• Current programs and events
  • Beginner Crochet- June 9^th & 23^rd- Learn the beginning steps of crochet with one of our skilled teachers!
  • Outdoor Movie- June 12^th, 8:30pm- Join us to watch Jurassic Park on the outdoor movie screen! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This is a public space with picnic tables as well as grass, so feel free to bring chairs or a blanket. Intended for ages 13+.
  • Cricut Craft- June 18^th, 6:00pm- Bring a blank T-Shirt and join us to create fun Cricut T-Shirt designs!
  • Job Interview Skill Builder- 7/2, By Appointment (Grades 9-12)
    Entering the job market, or just looking for helpful tips? Call ahead to make an appointment with a staff member for a mock interview. Get tips in real time from a hiring manager, while gaining comfortability in an interview environment. The best part? No pressure!
  • Retro Gaming- 7/9, 4:00pm-7:00pm Floating
    Interested in retro games like Nintendo and Sega? Join us as we play your favorite nostalgic games.
  • Pipe Cleaner Florals- 7/16, 11:00am or 6:00pm
    Come create a bouquet of flowers using pipe cleaners. We will learn step by step how to make different flowers.
  • 3D Print Workshop- 7/16, 4:00pm
  • Read Around-7/28 2:00pm-7:00pm
    Find a comfortable spot around the library and read! That’s it- no socializing necessary! Just sign in, receive a “Book Lover” goodie bag and find a spot to read.
  • Library Clean Up- 7/30, 10:00am
    Help us spruce up the library grounds and earn volunteer hours!

Please register for program in case of a cancellation @ 434-685-1285

• Outreach
  • Contact Alyssa, the Brosville Youth Services Specialist, at (434)685-1285 to request an outreach visit to your school.
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines                                                                                                                      

