Concert Ballet of Virginia StoryBook Series

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

The Concert Ballet of Virginia will enchant readers with a special performance of a beloved story. Hear the story narrated aloud as dancers bring the words to life. Meet the performers after the show. Registration begins October 26. ...

Free

Snapology: Discovering Dinosaurs

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Calling all little paleontologists ages 3 to 5. Through stories, building and games, you'll explore what dinosaurs ate and when they lived all while constructing your very own dinosaur model out of DUPLO blocks. Registration begins two weeks before the program. ...

Free

My First School Bus

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

New kindergartners and prekindergartners are invited to practice getting on and off a real school bus and learn about bus safety. Children boarding the bus must be registered to attend Chesterfield County Public Schools. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Farmer Minor: Pig Out on Reading

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Farmer Minor and his friends Daisy the pig and Dixie Cup the pug deliver a special story time. Ages 3 to 6 enjoy read-alouds and learn about the animals. Meet, pet, and hug Daisy and Dixie Cup. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Hands-Only CPR and AED Awareness Training

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS will teach you how to perform hands-only CPR. Participants will not receive CPR/AED certifications for completing this class. Ages 13 and up; ages 13 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required. ...

Free

Captain Curiosity Presents “Found in the Stars”

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

A galactic coming-of-age adventure about embracing the uniqueness of each of us, inspired by the science of outer space. Laugh with a cast of kooky characters—a romantic-minded star, a speedy particle of light, and a mischievous alien–while helping Captain Curiosity on his quest across the stars. Registration begins two weeks before each program. For ages ...

Free

Seuss, Stories and Songs

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Dr. Seuss classics will come to life during this interactive and musical program for ages 2 to 5. Registration begins April 13. ...

Free

My Own Valentine

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Teens dabble in multimedia and create a wooden Valentine heart with paint and otherembellishments. Registration begins January 22. ...

Free

Mud Cloth of Mali

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Ages 5 to 11 create a Malian mud cloth design with symbolic patterns as introduced to you by an Arts for Learning teaching artist. Originated by women of Mali’s Bamana culture centuries ago, the earth-dyed cloth reflects wealth, cultural status and position. Registration begins January 20. ...

Free

Cookie Decorating

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Ages 5 to 11 enjoy a sweet afternoon of cookie decorating. Learn to use royal icing and decorate your own cookies. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Cosplay 101

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Teens learn the basics of cosplay through costume design and discuss attending cosplay events. Registration begins Dec. 30. ...

Free

Creative Crafternoon

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Ages 5 and up create a winter craft or learn how to build a robot with Cubelets.No registration required. ...

Free

Two Tellers Telling

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Ages 6 to 11 laugh, learn and stretch your imagination with experienced storytellers Judith Onesty and Les Schaffer. They use humor and word play to bring a variety of tales to life through tandem telling. Registration begins two weeks before each program.Chester Saturday, Dec. 2, 10-11 a.m.Bon Air Thursday, Dec. 14, 6-7 p.m.LaPrade Saturday, Dec. ...

Free

Animals That Come Out at Night

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Get in the spooky season spirit. You won't have to wait until sundown to visit with these nocturnal animal ambassadors presented by AWARE. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5 to 11. ...

Free

Cubelets Club

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Learn how to transform Cubelets into robots through play and experimentation. Connect the magnetic blocks together to create a robot that makes a sound, lights up or moves. Registration begins September 4. ...

Free

James River Story Time

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

A week-long celebration of Virginia’s most incredible natural asset. Celebrate the beauty of the James River during these early literacy story times that focus on rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. Hear stories, sing songs and make a craft. ...

Free

Spaced Out- Mad Science: Sun and Stars

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

The Mad Scientist leads a stellar class through the life cycles of the stars. Learn about the sun, see stardust form, and discover how our star makes waves across the spectrum. Registration begins two weeks before each program. For ages 5 and up. ...

Free

Pajama Story Time

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, songs and rhymes. Registration begins April 17. For ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. ...

Free

Urban Abandonment: Shining a Light on Blight

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Explore beauty in decay through the photography of Sharon Heyward as she discusses her compelling images of local abandoned architecture. For adults. Registration begins April 1. ...

Free

Alpaca Story Time

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas, they're at the library. Listen to stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Ages 5 and up. Registration begins March 22. ...

Free

Saturday Tales

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers, enjoy story time with songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and a craft to take home. Registration begins March 25. ...

Free

Pajama Story Time

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration begins March 20. ...

Free

Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents Tiny Tales

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Immerse yourself in the world of The Busy Tree, by Jennifer Ward. Hooting owls, spinning spiders, marching ants and jumping squirrels come to life through movement and music activities led by teaching artists from the Virginia Repertory Theatre. For ages 3 to 8. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free
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