Chesterfield County Public Library
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Read with a Cop
Come hear a story read by a local Police Officer, equipment show and tell, summer safety, and more! Registration begins June 1. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/chesterfield/READ_WITH_COP_SNIP_EFACF802.JPG
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Saturday June 15 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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Saturday June 15 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 June 15 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Saturday June 15 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO® Club
Drop in and build your creations. We’ll provide the building bricks. For ages 6-11.
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ita-Bag Creations
Japanese Ita-bags are designed to showcase one’s pin and keychain collections in a protective and curated way. With this program, you’ll be given your own Ita-bag and supplies to make pins and keychains to display your interests. Registration begins May 29.
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Saturday June 15 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Resin Coasters for Teens
Are you curious about casting resin? Make your very own geode resin coaster with artist Josh Taylor. Teens. Registration begins June 1. Please dress with mess in mind. All materials will be provided. Resin coaster projects will need to cure at the library for 24 h......More
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO® Club
Drop in and build your creations. We’ll provide the building bricks. Ages 6-11.
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Monday June 17 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Toddler Story Time
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 June 17 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
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. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 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 June 17 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Crafter Noon
Spend time with fellow crafters to work on personal projects while learning and sharing with each other. All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Registration begins two weeks before each program.
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
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. Event Type(s)......More
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Read 2 Rover
Reading to a therapy dog provides comfort and motivation for young readers. No appointment needed. Ages 5 and up.
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 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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Tuesday June 18 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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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
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. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Summer 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 June 18 10:30am - 11:00am 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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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Button Making for Teens
Express yourself through buttons! Learn to make your own button pins through Canva and our button press. Registration begins June 4.
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Chess Club
Play the beautiful game of chess. We will provide the sets and the space. All ages are welcome! Parents and caregivers must remain in library during session. This summer, the Meadowdale Library is updating its scheduled time for Chess Club. Starting June 4, Chess Clu......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Pop-In Mentoring Program with SCORE
Get help meeting your small business goals, no matter where you are on your business journey! Experienced mentors from SCORE will meet with you and provide free advice on how to take your business to the next level. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of voluntee......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Intro 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 the program.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 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 June 20 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Time focuses on sharing early literacy skills with toddlers by presenting stories, rhymes, or songs, and encouraging interaction through movement. For ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Music and Movement
Help your preschooler shake, rattle and roll their way to mastering early literacy skills. Registration begins one week before each program.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
BookThink: LaPrade Library Book Club
"The Measure" by Nikki Erlick Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/chesterfield/9134SJNUHXL._AC_UF10001000_QL80__BC7B357E.JPG
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Jewell
New York Times #1 bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book “Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.” To register fo......More
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Thursday June 20 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Reading Buddies / Compañeros de Lectura
Volunteer Big Reading Buddies will listen to and read to children to support their reading skills. Drop-in sessions. No registration necessary. Sessions are on a first-come first-served basis. Parents and Caregivers must remain in library during session. Apoyo individ......More
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Thursday June 20 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Snapology: Pokémania
Do more than catch ’em all! Practice your Pokémon training skills while exploring real-world science, examining the habitats, characteristics and needs of different Pokémon! Use LEGO® bricks to create training gyms, unique battles, and even your very own generation of P......More
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Friday June 21 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Conecta con Servicios Sociales
Reúnase con el personal del Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Chesterfield-Colonial Heights. Consulte los casos activos, obtenga respuestas a preguntas generales y obtenga ayuda para solicitar servicios como TANF, SNAP y más. ¡Reserve su cita con el personal de l......More
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Friday June 21 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Connect with Social Services
Meet with Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services staff at Ettrick-Matoaca Library. Check on active cases, have general questions answered and get help applying for services like TANF, SNAP, and more. Reserve your appointment with Ettrick-Ma......More
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Friday June 21 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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Friday June 21 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 June 21 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Registration begins 3 days before e......More
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Clover Hill Critics
This month we are discussing The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. Summary: Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into Paris, Odile stands......More
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Intro to Crochet for Teens
You won’t drop a stitch when you learn to crochet with fiber arts expert Bebhinn Thomas! Learn about the different processes and the history of crochet and get hands-on practice. Registration begins June 7. All materials provided. *** Image URL: https://s3.ama......More
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Drumsticks
Join the us and the Children's Museum of Richmond as we bring to life The Leopard’s Drum, a West African folktale. Through dramatic play, students learn to identify patterns in literature, art, and music! They are able to create visual and musical patterns of their own......More
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Saturday June 22 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 June 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Snapology: Animal Explorers
Learn where animals live and why their habitats are important for survival. Through stories, games, and building animals using DUPLO® blocks, little learners will explore the different biomes of the world while gaining critical social and developmental skills. Ages 3-5 ......More
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Saturday June 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 3-5......More
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Anime Art for Teens
Do you love anime? Do you like to create? Learn unique and creative ways to make your own personalized anime art. Registration begins June 8.
