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Tween and Teen Art Show Kickoff

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Talks/Lectures
Age Group:
Middle, Teens
Event Details:

Meet with local artists and get inspired to create your own art for our fourth annual Tween and Teen Art Show! This program will feature a meet-and-greet with a panel of talente...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Talks/Lectures
Event Details:

Meet with local artists and get inspired to create your own art for our fourth annual Tween and Teen Art Show!

Nature Zone Visit

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Teens, Family/All Ages
Event Details:

Join Lynchburg Parks and Recreation's Nature Zone in engaging, hands-on presentations at the Library this summer! Kids and families are welcome. Presentations will be geared to ...

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

Join Lynchburg Parks and Recreation's Nature Zone in engaging, hands-on presentations at the Library this summer!

Kids and families are welcome. Presentations will be geared to an elementary-age audience.

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, June 7, 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.

LEGO® Club

Monday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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, June 10, 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.

Adventure Club (Ages 6 to 8)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to 8 are invited to join us for Adventure Club this summer! Join us to go on an adventure to solve problems, create cool creations, and make new friends during summ...

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

Children ages 6 to 8 are invited to join us for Adventure Club this summer! Join us to go on an adventure to solve problems, create cool creations, and make new friends during summer break.

Chess Night

Tuesday, June 11, 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, June 12, 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 12th and 26th 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 12th and 26th

10 to 11 a.m.

Main Library

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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, June 12, 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, June 12, 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!

Fire Dept. Visit

Friday, June 14, 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:

The Lynchburg Fire Department will be joining us at the Library this summer! Kids can enjoy interacting with firefighters and their fire engine while learning fun facts about firef...

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

The Lynchburg Fire Department will be joining us at the Library this summer! Kids can enjoy interacting with firefighters and their fire engine while learning fun facts about firefighting and fire safety.

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, June 14, 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.

Family Craft Day

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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!

Chess for Kids spring summer 2024 logo

Chess for Kids

Saturday, June 15, 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.

LEGO® Club

Monday, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 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.

Chess Night

Tuesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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.!

Juneteenth

All Day
Main Branch, City Hall Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, City Hall Branch

Tiny Tabletops - Games for Ages 3-5

Thursday, June 20, 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