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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 […]
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a magical spring morning as Once Upon a Garden lights up with our “Fireflies” program—an enchanting blend of storytime, creativity, and outdoor discovery designed especially for children. We’ll begin with two delightful firefly-themed stories, gathering together to […]
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 […]
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA! Celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a nationwide YMCA event dedicated to helping kids and families build healthy habits that last a lifetime. For over 30 years, Ys across the country have hosted this special day […]
Join us at the Suffolk Family YMCA for this year's Healthy Kids Day celebration! This event is free and open to all. Obstacle Course Egg & Spoon Races Face Painting Friendship Bracelet Station Sink or Float Experiment Water Safety Training Seed Planting […]
Join us at the Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA in Chesapeake for this year's Healthy Kids Day celebration! This event is free and open to all. Open Play Sports Gaga Ball Pit Kids Yoga Stickers & Temporary Tattoos Water Safety Demonstrations Bubble Palooza […]
Join us at the YMCA of Portsmouth for this year's Healthy Kids Day celebration! This event is free and open to all. Obstacle Course Sports Sampler Kids Line Dancing & Fitness Challenge Frienship Bracelets Music & Rhythm Creation Graffiti Wall & Photo […]
Rescheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026! Sign up now at: https://tinyurl.com/HRNM2026 Welcome to Brick by Brick: Lego Shipbuilding! Join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and imagination at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Let your inner builder shine as you construct […]
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.
Celebrate the joy of spring with music and movement alongside your little one!This joyful class is based on Musikgarten’s My Day curriculum, designed to nurture your child’s natural love of music while strengthening the bond between parent and child.Together we […]
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 […]
Enjoy a stress free viewing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at the Greenbrier location - 10:30am.Located inside Greenbrier Mall, next to JCPenney. The volume will be lowered and the lights will be kept on a dim-not-dark setting throughout the […]
Join us for Storytime with Marsha Story to be followed by activity
Join us at the Children's Museum of Virginia on Saturday, April 18 at 11:30am & 1:30pm for an empowering reading of 𝘐 𝘈𝘮 𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘤𝘦 by Mia Armstrong! Mia sees the world through her own unique lens. Down syndrome is […]
It's never to early to make your first zine. Make a foldable booklet with your little one, decorated with paint and with writing space to capture early memories! For ages 3 to 23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Come celebrate the DIY spirit with us at our very first Zine Mini Fest! Zines (pronounced "zeens") are self-published print-works made in small batches. Short for "magazine," they can be about anything! Spark your creativity at a variety of workshops […]
International Astronomy Day is April 25th so come learn about the sun and planets by creating your very own solar system mobile! We'll be using colorful paper and glow-in-the-dark paint to make different planets. Ages 5-11 with caregiver. Registration required.
Crafts for all ages
Grab your favorite binge, playlist, or podcast! This club is all about swapping takes on shows, songs, and stories we love.
Join us for a dance party designed for our youngest guests and their families! dance in bubbles, play in the ball pit, and raise your glow sticks. designed for ages 0-5.