Activities

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an unforgettable day of dancing, crafting, STEM projects, snowy day stories, sparkly crafts, a light-up dance party and an epic snowball fight! Wear your funniest winter hat and get ready to crank up the tunes and compete […]

Learn about airplanes and the science of flight and take part in a paper airplane competition. First place takes home a prize! For ages 9-18. No registration required.

Experience the Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio in a brand new light! At this after-hours party for kids and families, enjoy  blacklight and glow-in-the-dark decorations and activities including neon paint, a glowing dance party, and more.

Sew a sweet baby bib for someone special in your life. Supplies provided. Beginning sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s machines. Note: You may need to complete this project on our own […]

Celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in crafts and activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. Space is limited; pick up a […]

Come by the Teen Room and make a miniature painting on a tiny canvas! For ages 13-18. No registration required. 

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 Historic Area Religions Together (HART) and the Rainbow Puppets for an afternoon celebrating tolerance and kindness. Watch “The Search for Gold,” a show about a team of adventurers following a map that leads them to the greatest treasure of […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]