LIBRARY EVENTS
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings FREE books to children ages 0 to 5!
Sign up today at the GCPL!
https://imaginationlibrary.com/us/affiliate/VAZIP23606/
From Canva to Cricut
1 on 1 workshops for those wishing to learn more about the basics of Canva and crafting on the Cricut, and how to combine the two for projects.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Campaign
Saturdays
1:00-3:00 p.m.
May 2, 16 & 30
June 13 & 27
No registration required
We are looking for adventurers, join us for a short D&D Campaign.
Ages 12 - Adult.
Financial Seminars with Carlos Britos
Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
May 27 - Session 1: Rules of the Road for Investing Options
June 10 - Session 2: Rules of the Road for Investing Options
July 29 - Important information about Social Security and your Retirement
Adults 18+.
Comix-Con Art Contest
Theme: “Liberty-Con Hero(s)”
June 1 - July 24th
Draw your version of a Library Superhero or Superhero Team associated with either the 250 or 375 anniversaries. Prizes awarded in 3 age categories. Visit the Main Library to sign up and for more information.
Unearth A Story: Summer Reading Program
Main Library & Point Branch
June 1 - July 31
Read and win prizes! All ages!
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Main Library
Saturday, June 6
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Games and fun! Register and receive a free bag (while supplies last). All ages!
Story Times
Story Times
Main Library
Registration begins May 19
Little Pillars
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Rhyme, read, play, and learn the Eric Carle way!
Birth-24 months.
Pre-K Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 3, 10, 17 & 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Longer stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft help children prepare for kindergarten. 3-5 years.
Toddlers on the Loose
Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 4, 11, 18 & 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and fun motor skill development activities! 2 years.
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.
Point Branch Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 3, 10, 17 & 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Registration begins May 19
Stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft help children prepare for kindergarten. 2-5 years.
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.
Victory at Home
Main Library
No registration required
Learn what daily life was like in America during World War II.
Adults 18+.
Little Crafters
Main Library
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
June 12- Registration begins May 29
July 10 - Registration begins June 26
Summertime crafts for little ones!
Ages 2-5.
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.
American History Lecture Series: Victims for the Grave
Learn about the Elmira Prison Camp and the Confederate Dead of Woodlawn National Cemetery with speaker Rob Garnett. Adults 16+.
Tea with the Ton
Explore the World of Bridgerton and Jane Austen. Dressing up is welcomed! Adults 18+.