Little Explorers Storytime @ Franklin
Little Explorers Storytime @ Franklin
Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! 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 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!
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 757-899-6500 to reserve a time.
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.
BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required!
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.
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
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
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 First and Third Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 804-834-2192 to reserve a time.
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!
Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!
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 us weekly on Fridays to solve crossword puzzles, sip coffee, and make new friends!
One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule.
Stop by the Carrollton Branch each month to grab a Teen Take and Make Kit! Each month features a different craft, suitable for ages 13+. All materials included, while supplies last.
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!
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 757-899-6500 to reserve a time.
Join us for a new lively book discussion monthly! To reserve the monthly selection, please call 757-899-6500.
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.
Join us in January for our Flirty Fiction launch with special guest author Emma Barry! The first 10 people to register and attend will receive a free copy of her newest book Bad Reputation! Upcoming Selections: January 8, 2025 - Author Visit: Bad Reputation by Emma Barry February 12, 2025: Book Lovers by Emily Henry March 12, 2025: Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne April 9, 2025: TBD May 14, ... Read More
Bring your latest fiber art project to work on while enjoying coffee, tea and great company! Registration is not required.
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 First and Third Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 804-834-2192 to reserve a time.
Join us for a lively book discussion monthly! Registration is required, please call 757-357-2264 to reserve your space and a copy of the month's selection. Upcoming Selections: January 9: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
Teens, join us for an unusual book club at Windsor Library on the second Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm. All you have to do is read a book of your choice and talk about what the book is about- no spoilers, please! Registration is required. Call 757-242-3046 or email okish@blackwaterlib.org to register!
Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!
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 us weekly on Fridays to solve crossword puzzles, sip coffee, and make new friends!
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.
It's a great time to come on out and enjoy the Storywalk in Surry - April 14 to May 5, 2025! Just find START and follow the signs to enjoy a fun children's book in a unique outdoor setting.
Drop by the Carrollton Branch to pick-up a Youth Spring Break Kit to keep you busy while school is out! Available while supplies last! Pick-up begins Monday, April 14, 2025.
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.
Grab your latest project and join us for a relaxing time of needlework and socializing! 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!
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 757-899-6500 to reserve a time.
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.
BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required!
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
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.
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 First and Third Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 804-834-2192 to reserve a time.
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 Dec - no program January 16 - Upcycled Book Art February 20 - Glitter Jar Votives April 17 - DIY Bath Bombs May 15 - Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!
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 us weekly on Fridays to solve crossword puzzles, sip coffee, and make new friends!
One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule.
Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! 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!
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 757-899-6500 to reserve a time.
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.
BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required!
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.
Join us the fourth Wednesday each month for Teen Time at the Courtland Branch - fun, games, crafts and more!
Bring your latest fiber art project to work on while enjoying coffee, tea and great company! Registration is not required.
Join us at Fatboy's Grill and Steamshack (15042 Carrollton Blvd a, Carrollton, VA 23314) the last Thursday of each month at 5:30pm to discuss the current month's Good Books, Good Company book club selection! To learn more, or reserve the current selection, call 757-238-2641.
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 First and Third Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 804-834-2192 to reserve a time.
Meet and discuss a pre-selected classic literature title each month. Come join us for great conversation! Registration is not required. Call for more information 757-357-2264. Upcoming Selections: Jan 23: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
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
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.
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.
Grab your latest project and join us for a relaxing time of needlework and socializing! 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!
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 757-899-6500 to reserve a time.
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.
BRL Threads knitting group will meet at the Courtland Branch each Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Registration is not required!
Calling all fans of true crime, horror, and mysteries! Join the newest book club at the Carrollton branch, Death & Donuts! Each month, we read a different selected book and chat about what we are reading and watching. Open to ages 18+. 2025 Selections: January 29 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February 26 - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt March 26 ... Read More
Bring your latest fiber art project to work on while enjoying coffee, tea and great company! Registration is not required.
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 First and Third Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm
One-on-one computer assistance available by appointment. Please call 804-834-2192 to reserve a time.
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!
Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts!
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 us weekly on Fridays to solve crossword puzzles, sip coffee, and make new friends!
One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule.
