Library & Storytime
Storytimes and library programs
Hula Dancing Class
Hula Dancing Class at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Mad Science - Matter of Fact
Hands-on Mad Science exploring atoms, molecules, and making putty to take home.
Monday Morning Movie
Monday Morning Movie at FA Meeting Room
Spelling Bee for Adults
Spelling Bee for Adults at FA Large Conference Room
Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch
Sing nursery rhymes and share stories with babies and caregivers at Mother Goose Storytime.
Henrico Community Authors Showcase
Meet author Narita Snead and celebrate her children's book about sports, safety, and hearing aids.
DIY Slime for Tweens and Teens
Tweens and teens explore slime science while creating different textures; all supplies provided.
Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch
Preschool storytime with books, music & fingerplays for ages 3–5.
Teen Hangout
After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games and activities.
Make a Phone Charm
Create a personalized beaded phone charm using supplies provided at the library.
Morning Cup Corner
Morning Cup Corner at Creative Commons Montpelier
English Conversation Practice
English Conversation Practice at LM Conference Room
Ashland Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen-led advisory board: games, snacks & real voice in library & community decisions.
Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch
Nursery rhymes, singing & reading for babies 6–24 months at Ashland Branch.
Teen Craft Club
Ongoing teen club exploring varied crafts and creative media each session.
Paint Night at the Library!
Guided paint night for teens (ages 15–18) at Pamunkey Regional Library; all materials included.
Creative "Cooking" in the Commons - FALL EDITION
Kids cook up healthy treats from scratch at Creative Commons Montpelier; take-home recipes included.
Preschool Storytime- Ashland Branch
Books, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers at Ashland Branch library.
Pet Portrait Painting
Pet Portrait Painting at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Toddler Storytime-Mechanicsville Branch
Toddler storytime with books, music, and fun for ages 2–3 and caregivers.
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel at LM Digital Media Lab
Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
Nursery rhymes, songs, and stories for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
In the Heights
Teen movie night featuring In the Heights with bodega snacks celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
READ Out Loud Book Group
Eight-week group where kids read aloud together, share stories, and build reading confidence.
Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism
Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism at TU Meeting Room
Atlee Bridge Club
Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room
Five-Week Reading Adventure:
Five-week interactive reading program for early readers at the public library.
Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch
Books, music, and movement fun for toddlers ages 2–3 and caregivers.
Wonder-FULL Wednesdays – Toddler Program – Downtown
Hands-on toddler program at Children's Museum of Richmond.
Story Time For Tots (0-3 Years)
Interactive storytime for babies and toddlers at Petersburg Public Library.
Art for All Abilities
Art for All Abilities at LM Meeting Room
Puzzle Race
Team puzzle race at Henrico County Library—compete to solve a 500-piece puzzle fastest.
Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch
Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch at Storytime Room
Meditation
Free guided meditation sessions for all ages at the library.
Creative Chaos: Crafts, Games & Pizza
Creative Chaos: Crafts, Games & Pizza at Montpelier Conference Room
Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Meditation
Meditation at Montpelier Meeting Room
Let's Play Lotería
Learn and play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game, at the library during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Teen Hangout
After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games and activities.
Teen Workforce Workshop: Job Interviews
Part 2 of workforce prep: high schoolers learn job interview skills at Henrico Library.
Honey Tasting Workshop
Taste and learn about honey varieties from a local beekeeper at Pamunkey Regional Library.
Let's Play Games!
Let's Play Games! at Goochland Meeting Room
Teen Tabletop Gaming Club
Tweens and teens play tabletop board games together at Henrico County Public Library.
All Month: MYSTERY IN THE STACKS Scavenger Hunt
Solve a library mystery with a month-long scavenger hunt for kids.
Land Lovers Series: Vermicomposting with Turkey Island Growers & Worm Farm
Land Lovers Series: Vermicomposting with Turkey Island Growers & Worm Farm at GA Meeting Room
READ to Maggie at Atlee
Early readers (K–3) get a one-on-one 15-minute reading session with therapy dog Maggie.
