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Friday April 19 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Bon Air Parent Cafe
Indulge in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere at the Bon Air Parent Cafe. Savor a fresh cup of coffee and make some new friends while your child colors and plays with toys.
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Friday April 19 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Friday April 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Clover Hill Critics
This month we are reading Dead Edward by Ann Napolitano. Summary: One summer morning, twelve-year-old Edward Adler, his beloved older brother, his parents, and 183 other passengers board a flight in Newark headed for Los Angeles. Among them is a Wall Street wunderkind, ......More
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Magic Tree House Book Club
This book club uses Mary Pope Osborne's popular series “The Magic Tree House” to encourage children to talk about reading, science, and history. Through reading, crafts, and activities, we can take a vacation without leaving the comfort of the library! Designed for chi......More
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
CHSV Presents The 1749 Commission of the Peace, Chesterfield County’s “Birth Certificate"
A growing population prompted the colonial Virginia government to establish over 60 counties. Explore the formation of Chesterfield County, as well as its "birth certificate" and the surprisingly circuitous route the document took before finding its way to archival. Reg......More
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Meadowdale Spring Festival
Show your love of the library with our fun-filled event. Learn about what your library provides for you and your community. Enjoy story time, arts and crafts, goodies, and more! Come dressed as your favorite literary character.
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Seuss, Stories and Songs
Get up and move! Dr. Seuss classics will come to life during this interactive and musical program. Registration begins two weeks before each program. (Ages 2-5 and their caregivers) Please register for ALL who are attending. *** Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.......More
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Family Story Time
Learn and play with stories and music! Ages 0-5. Registration begins 3 days before each program.
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Saturday April 20 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO® Club
We’ll provide the building bricks. Kids supply the imagination! Drop in through the afternoon to build your creations. For ages 6-11.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stitching Up a Storm: Cross-Stitching 101
Learn the calming art of cross-stitching with Gentle Pursuits of Richmond EGA. Participants will have a choice of two customizable designs: a fluffy sheep or a monogram. Registration begins April 6.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO® Club
We’ll provide the building bricks; kids supply the imagination! Drop in and build your creations. Ages 6-11.
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gardening 101 for Homeowners
Do you wish you had a better garden? Learn everything you need to make your garden grow! Registration begins April 6.
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Monday April 22 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Learn and play with stories, music, and movement. For kids ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register everyone who will be attending, including adults.
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Story Time
This story time focuses on sharing early literacy skills with toddlers by presenting stories, rhymes, or songs, and encouraging interaction through movement. Ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-2. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, and interact with their caregivers, and to develop the building blocks for reading. Please register each child and parent.
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Monday April 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-......More
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Monday April 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Between the Covers
The Central Library Between the Covers book group now meets at the Central Library and synchronously via Zoom, too. Please email [email protected] for more information and a Zoom invitation. April 22: Cloud Cuckoo Land May 20: The Island of Sea Wom......More
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Monday April 22 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pajama Story Time
Enjoy our story times with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-5. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register all persons attending.
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Monday April 22 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Enjoy our story times with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-5. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register all persons attending.
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Tuesday April 23 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Toddler Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Toddler Story Time is designed to promote early literacy and social-emotional skills through stories, movement, and songs to help your toddler get ready to learn to read. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers....More
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Tuesday April 23 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Pre-K Storytime
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5 ......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, interact with their caregivers, and develop the building blocks to learn how to read. For ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Registrat......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-2. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, and interact with their caregivers, and to develop the building blocks for reading. Please register each child and parent.
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Toddler Story Time is designed to promote early literacy and social-emotional skills through stories, movement, and songs to help your toddler get ready to learn to read. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers....More
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5 ......More
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Tuesday April 23 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts Group
Welcome knitters, crocheters, quilters and all who love fiber arts! This group meets weekly to work on personal projects while learning and sharing with each other. All skill levels are welcome.
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Tuesday April 23 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunchtime Jam Session
Beginner-friendly, informal jam session, focused on old-time music. Bring your instrument and play along! (This is a practice session for musicians, not a concert. All musicians welcome!)
