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Thursdays 10:00 am
For 2 year olds with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
A fun-filled program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
June 18 - July 23
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 18 - July 23
Mondays 10:00 am
For children under 2 who are walking.
No registration required.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for young children and an accompanying caregiver.
June 15 - July 20
Mondays 11:00 am
For children under 2 who are NOT walking.
No registration required.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for young children and an accompanying caregiver.
June 15 - July 20
Wednesdays 11:00 am
For ages 5 and under with an accompanying adult.
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) - come add your flavor to the pot.
June 17 - July 22
July 02, 2009
3:00 pm
For children entering grades 2-3: Thurs, July 2
For children entering grades 4-5: Thurs, July 16
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, June 25. Sign up for one session only.
See how much fun creative writing can be in these one-session workshops presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
Tuesdays 10:30 am
For all ages.
Wednesdays 2:30 pm
For boys and girls 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 1 – July 22
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 1 - July 22
July 09, 2009
3:00 pm
For ages 6 and up.
Registration is required and begins Thurs, June 25. Limit:25
Explore the fascinating qualities of Dry Ice. Create a bubble fountain, try eerie movie effects and make your own soda.
July 11, 2009
10:30 am
For parent/child partners: children ages 7 - 10
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, June 25. Sign up for one session only.
See how much fun creative writing can be in these one-session workshops presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 23, 2009
4:00 pm
For children ages 6 - 10.
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, June 25.
Our favorite empress of storytelling, Megan Hicks, returns with stories, songs and poems to keep the muse on her toes. Tongle your tangue with verbal tornadoes, and compose your own silly song or story on the spot.
July 02, 2009
3:30 pm
For children entering grades 4-6.
Registration is requested 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 4, July 2, August 6
July 08, 2009
10:00 am
For all ages.
Please Note: All Wednesday programs will be held at the Crozet Elementary School - 1407 Crozet Ave, Crozet
July 20, 2009
2:00 pm
For ages 8 and up.
Registration is required and begins Mon, Jun 29.
Transform "rescued" material into your own "found art" masterpiece. Bring a small bag of clean throwaways, recyclables, or other stuff that might normally go into the garbage. Join artist and designer Bill Hess of Ideas on Legs to learn how you can put them all together to create a work of art. Paper, glue, and other binding materials will be provided. (3 hour program: 2 - 5pm)
July 28, 2009
4:30 pm
For ages 8 to 108.
Registration is requested and is ongoing. Drop-ins are welcome.
Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all. Bring any project you're working on and join a fun group of fellow crafters. As you work on your own handwork, we'll highlight a variety of craft techniques, allowing you to explore and expand your interests and creativity.
June 30, July 28, August 25.
July 28, 2009
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 loveable and fun Biscuit.
Thursdays 10:30 am
For 3-5 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, May 18.
June 11 - July 23
Mondays 10:00 am
For ages 6 - 24 months with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration (beginning on Mon, May 18) is suggested but not required.
Join us for our special program of simple stories, rhymes and songs for our youngest patrons.
Tuesdays 10:30 am
For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. No younger siblings, please.
Registration is required & begins on Mon, May 18.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, fingerplays, and simple crafts.
June 9 - July 21
Wednesdays 3:00 pm
For all ages.
July 09, 2009
2:00 pm
For children entering grades 2-3: Thurs, June 25 (2-3 pm)
For children entering grades 4-8: Thurs, July 9 (2-3:30 pm)
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, June 4. Limit: 12 per class.
See how much fun creative writing can be in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 16, 2009
4:00 pm
For ages 7 & up.
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, Jun 25. Limit: 20.
Creative kitchen chemistry accompanied by stories, songs and poems guaranteed to make you grin and groan.
July 23, 2009
2:00 pm
For ages 8 -12.
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, Jul 2. Limit: 25.
Learn the basics of crafting cartoons in this interactive workshop.
Thursdays 10:30 am
For ages 2-5, but siblings are welcome.
No registration required.
Join us for songs, finger plays, books, and flannel board stories. Storytime concludes with a simple craft each week that your child can take home.
June 4 - July 30
Tuesdays 11:00 am
For all ages.
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
For ages 9 - 13.
Registration is required and begins on Tues, May 26
We will read and discuss awesomely fantabulous books, watch movies of the books, drink "bead brew", and do other cool activities like crocheting "amigarumi" and possibly making weekly podcasts and a Rapunzels videocast. Oh yeah, and beat out those Sharks in WORD SURVIVOR!
June 16 - August 4
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Open to guys ages 9-14.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 26.
We will read and discuss books with serious boy cred, including high adventure, danger and laughs, and see movies, test out a new board game, and other activities, and oh yeah, beat out those Rapunzels in a new version of WORD SURVIVOR!
June 16 - August 4
Thursdays 10:20 am
For ages 1 - 24 months.
This is a program for moms and dads to meet other parents, and participate in a group talk about child development.
Thursdays 10:30 am
For ages 2 - 5.
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and flannel board fun.
Tuesdays 2:00 pm
For all ages.
July 15, 2009
2:00 pm
For children entering grades 2-3: Wed, June 17
For children entering grades 4-5: Wed, July 1
For children entering grades 6-10: Wed, July 15
Registration is required and begins on Tues, June 9.
See how much fun creative writing can be in these one-session workshops presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
Wednesdays 10:30 am
For ages 3 - 5.
Jun 10 - July 22
Join us for 30 minutes of storytime fun. We will have stories each week plus these special events:
July 07, 2009
2:00 pm
For all ages.
