Have you ever read a novel that included a recipe? Share your novel and the dish that was mentioned with others reading different books. Create plates that coincide with the novel that you are reading, provide a brief synopsis of the story to encourage others to read it too. A great place for recipe exchange! *Recipes must be from a novel, not a cookbook. “Experiment and try new dishes while ... Read More
Join Smithfield Library and Sentara Obici Hospital for this special presentation about diabetes prevention, diagnosis, and maintenance with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Mavolyn Hurt, DNP, RN, CDCES. Diabetes friendly snacks will be served; registration is not required!
Musical Movie Mondays is a new movie experience at the Smithfield Library! Each month we will be showing a different movie adaptation of a musical. Attendees are encouraged to sing-along, eat fresh popped popcorn, and enjoy the show! This program is open to all ages. Ratings are listed with each movie title. Viewer discretion is advised. September: In the Heights (PG-13) October: Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13) November: West Side ... Read More
Join us for weekly summer storytime at the Smithfield Branch Tuesdays at 10:30am! Recommended for children 5 and under.
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us monthly in a laid back atmosphere for book talk, a variety of fun activities, and snacks of course….we always have snacks! No registration required. September: Yarn Painting October: Zombie Glow Party November: Game Night December: Crafting with Clay
Want to put your brainpower to the test? Come and be a part of our STEAM program! We will journey through the worlds of (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, the (A)rts, and (M)athematics to get your creative juices flowing! Second Wednesday of the month (9/9, 10/14, 11/11): STEM Third Wednesday of the month (9/16, 10/21, 11/18): Legos Fourth Wednesday of the month (9/23, 10/28, 11/25): Art
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
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
Join us at the Smithfield Branch for a special storytime featuring the book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff. After the story, we will have crafts, snacks, and a very special guest…Mouse!
Operation Cozy kick's off today and will run through December 19, 2026. Donations of new hats, scarves and gloves will be collected to disburse in our communities this winter season. Donation bins are available in all locations. Find a location near you! www.blackwaterlib.org
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.
Join us for weekly summer storytime at the Smithfield Branch Tuesdays at 10:30am! Recommended for children 5 and under.