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Tuesday April 23 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
LEGO® Club
We’ll provide the building bricks. Kids supply the imagination! Drop in through the afternoon to build your creations. For ages 6-11.
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Tuesday April 23 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
CCPL Chess Club
Play the beautiful game of chess. We will provide the sets and the space. All ages are welcome! No registration required.
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Wednesday April 24 9:15am - 9:45am EDT
Baby Story Time
Learn and play with stories, songs, and movement. Ages 0-2. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register everyone who will be attending, including adults.
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Wednesday April 24 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Wednesday April 24 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Storytime
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, interact with their caregivers, and develop the building blocks to learn how to read. For ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Genealogy: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
Begin your family history research with the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource. Topics covered include advanced search techniques, family trees and documentation, source citations and Ancestry’s Learning Center and Research Aids. Registration bei......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Story Time
This story time focuses on sharing early literacy skills with toddlers by presenting stories, rhymes, or songs, and encouraging interaction through movement. Ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Wednesday April 24 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Toddler Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Toddler Story Time is designed to promote early literacy and social-emotional skills through stories, movement, and songs to help your toddler get ready to learn to read. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers. ......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Please register everyone attending, inc......More
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Wednesday April 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Knit or crochet and share your techniques while working on your own project. No formal instruction provided. Please bring your own supplies.
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Thursday April 25 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, and interact with their caregivers, and to develop the building blocks for reading. Please register each child and parent.
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, interact with their caregivers, and develop the building blocks to learn how to read. For ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Reg......More
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5 ......More
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Story Time
This story time focuses on sharing early literacy skills with toddlers by presenting stories, rhymes, or songs, and encouraging interaction through movement. Ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Midlothian Cover to Cover
Midlothian Cover to Cover book discussion group will meet in person to discuss The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Email Cindy Arnold at [email protected] for more information....More
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-3. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, and interact with their caregivers, and to develop the building blocks for reading. Please register each child and parent.
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Thursday April 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Meadowdale Page Turners
Please contact Pam White at [email protected] for more information on this club. Themes (customers are free to pick any book related to the theme to discuss) April 25 A strong sense of place
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Thursday April 25 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
RPAA Baby Artsplay!
This program started on April 18th and is a series. Registration may already be full. Baby Artsplay!™ Greater Richmond Wolf Trap offers children ages 3 months to 36 months, along with their parents and caregivers, the opportunity to take part in a Baby Artsplay!™ r......More
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Thursday April 25 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Digital Drop-In
Troubleshoot basic tech issues, learn how to download e-material, and so much more! Bring your digital device and questions and work one-on-one with a librarian. Registration begins April 11 and is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Introduction to 3D Printing
See our 3D printer in action and learn just how easy it is to create and submit projects for printing. Registration begins two weeks before each program.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
College Prep Night
Wondering how to apply to and find money for college? State Council of Higher Education for Virginia rep Melissa Benavidez and Chester librarian Jackie Fowler will share valuable tips to get you through the process. Registration begins April 11.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Use critical thinking, problem solving and creativity as you learn the nuances of D&D and facilitate the creation of your own stories! Registration begins two weeks before each program.
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Music and Movement
Help your preschooler shake, rattle and roll their way to mastering early literacy skills. Registration begins three days before each program.
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Social Brew
Join us for a fun and relaxed morning at the library. Socialize, play games and enjoy snacks, tea and coffee on us. Bring your friends or come alone and make new ones! Drop in anytime during the program hours.
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Friday April 26 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Music and Movement
Help your preschooler shake, rattle and roll their way to mastering early literacy skills. Registration begins three days before each program.
