youth Services
Complete a make-and-take craft each week in the Children's Room. Available while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 26, 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.

Wed, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room,Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
Challenge your friends and family to compete in numerous holiday and winter themed games! Games have varying levels of difficulty.

Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Create your own sticker journal. Stickers and journals provided. Bring your own stickers to trade and share.

Sat, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian River Library - Activity 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, December 9 2023 at 9:00am

Sat, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Ring in the NOON Year with family and friends. We will decorate party hats, have a dance party, drink fizzy punch, and count down to noon.

Sat, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian River Library - Meeting Room
Sheila Arnold leads us in a celebration of Kwanzaa, bringing to life the principle of Nia, or “purpose”, through stories, music, and the examples of famous African-American figures who exemplify Nia.

Tue, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Russell Memorial Library - Harper Lee Meeting Room,Edgar Allan Poe Meeting Room
New Year, New You! Kick off 2024 by creating dazzling journals and unique vision boards about your New Year’s Resolutions. For grades 6-12.

Wed, Jan 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Russell Memorial Library - Meeting Room-Combined
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Wed, Jan 03, 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!

Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Indian River Library - Activity Room
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 04, 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.

Thu, Jan 04, 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.

Thu, Jan 04, 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 The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama.

Fri, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly book club! Mystery lovers can register to pick up titles in advance. This month’s pick: "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Julia Spencer-Fleming.