Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information.
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9 events,Join us weekly on Mondays at the Waverly Branch for stories, music, and friends! Ages 0-5; registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required. Join us for books, music, movement and more at storytime! Registration is not required. |
7 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required! A fun, interactive experience for children age birth-5 years. Join us for simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary and foster a love of books and reading. |
8 events,Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle, and participate in our community puzzle with friends! To participate: Your puzzle must be in good condition and have all pieces Pieces must be contained and include a photo of the completed puzzle
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Build, create, imagine! Join our LEGO Lab to tackle fun challenges or free build your own designs. Every brick tells a story - what will you build? Upcoming Lego Lab - April 29, 2026 Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. |
4 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Calling all book lovers! Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Good Books, Good Company Book Club. We will be discussing our book of the month in person at Crush It Art Bar in Carrollton. Stop by the Carrollton library’s front desk to see what we’re reading this month and pick up a copy, or check out our digital copies available on Libby and Hoopla. Read ... Read More |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949. 
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. |
2 events,One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule.
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Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Join us at the Franklin Branch as we celebrate International Harry Potter Day with an enchanting morning full of fun! Registration is not required, this event is free and open to the public. |
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7 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. 
Stop by the Carrollton Branch each month to grab a Teen Take and Make Kit! Each month features a different craft, suitable for ages 12+. All materials included, while supplies last. Stop by the Carrollton Branch to grab a Spice of the Month kit! Each month features a sample of a different unique spice, history and cultural information, and recipes! While supplies last.
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Parents/caregivers, join us for a sweet treat and special craft at Muffins with Mom! (Ages 0-5) |
9 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Join us monthly for good books and lively discussion! Registration is not required; books available at the circulation desk. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required.
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Join us for Muffins with Mom Tuesday, May 5th @ 10am. Registration is not required! |
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Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 20103 Princeton Rd, Sussex, VA 23884 1pm-2pm Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 12478 Blue Star Hwy, Stony Creek, VA 23882 2:30pm-3:30pm
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Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 9436 Mayes Street Jarratt, Va 23867 4pm-5pm |
4 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm School-aged kids are invited to join us as we get crafty at Craftsy Kids the first Thursday of each month at 4-5:30pm. Registration is not required!
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Eric D. M. Johnson, MA, MSIS, MS Coordinator, Library of Virginia, VA250 “Ideas in Action” Project will present stories of the Revolution as experienced in our community, emphasizing the first-hand accounts of actual persons who lived here during the Revolutionary Era. May 7th, 5:30pm Courtland Branch Library 22511 Main Street Courtland, VA 23837 Ph: 757.653.2821 |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. Join Lego Lab, the second Friday of each month at 3pm, for free build time! We can't wait to see your creations. (Ages 6 and up) |
4 events,Stop by the Surry Branch the second Saturday of each month to pick up one of our Teen Take & Make Kits. Available while supplies last! Stop by anytime between 10:30am and 12pm to read to our therapy dogs and enjoy a pet themed craft! Ages 6-11; registration is not required. Join us for a fun retro film the second Saturday of each month at the Claremont Branch! Drop in to unleash your creativity with a fun craft, all materials provided; while supplies last! Registration is not required. |
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5 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. Celebrate Law Enforcement Week with us at the Courtland and Franklin Branches! Join us for cookies and a chat with some of our favorite community helpers! Franklin Branch - Monday, May 11 @ 10:30am Courtland Branch - Tuesday, May 12 @ 10am Grab your latest project and join us for a relaxing time of needlework and socializing! Registration is not required. |
9 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Celebrate Law Enforcement Week with us at the Courtland and Franklin Branches! Join us for cookies and a chat with some of our favorite community helpers! Franklin Branch - Monday, May 11 @ 10:30am Courtland Branch - Tuesday, May 12 @ 10am Join us for a new lively book discussion monthly on the 2nd Tuesday @ 10:30am! To reserve the monthly selection, please call 757-899-6500. |
6 events,Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. Are you a pet lover? Do you like to read? Have you ever thought of reading to an animal? Now’s your chance! Come be a part of our PAWS to Read program! You will have the opportunity to interact with animals, and read to them, as if you were having your own storytime! For more information, call the Courtland Branch at (757) 653-2821. Flirty Fiction is a book club for readers (ages 18+) of romance novels, including contemporary, historical, romantasy, etc. Each month a new romantic book will be selected to read and discuss. Registration is not required for this event. Please email awatkins@blackwaterlib.org to be added to the email list. April: The Witch Queen by Alexandria Arden (We'll be Zooming with Alexandria during April's meeting!) May: At First Spite by Olivia Dade ... Read More |
9 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm
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Join us for a lively book discussion monthly! Registration is not required for this event, please email awatkins@blackwaterlib.org to be added to the email list. You're invited to join us in Waverly for Craftsy the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2pm! Space is limited, call to register, 804-834-2192. |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. |
5 events,One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule. Grab the family and head to the library! You're invited to Family Game Day - a great way to spend the morning playing family friendly games! Join us on the third Saturday of every month to learn about the world of Stamp Collecting! All beginner level and experienced collectors alike are welcome!
