Event List

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. Lucy Hart's hope is running out in being able to start her perfect family. That is, until she is invited to compete in a contest hosted by her chil...

Inspired by a real-life experience of the director, an elderly grandmother is an unlikely action hero, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business despit...

Grades 1-5 Join our code master and think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! Perfect for beginner coders. NOTE: Please attend only one session....

Drop by the Lab with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests. All experience levels wel...

Inspired by a real-life experience of the director, an elderly grandmother is an unlikely action hero, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business despit...

Grades 1-8 Dissect your own owl pellet and see what you find!          

December's Book: The House is on Fire Richmond, Virginia 1811. It's the height of the winter social season. The General Assembly is in session, and many of Virginia's gentleman ...

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with LEGO Builders Club. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Meeting Thursday this month, as the library is closed on January 1. Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts for creative adventures, surprise mini-challenges, skill-testing halts, and a my...

Grades 6-12Start the New Year with a simple act of kindness! Write and decorate positive messages on Post-it notes, then place them around the Teen Space to spread smiles. Earn one...

Families with children of all ages can drop in to enjoy new games or classic favorites!    

Grades 1-3Join our code master and think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! Perfect for beginner coders.  

Volunteers in grades 6–12 are needed to assist Mrs. Julie with setting up and running various programs for preschoolers and their families. There will be a break between the two pr...

Ages 2-6 w/adultCome explore new materials, techniques, and tools in an open-ended way that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative learning. Go home with a mas...

Calling School District 23 early childhood students and families! Come listen to a story about a snowman, explore engaging frosty activities, mingle with others and most of all, ha...

Come in for a relaxing class of chair yoga lead by JoAnn Dickson from Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school...

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth De...

We are kicking off our Winter Reading program in the Lab by making adorable “Sweet Reads” snow globes. All materials will be supplied. Registration for winter reading is not mandat...