Curiosity Club is a drop-in program created by the Research in Education and Learning (REAL) Lab at the University of Virginia. This research-practice initiative is designed to spark children's natural sense of wonder through playful, open-ended exploration.Designed primarily for children ages 4-9, but open to all, each session introduces a new theme with engaging activities [...]
Designed for high school students and their families. Join Madeline Casper of Beyond the Letter College Advising for an interactive presentation about navigating the college application process. Topics include grade level goal setting, application deadlines, the timeline and process for financial aid applications and the importance of staying true to yourself in essays. No registration required. [...]
Ages 7+. Haley Gannon is currently a GIS Specialist for the Virginia State Geological Survey, but in her previous life she was a field assistant for Elevation Science Institute on fossil dig expeditions. She'll walk through how paleontologists find dinosaurs, the tools they use, and the skills needed to get the bones out of the ground and into [...]
Ages 4-7 with a caregiver. Registration required. Come to Northside for a parent/child Yoga storytime! Help bring a story book to life with breath work and yoga poses that support and explore body awareness, balance, and coordination. The program takes place in the Northside Meeting Room. Register online at jmrl.org or call the Children's desk [...]
Best for ages 4–9 Explore, discover, and create at Curiosity Club with REAL Lab! Children can enjoy hands-on STEM activities and interactive learning led by the REAL Lab at the University of Virginia. Choose one session (2:00–2:25 or 2:30–2:55) and spark curiosity through science, exploration, and creative problem-solving. Registration is requested.
All Ages are Welcome. Come to the Northside Library for a Summer Tie Dye Event! Learn how to design your own tie-dye masterpiece with techniques like the spiral, double spiral, and bullseye. Or get creative and make up your own! Choose up to three colors, or even get the whole RAINBOW! Dyeable cotton items are [...]
All Ages! Hear Ye, Hear Ye!! Unearth a story at the Northside Library Prehistoric Renaissance Faire!! There is something for everyone at our all-ages summer reading kickoff. Witness incredible combat demonstrations including dinosaur jousting and stage combat. Meet dinosaurs, geologists, and paleontologists. Explore the Northside Tar Pits and turn yourself into a modern Stone Age family [...]
All ages. Join JMRL in celebrating Cassidy Dyce in her debut graphic novel "The Brainstormerz: Money Talks", co-written with Kwame Alexander.
Best for 8-12, but all are welcome. Registration recommended but not required. Author Brittany Saulnier will do a reading from her latest middle grade book Rules to a Legacy, an environmental fantasy novel with family relationship themes. Enjoy two crafts after the reading: make a recycled bookmark and plant showy milkweed seeds in a biodegradable pot [...]
Best for ages 4-10 but all are welcome. Registration is recommended but not required. Welcome the Year of the Horse and learn about the Lunar New Year with students from Albemarle High School's National Social Studies Honors Society! Students will be on hand to teach you about various traditions around the Lunar New Year: make a [...]
For ages 14+ Do you enjoy Happy Planners, scrapbooking, or journaling? Join us each month to create a scrapbook style daily planner. Feel free to bring your current planner or journal to use or any stickers, tapes or supplies you no longer find useful. We will also have a selection of stickers, tapes, pages, and [...]
Northside Library and UVA's REAL Lab are joining forces to bring Curiosity Club! Curiosity Club is a drop-in program designed to spark your child’s natural sense of wonder! Specially designed for children ages 4–9 but open to all, each session features a new theme with engaging activities that encourage children to explore, ask questions, and make [...]
All ages, no registration required Drop by Northside Library’s Children’s department any time between 12pm and 4pm to make a fun foam craft! There will be a verity of foam stickers to decorate your own door hanger (Friday) or picture frame (Saturday). No registration required. While supplies last.
Join for the Noon Year’s Eve Party: Silent Disco! It’s the biggest library dance party of the year, celebrate the New Year at noon with your favorite librarians, silent disco style. Bring the whole family (grandparents, cousins, and all) to bust a move, shake off the old year, and enjoy a stress-free celebration! Tiny kiddos [...]
All are welcome to participate in the 3rd Annual Swap Meet! Join at the Northside Library for our 3rd annual Winter Decorations Swap Meet! Offering an exciting opportunity, the event is accepting donations through Saturday November 8th. Don't miss this chance at the 3rd Annual Swap Meet to contribute. Contact Zavia Willis at zwillis@jmrl.org or call [...]
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Come to the Northside Teen Creative Writing Club and learn skills and techniques to help you with your writing. Join us for fun writing games and activities, and you might accidentally learn something. New members welcome! All materials and snacks provided. Ages 11-18. Registration encouraged. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources [...]
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 [...]