Movie Matinee: The Sun Queen
Tuesday, August 12th, 1:00 P.M.
Step into the story of chemical engineer and inventor Mária Telkes, a brilliant mind who devoted her life to harnessing the power of the sun. You’ll learn how she designed and built the world’s first successfully solar-heated modern home and discovered a groundbreaking chemical capable of storing solar energy like a battery. This 52-minute, PG-rated film is available through public performance rights by Kanopy.
Sun Smart Science Challenge
Tuesday, August 12th, 4:00 P.M.
What does it take to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays and still enjoy summer fun? In this hands-on activity, you’ll test different materials with solar-sensitive beads to see which block UV light best. Then, use your beads to make your own Sun Safe armband. Get ready to explore and stay sun smart.
Tales with Tails
Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 A.M. (Granville)
Tuesday, August 19th, 5:00 P.M. (Granville)
Tuesday, August 26th, 5:00 P.M. (Granville)
Bring your favorite book from home—or pick one from our collection—and read aloud to a friendly, furry companion. This program gives you a fun and comforting way to practice your reading, boost your confidence, and become a more fluent reader in a relaxed, judgment-free setting.
Knot & Design: Textile Art
Thursday, August 7th, 11:00 A.M.
Ready to be creative with texture, color, and a touch of handmade charm? In this workshop, you’ll create your very own yarn wall hanging using simple lark’s head knots, a basic macramé technique that’s easy to learn. Whether you go bold and bright or soft and subtle, the design is totally up to you. Play with color, shape, and pattern to craft a piece that’s personal, stylish, and all your own.
Movie Matinee: Ten Towns That Changed America
Tuesday, August 5th, 1:00 P.M.
Imagine living in a town that wasn’t shaped by centuries of slow growth but instead was designed from the ground up with a clear vision—by architects, corporations, or citizens who believed they could change your life through thoughtful planning and design. This 54-minute documentary is not rated and made possible through public performance rights by Kanopy.
End of Summer Ice Cream and cake
Friday August at the Library
1-2 P.M.
Meet Misty – Storytime and Craft
Tuesday, July 29th, 4:00 P.M.
Join us for a special storytime in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Chincoteague Pony Swim. You will hear a reading of “Misty, the Wonder Pony,” an adapted version of Marguerite Henry’s beloved novel “Misty of Chincoteague.” Following the story, you will have the opportunity to craft your own stick horse using a variety of creative materials.
Movie Matinee: Misty
Tuesday, July 29th, 1:00 P.M.
Set on Virginia’s Chincoteague Island, this heartwarming film invites you to experience the story of a centuries-old herd of wild ponies and the legendary Phantom—a mare famed for her mysterious ability to elude capture. The film is 91 minutes long, not rated, and is presented with public performance rights by Kanopy.
Sockapalooza! Puppet Making Workshop
Thursday, July 24th, 11:00 P.M.
You’re invited to a special storytime that celebrates all things’ socks, especially the wild, the wacky, and the wonderfully mismatched. Wear your most outrageous socks, and feel free to add decorations, your imagination is the only limit. The program begins with a short film featuring B.B. King and the Singing Sock Puppets, followed by a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own sock puppet to take home. Don’t forget to strike a pose – your fabulous sock style will be featured in the Library’s Sockapalooza! Gallery.
Movie Matinee: Mr. Tornado
Tuesday, July 22nd, 1:00 P.M.
Explore the remarkable story behind the most intense tornado outbreak on record—the Super Outbreak of 1974. In this compelling documentary, you will follow the devastating path of 148 tornadoes that swept across thirteen states, resulting in widespread destruction and the loss of over 300 lives. This 52-minute, PG-rated documentary is presented through public performance rights by Kanopy.
