Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the prohibition movement as part of a social reform movement, the economi
Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore outdoors!
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required, seating is limited due to room capacity.
Make a sock puppet using household materials, then bring it to life in this workshop by learning basic puppetry hand skills. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
Get moving with Tanecia & Tamerah and learn some kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography, play games, do activities, and explore cultural elements of Zumba. PreK-5th Grade. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. At the end of the program, attendees will receive a pair of complimentary eclipse glasses. Registration is required.
Get creative with Perler beads! Come and create designs that can be transformed, into pictures, coasters, magnets, and more with just a household iron. All materials will be provided. Grades K-5. Registration is required
Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop-in this week and learn how to create a balloon powered car! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults 18+. Registration is not required.
Students travel back in time with Darci Tucker to become reporters interviewing Amelia Earhart. Set the day after she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air, Earhart is still very much alive in this interactive program.
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
Join us to learn about solar energy while creating a solar-powered bug that moves in the sun! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Preschool - 5th grade. Registration is required.
Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us in exploring a variety of devices. Grades 3-12, Adults. Registration is not required.
Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!
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Meet and greet artist Mary Lou Andrews whose watercolors and acrylics are on display in the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Art Gallery for the month of April.
Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a floral tiny canvas using acrylics. You may choose to follow the guided painting instructions or create your own design. All supplies included.
Adults. Registration is required.