• Current programs and events
  • Jurassic Roll: Take and Make Craft – Tuesday, June 9^th All day (while supplies last)
    Take home your own tiny dinosaur craft!
  • Book Bingo – June 13, 11:00 am
    Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for a morning of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
  • Anime Club with Kristin –Friday, June 12 at 3:45pm to 4:45pm
    Come join Kristin as we discuss all things anime. This session is dedicated to battle anime. We will watch Naruto, Bleach, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, or Attack on Titan. Club is recommended for ages 13+
  • Ice Cream Palooza Ice Cream Party – Thursday, July 30^th 2:00 – 4:00 PM
    We’re ending a dino-tastic summer with a sweet treat! Join us for an ice cream party to celebrate your reading success! All ages welcome while supplies last!
  • Book Bingo – Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am
    Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for a morning of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
  • International Snake Day! – Thursday, July 16^th, at 3pm – 4:45pm
    This international day is a moment to raise awareness about snakes, challenge negative stereotypes, and educate people about these remarkable reptiles. Come hold and take pictures with Kristin’s pet snakes!
  • Anime Club with Kristin – Friday,  July 10 at 3:45pm to 4:45pm
    Come join Kristin as we discuss all things anime. This session is dedicated to romance anime. We will watch Ouran High School Host Club, Princess Jellyfish, Fruits Basket, or Sailor Moon. Club is recommended for ages 13+
• Outreach
  • Contact Allison, the Chatham Youth Services Specialist, at 434-432-3271 to request an outreach visit to your daycare or school
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Needlework Group – Monday, June 8 at 10:00 am -12:00 pm
    Do you like to crochet, knit or do any kind of needle work? Drop in with your own supplies and projects. Share tips, project ideas, and learn new skills with new friends, while working on your project. All levels are welcome.
  • Teens Paint Pouring Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    A hands-on, beginner friendly “fluid art” workshop where participants creat abstract art by pouring acrylic paint mixed with a pouring medium onto canvas.
  • Mini Canvas Art Contest begins Monday, June 8 and the last day to return Mini Canvas Art Paintings is Friday, June 18
    Our mini canvas art contest is a community engagement program where patrons receive a free, small canvas (3x3) to create a masterpiece.  Patrons are given choice to take home a canvas to paint or attend one of our mini canvas painting sessions.
  • Public Voting for Mini Canvas Art begins Monday, June 22 and ends Friday, July 10
    Stop in to the Gretna Branch Library to vote for your favorite mini art canvas. One vote per person.
  • Mini Canvas Art Session (all ages  Thursday, June 11 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    Stop in to the library to create your mini canvas art using our supplies
  • Mini Canvas Art Session (all ages)  Friday, June 12 at 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Stop in to the library to create your mini canvas art using our supplies
  • Bingo for Books
    Tuesdays, June 16 at 4:30 pm
    Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
  • Tie-Dye Book Totes Wednesday, June 24 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    Participants will create a custom tie-dyed book tote.
  • Teens Art: Eraser Pointillism Thursday, June 25 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    Participants will create images by applying small dots of color to paper using the eraser ends of pencils
  • Teens: Perler Beads Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    Design pixel art using plastic beads on pegboards. Participants can follow templates or create original designs, which staff then melt with an iron to create permanent, durable items.
  • Friday, July 10 - Mini Canvas Art Contest voting ends
  • Bingo for Books Tuesday, July 21 at 4:30 pm
    Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
  • Teens: Quilling Wednesday, July 23 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    A hands-on, creative workshop where participants learn to roll, loop, and shape thin paper strips into intricate art.
  • Outdoor Movie: Bad Guys 2 Thursday, July 23 at 8:30 pm
    The Bad Guys 2 (2025) is an animated action-comedy where the reformed crew—Mr. Wolf, Snake, Shark, Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula—are forced out of retirement for a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist. They are hijacked by a new all-female criminal team, "The Bad Girls," threatening their new lives as "good guys"
• Outreach
  • Contact Cammie, the Gretna Youth Services Specialist, at (434)290-3223 to request an outreach visit to your school.
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Teen Tuesdays, Tuesdays at 3 PM, Ages 12-18, Registration Required
    June 2: Dino Trinket Dish. Create a cool trinket to hold your precious items, using a dinosaur that you will paint.
    June 9: Tween Book Talk (Grades 6-8). Bring a friend and discuss your favorite books that you have recently read. A great way to find your next best read, and snacks are provided!
    June 16: Dino Eyes. We will be sculpting dinosaur eyes using air dry clay.
    June 23: Teen Book Talk (Grades 9-12). Bring a friend and discuss your favorite recently read books. Snacks provided!
    June 30: Gem Mosaics. Make a unique mosaic of the night sky using pearl gems.
  • Book BINGO, Saturday, June 6, 11 AM, All Ages
    Play BINGO to win books! No registration is required.
  • Retro Art: Spirograph, Wednesday, June 24, 4 PM, All Ages
    Take a trip down memory lane with spirograph art!
  • Room Scene Stickers, June 23, 5:30 PM, Teen-Adult, Registration Required
    Choose a provided room design and apply stickers to build your own room scene.
  • Recycled Crafts: RECYCLOSAURUS, Saturday, June 27, 11 AM, Ages 6 to Adult
    Meets one Saturday each month to take something old and create something new! This month you can bring recyclable items and use the provided items as well to build a dinosaur of your own design. Younger children will need adult supervision. Registration required.
  • Teen Tuesdays, Tuesdays at 3 PM, Ages 12-18, Registration Required
    July 7: Blooming Poems & Dirt Cups. We will be creating poetry using origami and making a snack.
    July 14: Tween Book Talk (Grades 6-8). Bring a friend and discuss your favorite books that you have recently read. A great way to find your next best read, and snacks are provided!July 21: Faux Insect Taxidermy. We will be painting fake bugs and attaching them to a round disc in taxidermy fashion.
    July 28: Teen Book Talk (Grades 9-12). Bring a friend and discuss your favorite recently read books. Snacks provided!
  • Retro Art: Shrinky Dinks, Wednesday, July 22, 4 PM, All Ages
    Take a trip down memory lane with Shrinky Dink art! Note: You will take home your art and bake to shrink.
  • Recycled Crafts, Saturday, July 18, 11 AM, Ages 6 to Adult
    Meets one Saturday each month to take something old and create something new! Younger children will need adult supervision. Registration required.
  • End of Summer Reading Celebration: Prehistoric Scoops! Friday, July 31, 1 PM
    It’s an ice cream party! Stop by for a scoop of ice cream, plus toppings, to celebrate all of your accomplishments this summer. While supplies last.
• Outreach
  • Contact Sharon, the Mt. Hermon Youth Services Specialist, at (434)835-0326 to request an outreach visit to your school.
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines