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Stop by the library to get your free copy of Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. Read it on your own then join other Page Turners for an hour of book club discussion and fun. Ages 8-11. Required registration begins October 16.
Learn how to make a decorative wreath made from recycled bookprint. Ages 14+. Required registration begins November 6.
As we nestle in for the fall season, join us for these special storytimes. Wear your pajamas, bring a special blanket or stuffed animal and get ready to snuggle in and listen to some great stories before bedtime. For 4 to 6-year-olds and an accompanying adult. Drop-ins are welcome.
Share your passion for all things anime and manga! Enjoy themed snacks, games, and a group viewing of episodes. Shows will range from TV-G to TV-14. Cosplay encouraged! Grades 6-12. Registration is requested and begins on October 31.
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Lucy, a therapy dog. Lucy is a registered therapy animal with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Along with owner/handler Ellen, the team volunteers as part of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA therapy dog program. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite …
Join the Crozet Library for a night at the movies with theater-style popcorn and drinks. Refer to ratings for age restrictions. September 18: Salam Neighbor (2016) & Discussion October 30: Passengers (2016) November 27: Wonder Woman (2017) December 18: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) & Cookie Exchange* (starts at 6pm)
The Crozet Library leads a diverse range of book clubs for teens. Snacks are served at each meeting. Free copy of the book included on a first come, first served basis. Please check each listing for age requirements. Registration required. September 26: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. An epistolary sci-fi thriller. Grades 6-12. …
Devote the month of November to working on that novel you’ve always wanted to write. Tackle the full NaNoWriMo 50,000-word goal or set your own. Experienced writers will be on hand at all events to answer questions. No writing experience necessary. For more information, visit bit.ly/jmrlwriting. Join fellow writers in this last ditch effort to …
Bring a blanket and pillows if you’d like and cozy up to watch a few of your favorite stories on the big screen. Ages 2-6. Registration is requested and begins November 13. Drop-ins are welcome.
Muggles and magic folk alike are invited to this winter celebration themed after the Harry Potter Yule Ball. Semi-formal attire or wizarding costumes are highly encouraged! Grades 6-12. Required registration begins on November 6.
Bring a blanket and pillows if you’d like and cozy up to watch a few of your favorite stories on the big screen. Ages 2-6. Registration is requested and begins November 13. Drop-ins are welcome.
Create beautiful holiday cards, ornaments, and more out of materials all provided by the library while supplies last. Registration requested beginning November 18 but walk-ins welcome. Ages 14+.
Have you always wanted to try coding? Come learn the basics and gain some experience with help from library staff. Bring your laptop or use one of ours. Grades 5-8. Required registration begins on November 15.
Before you see it on the big screen, take a role in acting out The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. Learn a few acting skills, make props and help turn this heartfelt story into a live action play. Ages 7-12. Required registration begins November 20.
Need a place to study or meet for a group project? The Crozet Library will have reserved space and extended hours for high school students studying for midterm exams. Free snacks and beverages will be available to help fuel your concentration. Contact the library for more information and to reserve a group study room (these …