Join us for the following events, classes, and programs at your local Newport News library. All events are free and some events require registration (where listed).
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
Harry Potter Kick-Off Program
Grissom Library
Saturday, Sep. 11, 2:00 pm
or call 757-369-3190.
Kick-off the Harry Potter traveling exhibit with a fun day of programs at the Grissom Library. Families can enjoy craft and food stations, and kids can compete for prizes for the best Harry Potter costume. Prizes will include gift bags from Barnes and Noble Booksellers and other Harry Potter items. Registration required.
FKO Youth Advisory Committee
Pearl Bailey Library
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 4:30 pm
or call 757-247-8677.
Children ages 6-11 are invited to join the new library advisory group for youth at the Pearl Bailey Library. The FKO Youth Advisory Committee will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
All Tied Up-Knitting Group
Pearl Bailey Library
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:30pm-8:30pm
or call 757-247-8677.
Come, relax and enjoy an evening with knitters. Share your knitting technique and learn how to knit with the Bailey Knitters, "All Tied Up."
Lego Party
Grissom Library
Saturday, Sep. 4, 1:00
or call 757-369-3190.
Children age 6 to 11, join us for a Lego party. Using Legos provided by the library, build a Lego creation based on the theme of the day. Creations may be displayed in the children's area.
Wee Ones Storytime
Main Street Library
Thursdays Sept. 9, 23, Oct, 14, 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, 16 10:00 am
or call 757-591-4858.
Share songs, rhymes, and simple stories in a brief storytime for parents (or caregivers) and children ages birth to 3.
Babygarten Storytime
Grissom Library
Mondays Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 10:00 am
or call 757-369-3190.
Share songs, rhymes, and simple stories in a brief storytime for parents (or caregivers) and children ages birth to 2 1/2.
Preschool Storytime
Pearl Bailey Library
Mondays Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct., 4, 11, 18 10:00 am
or call 757-247-8677.
For children ages 3 1/2 to 5, on their own, which includes stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and a craft activity.
Tiny Tot Storytime
Main Street Library
Tuesdays Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19
or call 757-591-4858.
Storytime for parents and children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, which includes stories, sings, fingerplays, flannelboard stories, and a simple craft.
Preschool Storytime
Grissom Library
Tuesdays Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 11:00 am
or call 757-369-3190.
For children ages 3 1/2 to 5, on their own, which includes stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and a craft activity.
