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Library Card Sign-Up Month

All Day 9/2–9/30
Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Scavenger Hunt
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Passive Programming
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Scavenger Hunt
Event Details:

In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the library will host a scavenger hunt throughout the library. Find the giant library card and be entered into a raffle for a grand prize!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Totes Subscription Service

09/02/2025 @ 10:00am–09/16/2025 @ 9:00pm
Teens
Subscription Service
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Passive Programming
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Subscription Service
Event Details:

If you love reading, surprises, or both, this free service will be perfect for you! Each month, for three months, you'll receive a selection of books and other goodies selected just for you based on your interests! While the books, feedback survey, and tote bag need to be returned to the library, the goodies are yours to keep! All you need is a library card.

Sign up using our survey! Register Here

This event is in the "Infant" group

Music & Movement

10:15am–11:00am
Infant
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This will be a great way to develop gross and fine motor skills and tune musical ears. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Special Interest Club
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 8, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Interest Club
Registration Required

Calling all 6th-12th graders! The Teen Advisory Board needs you to share your ideas and abilities to make our library and the community a better place. Have fun and use your talents to make a difference as you add terrific community service experience to your resume. 

This event is in the "Infant" group

Babygarten

10:00am–10:30am
Infant
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 14, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Vision Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool
Health & Wellness
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 9, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Small Study Room 166
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. 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 that need corrective lenses, and unequal vision. 

Select Dates: 2-5 pm

 

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pop & Paint: Fall Forest

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 10, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to make an autumn masterpiece! In this creative project, we’ll use bubble wrap and a variety of paints to design a vibrant fall forest with amazing texture and color.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Piece by Piece

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 13, 2025 @ 6:27pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a stash of scrap fabric? Ever wondered what to do with that leftover eighth of a yard? Join us and quilter Phyllis Jones as we explore a fabric strip technique to create quilt blocks that will delight and amaze! Beginners are welcome!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Music & Movement

10:15am–11:00am
Infant
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This will be a great way to develop gross and fine motor skills and tune musical ears. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Understanding AI

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Computer Lab 168
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a friendly and engaging introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence—no tech background required! From smart assistants like Alexa to tools like ChatGPT, AI is changing the way we live, work, and learn.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Cozy Crochet Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Family
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 16, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you are an experienced crocheter or are just starting out, this group provides a warm and inclusive environment where you can share our passion for crocheting, learn new techniques, and connect with crochet enthusiasts of all ages.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Once Upon a STEAM-All About Apples!

2:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Messy Activities

Please be advised that participants in this program will be working with materials that may be messy, and there is a possibility that clothing could become soiled or damaged. We recommend dressing accordingly.

Library Advisory Board

3:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga and Anime Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Special Interest Club
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Interest Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Vision Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool
Health & Wellness
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Small Study Room 166
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. 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 that need corrective lenses, and unequal vision. 

Select Dates: 2-5 pm

 

 

This event is in the "Infant" group

Music & Movement

10:15am–11:00am
Infant
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This will be a great way to develop gross and fine motor skills and tune musical ears. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Ready @ Your Library

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Jobs & Careers
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 22, 2025 @ 7:52pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Computer Lab 168
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wondering how to navigate the maze of online job applications? Poquoson Public Library has got you covered! Looking for a new job or ready to level up your career?

This event is in the "Infant" group

Babygarten

10:00am–10:30am
Infant
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 14, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

5:00pm–5:15pm
Children
Special Interest Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 9, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Interest Club
Registration Required

Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

5:15pm–5:30pm
Children
Special Interest Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 9, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Interest Club
Registration Required

Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.