Poquoson Public Library

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500 City Hall Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
United States

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Featured Events

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

2025 Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/16 - 8/8

Age Group:

Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: Passive Programming

Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

"Color Our World" is the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, designed to engage all ages in reading and learning through various activities spanning 8 weeks beginning on June 16th.

Painting a birdhouse.

Birdhouse Glow-Up

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Teens

Waitlist

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 151

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ready to make the summer even brighter? We’re giving decorative birdhouses a glow-up with vibrant colors, cool patterns, and whimsical extras.

Paper and pencil

Write On!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Register

Registration will close on July 17, 2025 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 151

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Special Interest Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Inspired by the Katherine Applegate Color Our World writing contest, authors can spark their creativity and start a story about how small actions can make a big difference.

Kids bowling in the library.

Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Teens

Register

Registration will close on July 18, 2025 @ 5:00pm.

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: Large Study Room 167

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come get your game on after hours in a colorful competition of glow-in-the-dark bowling!

Virginia Living Museum with otter

Nature’s Palettes with the Virginia Living Museum

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Register

Registration will close on July 23, 2025 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: City Council Chambers

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Special Interest Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore the vibrant world of animals and the colors they inhabit.

The Evolution of Chesapeake Bay Workboats

From the Dugout Canoe to the Carolina Skiff: The Evolution of Chesapeake Bay Workboats

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Family

Register

Registration will close on July 26, 2025 @ 4:40pm.

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 151

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Local History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate Virginia's official state boat, the Chesapeake Deadrise with Dr. Paul Ewell of the Mariner's Museum and Park!

Dragon eggs

Scales and Shades: Dragon Egg Lanterns

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Teens

Register

Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 2:00pm.

Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 151

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a good time of prehistoric proportions! Using a variety of materials, we’ll create colorful, glowing dragon’s egg lanterns that are sure to light up your summer.

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Time	Sun (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group 2025 Summer Reading Challenge All Day 6/16–8/8 Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library Room: Passive Programming Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Book Club Event Details: "Color Our World" is the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, designed to engage all ages in reading and learning through various activities spanning 8 weeks beginning on June 16th.
10 am		This event is in the "Infant" group Music & Movement 10:15am–11:00am Infant Register Registration Required This event is in the "Infant" group Register Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 10:15am. 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 "Infant" group Babygarten 10:00am–10:30am Infant Register Registration Required This event is in the "Infant" group Register Registration will close on July 29, 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 "Preschool" group Toddler Tales 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Register Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Register Registration will close on July 30, 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group Make it Monday-Shrinky Dinks 11:30am–12:00pm Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Registration will open on July 14, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library Room: Meeting Room 151 Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Every Monday in July, children can enjoy a new hands-on art project during "Make It Monday!" Activities such as bubble painting, Shrinky Dinks, fish printing, and creative drawing turn each week into a colorful adventure. 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 "Preschool" group Toddler Tales 11:00am–11:30am Preschool Register Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Register Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 11:00am. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Make it Monday-Shrinky Dinks 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Elementary Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Upcoming Registration will open on July 14, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library Room: Meeting Room 151 Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Every Monday in July, children can enjoy a new hands-on art project during "Make It Monday!" Activities such as bubble painting, Shrinky Dinks, fish printing, and creative drawing turn each week into a colorful adventure. 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 "Teens" group Scales and Shades: Dragon Egg Lanterns 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Register Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library Room: Meeting Room 151 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a good time of prehistoric proportions! Using a variety of materials, we’ll create colorful, glowing dragon’s egg lanterns that are sure to light up your summer. Disclaimer(s) 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group “STEM”gardium Leviosa! 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Elementary Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Upcoming Registration will open on July 17, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library Room: Meeting Room 151 Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Interest Club, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Young witches, wizards, and curious Muggles are invited to explore the wonders of STEM through hands-on experiments inspired by the wizarding world. Disclaimer(s) 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.