Research & Learning
Once Upon a STEAM
Select Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:30 PM
April 24 May 1 & 15
Ages 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.
STEM Club
Select Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:00 PM
April 25th May 16th
3rd - 5th graders, explore STEM concepts with LEGO! 
Each 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.
- April 25 Boat Races
- May 16 Catapults and Levers
Register online or at the Circulation Desk.
Poetry Contest
The Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring their 23rd Annual Poetry Contest! All ages, kindergarten through adult, are invited to submit one, unsigned, one-page original poem and mark your calendars for:
- Monday, April 1st Entry forms are available
- Tuesday, April 30th 9:00 PM Submissions are due
- Thursday, May 23st 6:30 PM A celebration with poetry readings, generous cash awards and encouragements from our judge.
Submissions can be turned in at the circulation desk
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 1st - 30th
The Exchange Club of Poquoson is offering free take and 
make pinwheel craft kits for ages 11 and under (while supplies last) during the month of April to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Crafts can be picked up at the library front desk. A happiest day picture contest with instructions will be included in the kit. Informational literature for parents will also be in the packet.
Calling 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. 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.
Try out our new video streaming service for pre-K to elementary ages with over 5100 informative videos including Franklin, Aruthur, sesame Street, Dr. Seuss, Reading Rainbow and more! Includes videos, games, audio titles and interactives.
New Stuff:
Award Winners:
- Caldecott (Picture books)
- Newbery (Chapter books)
- Geisel (Beginning readers)
- Virginia Readers' Choice
Download & learn
