Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Porter

Come to Porter's monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more! Full Price: December 5-6 Half Price: December 8-9 $3 a Bag: December 10

Preschool Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Preschool Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities

PEATC provides free, confidential, and one-on-one support to families of children with disabilities. Learn about information, services, and tools to empower families of students with disabilities to navigate special education. Presented by Rhonda Niebauer, Parent Educa......More

PEATC provides free, confidential, and one-on-one support to families of children with disabilities. Learn about information, services, and tools to empower families of students with disabilities to navigate special education. Presented by Rhonda Niebauer, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center.

Alphabet Soup

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. December 12, December 19, and February 13 are special holiday-themed classes. See them ......More

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. December 12, December 19, and February 13 are special holiday-themed classes. See them here.

Lofi Study Hall

Study for finals in a relaxed atmosphere with gentle lo-fi playing in the background.

Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Porter

Come to Porter's monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more! Full Price: December 5-6 Half Price: December 8-9 $3 a Bag: December 10

Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Porter: $3/bag Day

Come to Porter's monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more! Full Price: December 5-6 Half Price: December 8-9 $3 a Bag: December 10

Mahjong Players Club

Experienced and beginner players welcome.

Chess Time

Casual chess for all experience levels. Grades K-12.

Holiday Open House

Celebrate various seasonal holidays with crafts, activities, and refreshments. Enjoy a personal visit with Santa and his elf dog, along with a ballet performance. Suitable for all ages, accompanied by a caregiver.

ELL Resources on Demand

Learn about the ELL (English Language Learner) resources, tour the library, and discover services available free of charge. Call 540-372-1144, x7339 to sign up.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Ages 17 and up. Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org.

Teen Book Group: Jane Austen's 250th Birthday

Google Meet link for all meetings:  meet.google.com/ixi-zcfh-wuv Grades 7-12, in person at Porter and online. Read one (or more!) books from our monthly selection, then join us for a discussion. December 202......More

Google Meet link for all meetings:  meet.google.com/ixi-zcfh-wuv Grades 7-12, in person at Porter and online. Read one (or more!) books from our monthly selection, then join us for a discussion. December 2025: Jane Austen's 250th Birthday I Shall Never Fall in Love  Northranger  Pride  Sense & Sensibility  Where the Rhythm Takes You 

Preschool Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Preschool Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Grow a Reader Special: Countdown to Christmas & a Visit from Santa Claus

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. December 12, December 19, and February 13 are special holiday-themed classes. See them ......More

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. December 12, December 19, and February 13 are special holiday-themed classes. See them here.