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Start Bike Month strong at the Hampton Roads Bike Expo! 🚲 Swing by the Main Street Library in Newport News on Saturday, May 2 to check out everything cycling - from local bike shops and riding groups to trail advocates […]
Tweens and Teens, ages 10-17, join us in this dynamic and creative program designed for young crafters. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers a fun and supportive environment to learn and enhance your crocheting skills. […]
Join us for a festive Cinco de Mayo storytime featuring a cheerful read-aloud, simple movement activities, and a colorful craft. A fun, family-friendly celebration of music, culture, and community. For ages 3-7. No registration required.
Families with children ages 4-11 are invited to a special Fun & Games Night at Main Street Library, where they will learn ways to make the most of their family time with fun educational activities. Enjoy games, activities, and dinner! […]
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with a fun, interactive program designed for kids ages 5-12! Join us for an exciting journey across the United States--without leaving the library! Kids will explore geography, cultures, and landmarks through games, crafts, and […]
Join us for Chess Club on select Fridays from 1-3 pm. For ages 7-17. New members are welcome! No registration required.
Tweens and Teens, ages 10-17, join us in this dynamic and creative program designed for young crafters. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers a fun and supportive environment to learn and enhance your crocheting skills. […]
Build your own LEGO creation to be displayed at the library! No registration is required. For ages 4-11.
Calling all kids, ages 8-11! If you love Pokemon, weve got the club for you! Join us at Main Street Library on select Tuesdays from 5-6. No registration required.
Get ready to spark curiosity and creativity! In this hands-on STEM program at Main Street Library, kids ages 511 will work in teams to explore the exciting world of electronics using Snap Circuits. Participants will build real working circuits that […]
LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the Digital Media Lab at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration. Tuesday May 19, 2025, from 3-7 pm.
Create whimsical cottage-core art with watercolor mushrooms, gnomes, and fairy houses in this program for tweens and teens. For ages 9-17 only. No registration is required.
LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the downstairs Meeting Room at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration. Tuesday May 26, 2025, from 3-7 pm.
Join us for stories, dancing, and music! This interactive program provides the opportunity for toddlers to increase their cognitive abilities, strengthen their fine and gross motor skills, and explore their creativity. For ages 1 to 2 1/2. No registration required.
Step into a world of enchantment where stories bloom and fairies' flutter! This magical storytime invites kids, ages 6-11, to explore the wonders of fairy gardens through captivating read-alouds, activities, and make your own fairy garden to take home! For […]
Calling all kids, ages 8-11! If you love Pokemon, weve got the club for you! Join us at Main Street Library June 2nd from 5-6. No registration required.
Get ready to stomp, roar, and explore! Join us for a lively preschool storytime all about dinosaurs. Well share engaging picture books, sing playful songs, move our bodies like prehistoric creatures, and build early literacy skills through rhythm, rhyme, and […]
Join us for Chess Club June 12th from 1-3 pm. For ages 7-17. New members are welcome! No registration required.
Build your own LEGO creation to be displayed at the library! No registration is required. For ages 4-11.
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a roar at our free, family-friendly dinosaur-themed event. Drop in for hands-on activities, crafts, games, and STEM challenges. Create your own fossil and snap photos with our larger-than-life dinosaur displays. This event is […]
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
Tiny Tot Explorers are invited to join Ms. Liz at the Main Street Library (directly after Babies in Bloom Storytime). Make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun learning experiences! Explore new outlets for creativity! Enhance your childs exploration, […]
Get ready to spark curiosity and creativity! In this hands-on STEM program at Main Street Library, kids ages 511 will work in teams to explore the exciting world of electronics using Snap Circuits. Participants will build real working circuits that […]
Tweens and Teens, ages 10-17, join us in this dynamic and creative program designed for young crafters. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers a fun and supportive environment to learn and enhance your crocheting skills. […]
Build your own LEGO creation to be displayed at the library! No registration is required. For ages 4-11.
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
Tiny Tot Explorers are invited to join Ms. Liz at the Main Street Library (directly after Babies in Bloom Storytime). Make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun learning experiences! Explore new outlets for creativity! Enhance your childs exploration, […]