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).
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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.
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Senior Day
Pearl Bailey Library
Monday, Sep. 20, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
or call 757-247-8677.
Various organizations will present information on their programs for seniors, including Newport News Parks and Recreation, Riverside Pace, Bon Secours Senior Health, Peninsula Agency on Aging and more. Lunch will be provided.
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PB Jobseekers Club
Pearl Bailey Library
Monday, Sep. 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
or call 757-247-8677.
Monthly meetings held on the last Monday of each month to assist job seekers with the skills and information needed to gain employment. Registration is required and begins, August 1, 2010.
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Grant Writing Workshop
Grissom Library
Monday, Sep. 27, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Sep 13.
In this workshop the participants will learn about the basics of grant writing, including search strategies for locating funds. Participants will have time to ask questions and practice writing example grants. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
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PB Jobseekers Club
Pearl Bailey Library
Mondays, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec 20, 10am-12pm
or call 757-247-8677.
Monthly meetings held on the last Monday of each month to assist job seekers with the skills and information needed to gain employment. Registration is required and begins, August 1, 2010.
Teen Advisory Committee
Pearl Bailey Library
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept. 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 5:00pm
or call 757-247-8677.
Teens meet monthly to conduct their business meeting and to help advise library staff on ways to improve library programs and services. Teen Advisory Committee application is required and visitors are welcome. For teens ages 12-18. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month.
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."
Virginia Workforce Connection Orientation
Main Street Library
Saturday, Aug. 21,
Learn how to register for and use the Virginia Employment Commission’s career website. This is a powerful online job seeker system that provides fast access to a complete set of employment tools including:
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job searching
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resume/cover letter builder
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career exploration
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training/education programs
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unemployment services
This class will be held in the Business Information Center at the Main Street Library. By appointment only. Please call 591-4858 to make an appointment.
