• Wiggle Time

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Greene 222 Main Street, Suite 101, Stanardsville, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime, there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library. Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome!  Registration [...]

  • Louisa Chess Club

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Louisa 881 Davis Hwy, Mineral, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

    Come join in on a weekly chess club meeting. There will be a short lesson on basics of chess, followed by casual game practice. All skill levels are welcome. Ages [...]

  • LEGO at the Library

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Greene 222 Main Street, Suite 101, Stanardsville, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

    All builders in grades K-5 are invited to show off their LEGO skills along with fellow LEGO maniacs. Meet friends while you free build or try a fun building challenge. [...]

  • Lego It!

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Scottsville 330 Bird Street, Scottsville, Virginia
    All Ages

    Come build new things and explore hands-on creativity with your very own Lego creations! CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides, to family health [...]

  • Paws To Read

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Gordon Ave. 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

      Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Mac, Leo, Penny, or Ruthie- fluffy and friendly therapy dogs!  Sign up for fifteen minutes to share a book and some cuddles with our [...]

  • Galaxies, Gravity, and the Invisible Universe

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Crozet 2020 Library Avenue, Crozet, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

    A Monthly STEM Adventure with NRAO Calling all curious kids! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) for a monthly program full of hands-on fun, big ideas, and exciting discoveries. [...]

  • Scene Reading Group

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Louisa 881 Davis Hwy, Mineral, Virginia
    Especially for Parents

    In this group, which meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm, we gather together to read short scripts, parts of plays or screenplays, original compositions, or [...]

  • Spine Crackers

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Central 201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

      Ravenous readers are invited to read and discuss a different book each month, in person.  Join in fun book-related discussion, snacks, and activities.  Free books will be provided. Ages [...]

  • Dungeons and Dragons

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Central 201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Especially for Parents

    Ages 18+.  Registration required. Are you a seasoned Dungeons and Dragons player? Or are you new to the scene and want a group to play with? Come by Central on the [...]

  • Pasture Party — Somerset Steam & Gas Engine Association

    Somerset Steam & Gas Engine Association 14349 Blue Ridge Turnpike Somerset, VA 22972, Somerset, VA, United States
    All Ages

    The Somerset Steam & Gas Pasture Party is a nonprofit show. Although a gate donation is requested, proceeds are split between local charitable organizations, Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, Scholarships, [...]

  • Jump-in Jamboree

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Central 201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    Drop in to this informal playtime, which includes sensory activities for little ones and their caregivers. No registration required. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides, to family health advice, fun events and seasonal activities in and around Cville, we cover it all. Don’t miss a thing—sign up for [...]

  • Paws to Read

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Nelson Memorial Library 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

    Freckles the Dalmatian loves to be read to. Sign up in the branch for a 15 minute slot. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school [...]

  • National Video Game Day

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Nelson Memorial Library 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    Join the celebration as we take over the library! We'll have out our PS5, Nintendo Switch, XBOX Kinect, and GameCube! Bring your own games or play ours! Ages 11-18.  No Registration [...]

  • Kids Night Out

    Foster Art 1770 Timberwood Blvd, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Looking for an evening out? Let us entertain your children with a delightful mix of activities and creativity! Hosted the 2nd Friday of each month, kids will enjoy dinner, art [...]

  • Teacher Resource Fair

    Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA
    Festivals & Fairs

      Come be WOWed by all the fun resources available! We know how important field trips are to help bring classroom lessons to life. We also know teachers want access [...]

  • Family Studio Day

    Second Street Gallery 115 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA
    All Ages

    Join us on Saturday, September 13, 10AM-2PM, in the gallery for our first Family Studio Day of the new exhibition season! We’ll be celebrating the artworks on view in Teeny [...]

  • Together Tales

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Gordon Ave. 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

    Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides, to family health advice, fun events and seasonal activities in and around Cville, we cover it all. [...]

  • Paws to Read with Penny

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Crozet 2020 Library Avenue, Crozet, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

      For any young reader. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog, Piper. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and [...]