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Saturday June 22 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Resin Coasters for Adults
Are you curious about casting resin? Make your very own geode resin coaster with artist Josh Taylor. Registration begins June 8. Please dress with a mess in mind. All materials will be provided. Resin coaster projects will need to cure on-site at the library for 2......More
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Canvas Painting for Teens
Make your own canvas painting with Art Adventures!
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Kids Create Art: Kimmy Cantrell Masks
Explore asymmetry while creating a colorful and whimsical mask in the style of artist Kimmy Cantrell, using oil pastels and cardboard. For Ages 8-11. Registration begins June 8. Please register only the child or children who will be attending. The adults accompanyin......More
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Intro to Crochet for Adults
Don't drop your stitch when you learn to crochet with fiber arts expert Bebhinn Thomas! Learn about the different processes and the history of crochet and get hands-on practice. Registration begins June 8. All materials provided. ***
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Write Your Life: A Memoir Writing Workshop
Grab your notebooks and join us for an afternoon of memoir writing tips and techniques. Whether you are an experienced writer or just getting started, this interactive writing class will prepare you to share the story of your life. Registration begins June 8....More
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Monday June 24 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Toddler Story Time
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 June 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Soap Bubble Circus
Bubbles are the perfect combination of art, science, math and joy! See them spin, float, dance, and even take on fun shapes with circus flair. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5-11. Registration begins June 10. *** Image URL: https://s3.amazo......More
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
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. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Monday June 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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Monday June 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-......More
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
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. Event Type(s)......More
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Monday June 24 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. June: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi July: Rock Paper Scissors by Al......More
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Monday June 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Soap Bubble Circus
Bubbles are the perfect combination of art, science, math and joy! See them spin, float, dance, and even take on fun shapes with circus flair. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5-11. Registration begins June 10. *** Image URL: https://s3.amaz......More
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Soap Bubble Circus
Bubbles are the perfect combination of art, science, math and joy! See them spin, float, dance, and even take on fun shapes with circus flair. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5-11. Registration begins June 10. *** Image URL: https://s3.amaz......More
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Anime & 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 June 24 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 June 24 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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Tuesday June 25 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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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Story Time
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. Registration is required and begins 3 days in advance.
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Summer 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 June 25 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 June 25 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 June 25 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Tuesday June 25 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 June 25 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 June 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Graphic Novel Book Club
Read and discuss graphic novels at the library during your summer break! For ages 8-12. This month we will be discussing The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by by Mac Barnett. For more information or to join this group, please contact Beka Castagna at castagnar@chesterfiel......More
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Tuesday June 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Soap Bubble Circus
Bubbles are the perfect combination of art, science, math and joy! See them spin, float, dance, and even take on fun shapes with circus flair. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5-11. Registration begins June 11. *** Image URL: https://s3.amaz......More
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Tuesday June 25 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Young Dragons Book Club
Join us for a fantasy adventure! Each meeting we’ll talk about a chosen book and create something in the makerspace. For readers entering 5th-8th grade or ages 10-13. June 25 – The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui Sutherland July 2 – The Stonekeeper (Amulet, Book 1) by K......More
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Movie Afternoon - Isle of Dogs (PG-13)
In a dystopian future, an outbreak of canine flu in Japan leads all dogs to be quarantined on an island. A boy named Atari journeys there to rescue his dog Spots and gets help from a pack of misfit canines who have also been exiled. Atari's quest inspires a group of dog......More
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Tuesday June 25 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 June 25 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Chess Club
Play the beautiful game of chess. We will provide the sets and the space. All ages are welcome! Parents and caregivers must remain in library during session. This summer, the Meadowdale Library is updating its scheduled time for Chess Club. Starting June 4, Chess C......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Soap Bubble Circus
Bubbles are the perfect combination of art, science, math and joy! See them spin, float, dance, and even take on fun shapes with circus flair. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5-11. Registration begins June 11. *** Image URL: https://s3.amaz......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
REVIVE! Recognizing and Responding to Opioid Overdoses
REVIVE! is Virginia's Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (ONE) program, helping people learn how to recognize and respond to opioid overdose emergencies by administering naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Medical experience......More