Inktober at Twin Hickory's Sketching Station
Inktober at Twin Hickory's Sketching Station at Adult Area
All Month: Community Helpers Scavenger Hunt
Find 8 hidden community-helper photos in the children's area and win a prize.
Take and Make Kit
Search the library for bat facts, then make a craft to take home.
Family Storytime- Goochland Branch
Books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques
Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques at FA Digital Media Lab
Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia
Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia at TU Meeting Room
Atlee Beginner's Bridge
Atlee Beginner's Bridge at Creative Commons
Tai Chi
Tai Chi at Goochland Meeting Room
Bingo
Bingo at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Play Mahjongg!
Play Mahjongg! at Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Family Storytime- Montpelier Branch
Stories, songs, games, and crafts for babies and toddlers with a caregiver.
Intermediate Tai Chi
Intermediate Tai Chi at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover
Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover at Ashland Branch
All Month: Rockville Children's Scavenger Hunt
Themed scavenger hunt at Rockville library's children's section with a prize for completion.
Introduction to Canva
Introduction to Canva at TU Digital Media Lab
Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence
Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Children's Costume Swap
Swap gently used kids' costumes and treats at North Park Library's seasonal clothing exchange.
Atlee Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen advisory board at Atlee Library—games, snacks & a voice in your community.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch
Books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Story time among the plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Ashland Bridge Club
Ashland Bridge Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Atlee Library Book Sale!
Huge book sale with deals at Atlee Library—all books $2 or less.
Take and Make: Prickly Pinecone Hedgehogs
Craft adorable pinecone hedgehogs at Goochland Branch Library.
Family Storytime- Hanover Branch
Songs, rhymes, and books for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
Chess at Atlee
Learn and play chess with peers at Pamunkey Regional Library.
Baby Play Time
Playtime and early-literacy activities for babies at Atlee Branch.
Family Storytime- Rockville Branch
Books, songs, and rhymes for little ones at Rockville Branch.
Baby Artsplay!
Baby Artsplay! at LM Storytime Room
Crochet for a Cause
Crochet for a Cause at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom
Terrific Printed Totes
Print farm-fresh art on totes using process art and veggies at Pamunkey Regional Library.
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor at FA Digital Media Lab
Crafternoon: Monster Journals
Monthly Saturday craft workshop at Henrico County Library—make creepy-cute monster journals to take home.
Crafting Tissue Paper Marigold Garlands
Craft colorful tissue-paper marigold garlands for Day of the Dead celebrations.
Teen Role-Playing Game: Dungeons & Dragons Adventure: Session 2 of 3
Teen Dungeons & Dragons campaign: Session 2 of a spooky Halloween adventure.
Bat Ambassador Visit
Meet a live bat ambassador and learn how to help local bat populations.
Family Storytime- Ashland Branch
Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
Introduction to Drawing in the Manga-Anime Style
Learn manga and anime drawing techniques from a professional artist at your local library.
PUP READers
Read aloud to a therapy dog and boost your confidence with a furry friend.
Animation for Adults: Coco
Family-friendly screening of the Oscar-winning animated film Coco at Henrico County Public Library.
K-2 Bookworms
Interactive book club for K-2 readers—read together, discuss, and journal.
Teen Yarn Club
Teens explore fiber crafts—this month: felting—at your library's monthly club.
Halloween Costume Swap
Swap gently worn Halloween costumes and accessories with other kids at your library.
English Conversation Practice
English Conversation Practice at TU Meeting Room
Teens Make Stuff
Teen craft session with found materials—bring friends and make something cool.
Popcorn & Pumpkins at the Library
Carve and decorate your own pumpkin for a spooky, creative night at the library.
All About the Virginia Film Office
All About the Virginia Film Office at LM Meeting Room
Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse
Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse at LM Digital Media Lab
Learn and Play Chess
Learn chess basics or drop in for a casual game with other young players.
Seniors Make Stuff: Craft Replay
Seniors Make Stuff: Craft Replay at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom
Think INK!
Explore ink art with brush pens, fountain pens & more in this Inktober celebration.
