Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information.
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7 events,Join us weekly on Mondays at the Waverly Branch for stories, music, and friends! Ages 0-5; registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required. Join us for books, music, movement and more at storytime! Registration is not required. |
7 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required! A fun, interactive experience for children age birth-5 years. Join us for simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary and foster a love of books and reading. |
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Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 20103 Princeton Rd, Sussex, VA 23884 1pm-2pm Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 12478 Blue Star Hwy, Stony Creek, VA 23882 2:30pm-3:30pm
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Pop-up libraries are a great way to experience the library in small bites! BRL’s Outreach Services provides books, DVDs and FREE Wi-Fi. Don’t have a library card? That’s okay, we can help you with that too! First Wednesday of the month. Check our Facebook page for route updates. 9436 Mayes Street Jarratt, Va 23867 4pm-5pm |
4 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! School-aged kids are invited to join us as we get crafty at Craftsy Kids the first Thursday of each month at 4-5:30pm. Registration is not required! April - Fingerprint magnets |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949. 
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts! Storytime for children ages 5 and under with a parent or caregiver. Featuring stories, music, rhymes, crafts and other activities. Playing is learning! Play is a great way to develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Explore storytime together! |
4 events,One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule.
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Drop into the Franklin Library to enjoy a new type of storytime, that includes furry family members! (recommended for school-age, independent readers)
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Join Smithfield Library in welcoming Smithfield native, author/ poet Sebastian Wellons as he shares his book Between Heaven and Heart inspired by his poetry series “Soulful Saturday with Bazz”, written during Covid. Copies of his book will be available for purchase, and Bazz will be available to sign them immediately following his presentation. This event is free and open to the public. Join us for a fun retro film the first Saturday of each month at the Surry Branch! |
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10 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. Beginning April 6, stop by the Carrollton Branch to pick up a Spring Break Kit while supplies last! Fun activities are included, along with some special surprises. The kits are best for school-aged youth, 5 and up. 
Stop by the Carrollton Branch each month to grab a Teen Take and Make Kit! Each month features a different craft, suitable for ages 12+. All materials included, while supplies last. Stop by the Carrollton Branch to grab a Spice of the Month kit! Each month features a sample of a different unique spice, history and cultural information, and recipes! While supplies last. Join us weekly on Mondays at the Waverly Branch for stories, music, and friends! Ages 0-5; registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required. Join us for books, music, movement and more at storytime! Registration is not required. |
9 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Join us monthly for good books and lively discussion! Registration is not required; books available at the circulation desk. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required! |
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The Friends of Smithfield Library will host a book sale April 8-11, 2026 during library hours. Books for all ages, audio books, DVD's and more! Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. Are you a pet lover? Do you like to read? Have you ever thought of reading to an animal? Now’s your chance! Come be a part of our PAWS to Read program! You will have the opportunity to interact with animals, and read to them, as if you were having your own storytime! For more information, call the Courtland Branch at (757) 653-2821. |
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The Friends of Smithfield Library will host a book sale April 8-11, 2026 during library hours. Books for all ages, audio books, DVD's and more! Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
The Friends of Smithfield Library will host a book sale April 8-11, 2026 during library hours. Books for all ages, audio books, DVD's and more!
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts! |
6 events,Stop by the Surry Branch the second Saturday of each month to pick up one of our Teen Take & Make Kits. Available while supplies last!
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Stop by and peruse the Friends of the Library Book Sale - Saturday, April 11 from 10am-1pm (rain date - April 18). Monetary donations are appreciated but not required - take what you want, pay what you want!
The Friends of Smithfield Library will host a book sale April 8-11, 2026 during library hours. Books for all ages, audio books, DVD's and more! Stop by anytime between 10:30am and 12pm to read to our therapy dogs and enjoy a pet themed craft! Ages 6-11; registration is not required. Join us for a fun retro film the second Saturday of each month at the Claremont Branch! |
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7 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. Join us weekly on Mondays at the Waverly Branch for stories, music, and friends! Ages 0-5; registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required. Join us for books, music, movement and more at storytime! Registration is not required. |
11 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required! Join us for a new lively book discussion monthly on the 2nd Tuesday @ 10:30am! To reserve the monthly selection, please call 757-899-6500. |
6 events,Put your brainpower to the test! Be a part of our monthly STEAM events and journey through the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math that are sure to stimulate your mind and get the creativy rolling! Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. Want to put your brainpower to the test? Come and be a part of our monthly STEAM program! Our journey through the worlds of (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, the (A)rts, and (M)athematics are sure to get your creative juices flowing! Please call (757) 653-2821 for more information. This is a come and go event; drop-ins encouraged! (Ages 6-11) January - Marshmallow Snowflakes |
7 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more!
