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
Aug. 5 & 19, Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21
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.
Story Times - Main Library
Little Pillars
Main Library
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Registration begins Aug 19
Rhyme, read, play, and learn the Eric Carle way!
Birth-24 months.
Pre-K Storytime
Main Library
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
September 3, 10, 17 & 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Registration begins Aug 19
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.
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Registration begins Aug 19
Shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and fun motor skill development activities!
2 years.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Point Storytime
Point Storytime
Point Branch
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
September 3, 10, 17 & 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Registration begins Aug 19
Stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft help children prepare for kindergarten. 2-5 years.
Call to register and for more information - 804.642.9790.
Nutrition & Healthy Living Series
Nutrition & Healthy Living Series
Main Library
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
September 4 - Reading the Nutrition Labels & Osteoporosis Prevention
October 2 - Small Steps to Health and Wealth, Part 1
November 6 - Small Steps to Health and Wealth, Part 2
Registration begins Aug 21
Glenn Sturm from the Gloucester Extension Office will be presenting a three-part series on Nutrition and Healthy Living. Adults 18+.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Little Crafters
Little Crafters
Main Library
Fridays
September 19 & October 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration begins Sept 5 & Oct 3
Fall craft activities for little ones! Ages 3-5
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Hands-on Archeology
Hands-on Archeology
Main Library
Saturday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration begins Sept 27
October is Archeology month in Virginia. The Fairfield Foundation presents a hands-on program processing artifacts from local digs!
Grades 1-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin Magnet
Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin Magnet
Main Library
Thursday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration begins Oct 2
Create a pumpkin magnet craft using mason jar lids.
Adults 18+.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Owls: Birds of the Night
Owls: Birds of the Night
Main Library
Saturday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Nature’s Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation.
Learn about nocturnal hunters and how they help the ecosystem.
All ages.
Call for more information - 804.693.2998.
Let’s Draw Manga!
Let’s Draw Manga!
Main Library
Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins Oct 9
Learn to create your own manga character with features like exaggerated eyes, small mouths, and stylized hair characteristic of the style.
Grades 6-12.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating
Main Library
Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins Sept 25
Create a spook-tacular pumpkin without the mess!
Grades 1-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
Let's Draw Halloween!
Let's Draw Halloween!
Main Library
Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins Sept 24
Draw a mummy, witch,
jack-o-lantern and more!
Grades K-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.