Battle of the Books Club: Grades 3-5

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.

Chesapeake Yarn Guild

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!

Storytime

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

Here Comes Santa Claus

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.

Intermediate Dungeons & Dragons

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

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.

Community Services Day - Chesapeake Human Services & Health Departments

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.

Fit4Mom's Playgroup

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.

Choose Your Own Book-Club: Grades 6-8

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.

Craft-a-Palooza

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.

Discovery Build

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.

Essence Book Club

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

Steam Time - Can you outrun a dinosaur?

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!

Wonderful Winter Crafts

Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services

Make a different wonderfully giftable winter craft with us!

Kanopy Movie Nights - Train to Busan

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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Riddle Me This

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.

Celebrate December

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.

Holiday Sing-Along - Oscar Smith High School Choral Ensemble

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.

Holiday Traditions: Winter Cheer

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.

Paws to Read

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.

Afternoon Art Class - Painting with Mr. Fuertes

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!

Cookies & Cocoa - A Winter Holiday Celebration

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.

Crafty Mondays

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.

Make and Take Mondays

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.

Storytime

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.

Baby Storytime

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.

Introduction to Smartphones

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.

Lego Club

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!

Math Help - Small Group Tutoring

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.

Math Help - Small Group Tutoring

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.

Mystery Readers Book Club

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.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

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

Red Cross Blood Drive

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.

Lego Create and Discovery Time

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.

Holiday Music - Oscar Smith Middle School Music Students

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.

Family Yoga

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!

LEGO Club

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!

Math and Reading Help - Small Group Tutoring

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.

Storytime

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.

Cell Phone 101 - Smartphone Basics for Adults

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.

Teen Scene: Graham Cracker Sleighs

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.

Intermediate Dungeons & Dragons

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.

Teen Scene: Graham Cracker Sleighs

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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

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.

Plant Clinic - Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension

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.

Winter Wonderland STEAM

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.

Bilingual Storytime

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.

Wonderful Winter Crafts

Fri, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

South Norfolk Memorial Library - Youth Services

Make a different wonderfully giftable winter craft with us!

Here Comes Santa Claus

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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Find your next great read!

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

Here Comes Santa Claus

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.

The Sewcial Club

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

Crafty Mondays

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.

Make and Take Mondays

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.

Baby Storytime

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

Holiday Karaoke - Adult Activity Afternoons

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.

Introduction to Smartphones

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.

STEAM To Go - Paper Circuits

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.

The Sizzle Squad

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.

Lego Create and Discovery Time

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

Chesapeake Yarn Guild

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

Winter Seasonal Concert - Indian River High School Chorus

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.

Cell Phone 101 - Smartphone Basics for Adults

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.

Slay the Stacks Teen Book Club - In person or Virtual

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.

Coffee and Classics - Book Club

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

Make and Take Mondays

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.

Teen Night: New Year's Resolution Journals & Vision Boards

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.

Family Holiday Games

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.

Sticker Palooza

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.

Paws to Read

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

Noon Year's Eve

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.

Kwanzaa Celebration

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.

Chesapeake Yarn Guild

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.