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Teen Advisory Board’s ‘Share the Warmth’ Hats, Gloves, and Socks Drive

All Day 10/13–11/10
Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Special Interest Club
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Passive Programming
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Interest Club
Event Details:

Frigid weather brings hardship for many local families in need of winter clothing. Please help the library’s Teen Advisory Board confront the cold by donating new hats, gloves, and socks in all sizes to the Share the Warmth Drive.

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/14–10/31
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:

Find at least one hidden Halloween item in the library - you can get a list of items from the desk. Tell us what you found for a FREE BOOK! Find more for fun! (you only get one book, no matter how many items you find)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Trick-or-Treat Escape Room

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Games
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 22, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Halloween, something spooky is hiding behind every door – and only the clever will escape! Work with other teens to solve creepy clues, unlock puzzles, and uncover the ultimate trick-or-treat surprise.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 25, 2025 @ 3:06pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Regimental colours, the flags carried into battle to identify the individual regiments that made up the armies of the day, were important military accoutrements throughout the 18th century.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

5:00pm–5:15pm
Children
Special Interest Club
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: 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
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: 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

5:30pm–5:45pm
Children
Special Interest Club
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 28, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
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

5:45pm–6:00pm
Children
Special Interest Club
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: 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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

HallowRead Family Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 30, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening the whole family will enjoy! Join us for HallowRead Family Night. a Halloween celebration filled with crafts, games, and not-too-scary fun for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Please note that participants in this program will be handling and/or consuming food products. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of any participating minors to inform the library of any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to the event.

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

Job Ready @ Your Library

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Jobs & Careers
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 1, 2025 @ 6:59pm.
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

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

AI: Myths vs. Reality

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 3, 2025 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Computer Lab 168
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but so is the confusion. Can it think like a human? Will it steal your job? Is it secretly running your phone?

Election Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of Election Day, the library will be closing on November 4th, we will reopen on November 5th at 10am. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 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
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 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

Once Upon a STEAM-Super Shapes

2:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 5, 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.

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 23, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

LEGO Club-Build Your Own Board Game

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Elementary
Special Interest Club, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 23, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Special Interest Club, STEAM
Registration Required

Calling all builders in grades K-5! Jon us for a time filled with imagination as we design and build our very own creepy castles out of LEGOs! Will your castle have hidden passageways, a dark dungeon, or maybe even a dragon’s lair? 

Join us at the library for an evening of creativity, teamwork, and spooky fun. All creations will be proudly displayed for everyone to see!

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

Games Con

11:00am–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Games
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 8, 2025 @ 3:44pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: City Council Chambers
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an all-day event! 

 

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 27, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Poquoson's Saltwater Heroes

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Family
Local History
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 7:16pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Allen Holston from the Poquoson Historical Commission in a discussion of the life and times of the Chesapeake waterman. 

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of Veterans Day, the library will be closing on November 11th, we will reopen on November 12th at 10am. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 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.