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Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement, and feedback. Bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Learn how to make your own computer games, mobile apps, and more! Join us to experience hands-on coding and robotics. No experience required: just curiosity and creativity! Ages 8-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Music and rhymes, stories, and fingerplays in a lapsit program for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for children 0-18 months. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Representatives from Virginia Legal Aid Society will present information for common legal issues that are pertinent to the community. Presentations will include general guidelines, applicable eligibility, common concerns, and helpful tools to assist with the topic. Programs will give general legal information only. Representatives cannot answer questions about specific situations. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Make your own LEGO brick creation to meet this month’s creative challenge. Bricks provided; imagination required. All LEGO models will be displayed in the children’s department. Ages 5-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Solve puzzles, defeat the monsters, and discover treasure along the way. All experience levels are welcome. This is a 5th edition game. First time participants receive a free set of dice. Snacks are provided. Saturday sessions include lunch. Grades 6-12. Space is limited. Register by the Monday before the program. Call (434) 799-5195.

Flustered by technology? Let’s start with the basics. Get an introduction to the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Make your own LEGO brick creation to meet this month’s creative challenge. Bricks provided; imagination required. All LEGO models will be displayed in the children’s department. Ages 5-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Representatives from Virginia Legal Aid Society will present information for common legal issues that are pertinent to the community. Presentations will include general guidelines, applicable eligibility, common concerns, and helpful tools to assist with the topic. Programs will give general legal information only. Representatives cannot answer questions about specific situations. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Read “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson beforehand and discuss it with friends! Snacks provided. Grades 9-12. Call (434) 799-5195. *Please note: Participants are expected to have completed the book before the meeting.

It’s like a book club, but make it podcasts. Avid listeners and curious newbies are invited to join our lively discussion about a variety of podcast genres including true crime, history, limited series, and more. Listen to the monthly selection on a long commute, while you do housework, on your daily run, or anywhere you find the time. All selections should be available on your choice of podcast player. Register early to receive a list of suggested listening for upcoming genre discussions. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Talk about our book of the month, play games, and get to know your fellow readers! In this session, we will be discussing “The Mutant Mushroom Takeover” by Summer Rachel Short. Grades 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. *Please note: Participants are expected to have completed the book before the meeting.

Kids shouldn’t have all the fun! Join us to learn how the 3D design process works and design a unique game piece. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Join us to read poems and discuss how they make us feel. We will read poetry together including classic, contemporary, and local selections. Feel free to bring your own choices to share. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Music and rhymes, stories, and fingerplays in a lapsit program for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for children 0-18 months. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

The Wicked Witch of the West is at it again and it’s up to you to help the people of Oz! In this after hours program for elementary ages, children will play in teams to solve puzzles and complete tasks that bring them closer to saving the people of L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.’ Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Let’s go to the movies! Turn an ordinary box into a sweet ride and join us for a “drive-in” movie viewing of “The Wild Robot,” complete with props and activities to do throughout the movie. Popcorn will be provided. Ages 4-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Explore the wide world of modern board games with us. Library staff will lead a game selected from various tabletop games that are simple to learn and fun to master. This is a great way to meet new people and discover new games! Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Talk about our book of the month, play games, and get to know your fellow bookworms! In this session, we will be discussing “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. Grades 5-8. Call (434) 799-5195. *Please note: Participants are expected to have completed the book before the meeting.

If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement, and feedback. Bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Enjoy a fun, comfortable environment where people experiencing memory loss, their caregivers, family, and friends can relax, engage, and enjoy the company of others on the same journey. The program provides structured activities to promote reminiscence, cognition, and engagement, as well as time to share in conversation and get to know others in a safe and supportive environment. Light refreshments included. This program is provided in partnership with Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Do you use GMail? Join us to learn about the many other things you can do with the free apps included in your Google account. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Read and discuss one fantasy novel with us each month! Explore themes of magic, mythical creatures, epic quests, and complex world-building. We will begin with Brandon Sanderson’s popular Mistborn trilogy. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Music and rhymes, stories, and fingerplays in a lapsit program for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for children 0-18 months. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Representatives from Enroll Virginia will present information on a variety of topics surrounding free resources and help in obtaining access to health care for the insured and uninsured. Presentations will include general health insurance education, connection to free assistance with health insurance applications, eligibility requirements for Virginia Insurance Marketplace health insurance, Medicaid/FAMIS, FAMIS Prenatal, options for the uninsured, and much more! The educational sessions are open to all ages. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Help Ozo find his way! Use simple coding to navigate tiny robots through wild adventures! No experience needed. Ages 6-10. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Enjoy a plethora of perplexing puzzles and bewildering brain busters with us. We will solve riddles, crosswords, logic grids, and more. Feel free to bring your own favorite word puzzle to share with the group. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

After-hours at the library is for teens-only! Play video games with friends, make slime, have nerf battles, eat pizza, and more. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Let’s explore! Help Dora and Boots solve puzzles to find their way to the surprise treasure on this library adventure. Along the way kids will overcome obstacles, solve problems and learn new skills. Children are sure to have a 'Fabuloso' time! Ages 2-7. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

We all learned about the classics in high school. Let’s read them again just for fun! Join our discussion for a fresh perspective on these enduring tales. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Unwind from your day with a relaxing arts and crafts project. Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece. Bring friends and meet new ones. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Join us each month to explore free apps available on your phone or tablet, featuring a variety of topics. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Get to know your favorite detectives and solve a mystery along the way. Ages 5-12 . Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Flustered by technology? Let’s start with the basics. Get an introduction to the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Bring your own knit, crochet, or other needlecraft projects to work on! Share skills and learn techniques from others. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Music and rhymes, stories, and fingerplays in a lapsit program for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for children 0-18 months. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Renowned explorer Dr. Wilde has disappeared during an expedition into the rainforest. Keep your eye out for traps and poisonous animals as you solve riddles and search for clues leading to their disappearance before time runs out. Ages 8-17. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Renowned explorer Dr. Wilde has disappeared during an expedition into the rainforest. Keep your eye out for traps and poisonous animals as you solve riddles and search for clues leading to their disappearance before time runs out. Ages 8-17. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Renowned explorer Dr. Wilde has disappeared during an expedition into the rainforest. Keep your eye out for traps and poisonous animals as you solve riddles and search for clues leading to their disappearance before time runs out. Ages 8-17. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Renowned explorer Dr. Wilde has disappeared during an expedition into the rainforest. Keep your eye out for traps and poisonous animals as you solve riddles and search for clues leading to their disappearance before time runs out. Ages 8-17. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Turn up the music by mixing your own songs! Learn about online tools for making and mixing music to make your own sound. Ages 10-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Let’s discuss what we’ve been reading and discover what to read next! Join other booklovers for a casual evening of drinks and dialogue. Ages 18 and up. No registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Are you a history buff? Are you looking for your next adventure? Join us for a night of history and mystery to discover what the library is hiding. Explore different stations with puzzles and riddles to solve, that lead to clues of the whereabouts of the lost library treasure. Ages 7-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.