Activities

Come join us to kick off the winter season with some fun science activities involving snowballs! We will build snowball structures and launchers, explore Newton’s Second Law of Motion, create catapults, and participate in a snowball stacking challenge! Finally, test […]

What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents, it’s a […]

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) […]

Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. […]

Learn to download and prepare a 3D model that bends and wiggles with print-in-place joints. Kids can select from a variety of animals and characters with moveable parts, and create them on one of the library’s 3D printers. Basic computer […]

Get out your high heels and hop in your hot-pink convertible for a showing of the 2023 film and a celebration of all things Barbie. Bring your best Ken-ergy for snacks, crafts, and fun. Dress up if you’re inspired! Two […]

Ages 13 through adult are invited in this guided acrylic paint program to create their own interpretation of a shared design to take home! No experience needed. Register at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y […]

Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. […]

Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! Ages 13 and up. No registration required.

Reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen will share stories, interesting facts, and trivia questions about their dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and snakes – then invite you to meet the reptiles up close and personal! Caution: holding, petting, and […]

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+.   Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Design 3D Thanksgiving décor and print it with a 3D printer. Choose from a turkey to a cornucopia basket. For ages 13-18, no registration required.

The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. This month, get cozy for fall with activities featuring Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Recommended for […]

Sew an apron so you can do your holiday cooking in style! Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Please […]

This introductory class will walk through the basics of 3D printing, including downloading a design file, preparing it to print using slicing software, and setting up the printer. Basic computer skills are required, so kids who need help using a […]

Join us for this introduction where we break down the parts of the sewing machine, how to thread it, and make basic stitches. For ages 13+, no registration required.

Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. […]

Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to […]

Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to […]

Be a paleontologist for a day! Dig for dinosaurs to take home and enjoy other interactive science activities such as Ice Age excavations, building Lego dinosaurs, dinosaur feet measuring and much more. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and […]

Come by and make a holiday wreath decorated however you like! For ages 9-18. 

Get ready to end the year in style by crafting your own New Year’s Eve party hat and noisemaker. (Includes small pieces; recommended for ages 3+.)

Leading up to the holidays we will have a take and make Mini Wooden Wreath available to grab and assemble inside the Makerspace during open Makerspace hours. For ages 13+, while supplies last.

Join us in making some custom gingerbread earrings on the Glowforge! For ages 18+.  Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3000, option 2 to register.