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Fun Fridays: Water Wagon

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Family/All Ages
Summer Reading
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Kids, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, 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.

This event is in the "Family/All Ages" group

Family Craft Day

11:00am–1:00pm
Family/All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family/All Ages
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!

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle" group

Model Water Tower Workshop

12:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Middle
STEAM
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun, FREE summer STEAM activity for your rising 6th-8th grader(s)?

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle" group

Chess for Kids

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Elementary, Middle
Games/Trivia
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary, Middle
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

Chess for Kids is back! Children ages 6 to 12 can join in from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on select Saturdays this summer.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

LEGO® Club

10:00am–2:00pm
Kids, Elementary
Games/Trivia, STEAM
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary
Program Type: Games/Trivia, STEAM
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.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Babygarten

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies ages 0-23 months (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings*) are invited to join us on Mondays at 10:30 AM for Babygarten, which promotes early literacy through fun songs, lap bounces, fingerplays, an

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Golden Age Matinee

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Come join us to watch a classic movie. Golden Age Matinee features a classic from the past. 

This month's classic is "Charade" with legendary stars Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant.

 

This event is in the "Family/All Ages" group

Downtown Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Family/All Ages
Storytime
Library Branch: Downtown Branch
Age Group: Family/All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Downtown Branch for Storytime at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday starting in May! Storytime will feature stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and more. We hope to see you there! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Brainy Board Games (Ages 6 to 8)

10:30am–12:30pm
Elementary
Games/Trivia
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Middle" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club Plus (Ages 9-14)

4:30pm–5:15pm
Middle, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games/Trivia
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Middle, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Trivia
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family/All Ages" group

Chess Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Family/All Ages
Games/Trivia
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Family/All Ages
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Builders Club

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
STEAM
Library Branch: Downtown Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to Builders Club at the Downtown Branch every Wednesday! This program will provide LEGO®, Duplos, and more! Complete the challenge or free build whatever you like. 

We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: 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 or 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays this summer!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Summer Food, Summer Moves

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Elementary
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Main Library
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, 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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: 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 or 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays this summer!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Parachute Play (Ages 3 to 5)

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids ages 3 to 5 (plus their parents/caregivers) are invited to join us for Parachute Play on June 26 and July 24!

This event is in the "Adults" group

CD Suncatchers

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a suncatcher out of old CDs and watercolors and / or Sharpies. Design your own or use some of ours.

Registration Requested as Walk-ins and Waitlist aren't guaranteed supplies.   

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family/All Ages" group

Fun Fridays: Fire Dept.

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Family/All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Kids, 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 firefighting and fire safety.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, 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.

This event is in the "Family/All Ages" group

Market Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family/All Ages
Storytime
Library Branch: Downtown Branch
Age Group: Family/All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime at the LYH Community Market at 10:30 a.m.! Storytimes will feature songs, rhymes, and games. Join us for fun at the market! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family/All Ages" group

Party Like It's 1990

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Elementary, Middle, Teens, Family/All Ages
Games/Trivia
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary, Middle, Teens, Family/All Ages
Program Type: Games/Trivia
Event Details:

Have, like, a totally radical time with 1990s video games courtesy of Super Rad Arcade, vintage '90s board games, a retro "school picture day" photo op, and POG making/play!