• Paws to Read with Piper

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Northside 705 Rio Road West, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

      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 bring a favorite book to read. For any young reader. Call the library at 434.823.4050 to register. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school [...]

  • Storytime in the Garden

    Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States
    Learning Fun

    Bring a blanket or chairs for stories and rhymes outside at Charlottesville’s Botanical Garden of the Piedmont.  After storytime, you can enjoy the garden, trek the trails, delight in the wonders of nature at the garden, or stay for the Garden’s Create with Nature program at 10:30am. The program is outside; inclement weather cancels. Ages [...]

  • September Preschool Playtime

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Northside 705 Rio Road West, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    Come join us in Northside's Meeting Room for 45 minutes of fun play! Many types of toys will be on hand for toddlers to explore and enjoy. Please call the Children's desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions. Ages 2-5.  No registration required. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school [...]

  • Raising Readers

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

    Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind! For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! [...]

  • Tiny Tales

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

      Sing, play, and share stories, building the skills that prepare your little one for a lifelong love of reading! For children ages 0 to 3 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 [...]

  • Reading Rumpus

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Gordon Ave. 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    A lively literacy drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 4 years (but all are welcome!) to encourage early literacy and language development. For 0-4 years. No registration. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides, to family health advice, fun [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Martial Arts for Kids

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Crozet 2020 Library Avenue, Crozet, Virginia
    Preschoolers

    Curious about martial arts? UpLevel Martial Arts will be at the Library to demonstrate different skills and let you try some out for yourself! For ages 3-5.  Required registration begins August 25. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides, to family health advice, fun events and seasonal activities in and [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • Wee Ones

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Crozet 2020 Library Avenue, Crozet, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    This 8 week program is a special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please; this is a special one-on-one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver. Ages 12 to 23 months.  Registration begins August 27. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From [...]

  • Raising Readers

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

    Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind! For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! [...]