The 1749 Commission of the Peace, Chesterfield County’s “Birth Certificate”

Chester Library

A growing population prompted the colonial Virginia government to establish over 60 counties. Explore the formation of Chesterfield County, as well as its "birth certificate" and the surprisingly circuitous route the document took before finding its way to archival. Registration begins April 6. ...

Free

Seuss, Stories and Songs

Chester Library

Dr. Seuss classics will come to life during this interactive and musical program for ages 2 to 5. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Event Series Read 2 Rover

Read 2 Rover

Chester Library

Reading to a therapy dog provides comfort and motivation for young readers. No appointment needed. For ages 5 and older. ...

Free
Event Series Dungeons and Dragons Club

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Chester Library

Grades 6 through 8 use critical thinking, problem solving and creativity as you learn the nuances of D&D and facilitate the creation of your own stories. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Dec. 14 and 28, Jan. 11and 25, Feb. 8 and 22, 6-7:30 p.m. ...

Free
Event Series LEGO® Club

LEGO Club

Chester Library

They'll provide the building bricks; kids ages 6 to 11 supply the imagination. Drop in and build your creations. Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 ...

Free

Artist Inspiration: Bisa Butler

Chester Library

Find inspiration in the works of Bisa Butler, an award-winning African American textile artist known for her vibrant, larger-than-life quilted portraits, and create your own collage portrait. Registration begins January 27. For teens. ...

Free

Beeswax Candles

Chester Library

Teens, make your own beeswax candle. Learn fun facts about bees and better understand how this important insect makes wax. Registration begins Dec. 6. ...

Free

Jane Austen Jewelry Making

Chester Library

Teens, wear your favorite Jane Austen title by decorating a mini book charm. Talk about some of our favorite and not-so-favorite characters while we create. Registration begins December 2. ...

Free

Cookie Decorating

Chester Library

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

Event Series LEGO® Club

LEGO Club

Chester Library

They'll provide the building bricks; kids supply the imagination. Drop in and build your creations. For ages 6 to 11. ...

Free

Animals That Come Out at Night

Chester Library

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

Wonders of the James River Watershed with Maymont

Chester Library

Do you know your watershed address? Come learn about the James River through fun, hands-on experiences and meet some live animals you might see along the river. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5 to 10. ...

Free

James River Story Time

Chester Library

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

Dinosaur Discovery

Chester Library

Bring the wild world of dinosaurs to life with the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Step into the shoes of paleontologists by identifying key parts of favorite dinosaurs and digging for “fossils.” Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Knitting Basics for Teens

Chester Library

Teens, learn basic knit stitches that will have you knitting scarves in no time. Registration begins April 4. ...

Free

Bricks 4 Kidz

Chester Library

Explore your interest in architecture and engineering through this hands-on building program using LEGO bricks, Technic bricks, motors and batteries to build a motorized model. Ages 5 and up. Registration ...

Free

Read 2 Rover

Chester Library

Reading to a therapy dog provides comfort and motivation for young readers. No registration needed. ...

Free

Introduction to 3D Printing

Chester Library

Learn how to design and print 3D objects. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free
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