Once Upon a STEAM

Select Wednesdays    2:00 - 2:30 PM

April 3 & 24    May 1 & 15

kid scientistsAges 4-5, join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book-based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Separate registration is required for each date. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

Curious George Visits the Library

Thursday, April 4       2:00 to 3:00 PMcurious george

Ages 8 & under come monkey around with Curious George at the library! The WHRO Literacy Van and Curious George will join us for stories and activities. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a few pictures. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

National Library WeekNational Library Week    April 7th - April 13th

Come help us celebrate Library Week with us by participating in Library Spirit Week! Show your Library Spirit in fun daily activities

  • Monday: Decade Day
  • Dress as your favorite decade
  • Tuesday: "Tip Your Hat" to a Library Worker Day
  • Wear a fun hat.
  • Wednesday: Libraries Rock Day
  • Wear your favorite rock band shirt as a rockstar
  • Thursday: Superhero Day
  • Dress as your favorite superhero
  • Friday: Book Character Day
  • Dress as your favorite book character

Eclipse Chalk Art

Monday, April 8       2:30 to 3:00 PM

solar eclipseOpen to all ages Get eclipse ready at the library. We’ll explore the science behind the eclipse and create our own eclipse chalk art. Each participant will receive a pair of eclipse glasses to use as we step outside to view the event. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

LEGO Club

Select Tuesdays,   5:00 to 6:00 PM

April 9th         May 7th

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All K - 5th graders are invited to imagine and create with us as we build and display unique structures using these fun themes:

  • April 9 Build Vertical
  • May 7 Circus

Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

Lions Club Free Vision Screenings

Second Tuesdays    3:00 - 6:00 PM

April 9         May 14

The Poquoson Lions Club will be providing free visionLions Kidsight screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old on select Tuesdays of the month. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning abilities. The screening device is able to detect risk factors for amblyopia, refractive errors (the need for corrective lenses), and unequal vision.

STEM Club

Select Thursdays,   6:00 to 7:00 PM

April 25th         May 16th

3rd - 5th graders, explore STEM concepts with LEGO! LEGO building blocksEach month we’ll use LEGO bricks of all shapes, sizes, and colors to imagine, create, and build structures while learning about engineering, math, and science.

  • March 7  Wrecking Balls
  • April 25   Boat Races
  • May 16   Catapults and Levers

Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

jediStar Wars Scavenger Hunt

April 29th - May 5th

Attention all K-5th graders, Master Yoda has sent a message to Luke Skywalker, but some of the letters are missing! Follow the clues around the library to find the letters hidden in the library to win a prize!

Paws to Read

Select Tuesdays      5:00 to 6:00 PM

April 30th     May 28th

dogPre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by signing up for a 15-minute time slot to read aloud to trained therapy dogs.

Register for each session online or at the Circulation Desk.

1000 books before kindergarten

We're relaunching 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten in our Beanstack platform with new incentives and a new look. Register online or download the Beanstack app and begin logging books. After the first 100 books, visit the library to receive a lanyard, brag tag, and a book tote. Continue logging books to earn a brag tag and digital badges for every 100 books. Readers who log 1,000 books will receive a free book and certificate of completion. Reading out loud with your child helps to develop early literacy skills important for school readiness.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

rainbowCalling all families of preschoolers from birth to 5 years!  The library has partnered with Poquoson Kiwanis Club to help you prepare your youngster to enter kindergarten ready to read. Accept the challenge – you can do it! Reading 1,000 books to your preschooler may sound daunting at first, but you are probably already doing it and just don’t realize it. You can set your own pace; it can be a multi-year project. One book per night for 3 years = 1,095 books.  Reading 10 books a week for 2 years will do it or double that and you’ll be finished in just 1 year! Come into the library to register and get started.