Event category: Learning & Enrichment

09
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09
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Jul 9, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Jul 9, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Family Story Time

Wind down for the day with calming songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth to 5 years old with an adult. (Free)
East End Library at 1200 N 25th St., Richmond
07
Jul
07
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07
Jul
Jul 7, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Jul 7, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

STEAM Team: Elephant Toothpaste

Get ready for a bubbly, hands-on science adventure with STEAM Team. Kids will explore chemical reactions by mixing safe ingredients to create a giant, foamy eruption that’s as fun as it is educational. Best for kids age 5 and up with a caregiver. (Free)
East End Library at 1200 N 25th St., Richmond
02
Jul
02
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02
Jul
Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Preschool Story Time

A fun, interactive, and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities. For ages 3 to 5 with an adult. (Free)
East End Library at 1200 N 25th St., Richmond
07
Jul
07
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07
Jul
Jul 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Jul 7, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Book Babies

A fun and interactive story, music, and play for babies from birth to 17 months with their caregiver. This is a lap bounce-based program. (Free)
East End Library at 1200 N 25th St., Richmond
06
Jul
06
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06
Jul
Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Jul 6, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Toddler Time

Fun and interactive stories, music, and play for ages 18 to 36 months with their caregiver. (Free)
East End Library at 1200 N 25th St., Richmond
28
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28
Jul
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 28, 2026 @ 01:30 PM

Talking With Children About Race and Racism

Gene Cash will lead us in a thoughtful discussion about race and racism, to help us talk with your children about these important topics. (Free)
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20
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31
Jul
Jul 20, 2026 @ 09:30 AM - Jul 31, 2026 @ 06:30 PM

My First School Bus

New kindergartners entering Chesterfield County Public Schools can practice getting off and on a real school bus and learn about school bus safety. (Free)
7051 Lucy Corr Boulevard, Chesterfield, VA
08
Aug
08
Aug
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08
Aug
Aug 8, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Aug 8, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Reading with Big, Loud Drums

Come see Taiko drummer Ron Collins perform this ancient Japanese performance art at Meadowdale Library and get a chance to play. For grades K-5. (Free)
Meadowdale Library at 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard, North Chesterfield, VA
06
Aug
06
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06
Aug
Aug 6, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Aug 6, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Reading with Big, Loud Drums

Come see Taiko drummer Ron Collins perform this ancient Japanese performance art at Ettrick-Matoaca Library and get a chance to play. For grades K-5. (Free)
Ettrick-Matoaca Library at 501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA
02
Aug
02
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02
Aug
Aug 2, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Aug 2, 2026 @ 03:30 PM

Churn it Up!

Have you ever made your own ice cream or butter? See how it was done by our ancestors in aprons and discover the surprising flavors of the past. (Free)
Belmont Recreation Center at 1600 Hilliard Road
19
Jul
19
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Jul
Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Keeper Chat: The Common Snapping Turtle

Meet Balthazar, their Common Snapping Turtle, and learn about the natural history of his species and how he is cared for. (Free)
Three Lakes Park at 400 Sausiluta Drive
11
Jul
11
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11
Jul
Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Jul 11, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

Saturday at the Museum

Virginia Randolph Museum is a National Historic Landmark and explores the life of an innovative African American educator who was an inspiration to her students. (Free)
Virginia Randolph Museum at 2200 Mountain Road