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Saturday April 27 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Sensory Hour
Bon Air Library will open an hour early to provide those with sensory needs a quiet environment where they can safely browse and enjoy the library.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Alpaca Story Time
You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas—they’re at the library! Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Registration begins April 13.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Seuss, Stories and Songs
Get up and move! Dr. Seuss classics will come to life during this interactive and musical program. Registration begins two weeks before each program. (Ages 2-5 and their caregivers) Please register for ALL who are attending. *** Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Alpaca Story Time
You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas—they’re at the library! Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Registration begins April 13.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Seuss, Stories and Songs
Get up and move! Dr. Seuss classics will come to life during this interactive and musical program. Registration begins two weeks before each program. (Ages 2-5 and their caregivers) Please register for ALL who are attending. *** Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Concert Ballet of Virginia StoryBook Series
The Concert Ballet of Virginia will enchant readers with a special performance of Peter Rabbit. Hear the story narrated aloud as dancers bring the words to life. Meet the performers after the show! Registration begins two weeks before each program. (Ages 3-11 and their......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-5......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Concert Ballet of Virginia StoryBook Series
The Concert Ballet of Virginia will enchant readers with a special performance of Peter Rabbit. Hear the story narrated aloud as dancers bring the words to life. Meet the performers after the show! Registration begins two weeks before each program. (Ages 3-11 and their......More
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Saturday April 27 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Self-expression through Chinese Calligraphy
Discover the artform of Chinese calligraphy. Dr. Jing Shui from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a workshop that focuses on building a better understanding and appreciation of Chinese calligraphy. Attendees will create their own pieces of art to take home with ......More
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Saturday April 27 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Self-expression through Chinese Calligraphy
Discover the artform of Chinese calligraphy. Dr. Jing Shui from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a workshop that focuses on building a better understanding and appreciation of Chinese calligraphy. Attendees will create their own pieces of art to take home with ......More
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Saturday April 27 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Alpaca Story Time
You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas—they’re at the library! Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Registration begins April 13.
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Saturday April 27 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Alpaca Story Time
You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas—they’re at the library! Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Registration begins April 13.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Alpaca Story Time
You don't have to visit Peru to meet alpacas - they're at the library! Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Registration begins April 13.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bharatha Natyam: Introduction to Indian Classical Dance
Experience Bharatha Natyam, a classical dance style of India, in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Internationally known artist Padmarani Rasiah Cantu will showcase her colorfully costumed student demons......More
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Alpaca Story Time
You don't have to visit Peru to meet alpacas - they're at the library! Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Registration begins April 13.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bharatha Natyam: Introduction to Indian Classical Dance
Experience Bharatha Natyam, a classical dance style of India. Internationally known artist Padmarani Rasiah Cantu will present an exciting performance with colorful costumes and hands-on fun. Q&A to follow. In celebration of Asian......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Making Comics and Zines
Create an original character and collaborative comic with VMFA artist and author Laura Lee Gulledge. For ages 13-18. Registration begins April 13. This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is funded, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowme......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Making Comics and Zines
Create an original character and collaborative comic with VMFA artist and author Laura Lee Gulledge. For ages 13-18. Registration begins April 13. This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is funded, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowme......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Happy Bookers
Join us as we discuss "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry. Registration begins two weeks before the program.
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Happy Bookers
Join us as we discuss "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry. Registration begins two weeks before the program.
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Monday April 29 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Learn and play with stories, music, and movement. For kids ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register everyone who will be attending, including adults.
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Monday April 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Story Time
This story time focuses on sharing early literacy skills with toddlers by presenting stories, rhymes, or songs, and encouraging interaction through movement. Ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Monday April 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
Eighty percent of brain development happens between ages 0-2. Baby Story Time is a lapsit story time designed to help babies play, explore, and interact with their caregivers, and to develop the building blocks for reading. Please register each child and parent.
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Monday April 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Story Time
Ninety percent of brain development happens between ages 0-5. Pre-K Story Time is designed to help older pre-readers develop early literacy and social-emotional skills to get ready to learn to read, start school and grow into lifelong readers and learners. For ages 3-......More
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Anime and Manga Club
Do you love anime and manga and want to meet more people with your same interest? Watch and read as a group in a fun and friendly environment.
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pajama Story Time
Enjoy our story times with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-5. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register all persons attending.
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Enjoy our story times with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and more! Ages 2-5. Registration begins 3 days before each program. Please register all persons attending.