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Writing Classes.  Held in the upstairs art gallery of Chop Suey Books at 2913 W. Cary Street in Carytown, directly across the street from the Byrd Theatre Do you have a blossoming young writer?  Check out these exciting spring intensives offered by Richmond Young Writers.

Diaper Drive.   All Henrico County Libraries.  During the month of March, HCPL is collecting disposable diapers for distribution in our community by the Capital Diaper Bank. Donate today!

Celebrate Reading Month with the Children’s Museum of Richmond and Visits by Storybook Characters!

Today – Saturday, March 29th

Clean Closet LLC Semi- Annual Family Consignment Sale.  The Creeks at Virginia Center, 9986 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (Next to Cold Stone Creamery)

Today –  Sunday, March 30th

Ring Around the Rosy 2014 Spring/Summer Sale.  Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, 9939 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, VA 23236 (Intersection of Hull Street & Courthouse Rd. Next to Martin’s).   Shop for Spring and Summer fashions, Spring Holiday Wear, Toys, Books, DVD’s, Home Decor, Outdoor Toys,  Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Shoes, Infant Equipment & Supplies, Furniture and Much More!!!  Now Accepting ALL Major Credit Cards (no minimum purchase).

Today – April 27th

Shrek, The Musical.  Children’s Theatre of Virginia.  The timeless fairytale of rescued damsel in distress takes many fun and quirky twists as the green and stinky swampland ogre saves Princess Fiona and wins her love.  The show lasts about two hours with intermission and is best enjoyed by children 5 years and older.  Visit the website for show times and fees.

Monday, March 24th

Read 2 Rover.  6pm-7pm.  Chester Library, Chesterfield County.  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.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®.  6pm-7pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space.  For more information please call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Words that Work with Preschoolers 2-4 yrs.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.

Tuesday, March 25th

Young at Art.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Young at Art.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Read 2 Rover.  4:30pm -5:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  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 2-6 yrs.  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Wednesday, March 26th

All You Need to Know to Raise a Responsible Driver.  Noon-1:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Make a fuzzy baby bird! For Preschoolers (3-5 years).  Free.

Evenings in the Studio.  4:30-6:30pm.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs.  Fee.

Read 2 Rover.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  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.

Thursday, March 27th

Family Storytime.  10:30am.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.   Interactive story time for ages 18 months to age 5 with an adult. Stories, rhymes, songs and more!  Free.

Busy Hands.  11:15am.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Create a garden fairy house!  For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Matinee Movie ‘n Munch.  2pm.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Brings some friends, grab some snacks and settle in for a movie. Popcorn will be served. We will be showing “Mary Poppins” rated G. For all ages.  Free.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.   Create a garden fairy house!  !  For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Foundations in Art.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

After School Art Club.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

When Children Don’t “Listen” and What to Do About It (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs.)  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Family Time: Movie.  6:30pm.  North Park Library, Henrico County.  Explore a British walled garden brimming with mysteries with Mary, Dickon, and Colin. Based on the classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  Free.

Movie Night @ the Library.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  West Point Branch Library.  See a great movie on the big screen and have a fun night out.  For ages 13 & up. Refreshments provided.  Free.

Friday, March 28th

Marvel Comics Movies.  2pm.  Glen Allen Library, Henrico County.   Going to see Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier this April?  Watch the first movie in this superhero series on the half-day Friday. For High School (14-18 years), Middle School (11-14 years), Tween (10-12 years).  Free.

Sweet Spot Book Club. 5:30pm.  West Broad Village, 2228 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.  Our discussion will be on Bridge to Terabithia. Free.

Friday, March 28th to Saturday, March 29th

CampIn.  7pm-9am.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Special hands-on activities, see a giant screen film in The Dome and explore three floors of interactive exhibits! Recommended for grades 3-6. For every four children, one adult chaperone is required. $45 per child, with $5 discount per member child. $20 per adult. Pre-registration is required. To make your reservation, call 804.864.1400.

Saturday, March 29th

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  Richmond Community Hospital.  Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this unique father-to-father community-based workshop prepares and equips expectant dads to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads.   Fee, scholarships are available.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  10:15am-11:45am.  Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.  Free.

Box-It-Up! Your Box Story.  10:30am-11:30am.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Children’s Art Studio: Sunrise over Our Community.  10:30am-11:30am.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Paws To R.E.A.D.  10:30am-12:30pm.  GinterPark Library, City of Richmond.  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.

Awesome Alpacas!  11am-12:30pm.  Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County.  Meet an Alpaca from Ashland Alpacas up close at the library.  For all ages.  Free.

LEGO Racers.  2pm-4pm.  Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County.  Build cars made of LEGO bricks, display them in the library, and share new ideas with your friends.  For ages 11 & up.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Paws to R.E.A.D.   2:30pm.  Dumbarton Library, Henrico County.  Read a story aloud with a cute and loveable trained therapy dog. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend! Limited to children 6 years old and older. Register online with the library.  For Early Elementary (5-9 years), with an adult.  Free.

Children’s Art Studio: Sunrise over Our Community.  2:30pm-3:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.