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Breakfast @9
Ginter Park United Methodist Church 1010 W. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VAHave breakfast downstairs in the social hall. In May & June, Breakfasts are served on Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day. Meals are hot, hearty, and free. On the last Sunday ...
Home for Good
Short Pump Town Center 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VASeven one-of-a-kind playhouses inspired by children's stories will be on display in-person and online. They are a visual reminder that every child deserves a safe, healthy home during Child Abuse ...
Last Friday Book Club
Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VAMonthly book discussion club for adults. For titles and schedule of what they are reading please go to www.powhatanlibrary.net or visit the library. ...
Seuss, Stories and Songs
Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VADr. Seuss classics will come to life during this interactive and musical program for ages 2 to 5. Registration begins April 13. ...
Elephant and Piggie Party
Goochland Library 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VAFor ages 5 to 12 listen to the popular Elephant and Piggie books. Take home piggie crafts and enjoy light refreshments. All supplies included. Refreshments provided by the Goochland Friends of the Library. ...
Concert Ballet of Virginia StoryBook Series
Bon Air Library 9103 Rattlesnake Road, North Chesterfield, VAThe Concert Ballet of Virginia will enchant readers with a special performance of Peter Rabbit. Hear the story narrated aloud as dancers bring the words to life. Meet the performers ...
Richmond Book Festival
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary SchoolA literary haven, featuring discounted books, a silent auction, and an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes. Families can explore a variety of activities, including bounce houses, face painting, and a ...
Saturday Story Time
Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VARead books, sing songs, learn finger-plays, and more. Related craft afterwards. ...
To Slip the Bonds of Earth with Amanda Flower
Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VAAmanda Flower will talk about her new novel in store with Katharine Schellman. Registration required. While not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of ...
Butch and Sundance Do India
Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VASiblings go on a madcap search for their father’s WWII footsteps from Delhi to Burma in Robin Traywick Williams newest book Butch and Sundance Do India. With trademarked humor, Robin ...
Family Story Time
Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VARead books, sing songs, learn finger-plays, and more. Related craft afterwards. ...
Read 2 Rover at Powhatan County Public Library
Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VAJoin therapy dog Siri and her friends in a paws-itive reading experience for youngsters. Dogs are the perfect nonjudgmental and supportive listeners to help young readers gain confidence in reading. ...
Bilingual Story Time French
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAThe first and third Thursday of the month for bilingual story time. Sing, dance, read, and learn French. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Junior League of Richmond’s 79th Annual Book & Author Luncheon
Sam Miller's Restaurant 1210 East Cary Street, Richmond, VAA luncheon prior to the evening event. A book signing with the authors following the luncheon will be available exclusively to luncheon attendees. This year’s participating authors and their books ...
Junior League of Richmond’s 79th Annual Book & Author Event
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAA cocktail hour featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres from Champagne Taste and will have a card bar. At 7:00 p.m. the author presentations and virtual event will begin. Features six distinguished ...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Graduation Party
Main Library 101 East Franklin Street, RichmondIf your child has "graduated" from Imagination Library RVA by turning 5 years old, they'd love to honor and celebrate your child for being a part of the program. Enjoy ...
Hell Put to Shame with Earl Swift
Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VAEarl Swift returns to talk about his latest book Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America's Second Slavery. Earl will read from and ...
Haunted Inns and Hotels of VA with Susan Schwartz
Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VAVirginia's long history and many beauties attract millions of visitors each year--and some never leave. Enjoy a ghostly journey along Virginia's byways with author and paranormal expert Susan Schwartz. ...
The Wide Wide Sea with Hampton Sides
Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VAHistory lovers, this is for you. Hampton Sides will be in conversation with local author Dean King at the store. Registration required. Captain James Cook has been viewed by millions ...
Bilingual Story Time French
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAThe first and third Thursday of the month for bilingual story time. Sing, dance, read, and learn French. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Concert Ballet of Virginia StoryBook Series
Meadowdale Library 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VAThe Concert Ballet of Virginia will enchant readers with a special performance of Peter Rabbit. Hear the story narrated aloud as dancers bring the words to life. Meet the performers after the show. Registration begins May 4. ...
Concert Ballet of Virginia StoryBook Series
Meadowdale Library 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VAThe Concert Ballet of Virginia will enchant readers with a special performance of Peter Rabbit. Hear the story narrated aloud as dancers bring the words to life. Meet the performers after the show. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 3 to 11 and their caregivers. ...
Armed Forces Day in The Haunted Zone
Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VAOn Armed Forces Day they will welcome several of the authors from The Haunted Zone: A Horror Anthology by Women Military Veterans. Sirrah Medeiros, Sam Casey, Pamela K. Kinney, Tara Moeller, and V.L. Jones will all discuss spellbinding, horror-filled stories and poetry as only they can. Benefits National Veterans Foundation. ...
Spring Home School Open House
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAHomeschoolers are invited to an open house to view the newest exhibition, "Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" and explore Virginia's food history. Please view the schedule of activities: Young Chef’s Academy pasta making demonstration exhibits, crafts and stories (Prek-Elem), hands-On stations, and scavenger hunts. ...
Richmond Romp and Read Literacy Fair
Bellemeade ParkCelebrate literacy with reading corners, nature crafts, music, games, free food from local farms and vendors, and free books for children. Hosted by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library RVA. ...
Hall of Mirrors Launch Party with John Copenhaver
Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VACelebrate the launch of Hall of Mirrors with local author and friend of Fountain John Copenhaver. John will be joined by K.T. Nguyen at the store. Registration required. When a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer, in award-winning John Copenhaver’s new novel set in ...
Stories at the Museum
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAAimed at early elementary learners, this educator led Stories at the Museum program will feature a read-aloud story time in a related museum gallery, paired with a craft activity. Your Stories at the Museum ticket includes admission (please purchase a ticket for each member of your party), so feel free to stay afterwards and enjoy ...
Toddler Takeover – Free Event!
Ashland Theatre 205 England Street, Ashland, VAFor one hour the Theatre is open to all children ages 1 month to 6 years. They will be showing cartoons and other family-friendly fare for our young audience with short attention spans. Concessions will be available and the theatre lights will be kept on during the the hour. ...
Virginia Reads Book Festival
Petersburg Area Art League 7 E. Old Street, Petersburg, United StatesThe book festival aims to promote cross-cultural dialogue, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire solidarity, and empathy among diverse audiences. Through storytelling, art, and community engagement cultivate a more inclusive and ...