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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Enjoy a variety of fun activities with Suffolk Public Library's Spring Break Kit! Kits include activities geared toward ages 5 and older and with caregiver involvement for those younger. For families. Spring Break kits can be picked up April 6-18 during […]
Celebrate the birthday of Gertrude Chandler Warner! Put on your detective hat and solve mysteries with The Boxcar Children at the book display. Follow clever clues to create an adventurous craft.
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to […]
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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. […]
Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities and […]
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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us for a special Pop-Up Stroller Strides class at Greenbrier Farms on Thursday, April 16 at 9:30 AM! Bring your stroller, your little one, and get ready for a fun full-body workout designed for moms at every stage of […]
Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes […]
Explore the power of play with Bateman Buddies, a new playgroup for birth through preschool age children. We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10 AM. Each playgroup provides new dramatic play and exploratory activities that develop speech […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages […]
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for ages 3-5.
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Today is National Pajama Day! Wear your favorite pajamas, listen to cozy stories, and sing along to lullabies. Try not to fall asleep! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration […]
Introduce the wonders of science to your child with STEM activities at our monthly preschool science lab.
Free Mommy & Me Photos with Maylynne Granados Photography After our Pop-Up Stroller Strides class at Greenbrier Farms, stick around for FREE Mommy & Me photos with the amazing Maylynne Granados Photography! This is the perfect chance to capture sweet, […]
Come visit your Newport News Barnes & Noble every Thursday at 10:30am for a weekly Storytime feature various curated stories for our littlest readers. We love Storytime so much, we decided to do it on the Weekend too!! Come in […]
Bring your toddler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!
Already run out of fun Spring Break activities? Visit NACC Thursday-Tuesday 1:30-6pm with your favorite book to read aloud to our animals! Adults can supervise up to 2 children. Not on spring break but want to enjoy a free activity […]
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
Celebrate miliary families by creating beaded friendship bracelets.