Week Calendar

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 4 week-long series is required.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Please dress comfortably for the weather. Event is weather permitting. 

Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

Learn the basics of using a computer through hands-on activities. Adults. Registration required.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and book sharing. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 4 week series is required.

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

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. 

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Please dress comfortably for the weather. Event is weather permitting. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Learn how to use a web browser to access the web and practice useful strategies for finding and evaluating information on the internet. Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer mouse/keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.

Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Join us as we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and do activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.,) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

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 18+. Registration not required.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Fun-filled activities are designed to build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand.  PreK - Grade 2 with a caregiver.

Registration is required. 

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required for this 5 week series.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Strawberry Season is here! Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, counting activities and a special craft.  Program attendees will decorate a personal strawberry basket to bring home. Ages 3-5.

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring I Promise by LeBron James. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Feel free to drop in and out throughout the day. Adults.

Registration is not required.

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring I Promise by LeBron James. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as we develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required for this 5 week series.

Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5. Registration for this 5-week series is required. 

Come unwind, meet some cool reptiles, and relax with other animal loving teens.

Grades 6-12.  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. 

Watch Solo: A Star Wars Story from LucasFilm© and make a themed craft. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.  

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not 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.

Create a beautiful painting following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece on a mini canvas. The artwork will be proudly displayed at Central Library in June for the Tiny Art Show. Grades 4-7. Registration is required.

Learn an easy art technique while practicing mindfulness in this soothing artistic session.

Grades 6-12, Registration is required.

Join us in watching "Mary Poppins Returns" followed by a group discussion. The lights will stay on, the volume will be low, and talking is allowed. Adults. Registration required.  

It’s a paint party!  Star Wars Day was earlier this week, so create a painting of popular Star Wars character, BB-8, following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece.  All supplies provided.

Join us in creating Zen boards. We will learn about mindfulness and building resilience. Supplies will be provided. Adults. Registration required.

Come unwind, meet some cool reptiles, and relax with other animal loving teens.

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Create a beautiful painting following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece on a mini canvas. The artwork will be proudly displayed at Central Library in June for the Tiny Art Show. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Feeling stressed? Join us for an afternoon of slime-making, yoga, friendship bracelets, and zentangles - and watch the stress melt away!

Teens, grades 6-12. No registration required. Just drop in!

Do you have Someone Special in your life that you would like to celebrate?  It could be for your Mom, Grandma, Teacher or your favorite neighbor. Come create a craft to make them feel special.  

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

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Join us Tuesday nights 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:

May is ME time.  Take some time to yourself for fun and relaxation.  Different themed activities each day.  It's an arts and crafts kind of day, so grab your Tiny Art canvas and decorate it, or try some of our other tiny craft activ

Meet KIBO, one of the library's robotic toys. Can you teach KIBO to sing and dance to the song, "If Your Happy and You Know it?"  See how fun coding can be!  Grades K-2.

May is ME time.  Unwind, read a little, and enjoy some relaxing activities. Take some time to yourself for fun and relaxation this week.  Different themed activities each day.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Meet KIBO, one of the library's robotic toys. Construct "The Child" and then teach the robot the way of the universe! Grades K-2. Registration required.

Do you want to make your very own Superhero? Or maybe even the Supervillain! Whichever side it may be, learn the process of how to create your very own comic book character.

Learn how to convert text into an SVG file with Photopea, a free browser-based photo editing software. SVG is short for scalable vector graphic. This type of graphic can be scaled up and down without losing its resolution.

Spreadsheets can quickly become difficult to read and interpret. Join us as we review how to use pivot tables and charts to better analyze your data. Prerequisites: Microsoft Excel for Beginners and Microsoft Excel Intermediate.

May is National Postcard Week, an annual event to promote the use of postcards, held in the first full week of May since 1984.

May is National Postcard Week, an annual event to promote the use of postcards, held in the first full week of May since 1984.

An award-winning artist and designer, David Gwaltney earned a BFA in Communication Arts and Design from VCU. Working on the Apple iPad Pro with the Procreate app, he creates original hand drawn digital paintings/ illustrations.

Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks, and join us outside to watch a movie!  In case of inclement weather, movies will be moved inside the library.