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Monday, January 13th

Krafty Kids.  3:30pm.  Glen Allen Library, Henrico County.  Make a penguin paper collage.  Free.

Game On!  3pm-5pm.  Chester Library, Chesterfield County.  Teens visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Gaming is made possible by the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library, who provide all Wii equipment and games.  Free.

Bilingual Spanish-English Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Hear both English and Spanish in this story time. Parents and children can enjoy this read-aloud program which will grow language and literacy skills, paving the way for school preparedness.   Free.

Pajama Story Times.   6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun. Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable your child to be reading-ready for kindergarten.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.   6:30pm-7:15pm.  CloverHill Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun. Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable your child to be reading-ready for kindergarten.  Free.

Finding Calm (Parents of Children 3-9 yrs).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

GRASP: College Financial Aid 102 – Hands-on Help.   7pm-8:30pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  The deadlines for applying for financial aid are coming up fast. A GRASP advisor will be available, at no charge, to help you complete the FAFSA form and other necessary documents in order to receive college financial aid. This program is recommended for high school students and their parents.  Free.

FROM POTTY TRAINING TO POTTY TALK: PARENTING THE PRESCHOOLER.  7pm-9:30pm.  CPR Office conference room, 8500 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA23116.  804-337-7651 to register.  Fee.

Tuesday, January 14th

Family Storytime.  11:30am.  Gayton Library, Henrico County.  Doors close 5 minutes after storytime begins.  Free.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Make a Chinese New Year dragon!  Preschool (3-5 years).  Free.

Stories & Such.  3:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Enjoy a story and create a snowman craft. Elementary (5-11 years).  Free.

Read 2 Rover.   4:30pm-5:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Read 2 Rover offers casual, drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Parenting the Defiant Child (Parents of Children 2-6 yrs).  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Wednesday, January 15th

Game On! 3pm-5pm.  Bon Air Library, Chesterfield County.  Teens visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Gaming is made possible by the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library, who provide all Wii equipment and games.  Free.

Game On!  3pm-5pm.  LaPrade Library, Chesterfield County.  Teens visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Gaming is made possible by the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library, who provide all Wii equipment and games.  Free.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Movie.  4pm.  Richmond Main Library.  Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with us with a movie about this great American.  Free.

A Visit from the Tooth Fairy.  4pm.  West End Library.  The Tooth Fairy will visit for a very special story time. This program is best for ages three-six with an adult. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 646-1877.  Free.

Twilight Tales.  7pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Limited to 25 children. Doors close 5 minutes after storytime begins.  Free.

Wednesday, January 15th – Sunday, May 11th

Be the Dinosaur.   A new exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia.  Check out an animatronic dinosaur and a pterosaur reconstruction as you discover what life was like for dinosaurs. Included with exhibit admission, free for members.

Thursday, January 16th

Game On!  3pm-5pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Teens visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Gaming is made possible by the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library, who provide all Wii equipment and games.  Free.

Citizen Science.  7pm-8:45pm.  Cochrane Rockville Branch Library.  Ages 12 & up.  Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist?  Find out how to contribute to scientific research projects, meet like-minded people, and see fun demonstrations.  Free.

Friday January 17th

Music, Movement, & More Storytime.  11:15am.  Cochrane Rockville Branch Library.  Free.

Family Movie Matinee.   3:30pm-5:30pm.  Mechanicsville Branch Library.  Enjoy a great family movie on the big screen!  Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.  Free.

Warm up with Music, Movement & More!  3:30pm-5pm.  Cochrane Rockville Branch Library.  Celebrate winter with musical instruments, dancing, and song.  Enjoy winter books “on the big screen” and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.  Free.

Target $1 Family Night.   5pm-7:30pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  Bring the whole family to enjoy what The Children’s Museum has to offer from 5:00-7:30pm on the third Friday of every month for just $1 per person!

Teen Movie Night.  5:30pm-7:30pm.  Mechanicsville Branch Library.  Ages 11-18. Enjoy a great movie on the big screen!  Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.  Free.

After Holiday Teen Movie Night.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Montpelier Branch Library.  Ages 11-18. Bring a friend and enjoy a great movie on the big screen.  Pizza & more provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.  Free.

LiveSky: Solar System Tourist Attractions.  6:30pm.  Science Museum of Virginia.  A special LiveSky at Science on a Sphere® to discover where you might want to visit! After the show, join members of the Richmond Astronomical Society, weather permitting, as they point telescopes up into the vastness of space. Free.

