Central Library: 979-7151 ext 3

Groups of 15 or more wishing to attend our Tuesday morning programs, please choose 5, and call to reserve space beginning Monday, June 2.

Mother Goose Time: walkers - for children under 2 who are walking.

Mondays 10:00 am

For ages 6 months - 24 months.
No registration required.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for young children with an accompanying caregiver.
June 16 - July 21.

Mother Goose Time: prewalkers - for children under 2 who are NOT walking.

Mondays 11:00 am

For ages 6 months - 24 months.
No registration required.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for young children with an accompanying caregiver.
June 16 - July 21.

Storytime Stew

Wednesdays 11:00 am

For ages 5 and under with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
Join us for a generous serving of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun especially designed for mixed ages. Our soup changes with the age of the ingredients (you) - June 18 - July 23.

Toddler Time

Thursdays 10:00 am

For 2 year olds with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
June 19 - July 24.

Preschool Power

Thursdays 11:30 am

For ages 3-5 ONLY without adults or younger siblings please.
No registration required.
A 30 minute program of stories, songs, and fun.
June 19 - July 24.

Terrific Tuesdays

Tuesdays 10:30 am

For all ages.

Outlandish Tomfoolery! - June 17
Join us for a rollicking good time with master musician, songwriter, and storyteller, Bill Wellington of Staunton. A fun time for the whole family.
Presenting Joseph Young, Magician! - June 24
Joseph Young will razzle and dazzle you with amazing sleight-of-hand and crazy
comedy in this stupendous magic show. Warning: participation guaranteed
Hug a Bug with Lynn Ruehlmann! - July 1
How do bugs get huggable? By visiting the library, of course! Laugh and sing along with storyteller Lynn Ruehlmann and her puppets Shoe Fly and Socks, and see exactly how huggable a bug can be.
Whoo’s Awake in the Night? - July 8
Are you in the dark about how animals get around at night? The Wildlife Center of Virginia will introduce us to some of their nocturnal animal friends and en-lighten us about how creatures of the night find their way in the world.
Sing with C. Shells! - July 15
Make music and mooove to a magical mix of songs in a myriad of musical styles! Tidewater singer-songwriters Cindy Kays and Shelley Craig will get the whole family groovin’ to the beat.
The Rhythm of the Drum! - July 22
Embrace the spirit of African culture! The Healing Force weaves a message from the heart in song and story. Thrill to the rhythm of their booming drums, and rattling gourds!
Rocknoceros! - July 29
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bernie rock the library with their original hot tunes that are parent-approved and completely kid-cool. We’ll present our Read for a Cause check to the St. Bernard Parish public library. Let’s celebrate a summer of good reading!

Summer Writes: Creative Writing Classes for Young People

June 19, 2008
2:00 pm

For children entering grades 4 - 5.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 2. (limit 12 per class)
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
June 19 or July 24. Please sign up for one session only.

Juggling

June 26, 2008
2:00 pm

For children entering grades 3 & up.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 2.
Juggle along with Jason LeBlanc of the Air Raid Jugglers. Jason will wow you with his juggling feats, then show you how to juggle on your very own.

Craft Attack Junior

Wednesdays 2:30 pm

For kids entering grades 1 - 2.
Registration is required and will begin one week prior to each program.
Looking for something creative to do this summer? Come express yourself with crafts.
July 2 - July 23.

Craft Attack Senior

Wednesdays 4:00 pm

For kids entering grades 3 - 5.
Registration is required and will begin one week prior to each program.
Looking for a creative outlet this summer? In this program, you can make cool stuff for your room, snazzy gifts, or maybe even just a wacky doodad.
July 2 - July 23.

Summer Writes: Creative Writing Classes for Young People

July 17, 2008
2:00 pm

For children entering grades 2 - 3.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, June 2. (limit 12 per class)
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.

Crozet Library: 823-4050

Pages: A Young Writers' Group

June 05, 2008
3:00 pm

For children entering grades 4 – 6.
Registration is required and is ongoing.
Love to write? Love to read? Join our young writers’ workshop. Meet other kids who enjoy writing, get inspired with some fun writing ideas and bring your stories to share, if you wish. Based on the ideas in the book Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine.
June 5, July 3, and August 7.

