This week
The next seven days
Morning Cup Corner
Morning Cup Corner at Creative Commons Montpelier
Monday Morning Movie
Monday Morning Movie at FA Meeting Room
DIY Slime for Tweens and Teens
Tweens and teens explore slime science while creating different textures; all supplies provided.
Teen Craft Club
Ongoing teen club exploring varied crafts and creative media each session.
Henrico Community Authors Showcase
Meet author Narita Snead and celebrate her children's book about sports, safety, and hearing aids.
Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch
Nursery rhymes, singing & reading for babies 6–24 months at Ashland Branch.
Ashland Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen-led advisory board: games, snacks & real voice in library & community decisions.
Great Films & Discussions
PG-13 WWII drama about Eisenhower's D-Day weather decision & discussion.
English Conversation Practice
English Conversation Practice at LM Conference Room
Make a Phone Charm
Create a personalized beaded phone charm using supplies provided at the library.
Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch
Sing nursery rhymes and share stories with babies and caregivers at Mother Goose Storytime.
Paint Night at the Library!
Guided paint night for teens (ages 15–18) at Pamunkey Regional Library; all materials included.
Teen Hangout
After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games and activities.
Spelling Bee for Adults
Spelling Bee for Adults at FA Large Conference Room
Hula Dancing Class
Hula Dancing Class at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch
Preschool storytime with books, music & fingerplays for ages 3–5.
Mad Science - Matter of Fact
Hands-on Mad Science exploring atoms, molecules, and making putty to take home.
Creative "Cooking" in the Commons - FALL EDITION
Kids cook up healthy treats from scratch at Creative Commons Montpelier; take-home recipes included.
The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour
Classic rock legends The Doobie Brothers tour at riverside amphitheater.
Process Art Adventures – Chesterfield
Creative, hands-on art exploration at Children's Museum.
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel at LM Digital Media Lab
Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch
Books, music, and movement fun for toddlers ages 2–3 and caregivers.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Dress-up play program at Children's Museum of Richmond.
Five-Week Reading Adventure:
Five-week interactive reading program for early readers at the public library.
Atlee Bridge Club
Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room
National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro
National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro at TW Meeting Room
READ Out Loud Book Group
Eight-week group where kids read aloud together, share stories, and build reading confidence.
Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
Nursery rhymes, songs, and stories for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown
Hands-on research demos from VCU at the Children's Museum of Richmond—explore science in action.
Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism
Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism at TU Meeting Room
Pet Portrait Painting
Pet Portrait Painting at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
In the Heights
Teen movie night featuring In the Heights with bodega snacks celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy
Folk-indie band Mt. Joy celebrates a decade of music at riverside amphitheater.
Teen Hangout
After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games and activities.
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
Buena Vista Orchestra
World music ensemble Buena Vista Orchestra performs at The National in Richmond.
Wonder-FULL Wednesdays – Toddler Program – Downtown
Hands-on toddler program at Children's Museum of Richmond.
BABY BUGS STAY AND PLAY
Outdoor playtime for babies and toddlers among garden insects & nature.
Teen Workforce Workshop: Job Interviews
Part 2 of workforce prep: high schoolers learn job interview skills at Henrico Library.
Story Time For Tots (0-3 Years)
Interactive storytime for babies and toddlers at Petersburg Public Library.
Toddler Time
Outdoor toddler program at scenic Maymont, perfect for little explorers.
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
Gardening in the Shade: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Landscape
Gardening in the Shade: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Landscape in Richmond
Honey Tasting Workshop
Taste and learn about honey varieties from a local beekeeper at Pamunkey Regional Library.
Beginning Ink
Master pen and ink drawing fundamentals in this beginner-friendly art class at Henrico County Public Library.
Let's Play Lotería
Learn and play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game, at the library during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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.
Intermediate Tai Chi
Intermediate Tai Chi at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques
Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques at FA Digital Media Lab
Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour
Rock artist Dermot Kennedy performs The Weight of the Woods Tour at Allianz Amphitheater.
Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence
Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia
Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia at TU Meeting Room
Atlee Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen advisory board at Atlee Library—games, snacks & a voice in your community.
READ to Maggie at Atlee
Reluctant readers build confidence reading to Maggie, a therapy dog.
Atlee Beginner's Bridge
Atlee Beginner's Bridge at Creative Commons
Teen Tabletop Gaming Club
Tweens and teens play tabletop board games together at Henrico County Public Library.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi at Goochland Meeting Room
Bingo
Bingo at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Atlee Library Book Sale!
October book sale with deals under $2—bring your own bag and find treasures.
Pixel Art with Scratch for Teens
Teens learn to code pixel art animations using Scratch at the library.
Introduction to Canva
Introduction to Canva at TU Digital Media Lab
All Month: Rockville Children's Scavenger Hunt
Themed scavenger hunt at Rockville library's children's section with a prize for completion.
FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE
FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE in Richmond
Children's Costume Swap
Swap gently used kids' costumes and treats at North Park Library's seasonal clothing exchange.
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
Process Art Adventures – Downtown
Creative, hands-on art exploration at Children's Museum.
Family Storytime- Goochland Branch
Books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover
Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover at Ashland Branch
Let's Play Games!
Let's Play Games! at Goochland Meeting Room
Play Mahjongg!
Play Mahjongg! at Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Family Storytime- Rockville Branch
Books, songs, and rhymes for little ones at Rockville Branch.
Family Storytime- Hanover Branch
Songs, rhymes, and books for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Story time among the plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Chess at Atlee
Learn and play chess with peers at Pamunkey Regional Library.
Earlybirds Club (21 and Over)
Earlybirds Club (21 and Over) at The National
Take and Make: Prickly Pinecone Hedgehogs
Craft adorable pinecone hedgehogs at Goochland Branch Library.
Ashland Bridge Club
Ashland Bridge Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)
Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch
Books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.
Baby Play Time
Playtime and early-literacy activities for babies at Atlee Branch.
Baby Artsplay!
Baby Artsplay! at LM Storytime Room
CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Downtown
CultureFest at Children's Museum of Richmond celebrates diverse cultures downtown.
Seeing Color
Seasonal garden experience celebrating color at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Gary Owen (Ages 12+ are recommended for this performance)
Gary Owen (Ages 12+ are recommended for this performance) at Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center
Introduction to Drawing in the Manga-Anime Style
Learn manga and anime drawing techniques from a professional artist at your local library.
Travis Tritt
Travis Tritt at Altria Theater
Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden
Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden in Richmond
Crafting Tissue Paper Marigold Garlands
Craft colorful tissue-paper marigold garlands for Day of the Dead celebrations.
Crafternoon: Monster Journals
Monthly Saturday craft workshop at Henrico County Library—make creepy-cute monster journals to take home.
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor at FA Digital Media Lab
Terrific Printed Totes
Print farm-fresh art on totes using process art and veggies at Pamunkey Regional Library.
Crochet for a Cause
Crochet for a Cause at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom
PUP READers
Read aloud to a therapy dog and boost your confidence with a furry friend.
Turnpike Troubadours
Turnpike Troubadours at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Bat Ambassador Visit
Meet a live bat ambassador and learn how to help local bat populations.
Teen Role-Playing Game: Dungeons & Dragons Adventure: Session 2 of 3
Teen Dungeons & Dragons campaign: Session 2 of a spooky Halloween adventure.
Member Mixer
Member Mixer at Virginia Wildlife Trail
Fall Pruning and Seasonal Gardening
Fall Pruning and Seasonal Gardening in Richmond
Building Healthy Soil
Building Healthy Soil in Richmond
Coyote Up Close
Up-close wildlife encounter at Maymont focusing on native coyotes.
Family Storytime- Ashland Branch
Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
artoberVA at Maymont
Art and autumn festival at Maymont featuring outdoor creative experiences and seasonal celebration.
More events outside the Richmond area
3 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
William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Football
College football game: William and Mary Tribe vs. Holy Cross.