Upcoming Events

A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.

Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.

Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

Practice your English skills for reading, speaking and listening in Part Two of this free two-part class.

In Part One, you learned how to write a poem that is all about you. 

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. The book will be selected in advance.
 

Stay cozy this winter by learning a new fiber art. Tunisian crochet is a unique mix of crochet and knitting that creates a thick fabric, perfect for scarves, sweaters, and blankets. Ages 14-18. Registration is required. 

Calling all tweens! Join us for some friendly competition in games of skill, chance, and even some silliness. You'll have the opportunity to meet other tweens and make new friends. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Come down to Bayside Area Library and gather with peers to write based on the prompt of the session.  Get that creativity flowing!

Ages 11-18.  Registration required.

Let's play the board game, Abducktion!  Manufacturer's description: "A weirdly strategic duck kidnapping game, 15-minutes of light strategy of ducks, a UFO, and mind-bending, shape-finding logic!"

Adventure awaits! Join one of our in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaigns with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaigns, new players welcome!

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!

Weekly Themes:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested adults led by a Library Game Master. No experience required, new players welcome! Supplies and character sheets will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  Registration is required.