LIBRARY EVENTS
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings FREE books to children ages 0 to 5!
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Byte Size Basics
Byte Size Basics
Main Library
May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15
Appointments available from 1-2:30 p.m.
Have questions about Microsoft Word,
email, or your smartphone?
Register for 30 minutes of individual tech help!
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Pop-In Story Time
Pop-In Story Time
Main Library
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 21, 28
Since our Pre-K story times filled up so fast, we would like to offer a Pop-In story time on Monday evenings!
2-5 years.
Call for more information - 804.693.2998.
Story Times Main Library
Story Times
Little Pillars
Main Library
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 8, 15, 22, 29
Registration begins May 20
Rhyme, read, play, and learn the Eric Carle way!
Birth-24 months.
Pre-K Storytime
Main Library
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 9, 16, 23, 30
Registration begins May 20
Longer stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft help children prepare for kindergarten. 3-5 years.
Toddlers on the Loose
Main Library
Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 5, 12, 26 & July 10, 17, 24, 31
Registration begins May 20
Shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and fun motor skill development activities!
2 years.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Point Story Time
Point Story Time
Point Branch
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 9, 16, 23, 30
Registration begins May 20
Stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft help children prepare for kindergarten. 2-5 years.
Call to register and for more information - 804.642.9790.
Color Our World - Summer Reading Program
Color Our World
Summer Reading Program
Main Library & Point Branch
June 7-August 8
Read and win prizes!
All ages!
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Main Library
Saturday, June 7
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Food, games and fun! Register for the summer
reading program & receive a free bag (while supplies last). All ages!
Call for more information - 804.693.2998.
Nunnally Ichthyology Collection Presentation
Nunnally Ichthyology Collection Presentation
VIMS
Main Library
Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m.
See and learn about the VIMS natural history collection, which includes specimens of Virginia’s coastal waters, streams, lakes and the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. All ages!
Call for more information - 804.693.2998.
Wednesday Night Summer Family Movies
Wednesday Night Summer Family Movies
Main Library
June 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
6:00 p.m.
Free popcorn!
Call for more information - 804.693.2998.
Slime Time
Slime Time
Main Library
Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins June 12
Learn about the science of slime and make ooey, gooey slime to take home! Grades 1-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Little Crafters
Little Crafters
Main Library
Friday, June 27 - Registration begins June 13
Friday, July 25 - Registration begins July 11
10:30 a.m.
Summertime craft activities for little ones! 3-5 years.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Main Library
Friday, June 27 - Registration begins June 13
Friday, July 25 - Registration begins July 11
2:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of summer craft fun! Grades 1-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Duck, Duck, Decoy!
Duck, Duck, Decoy!
Main Library
Saturday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration begins June 14
Sidney Ripley from the Gloucester Museum presents a fun and educational journey into the fascinating world of decoy ducks!
Museum educators showcase real examples and cool facts about these hand-carved creations. Paint a mini decoy duck to take home!
Grades 1 - 5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
GCPL Comix Con Art Contest
GCPL Comix Con Art Contest
Main Library
The theme is “Draw your library robot” Prizes awarded in each age group.
Submissions accepted May 1 – July 1
Categories: Grades 3-8, 9-12, Adult 19+.
Artwork will be displayed at GCPL Comix Con 2025!
Call for more information - 804.693.2998.