Celebrate the Ashland Library!

Join us for a day filled with fun activities! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK: ARE YOU READY TO VOLUNTEER?

Shanone Sport, Henrico County HR Analyst and Organizational Learning & Talent Development specialist will cover the types of jobs that volunteers do as well as the process for becoming a successful volunteer!

Book Art

Learn how to turn discarded books into book art during this free workshop by local artist Sandhya Kiran. Use simple folding techniques to transform an old book into an amazing sculpture. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided.

Balloon Powered Cars

Find out how to make a balloon-powered car and race them with your friends. Call or visit the library to register. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Gold Festival on Broad

The Gold Festival on Broad is a day filled with family fun!  The event will take place inside the Gold’s Gym parking lot between Homeview Drive and West End Drive.  In addition to providing a fun, festive event, the Gold Festival on Broad provides a turnkey fundraising opportunity for local community organizations. Exclusive areas within the […]

Story Time-Bon Air Library

Our story times are developed by trained staff and focus on the skills every child should know so that when they enter school they are ready to learn to read. Age appropriate books, songs, music, finger plays and flannel boards are used to capture the attention of the young child. Our craft and activity sheets […]

Story Time-Midlothian Library

Our story times are developed by trained staff and focus on the skills every child should know so that when they enter school they are ready to learn to read. Age appropriate books, songs, music, finger plays and flannel boards are used to capture the attention of the young child. Our craft and activity sheets […]

Story Time: Laprade Library

Our story times are developed by trained staff and focus on the skills every child should know so that when they enter school they are ready to learn to read. Age appropriate books, songs, music, finger plays and flannel boards are used to capture the attention of the young child. Our craft and activity sheets […]

Early Literacy Bilingual Spanish-English Story Times

Hear both English and Spanish in this story time. Parents and children can enjoy this read-aloud program which will grow language and literacy skills, paving the way for school preparedness.

Early Literacy Pajama Story Times

Pajamas and a stuffed animal are optional for this early evening library fun. Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable your child to be reading-ready for kindergarten.