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/
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.
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.
Friends Pop-Up Bag Sale!
Fill a paper bag for $5
Buy a tote bag for $15 fill it for free!
Video Game Party
Meet new friends and share your favorite video game experiences. Bring your own devices to play. Snacks provided. All ages.
Take & Make Patriotic Potholder
Register for a Take and Make Patriotic Potholder Kit.
Stop by either branch to pick up. Great for July 4th as we celebrate Gloucester’s 375th Birthday and America’s 250th Birthday.
Age of Style, Age of Change
Decorate your own fan and learn about women’s 18th century fashions and beauty practices. Adults 18+.
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.
Summer Magnet Craft
Paint and decorate various plaster molded shapes. Grades 2-5.
Call to register and for more information - 804.693.2998.
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.
Virginia Living Museum: Dinosaur Discovery
Examine dinosaur fossils, discover the cool ways they survived, and meet some modern-day animal ambassadors to see these awesome adaptations in action! All ages!