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Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Fill any bag for just $5! Discover novels from bestselling authors, teen reads, cookbooks, mysteries, and hidden gems while supplies last.
Age 2-5 9AM & 10 AM session Coach led, parent assisted play, grandparent friendly JOIN ANYTIME!
An art studio for children to engage in open-ended art experiences at their own pace using a variety of materials and creative invitations. Come create any time between 9-11 AM in our classroom located at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - […]
Get ready for fun, learning, and adventure with Toddler Time — a sensory-rich experience designed especially for young explorers ages 1–5! This engaging program is full of interactive and educational activities that spark curiosity through music, movement, cultural exploration, and, […]
You asked for it and we delivered--puzzle swap time! Criteria All puzzles must be in the original box and contain all their pieces . Puzzles should be from the last 10-25 years . Puzzles/puzzle boxes should not show excessive signs […]
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 […]
It’s the return of the popular American Girl Program, featuring Courtney Moore on Saturday, July, 25 2026. She’s an 80’s girl. She is in to space video games! This session will be a doll giveaway. There will be 2 sittings: 10am […]
Giant inflatable dinosaurs? A fossil pit? Dino-themed games and crafts? Come out to Tabb Library for a dino-filled day of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family. No registration is required for this event.
Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.
Calling all bookworms! The Friends of the Library book sale is back! Your Next Favorite Book is Waiting. Choose from books, audio books, Music CDs and more. Only cash and check payments accepted.
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, songs, movement, and crafts that are fun for both kids and caregivers. Ages 6 months to 7 years with […]
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 […]
Are you the parent to a toddler? Are you looking for safe fun for your toddler outside of daycare? If so Toddler Yoga is for you! Susan White is one of our kid's yoga teachers + a preschool teacher right […]
Join local fossil collector Lucy Epps for a fun, handson look at the amazing world of dinosaurs. People of all ages will enjoy exploring real fossils from Lucys collection, learn what they tell us about ancient creatures, and discover the […]
Please join us for Storytime at 11am. We will read a few stories and have an activity. See ya there!
Enjoy an hour of fun and educational free play with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every Saturday from 11 AM to noon for our Playroom Playdate. Come laugh, chat, and connect with other parents while […]
Do you dig reading? We do! Join local favorite Rob Westcott for a magic show that will amaze and entertain all ages, complete with cape, top hat and lots of laughs. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the […]
Get an up-close look at some of nature's most impressive hunters during this exciting Birds of Prey Seminar & Live Demonstration. Join our special guests from Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation July 25th at 11am at our Independence Blvd. location as […]
Join us outside the Storytime Room each week to complete an activity and get one step closer to filling up your Summer Reading Challenge adventure map! Registration is not required. Ages 0-11.
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it! The Bay Lab provides guests with a one of a kind look into what some consider the jewel of Virginia. Located within the Main Visitor Center, the Bay Lab […]
Dive into summer fun with our Littles Playdate: Beach Day, part of our Summer Library Program! Join us at the Pearl Bailey Library on July 25 at 2 p.m. as we turn the storytime room into a mini seaside escape. […]