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.

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.

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.

Yoga Camp
Yoga Camp
Main Library
July 7 - 11
Registration begins June 23
Ages 5-8 years: 9:00 a.m.
Ages 9-12 years: 10:15 a.m.
Join certified yoga instructor Miss Christa, for a 5-day Kids’ Yoga Camp designed to help build mindfulness, confidence, and joy through yoga, breathwork, and creative activities with some yoga games thrown in, too!
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.

Let's Draw Summer!
Let's Draw Summer!
Main Library
Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins June 24
Draw a dolphin, palm tree, blue crab and more!
Grades K-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.

Shore Birds
Shore Birds
Main Library
Thursday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins June 26
Presented by Michelle Schopp, Outreach Coordinator, Wild Birds Unlimited Yorktown.
Learn what shore birds live in Coastal Virginia and how to identify them.
Adults 18+.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.

Summer Flair
Summer Flair
Main Library
Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Registration begins June 28
Decorate and paint fun shapes for wearable pins and refrigerator magnets.
Grades 6 - 12.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.

American Flag Coasters
American Flag Coasters
Main Library
Wednesday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration begins June 18
Create something fun and useful for Independence Day!
Adults 18+.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.

Summer Mason Jar Craft
Summer Mason Jar Craft
Point Branch
Thursday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration begins July 3
Make a beautiful summer decoration.
Adults 18+.
Call to register and for more information - 804.642.9790.

Paint Party
Paint Party
Main Library
Saturday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration begins July 5
Unleash your inner artist with a variety of painting activities!
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.