Bubble Party
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!
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!
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 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.
Join us for weekly summer storytime at the Smithfield Branch Tuesdays at 10:30am! Recommended for children 5 and under.
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
Help bring summer reading to a close at our mini carnival! Games, popcorn, face painting and balloon animals too!
Knit + crochet + lots of good chit-chat too! All skill levels welcome! No registration required. Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
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
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.
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.
Knit + crochet + lots of good chit-chat too! All skill levels welcome! No registration required. Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
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
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 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.