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Babygarten

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies ages 0-23 months (and parents/guardians*) are invited to join us on Mondays at 10:30 AM for Babygarten (baby storytime), which promotes early literacy through...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies ages 0-23 months (and parents/guardians*) are invited to join us on Mondays at 10:30 AM for Babygarten (baby storytime), which promotes early literacy through fun songs, lap bounces, fingerplays, and

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lunch begins on June 5 and will end on August 2.

Adult Drop-In Craft

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Creative Space at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Today we're painting treasure chests. Channel your inner pirate and create something to hold your valuables, arrr!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Today we're painting treasure chests. Channel your inner pirate and create something to hold your valuables, arrr!

Chess Night

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Games/Trivia
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join LPL every Tuesday night for a game of chess! All levels are welcome and boards can be borrowed from the Adult Services desk. Players meet in the Adult side of the library i...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

Join LPL every Tuesday night for a game of chess!

All levels are welcome and boards can be borrowed from the Adult Services desk. Players meet in the Adult side of the library in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Room.

Parachute Play (Ages 3 to 5)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Kids ages 3 to 5 (plus their parent/caregiver and siblings*) are invited to join us for a parachute storytime on Tuesday, June 18 and July 16 at 6:30 p.m.! Parachute Play will feat...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids ages 3 to 5 (plus their parent/caregiver and siblings*) are invited to join us for a parachute storytime on Tuesday, June 18 and July 16 at 6:30 p.m.!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Kids ages 2-5 (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings*) are invited to join us for Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays this summer! Family ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids ages 2-5 (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings*) are invited to join us for Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays this summer!

Summer Lunch Program

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lunch begins on June 5 and will end on August 2.

Summer Food, Summer Moves

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:15am - 1:15pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Team up with the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for Summer Food, Summer Moves! Are you excited about healthy eating and physical activity while having fun? Summer Food, Summe...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Team up with the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for Summer Food, Summer Moves!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Kids ages 2-5 (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings*) are invited to join us for Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays this summer! Family ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids ages 2-5 (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings*) are invited to join us for Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays this summer!

Tiny Tabletops - Games for Ages 3-5

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Games/Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” --Fred Rogers...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” --Fred Rogers

No-Bake Challenge (Ages 9 to 14)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Tweens and teens ages 9 to 14 are welcome to participate in our No-Bake Challenge! Inspired by Iron Chef, this program will encourage tweens and teens to work together an...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle, Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tweens and teens ages 9 to 14 are welcome to participate in our No-Bake Challenge!

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lunch begins on June 5 and will end on August 2.

Water Wagon Visit

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens, Family/All Ages
Event Details:

Lynchburg Water Resources will be bringing their fun and educational Water Wagon to the Library this summer! Kids will learn about the City's environment and water resources throug...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens, Family/All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lynchburg Water Resources will be bringing their fun and educational Water Wagon to the Library this summer! Kids will learn about the City's environment and water resources through an interactive program.

Family Craft Day

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family/All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all crafty creators! Kids of all ages (and their parents/caregivers) are welcome to drop by the Youth Services Activity Room for our Family Craft Day programs! You can m...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all crafty creators! Kids of all ages (and their parents/caregivers) are welcome to drop by the Youth Services Activity Room for our Family Craft Day programs!

Bring your own games or pick one from our collection!

LPL Tabletop Gaming

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Games/Trivia
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start a new adventure at the library with our monthly tabletop gaming sessions. Drop in between 12 and 3 p.m. in our Community Meeting Room. Bring your own games or pick one from o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Start a new adventure at the library with our monthly tabletop gaming sessions. Drop in between 12 and 3 p.m. in our Community Meeting Room. Bring your own games or pick one from our collection!

Chess for Kids spring summer 2024 logo

Chess for Kids

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Games/Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Chess for Kids is back! Children ages 6 to 12 can join in from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. every third Saturday. Whether your child is a beginner or a skilled player, this active group is a ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

Chess for Kids is back! Children ages 6 to 12 can join in from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. every third Saturday.

Tween and Teen Art Show Exhibition

07/22/2024 @ 9:30am to 07/27/2024 @ 5:30pm
Teen Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Young Adult Room to browse the Tween and Teen Art Show exhibition! Reminder: All art is due, in person, to the Youth Services department by 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Ju...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop by the Young Adult Room to browse the Tween and Teen Art Show exhibition!

LEGO® Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

This drop-in program is best for kids ages 6-8! Bring your imagination and join us each week for a new building challenge! Free-building is always welcome. All LEGO® must rem...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This drop-in program is best for kids ages 6-8!

Bring your imagination and join us each week for a new building challenge! Free-building is always welcome.

Babygarten

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies ages 0-23 months (and parents/guardians*) are invited to join us on Mondays at 10:30 AM for Babygarten (baby storytime), which promotes early literacy through...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies ages 0-23 months (and parents/guardians*) are invited to join us on Mondays at 10:30 AM for Babygarten (baby storytime), which promotes early literacy through fun songs, lap bounces, fingerplays, and

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lunch begins on June 5 and will end on August 2.

Brainy Board Games - Games for Ages 6-8

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Games/Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

“Play is the highest form of research." --Albert Einstein Game on! Children ages 6-8 (parents/guardians optional*) are invited to join us for our popular gaming progra...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

“Play is the highest form of research." --Albert Einstein

Anime Club Plus (Ages 9 to 14)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Trivia, STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Our popular Anime Club program is expanding to include additional fandoms and is now called Anime Club Plus! Tweens and teens ages 9 to 14 are invited to join us as we explore a wi...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Trivia, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Our popular Anime Club program is expanding to include additional fandoms and is now called Anime Club Plus!

Chess Night

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Games/Trivia
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join LPL every Tuesday night for a game of chess! All levels are welcome and boards can be borrowed from the Adult Services desk. Players meet in the Adult side of the library i...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

Join LPL every Tuesday night for a game of chess!

All levels are welcome and boards can be borrowed from the Adult Services desk. Players meet in the Adult side of the library in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Room.

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Creative Space at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Ashlyn for a soothing hour of knitting and crochet in the Creative Space behind the Adult Services desk. All skill levels are welcome! Wed. the 10th and 24th 10 to 11 a....

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Ashlyn for a soothing hour of knitting and crochet in the Creative Space behind the Adult Services desk. All skill levels are welcome!

Wed. the 10th and 24th

10 to 11 a.m.

Main Library