Sing along and giggle with Baby T-Rex, Tilford, Raggs, Jellybean, and their special friend, ventriloquist Tyrone Travis.
July 08, 2009
2:00 pm
For children entering grades 4 - 8 (limit: 12)
Registration is required and begins on Mon, Jun 9.
Learn the basic tools of creative writing in this one-session workshop presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
July 14, 2009
2:00 pm
For all ages.
Live birds soar in - flying right over your head - to lighten your day. See bird behavior in living action. Guaranteed to put a feather in your cap.
July 21, 2009
2:00 pm
For all ages.
Are you hungering for adventure? Bring your appetite for the unexpected to this action-packed program where anything can happen. You'll meet talking skunks, yodel in the Alps and even get a chance to hunt for bears.
July 29, 2009
All ages.
Visit the Nelson Memorial Library anytime on Wed, July 29, find some wacky changes in the library (or library staff), and take home a wacky prize.
MORNING STORYTIMES - SUMMER SESSION
Registration is required and will be accepted at the Northside Information Desk or over the phone beginning on
Wed, May 6
Thursdays 10:15 am
For ages 3-5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and will begin on Wed, May 6.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
June 11 - July 23.
Thursdays 11:00 am
For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. (no younger siblings, please)
Registration is required and will begin on Wed, May 6.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
June 11 - July 23
Fridays 10:30 am
For children 6-24 months with an accompanying caregiver.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes and songs. This program will last for 20 minutes with 10 minutes for playtime.
June 19 - July 31
Mondays 2:30 pm
For children entering first grade and up.
Registration is required and will begin one week prior to each storytime.
A 45-minute program of exciting stories for school-aged children.
June 15 - July 20
Wednesdays 10:15 am
For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. (no younger siblings, please)
Registration is required and will begin on Wed May 6.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
June 10 - July 22.
Wednesdays 11:00 am
For ages 3-5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and will begin on Wed, May 6.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
June 10 - July 22
July 02, 2009
3:00 pm
For all ages.
Have you ever been shipwrecked on the African coast? Want to go whale-watching? No telling what will happen as you join puppeteers Jeanne Wall and Joe Pipik on a musical journey through the animal kingdom.
July 03, 2009
2:00 pm
For children entering grades 4 and 5.
Registration is required and is ongoing.
A 45 minute session of chatting about books, as well as snacks and a trivia game to test your knowledge of the featured book. Books will be provided.
July 06, 2009
For any fan, any age.
Join us as we watch the first 5 Harry Potter movies.
July 07, 2009
2:00 pm
For children entering grades 2-3: Tues, June 16, OR Tues, July 7
For children entering grades 4-5: Tues, June 23 OR Tues, July 14
For parent/child partners, children ages 7–10: Sat, July 11
Registration is required and begins on Tues, May 26.
Please sign up for one session only.
See how much fun creative writing can be in these one-session workshops presented by instructors from the Charlottesville Writing Center.
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
For children of all ages with an accompanying adult.
No registration is required - drop-ins are welcome.
Come in your pajamas and snuggle down with your favorite blanket or stuffed animal
for 30 minutes of sleepytime stories – a great way to celebrate a summer evening.
June 9 - July 21
July 09, 2009
3:00 pm
For all ages.
Sing along and giggle with Baby T-Rex, Tilford, Raggs, Jellybean, and their special friend, ventriloquist Tyrone Travis.
July 10, 2009
2:00 pm
For children entering grades 1 and up. Limit: 25.
Registration is required and begins on Thurs, June 26.
Ooey and Gooey. This workshop explores the world of polymers and the chemical reactions used to create them. Each child will make a cup of slime. Don't worry - we supply the lids.
July 16, 2009
3:00 pm
For all ages.
Live birds soar in - flying right over your head - to lighten your day. See bird behavior in living action. Guaranteed to put a feather in your cap.
July 21, 2009
6:30 pm
For children of all ages with an accompanying adult.
Registration is required and begins on Tues, July 7.
Celebrate the summer’s last Blankets and Books Storytime by bringing your stuffed animal friend for bedtime tales and a craft. Then leave your stuffed animal for a sleepover with other stuffed animals. Don't worry…the librarians will take very good care of your friends and they will be ready to return home the next day.
July 23, 2009
3:00 pm
For all ages.
Are you hungering for adventure? Bring your appetite for the unexpected to this action-packed program here anything can happen. You'll meet talking skunks, yodel in the Alps and even get a chance to hunt for bears.
July 25, 2009
10:30 am
For children of all ages with an accompanying adult.
Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and crafts your whole family will enjoy.
July 29, 2009
All ages.
Visit anytime on Wed, July 29, find some wacky changes in the library (or library staff), and take home a wacky prize. Come in between 11:00am and 12:00pm and meet Biscuit. Get wacky and have your face painted.
Wednesdays 10:00 am
For toddlers with an accompanying adult.
An active caregiver program that encourages growth of motor and cognitive skills through one-on-one participation in songs, fingerplays, books, and movement activities.
June 10 - July 29
Wednesdays 10:30 am
For 3 - 5 year olds.
A child centered program that encourages growth of motor and cognitive skills through individual participation in songs, fingerplays, books, and movement activities for the older preschooler ready to enjoy these activities on their own.
June 10 - July 29
Thursdays 10:00 am
For all ages.
Please arrive early – special events are often filled to capacity!
July 07, 2009
2:00 pm
For ages 7 – 12.
Register early – special workshops fill quickly.
Create a fantastic summer mobile with Artist Stefanie Newman.