Visit any branch of BRL this week to create your very own catapult! All materials provided; registration is not required.
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Teens, drop by to pick-up the weekly take and make craft to enjoy at home at your leisure! All materials provided; pre-registration is not required! Themes include: Dinosaur Egg Dig, LEGO Challenges, Patriotic Suncatcher, String Art, Shark Hoop Embroidery, and a Pokemon Poke-Ball Puzzle Do you have questions about Virginia's special education or disability services? Visit with Stephanie Hoover, PEATC Family Support Specialist, offering parent education and advocacy at the Franklin Branch the fourth Monday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm. Need a specific time? Appointments available upon request - 757-271-6613. Join us Mondays at 10:30am in Franklin for summer storytime! Recommended for children up to age 5. Join us each Monday morning for books, music, movement, and more; for preschool-aged children. |
7 events,Don't miss out on our summer storytimes at the Courtland Branch - Tuesdays @ 10am! Join us for weekly summer storytime at the Smithfield Branch Tuesdays at 10:30am! Recommended for children 5 and under. BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required! Keep busy this summer with 7 continuous weeks of snacks, music, games, and creativity! **Most activities do not require registration; 7/14 Canvas Painting, all participants must register in advance, call 757-357-2264. June 23: 90’s Nostalgia (no registration) June 30: VA250 Teen Trading Cards with presentation by Isle of Wight County Museum (no registration) July 7: Pizza and Poetry (no registration) **July 14: Canvas Painting with art teacher Rebecca Cox (registration ... Read More |
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Bubble, bubble, POP! Blow as many bubbles as will make your heart content. We will have some bubble-related art and STEM, too. All ages welcome; registration is not required!
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Old Cart Critters will be stopping by to show off few of their furry farm friends! 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. Calling all fans of true crime, horror, and mysteries! Join us at the Carrollton branch for Death & Donuts! Each month, we read a different selected book and chat about what we are reading and watching. Open to ages 18+. June 24, 2026 Murderland by Fraser, Caroline July 29, 2026 The Fort Bragg Cartel by Seth Harp August 26, 2026 A Better Ending by James Whitfield Thomson September 30th, ... Read More |
4 events,Each week, join the Smithfield Library for a movie based on Virginia history. Light snacks and trivia will be included. This movie series is intended for an adult audience; parental guidance is advised. July 2nd- Hamilton (PG-13) July 9th- Harriet (PG-13) July 16th- Loving (PG-13) July 23rd- Hidden Figures (PG) July 30th- Remember the Titans (PG) Join us Thursdays at 10am in Surry for summer storytimes! Special Event July 23 - Storytime with Elephant and Piggie!
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You can never have enough fidgets! Learn how to make your own so you never run out. |
3 events,Making the most out of your personal device! Learn how to checkout/download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers. |
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Join us as Smithfield local Claudia Newby-Tynes shares her story as a writer, wife, and mother. Following the author’s presentation, Ms. Newby-Tynes will be available to sell and sign copies of her books. |
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It's the final week of summer reading! The fun hasn't ended, drop by any branch of BRL to see how we're winding down our summer of fun. 
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. Join us Mondays at 10:30am in Franklin for summer storytime! Recommended for children up to age 5. Join us each Monday morning for books, music, movement, and more; for preschool-aged children. |
6 events,Don't miss out on our summer storytimes at the Courtland Branch - Tuesdays @ 10am! BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required!
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Brush up on your math skills in a fun way with our friends from Mathnasium of Suffolk! This program is free and open to the public- registration is not required. Recommended for children ages 6-11. Keep busy this summer with 7 continuous weeks of snacks, music, games, and creativity! **Most activities do not require registration; 7/14 Canvas Painting, all participants must register in advance, call 757-357-2264. June 23: 90’s Nostalgia (no registration) June 30: VA250 Teen Trading Cards with presentation by Isle of Wight County Museum (no registration) July 7: Pizza and Poetry (no registration) **July 14: Canvas Painting with art teacher Rebecca Cox (registration ... Read More |
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Help bring summer reading to a close at our mini carnival! Games, popcorn, face painting and balloon animals too! You won't want to miss JB and his reptile friends as they visit for this end of summer event! 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 You won't want to miss JB and his reptile friends as they visit for this end of summer event! Registration is not required! |
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Board games, and card games, and dice games, oh my! Come play at the Carrollton Library. Join us Thursdays at 10am in Surry for summer storytimes! Special Event July 23 - Storytime with Elephant and Piggie!
