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 PAWS to Read at the Smithfield Branch this fall! Independent readers are invited to register and practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Registration is required, space is limited! Call 757-357-2264 for more information.

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.

School-age youth are invited to join us in Courtland the first Wednesday of each month for themed afterschool programs. Ages 6-11; registration is not required. **January 29 - Winter Wonderland - Build a holiday house, play snowball toss, and hunt for candy canes hidden in the library!  (**New Date! Rescheduled December program)    

Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!

Grab a winter themed kids’ craft each week while supplies last. Each kit will come with most materials needed to create your own craft. Scissors and glue may be required. Kits will be available for pick-up the following dates: February 3, 10, 18 and 24

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 PAWS to Read at the Smithfield Branch this fall! Independent readers are invited to register and practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Registration is required, space is limited! Call 757-357-2264 for more information.

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.

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!

Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!

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.

Grab a winter themed kids’ craft each week while supplies last. Each kit will come with most materials needed to create your own craft. Scissors and glue may be required. Kits will be available for pick-up the following dates: February 3, 10, 18 and 24

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 PAWS to Read at the Smithfield Branch this fall! Independent readers are invited to register and practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Registration is required, space is limited! Call 757-357-2264 for more information.

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.

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.  

Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!

Grab a winter themed kids’ craft each week while supplies last. Each kit will come with most materials needed to create your own craft. Scissors and glue may be required. Kits will be available for pick-up the following dates: February 3, 10, 18 and 24

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.

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)  

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for Book Bites – our juvenile book club! 3rd - 5th graders are invited to join us for a lively book discussion on a selected title each month. Hands-on activities and snacks are part of the fun as well! Registration is required; call 757-357-2264. (The first five children to register each month receive a free copy of the book to keep!) ... Read More

Join us for Tech Time the third Thursday of each month at the Franklin Branch! We'll explore a variety of technology such as Ozobots, Coding and more! (Recommended for elementary to middle school) Contact the Franklin Branch for more information 757-562-4801.

Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!

Grab a winter themed kids’ craft each week while supplies last. Each kit will come with most materials needed to create your own craft. Scissors and glue may be required. Kits will be available for pick-up the following dates: February 3, 10, 18 and 24

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 PAWS to Read at the Smithfield Branch this fall! Independent readers are invited to register and practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Registration is required, space is limited! Call 757-357-2264 for more information.

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.

Students in Kindergarten to Second Grade are invited to discover awesome book series for emerging readers! It's a great way to find new books and get students excited about reading; fun hands-on activities are always part of the fun! Registration is required, please call 757-357-2264.

Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!

Join fellow parents and guardians for a Library Playdate at the Franklin Branch! This group is designed for children Birth to 18 months of age. It is a parent-led event where adults gather to interact while children increase their confidence skills by playing together! Children will have the opportunity to increase fine and gross motor skills, such as coordination and independence. This is also a fantastic way to start and/or ... Read More