Crozet's community blog
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 …
Monthly meeting of the advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors for matters related to Crozet and its master plan implementation. Meeting agenda and past meeting minutes are posted on their website as well as at Crozet Community Association (CCA) website. (crozetcommunity.org)
Celebrate the winter solstice with treats, wintery stories and a handmade lantern to light up your family’s home. Ages 5+ with accompanying adult. Required registration begins December 4.
Meet up with your friends at the Crozet Library for an afternoon movie (rated G or PG). JMRL will provide the popcorn – YOU bring a friend and some get-comfortable-pillows. The movie title elected by kids will be announced after December 22, so call the Crozet Library for details. Ages 6-11. Registration is requested and …
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. Reading: A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray. A dimension-hopping murder mystery. For more …
Meditation for New Beginnings Learn effective techniques to reduce stress, and improve your overall health, and then take part in a short meditation sitting. Long-time meditator Gerry Gorman will lead this engaging workshop that will help you start the year off right. Ages 14+. Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30pm
Saturday, February 3 at 2-4:30pm Teens will choose the most underrated animated movie from a selection prepared by the Teen Advisory Board, rated PG or PG-13. Grades 6-12. Walk-ins welcome.
First Tuesdays at 6:30pm January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 Join other teen writers every month for mini-workshops, prompts, new techniques, and insight into the publishing world. Feel free to bring writing or art samples with you and receive helpful feedback, but it’s totally optional. All creative writing welcome, including poetry, …
Wednesday, February 7 between 3-7pm The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun. Come into the library and make a special something for your special someone. Supplies will be available to create a unique handmade valentine.
Friday, February 9 & Saturday, February 10 at 10:30am 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. Requested registration begins January 22.
Monday, February 12 at 6:30pm Using a tape-resist technique, you’ll create fantastic geometric designs on canvas using any color palette you choose. No artistic skills required and all materials provided. Ages 14+. Required registration begins January 29.
Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm January 16, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8 We need your ideas! TAB helps the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities. Members enjoy snacks and receive volunteer hours. It’s your library, make a difference! Grades 6-12. TAB is currently closed to new members. New applications …
Fridays, February 16 & April 20 between 10:30-11:30am Captivate your little scientist with open-ended, child-led play which engages the senses. The children will explore bins containing a variety of sensory materials. Things will get messy, so dress appropriately. Ages 6-35 months. Requested registration begins January 26 and March 30 respectively.
Friday, February 16 at 4pm Hangout and experiment with all things scientific with the help of the Wahoo Wizards, a fun team of chemical engineering students from UVa. Through interactive physics and chemistry experiments, you’ll see first-hand the wonder and fun of scientific sleuthing. Ages 6-11. Requested registration begins January 29.
Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30-8pm Come to the Crozet Library for warm drinks, snacks, and an afternoon of creating. Whether you’re working on art, writing, crafts, coding, or other creations, you’re welcome to come focus on your work and talk out your ideas with other creative types. Grades 6-12.