Teen Admin Night
Teens organize their lives and connect with peers at this monthly planning hangout.
3D Printed Jack-o-lanterns
Design and 3D-print your own jack-o-lantern at the library's media lab.
Beyond Google: Understanding Search Engines and AI Basics
Beyond Google: Understanding Search Engines and AI Basics at Digital Media Lab
Playgroup
Monthly playgroup for toddlers & preschoolers to socialize and play together.
Writer's Workshop Series
Monthly writing workshops led by a local author help kids express creativity.
After School Fun: Spooky Density Column
Make a spooky density column with household items at your library.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word at VA Digital Media Lab
'Hook, Yarn, and Sinker' - Hanover's Crochet Club
'Hook, Yarn, and Sinker' - Hanover's Crochet Club at Hanover Meeting Room
VISIT with Maggie
Read aloud to therapy dog Maggie at the library—perfect for reluctant readers.
Poe's Life and Legacy
Poe's Life and Legacy at FA Meeting Room
Fun and Games
Fun and Games at Atlee Meeting Room
Mechanicsville Chess Club
All-ages chess club at Mechanicsville Library — learn or play every first Wednesday.
Mini Makers
Art and craft exploration for preschoolers at Henrico County Public Library.
VISIT with Maggie
Read to Maggie, a therapy dog, in 15-min sessions at Ashland Branch.
Inktober Supplies Petting Zoo
Try different inking tools—dip pens, brush pens, quills—at this Inktober petting zoo.
Spooky Halloween Lights
Make spooky Halloween lights at the library—creepy eyeballs and ghouls included.
Along the "Old" Old Mountain Road in Hanover County - VA250 Presentation
Historical presentation on Old Mountain Road events during the American Revolution, for teens 12+.
Next Chapter Community Book Club
Next Chapter Community Book Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Happy Birthday, Tuckahoe! Birthday Bash for Kids
Birthday storytime and cupcake party celebrating Tuckahoe Library's 20th anniversary.
Twisted Stitches
Monthly crochet and fabric-craft meetup at VA Maker's Lab for fans of shows and games.
K-2 Bookworms
Interactive storytime & activity for K-2 readers at Henrico library.
Hula for Beginners
Hula for Beginners at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Teen Game Night
Video, card & board games with snacks—a hangout for teen gamers.
Creature Keychains
Make felt creature keychains at Henrico library—no experience needed, supplies included.
Seymour Grooves with Books! – Downtown
Interactive books and music for kids at Children's Museum.
DIY Fantasy Potion Bottles for Teens
Sensory-friendlyCraft a sensory potion bottle — supplies provided at your local library.
In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: A History of Ellis Island
Library lecture exploring Ellis Island history and immigrant experiences with a local expert.
Pencil Sketching Basics: Part 1 of 2
Pencil Sketching Basics: Part 1 of 2 at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom
Unplug Series: Make an Analog Bag
DIY craft workshop to build your own analog activity bag at the library.
LEGO Builders
Drop-in LEGO building program at Henrico Library for creative construction.
Silver Screen Saturdays
Classic film screening of 'Charade' at Henrico County Public Library.
"It Comes to Life!" Hollywood's Mummies
Film history presentation exploring how Hollywood has depicted ancient mummies.
Chair Fitness With Tiffany!
Chair Fitness With Tiffany! at 201 W Washington St
Yoga with Belinda Todd!
Yoga with Belinda Todd! at 201 W Washington St
Election Day
Election Day at 201 W Washington St
Christmas holiday
Holiday celebration and activities at Petersburg Public Library.
Toddler Time
Toddler storytime and nature play at beautiful Maymont gardens.
Baby Artsplay!™ – Downtown
Art exploration for babies and young toddlers at Children's Museum.
Baby Artsplay!™ – Chesterfield
Hands-on art time for babies at Children's Museum Chesterfield location.
More events outside the Richmond area
2 events farther afield.
Cook & Book: Quick & Easy Tacos
Learn quick taco recipes and build a DIY taco bar at Henrico County Public Library.
The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively at VA Meeting Room