Arena Racing.  7pm.  Richmond Coliseum.  Exciting family entertainment watching drivers in ½ scale stock cars racing around a high-banked race track, turning laps in under 8 seconds flat while competing side-by-side bumping, rubbing, flipping and racing.  Fee.

Saturday, January 18th

Family DIY Workshop: Build a Bluebird House 2014.   10:15am-12:15pm.  Chester Library, Chesterfield County.  Build a bluebird house, just in time for nesting season! Materials will be provided for each family to build one bluebird house together during the workshop. Families must bring their own hammer and medium-sized Phillips-head screwdriver. Registration is required and begins Dec. 21. Please register only one family member; there will be plenty of seats for the rest of your family. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling the library at 804-751-CCPL. Free.

Teen Studio: Valentine Clay Jewelry Workshop.  10:30am-12:30pm.  Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County.   Make sweet-looking earrings, necklaces or a fun pendant! Jessica Partain, jeweler and author of “The Polymer Clay Cookbook,” will teach you the basic techniques of polymer clay and jewelry-making as you create miniature Valentine clay candies and turn them into accessories. Participants in this program must be 12-16 years old. Registration is required and begins Jan. 4.   Free.

Happy Chinese New Year!  11am-Noon.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Families are invited to celebrate Chinese culture as we prepare for the year of the horse! Learn about the history of Chinese New Year and its importance in Chinese traditions. Registration is recommended and begins Jan. 4.  Free.

Paws to R.E.A.D.  10:30 – 12:30 p.m.  GinterPark Library.  Parents this is a wonderful program that allows children to read aloud, increase their self-esteem, and learn about the human-animal connection. Call and schedule a time to read to Harvey or to one of his canine buddies @ 646-1236.  Free.

Family Storytime.  10:30am.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.   All ages welcome. Stories selected for ages 3-5. Limited to 25 children. Doors close 5 minutes after storytime begins.  Free.

Family Storytime.  10:30am.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Limited to 25 children. Doors close 5 minutes after storytime begins.  Free.

Saturday Storytime/Storyteller.  11am.  Richmond Main Library.  Join our guest storyteller, Ms. Anne, as she revisits familiar stories. All ages welcome. Free.

Stories at the Museum.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Historical Society.  Enjoy a group reading of a history-themed book and a craft activity during Stories at the Museum.  Stories at the Museum programs are free and open to all ages.

Snow Days Festival.  Noon-4pm.  CMoR Central.  The 5th Annual Snow Queen scholarship winner be crowned at Noon! Then enjoy a special story time with the new Snow Queen and an opportunity for meet and greets!    Spend the rest of the day taking part in other special Winter Activities.  Free with museum admission.

Awesome Anime Afternoons.   Noon-3pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Teens want to watch some anime series and episodes? Come to the library on the third Saturday of the month for Awesome Anime Afternoons! Snacks and covered beverages are OK. No registration is required.  Free.

Family DIY Workshop: Build a Bluebird House 2014.   2:15pm-4:15pm.  Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Chesterfield County.  Build a bluebird house, just in time for nesting season! Materials will be provided for each family to build one bluebird house together during the workshop. Families must bring their own hammer and medium-sized Phillips-head screwdriver. Registration is required and begins Dec. 21. Please register only one family member; there will be plenty of seats for the rest of your family. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling the library at 804-751-CCPL.  Free.

Teen Studio: Valentine Clay Jewelry Workshop.  2:30-4:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.   Make sweet-looking earrings, necklaces or a fun pendant! Jessica Partain, jeweler and author of “The Polymer Clay Cookbook,” will teach you the basic techniques of polymer clay and jewelry-making as you create miniature Valentine clay candies and turn them into accessories. Participants in this program must be 12-16 years old. Registration is required and begins Jan. 4.  Free.

Cabin Fever Saturday Cinema.  2:30pm-4:30pm.  Atlee Branch Library.  Enjoy a great all ages movie on the big screen.  Popcorn & drinks provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.  Free.

Arena Racing.  7pm.  Richmond Coliseum.  Exciting family entertainment watching drivers in ½ scale stock cars racing around a high-banked race track, turning laps in under 8 seconds flat while competing side-by-side bumping, rubbing, flipping and racing.  Fee.