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Hanover County, VA

Things to do in Hanover

Hanover is the historic courthouse community north of Richmond, home to the 18th-century Hanover Courthouse green and the quiet trails of Pole Green Park nearby. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Hanover, Virginia.

Teen Art Night
Wed, Nov 11

Teen Art Night

Teens create art and crafts at self-guided stations with all supplies included.

6:30 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
13–18 yrsIndoor
Japanese Culture Program: How to Make Rice Balls workshop
Thu, Nov 12

Japanese Culture Program: How to Make Rice Balls workshop

Learn to make authentic Japanese rice balls from an RMC coordinator.

4:30 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
12–18 yrsIndoor
Family Storytime- Goochland Branch
Thu, Nov 12

Family Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with caregiver.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
The November Chill Ghost Walk
Thu, Nov 12

The November Chill Ghost Walk

Spooky autumn ghost walk blending local history and paranormal science at Montpelier.

7:00 PM Montpelier Branch, Hanover
10–18 yrsOutdoor
Tai Chi
Thu, Nov 12

Tai Chi

Tai Chi at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Teen Hangout
Thu, Nov 12

Teen Hangout

After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games, activities, and drop-in fun.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover
12–18 yrsIndoor
READ to Maggie at Atlee
Thu, Nov 12

READ to Maggie at Atlee

Read aloud to Maggie, a therapy dog, in 15-minute sessions to build reading confidence.

5:00 PM Storytime Room, Hanover
5–9 yrsIndoor
"Your Little Pumpkin" Craft
Thu, Nov 12

"Your Little Pumpkin" Craft

Create a handprint greeting card keepsake craft for toddlers & preschoolers at the library.

10:30 AM Goochland Branch, Hanover
2–6 yrsIndoor
Yarnworks
Thu, Nov 12

Yarnworks

Yarnworks at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

5:30 PM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover
13–18 yrs
Friendship Bracelets- The Best Gifts are Handmade!
Thu, Nov 12

Friendship Bracelets- The Best Gifts are Handmade!

Make colorful friendship bracelets and connect with peers at the library.

5:30 PM Creative Commons, Hanover
13–18 yrsIndoor
Checkmate Challenge - Chess at the Library
Thu, Nov 12

Checkmate Challenge - Chess at the Library

Drop in for casual chess games with players of all levels.

6:00 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover
10–18 yrsIndoor
Friends Book Sale
Fri, Nov 13

Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale at Mechanicsville Branch

10:00 AM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch
Fri, Nov 13

Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
2–5 yrsIndoor
Mechanicsville Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Fri, Nov 13

Mechanicsville Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen advisory board: games, snacks, and a voice in library and community planning.

4:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
12–18 yrsIndoor
Ashland Bridge Club
Fri, Nov 13

Ashland Bridge Club

Ashland Bridge Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

1:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Chair Yoga
Fri, Nov 13

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga at Creative Commons Montpelier

11:00 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover
0–18 yrs
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