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A Virginia Legal Aid Society attorney will present a free program on wills, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives at the Carrollton Branch of BRL. Seating is limited, registration is required, please call 757-238-2641. |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts! Storytime for children ages 5 and under with a parent or caregiver. Featuring stories, music, rhymes, crafts and other activities. Playing is learning! Play is a great way to develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Explore storytime together! |
5 events,One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule. Grab the family and head to the library! You're invited to Family Game Day - a great way to spend the morning playing family friendly games! Join us on the third Saturday of every month to learn about the world of Stamp Collecting! All beginner level and experienced collectors alike are welcome! Drop by the Smithfield Branch and share your thoughts on all things Smithfield! Town Talks offers the opportunity for residents to discuss topics of interest - town history, program/event suggestions, and more! Open to ideas and conversations that will help enrich the town as a whole. Questions? Give us a call 757-357-2264. |
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6 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. Join us weekly on Mondays at the Waverly Branch for stories, music, and friends! Ages 0-5; registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required. Join us for books, music, movement and more at storytime! Registration is not required. |
8 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required! A fun, interactive experience for children age birth-5 years. Join us for simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary and foster a love of books and reading. |
6 events,A local representative from Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia will be available the fourth Wednesday of each month, January - May, to assist with Medicare questions. No registration required.
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Stop by the Courtland Branch Wednesday, April 22nd to plant a flower and check out books that celebrate our precious planet! Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. |
6 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Want to put your brainpower to the test? Come and be a part of our monthly STEAM program! Our journey through the worlds of (S)cience, (T)ech, (E)ngineering, (A)rt, and (M)ath are sure to get your creative juices flowing! |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. Ages 0-5, and parents/caregivers, join us weekly for a celebration of reading that includes stories, rhymes, music, and crafts! Storytime for children ages 5 and under with a parent or caregiver. Featuring stories, music, rhymes, crafts and other activities. Playing is learning! Play is a great way to develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Explore storytime together! |
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The Village Faire is returning to Bacon's Castle.Turn back the clock and enjoy English tradition at its best with a celebration of spring and country life.Bacon’s Castle will be the unique setting for a memorable day out for families with a maypole, old timey games, children's activities, mini house tours, vendors, food and beverages. BRL Outreach will be on hand with crafts for the kids and library goodies for all! ... Read More The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Smithfield Branch of Blackwater Regional Library the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:15am. This is a local support group for those affected by Parkinson’s Disease – patients and caregivers welcome! Have fun learning all about stamps! Everyone is welcome, registration is not required! |
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9 events,Need assistance in learning basic computer tasks? The Franklin Branch has one on one computer assistance available Monday - Friday during business hours. Give us a call for more information. Join us weekly on Mondays at the Waverly Branch for stories, music, and friends! Ages 0-5; registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required. Join us for books, music, movement and more at storytime! Registration is not required. |
7 events,Visit us Tuesday-Saturday at the Courtland Branch for one on one computer assistance! To ensure staff availability, please call ahead. Bring your latest fiber art project to work on, share tips and tricks, and enjoy good company! Registration is not required. Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Registration is not required! A fun, interactive experience for children age birth-5 years. Join us for simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary and foster a love of books and reading. |
8 events,Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle, and participate in our community puzzle with friends! To participate: Your puzzle must be in good condition and have all pieces Pieces must be contained and include a photo of the completed puzzle
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Build, create, imagine! Join our LEGO Lab to tackle fun challenges or free build your own designs. Every brick tells a story - what will you build? Upcoming Lego Lab - April 29, 2026 Need extra computer-related help? Tutors are available for assistance using our ebooks services and online databases, navigating the web, accessing websites, filling in forms, Microsoft Office assistance, and other basic computer help. Drop-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm without an appointment. To make an appointment for other days and times, please call 757-238-2641. |
4 events,Share ideas, make new friends and get inspired while working on your choice of fiber art project! All skill levels welcome. Weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm Children ages 0-5, and their parent/caregiver, join us weekly for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Calling all book lovers! Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Good Books, Good Company Book Club. We will be discussing our book of the month in person at Crush It Art Bar in Carrollton. Stop by the Carrollton library’s front desk to see what we’re reading this month and pick up a copy, or check out our digital copies available on Libby and Hoopla. Read ... Read More |
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Become technologically independent! Learn computer basics at the Surry Branch. Appointment required; please call 757-294-3949.
Stop by the Franklin Branch for ebook Happy Hour! Staff will be available to assist patrons in learning about their device and how to download the library's digital materials. Patrons may request an appointment to ensure availability or stop by each Friday from 10-11am for assistance. |
2 events,One on one computer assistance available on the first and third Saturdays of each month by appointment; please call 757-242-3046 to schedule.
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Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Join us at the Franklin Branch as we celebrate International Harry Potter Day with an enchanting morning full of fun! Registration is not required, this event is free and open to the public. |
