
September 2018
Busy Hands
Creative learning and fun as you make owls using egg cartons, feathers, and paint. Craft books and materials related to the theme will be available for checkout to help encourage your child's natural curiosity. Designed for children 3 to 5 with an adult.
Find out more »Nature Study: Owl Pellets
Explore the important role that owls play in the ecosystem. While wearing gloves and using probes, participants will dissect an owl pellet to better understand the owl's diet and appreciate their place in the food web. For ages 9 to 12. Registration begins August 15, 2018.
Find out more »Fraud Prevention Program with Henrico County Police Department
This informative session will help you stay one step ahead of criminals. Detective Logan of the Henrico County Police Department will show you tips and tricks for avoiding scams. Stick around for some best practices you can use to stay safe online.
Find out more »Family Maker Lab: littleBits
Stop by anytime during the program to explore a fun activity and learn about some cool technology. Whether you spend five minutes or an hour working together, everyone will have a good time.
Find out more »October 2018
Citizen Science: Birding
Ages 4 and up learn about birds and the fun hobby of birding. We will begin inside with a brief introduction to bird watching and some fun bird-related citizen science projects your family can take part in. Then head outside for a short walk near the library to look for and count birds. Children are required to have adult supervision. Please note, this event takes place in lieu of the regularly scheduled preschool story time.
Find out more »Dyslexia Summit (livestream)
Join parents and caregivers from Decoding Dyslexia VA to view the international Dyslexia Summit and learn more about local resources and programs that help struggling readers succeed in school and beyond.
Find out more »December 2018
Gingerbread House Craft
Celebrate the holidays by making gingerbread houses. Craft books and materials related to the theme will be available for checkout to help encourage your child’s natural curiosity. Designed for ages 7 and up with an adult. Registration required.
Find out more »Henrico Pops Christmas Concert
Enjoy the holiday season with a Christmas concert by the Henrico Pops Chorus. The Henrico Pops Chorus is a mixed voice chorus composed of about 65 members.
Find out more »Harry Potter Trivia
Are you a Harry Potter expert? Put your knowledge to the test and compete with other fans at our Harry Potter trivia event. For grades 6 through 12. Registration required.
Find out more »January 2019
ESL Conversation Cafe
An opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Registration is not required but participants must be 16 or older to attend and be able to speak some English.
Find out more »Family Maker Lab: Ozobots
Drop by the Digital Media Lab with your whole family. Stop by anytime during the program to explore a fun activity and learn about some cool technology. This month, explore ozobots, tiny coding robots. Whether you spend five minutes or an hour working together, everyone will have a good time.
Find out more »Nature Study: Animal Tracks
Learn to find and identify animal tracks in the winter through a story and craft. First, read about tracking animals using the signs that they leave behind, then create a cast of some local tracks to learn how to identify tracks in the wild. This program is best suited for children grades 2 through 5. Registration begins December 19th.
Find out more »February 2019
Groundhog Day Celebration
Celebrate Groundhog Day and find out if the groundhog sees his shadow. Learn about groundhogs, make a groundhog craft, and meet Libbie Mill Louie—a real puppet groundhog. For ages 3 to 5 year.
Find out more »ESL Conversation Cafe
An opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Registration is not required but participants must be 16 or older to attend and be able to speak some English.
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