Monday CRAFTernoons

June 16, 2008
3:00 pm

For children ages 8 – 11.
Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each program date.
Feeling a little bored? Looking for something to do in the hot summer afternoons? Come cool off in the library and have a great time making fun stuff for your room, awesome gifts for friends, and learning how to turn ordinary everyday objects into works of art.
June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS

Wednesdays 10:00 am

For all ages.
Please Note: All Wednesday programs will be held at the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Activity Hall - 5624 Three Notch'd Road, Crozet

Outlandish Tomfoolery! - June 18
Join us for a rollicking good time with master musician, songwriter, and storyteller, Bill Wellington of Staunton.
Presenting Joseph Young, Magician! - June 25
Joseph Young will razzle and dazzle you with amazing sleight-of-hand and crazy comedy in this stupendous magic show. Warning: participation guaranteed
Sing with C. Shells! - July 2
Make music and mooove to a magical mix of songs in a myriad of musical styles. Tidewater singer-songwriters Cindy Kays and Shelley Craig will get the whole family groovin’ to the beat
Whoo’s Awake in the Night? - July 9
Are you in the dark about how animals get around at night? The Wildlife Center of Virginia will introduce us to some of their nocturnal animal friends and en-lighten us about how creatures of the night find their way in the world.
Rocknoceros! - July 16
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bernie rock the library with their original hot tunes that are parent-approved and completely kid-cool.
The Rhythm of the Drum! - July 23
Embrace the spirit of African culture! The Healing Force weaves a message from the heart in song and story. Thrill to the rhythm of their booming drums, and rattling gourds.

Storyteller Donna Washington

July 10, 2008
3:00 pm

For ages 5 and up.
Registration is not required, drop-ins are welcome.
Storyteller, author, and educator Donna Washington will transport you to exotic places and distant times through her award-winning storytelling.

Super Summer Reading Wrap-Up and Ice Cream Social

July 29, 2008
7:00 pm

For all ages.
Come to the grand finale of the Summer Reading Program to celebrate all of the super-wonderful reading we did this summer. You will be able to hang out with your reading friends, enjoy some delicious ice cream, and meet our special library guest - the always friendly and fun Franklin the turtle.

Gordon Avenue Library: 296-5544

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Greene Library: 985-5227

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Louisa Library: 540 894-5853

Baby-Time

Thursdays 10:20 am

For babies under 2 years old.
Ten minutes of fun with your baby. Learn new things to do with your baby and join other mothers. Caregivers are welcome here.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and learning.

Summer Writes: Creative Writing Classes for Young People

July 23, 2008
2:00 pm

For children entering grades 4 - 5.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, July 7. Limit: 12 participants.
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.

Nelson Memorial Library: 263-5904

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
No registration required.
Join us for 30 minutes of storytime fun.
January 2 - May 28
Melissa Hutchinson, from the Wintergreen Nature Foundation, will bring us special stories and crafts on the following dates:

Jan 23: Bears
Feb 27: Owls
Mar 19: Chickens

Northside Library: 973-7893

MORNING STORYTIMES - SPRING SESSION
Registration is required for all programs below:

Events in this category will displayed in the coming months

Scottsville Library: 286-3541

Toddler Time

Wednesdays 10:00 am

For toddlers with an accompanying adult.
We'll hear stories, sing songs, and have fun in circle time together.
January 9 - May 21

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For 3-5 year olds.
Each program consists of 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
January 9 - May 21

Toddler Time

Wednesdays 10:00 am

For toddlers with an accompanying adult.
June 11-July 30
We'll hear stories, sing songs, and have fun in circle time together.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For ages 3-5.
Each program consists of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
June 11 - July 30

Saturday Family Craft Time

May 17, 2008
11:00 am

For ages 5 and up.
Registration is required.
A 45-minute program of seasonal crafts. Fun for the whole family.

Wind Socks: Mar 15, Catch spring’s cool breezes with a homemade wind sock.
Personalize a Flower Pot: May 17, April showers bring May flowers. Decorate a terra cotta pot and celebrate spring.

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