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 call 757.741.3323 to register.
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.
Rollicking Roundup is a family-friendly fundraiser, hosted by and benefitting Dream Catchers. Tickets to the event include dinner from Mission BBQ, one drink ticket for a Virginia Beer Company beer (must be over 21), and s’mores, plus access to cowboy-themed fun and games (including a mechanical bull, lasso lessons, and lawn games), music, and barn...
From dance-inducing Old Time rhythms and foot-stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they’ll go next. The band is comprised of four of the most talented and promising young musicians in the country: Patrick...
On the first Sunday in November step back in history as the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival commemorates America’s First Thanksgiving with a historic celebration reminiscent of Colonial Virginia. This annual tradition dates back to December 4, 1619 when Captain John Woodlief and his crew of thirty-five men landed on the shores of the James River at...
Local mystery author Ellen Butler will talk about her favorite 10 art heists in history. Heists discussed include: The Mona Lisa, from the Louvre Museum, The Scream, by Edvard Munch, The Green Vault jewelry heist, and 100 timepieces stolen from the LA Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem. In addition, she will discuss 21st...
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 ages 3-7.
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.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Jazz up your autumn table with a pumpkin table runner. Learn the basics of machine applique. Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Note: You will need to complete this project on your own outside class time. Space is limited. Reservations...