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Let’s seal the Honmoon together! Stop by the Carrollton Branch for music, crafts and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite hunters. Dressing up is encouraged, but not necessary. |
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3 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. |
6 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required! Join us for a new lively discussion monthly on the 3rd Tuesday @ 2pm! Please call or stop by to reserve a copy of the monthly selection, 804-834-2192. |
6 events,Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. Want to put your brainpower to the test? Come and be a part of our monthly STEAM program! Our journey through the worlds of (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, the (A)rts, and (M)athematics are sure to get your creative juices flowing! Please call (757) 653-2821 for more information. This is a come and go event; drop-ins encouraged! (Ages 6-11) May 20 - Paper Bag Kites Knit + crochet + lots of good chit-chat too! All skill levels welcome! No registration required. Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. |
6 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Tap into your creativity and join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting every third Thursday at 1:30pm! Registration is required, call 757-357-2264 to sign up or email awatkins@blackwaterlib.org. May- Miniature Bookshelves June - Flowerpot Decorating July - Cocktail Glass Decorating August - Decorative Stones Embark on a Pokemon Adventure! Bring your own deck, or choose from one of our pre-built options, and learn to battle and strategize at any skill level. Hang out, chat with other fans, and enjoy a fun craft! Card sales are not permitted; trading only allowed with parent supervision. Recommended for children 6 and up; families are welcome! Contact us for more information 757-562-4801. |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. |
1 event,All Branches of Blackwater Regional Library will close in observance of Memorial Day. |
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2 events,All Branches of Blackwater Regional Library will close in observance of Memorial Day. Grab your latest project and join us for a relaxing time of needlework and socializing! Registration is not required. |
5 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required! Stop by our Library2Go service for books, library cards, goodies, and more! |
7 events,Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle, and participate in our community puzzle with friends! To participate: Your puzzle must be in good condition and have all pieces Pieces must be contained and include a photo of the completed puzzle A local representative from Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia will be available the fourth Wednesday of each month, January - May, to assist with Medicare questions. No registration required. Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. |
4 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Calling all book lovers! Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Good Books, Good Company Book Club. We will be discussing our book of the month in person at Crush It Art Bar in Carrollton. Stop by the Carrollton library’s front desk to see what we’re reading this month and pick up a copy, or check out our digital copies available on Libby and Hoopla. Read ... Read More
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Take time out your busy schedule and join us for a time of creativity and fellowship every fourth Thursday at Windsor Library! Registration is required. Call 757-242-3046 or email - okish@blackwaterlib.org to register. December - Waterless Snow Globes January - Create a Modern Art Masterpiece! |
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Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. |
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Learn about the world's largest platform for people-powered research. From classifying animals to discovering exoplanets, researches across many disciplines post projects for volunteers to participate in. All ages welcome, no degrees required! Just bring your sense of wonder. |
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3 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. |
2 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. First and Third Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm |
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Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 20103 Princeton Rd, Sussex, VA 23884 1pm-2pm Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 12478 Blue Star Hwy, Stony Creek, VA 23882 2:30pm-3:30pm
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Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 9436 Mayes Street Jarratt, Va 23867 4pm-5pm |
1 event,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm |
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Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. |
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Join us at the Carrollton Branch for a presentation on the history of Isle of Wight County during the American Revolution, presented by the Isle of Wight County Museum. Historical artifacts from the museum will also be available to browse. This event is free and open to the public- registration is not required. |
