Upcoming Events at the Newport News Public Library System

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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Making Bead Jewelry
Grissom Library
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Register Online or call 757-369-3190.

Join us at the Grissom Library to make bead jewelry. Supplies in seasonal colors will be provided, so come and prepare for the holidays!

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The Ways of My People
Grissom Library
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 4:00 pm
Register Online or call 757-369-3190.

Children ages 5 through 11 can explore the mysteries surrounding Native American culture with Cherokee myth-keeper Red Hawk as their guide.  Journey through time as you listen to stories of animals, places and even the world’s beginning as explained through the Cherokee religion and culture.  This program provides crucial insight into the ways of a people important to the history of North America.  

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Elliott Family Quartet
Grissom Library
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2:00 p.m.

Join us at the Grissom Library as the Elliott Family Quartet performs classical and other other holiday favorites for the public! No Registration is Required.

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Acclaim! Barbershop Quartet
Grissom Library
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2:00 p.m.

Come enjoy the music of Acclaim! The Barbershop Quartet, at the Grissom Library! Acclaim will perform barbershop classics as well as holiday favorites. No registration is required.

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Up for Discussion (Main Street’s book discussion group)
Main Street Library
Wednesday, Dec. 16,
Register Online or call 757-591-4858.

Join other adults in a discussion of the book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury on December 16, 2009 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Main Street Library meeting room.

Copies of the book are available for participants. Your options to get a copy of the book are: 1.) to borrow one from the Main Street Library’s Reference Desk, 2.) to check out a copy from any library in the Newport News library system, or 3.) for purchase from local bookstores.

Registration is required for attendance. Please contact the libraries to register or visit the library’s website for registratrion.

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Loosely Knit Group
Grissom Library
Thursday Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 - 11:30 am

Everyone is welcome to join the Loosely Knit group, which meets every Thursday of the month, from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting or any craft is welcome. No registration is required.

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Wee Ones Storytime
Main Street Library
Thursdays Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 10, 17 10:00 am
Register Online or call 757-591-4858.

Share songs, rhymes, and simple stories in a brief storytime for parents (or caregivers) and children ages birth to 2 1/2. This storytime is offered the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

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Teen Urban Lit Book Club
Pearl Bailey Library
Wednesday Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Teens ages 12-18 - come to the Pearl Bailey Library on the 4th Wednesday of each month for the Teen Urban Lit Book Club. At the September meeting, teens will continue to discuss "Lost and Found" from the Blueford series. No registration is required.

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Saturday Family Preschool Storytime
Pearl Bailey Library
Saturday Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 10:30 am, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 1:00 pm
Register Online or call 757-247-8677.

Storytime for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years, which includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft activity. Parents and caregivers are invited.

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PAWS to Read
Grissom Library
Saturday Oct. 5, Nov. 7, December 5 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Dogs in the library?! The PAWS to READ program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to trained therapy dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents need to sign a permission form and may accompany their children. No registration is required.

PAWS to READ is held the first Saturday of every month.

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