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Stop by the Surry Branch to celebrate the end of Summer Reading Challenge with JB Rattles and his reptile show and a special Ice Cream Social, sponsored by United to Empower! |
3 events,Making the most out of your personal device! Learn how to checkout/download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers. |
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Visit the animal clinic to have your stuffed animal or pet's toys repaired! We'll also have a few up for adoption! BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not 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. Join us the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm to learn how you can support your local library! Everyone is welcome!! |
4 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. Join us for a new craft project each month, just for kids! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required; call or stop by the library to register! Flirty Fiction is a book club for all readers 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. Upcoming Selections: June: The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch July: First-time Caller by B.K. Borison August: The Paradise Problem by Christina ... Read More Bring your latest fiber art project to work on while enjoying coffee, tea and great company! Registration is not required. |
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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. Upcoming selections: September: Weyward by Emilia Hart October: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix November: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 
Calling all book lovers - find your new favorite book at Good Books, Good Company! You're invited to join us the second Thursday of each month for new books and a lively discussion! |
3 events,Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949. Making the most out of your personal device! Learn how to checkout/download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers. Join us for PAWS to Read at the Smithfield Branch! Independent readers are invited to register and practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Registration is encouraged as space is limited! Call 757-357-2264 for more information. |
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A volunteer from VA Suffolk FamilySearch Center will go over the basics of genealogy research and resources. Participants are welcome to bring their laptops and tablets to jump start their own genealogy journey. Registration is required, please call 757-238-2641 to sign up. |
2 events,BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not 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. |
3 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. Knit + crochet + lots of good chit-chat too! All skill levels welcome! No registration required. Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on while enjoying coffee, tea and great company! Registration is not required. |
5 events,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. September: Adjustable Beaded Bookmarks October: Scenic Landscape Book Cover Painting November: Stacked River Rock Candle Displays Do you want to be technologically independent, but don’t know where to start with the computer? Sign up to learn computer basics, together we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Available Thursdays, after 2pm, at the Claremont Branch; call for 757-866-8627 fore more information. The Farmer's Market at the Waverly Branch is a great way to source local fruits, vegetables, meat products and handmade items! Drop by from 5-7 pm, the third Thursday, May - October. |
3 events,Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949. Making the most out of your personal device! Learn how to checkout/download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers.
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National Geographic Documentary: In 1831 African American slave, and preacher, Nat Turner lead a bloody slave revolt in Southampton County, Virginia. It was a fight against the enslavement of African and American people of color who longed for freedom from tyranny. This one-hour doc follows Roger Guenveur Smith as he travels to Southampton County, Virginia to take viewers on a physical journey through the town, fields and farms where Turner ... Read More |
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3 events,Do you have questions about Virginia's special education or disability services? Visit with Stephanie Hoover, PEATC Family Support Specialist, offering parent education and advocacy at the Franklin Branch the fourth Monday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm. Need a specific time? Appointments available upon request - 757-271-6613. Grab your latest project and join us for a relaxing time of needlework and socializing! Registration is not required. |
3 events,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! 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,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. A program that offers chess game play for all levels and ages. Learn to play chess or compete in small tournaments. The program will give patrons the opportunity to advance their strategic skills and connect with other players that share the same interests. Refreshments provided; recommended for ages 10 and older. Players are welcome to bring their own board and pieces or borrow from our collection! Please call 757-357-2264 or email ... Read More Calling all fans of true crime, horror, and mysteries! Join us at the Carrollton branch for Death & Donuts! Each month, we read a different selected book and chat about what we are reading and watching. Open to ages 18+. June 24, 2026 Murderland by Fraser, Caroline July 29, 2026 The Fort Bragg Cartel by Seth Harp August 26, 2026 A Better Ending by James Whitfield Thomson September 30th, ... Read More Bring your latest fiber art project to work on while enjoying coffee, tea and great company! Registration is not required. |
2 events,Do you want to be technologically independent, but don’t know where to start with the computer? Sign up to learn computer basics, together we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Available Thursdays, after 2pm, at the Claremont Branch; call for 757-866-8627 fore more information. |
3 events,Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949. Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Test your skills and battle your deck at Pokémon Club! New and experienced players are welcome. Bring a deck from home or borrow one of ours. No card trading will take place at this event. Making the most out of your personal device! Learn how to checkout/download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers. |
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Help our nation’s trees! Invasive diseases and pests threaten the health of America’s forests but we can help scientists by collecting data on healthy, resilient trees. We will go over how to use the app TreeSnap and how to identify species that scientists are most interested in. Sessions will be at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm. |
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7 events,Carrollton Bookmark Contest September 1 -30, 2026 Get creative and design a custom bookmark for Carrollton Library! Winning entries will be turned into official bookmarks and will be available at the circulation desk. Voting will take place the week of October 5th-10th during library hours. To participate- · Pick up an entry form at the Carrollton branch starting Tuesday, September 1st · Return your bookmark design to the library by ... Read More Basic computer assistance available by appointment; schedule varies, please call ahead to ensure availability 757-562-4801. 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. BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required! |
13 events,Basic computer assistance available by appointment; schedule varies, please call ahead to ensure availability 757-562-4801.
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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 Join us monthly for good books and lively discussion! Registration is not required.
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Celebrate VA250 and learn about Franklin/Southampton history with local historians! All ages welcome; refreshments provided! Registration is not required. |
4 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired to work on your choice of sewing projects! All skill levels welcome! Weekly on Thursdays @ 10am-2pm Basic computer assistance available by appointment; schedule varies, please call ahead to ensure availability 757-562-4801. Do you want to be technologically independent, but don’t know where to start with the computer? Sign up to learn computer basics, together we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Available Thursdays, after 2pm, at the Claremont Branch; call for 757-866-8627 fore more information. |
3 events,Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949. Basic computer assistance available by appointment; schedule varies, please call ahead to ensure availability 757-562-4801. Making the most out of your personal device! Learn how to checkout/download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers. |
3 events,All branches of Blackwater Regional Library will close Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule. Join us for a fun retro film the first Saturday of each month at the Surry Branch! |
