Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near LYNCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
2315 MEMORIAL AVENUE, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Upcoming events
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Learn tea party manners from a dinosaur! At our Tea Rex Storytime, kids will enjoy dinosaur tea party stories, songs, and more, followed by light refreshments. Best of all, a very special T. rex will be joining us for the fun! No registration required. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first served basis.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Learn about your rights and responsibilities in everyday legal situations in partnership with Virginia Legal Aid. This month's workshop will focus on garnishments. Virginia Legal Aid Society is dedicated to providing free legal assistance to individuals in need. Whether you're facing legal challenges or seeking guidance, VLA is here to support individuals through every step. The Miller Center is at 301 Grove Street, across from Miller Park. The entrance is at the white trellis walkway. - From Grove Street. Look for the old school building. There is a driveway on the side of the Miller Center that takes you to the back parking lot. Miller Center has stairs, elevator access, and handicapped parking. - From Memorial Library. Go to the light at McDonald's. Turn down Wadsworth Street past Park View Mission. After a four-way stop, look for the Miller Center on the left.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
216 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, US
Get ready for some outdoor fun! The Foam Party Guy is coming to the Downtown Branch! We'll be set up in the Community Market parking lot with yard games, a food truck, and the piece de resistance- a foam cannon! --------------------------------------------------------------- July 10th, 5 to 7 p.m. Community Market Parking Lot Brought to you by Lynchburg Public Library and Parks and Recreation https://thefoampartyguy.com/
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first come, first served.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library Hubs at the Miller Center! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lynchburg City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first come, first served.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
216 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us every Tuesday for Family Storytime at the Downtown Branch! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first-come, first served.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Drop in between 5 and 7 pm to test your chess skills against other enthusiasts. No sign-up is required, and it is open to anyone from beginner to master. Open to teens and adults.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Bring your imagination to LEGO® Club at the Miller Center this summer! This program will feature a variety of LEGO® bricks, with Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, and MAGNA-TILES also available for play. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor or endorse this program.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
216 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, US
Bring your imagination to Builders Club at the Downtown Branch every Wednesday! This program will provide LEGO®, DUPLO®, and more! LEGO® and DUPLO® are trademarks of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor or endorse this program.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library Hubs at the Miller Center! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lynchburg City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Tweens and teens ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in our No-Bake Challenge! Participants will work in teams, using the ingredients provided to create a fun and original treat, to be judged by their peers. As an added twist, mystery ingredients will be thrown into the mix (think Chopped). Bring your creativity and your appetite! No preregistration required; limit 20 participants, first come, first served. Parents do not attend. This program is for individual families and cannot accommodate camp groups or other large groups.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first come, first served.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library Hubs at the Miller Center! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lynchburg City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first come, first served.
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Drop in any time between 10 am and 12:30 pm to make a themed craft curated by our Adult Services staff. All supplies are provided! The Miller Center is at 301 Grove Street, across from Miller Park. The entrance is at the white trellis walkway. - From Grove Street. Look for the old school building. There is a driveway on the side of the Miller Center that takes you to the back parking lot. Miller Center has stairs, elevator access, and handicapped parking. - From Memorial Library. Go to the light at McDonald's. Turn down Wadsworth Street past Park View Mission. After a four-way stop, look for the Miller Center on the left.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 6 to 12 are encouraged to join us in the morning for summer STEAM Team! Each month's program will focus on one or more STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) elements through fun, hands-on activities and experiments. June: Dino Dig July: Tiny T. Rex Escape Room Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents do not attend; please see Youth Services staff if you require special accommodation. We look forward to your child joining the Team!
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
216 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us every Tuesday for Family Storytime at the Downtown Branch! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first-come, first served.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Drop in between 5 and 7 pm to test your chess skills against other enthusiasts. No sign-up is required, and it is open to anyone from beginner to master. Open to teens and adults.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Bring your imagination to LEGO® Club at the Miller Center this summer! This program will feature a variety of LEGO® bricks, with Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, and MAGNA-TILES also available for play. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor or endorse this program.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
216 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, US
Bring your imagination to Builders Club at the Downtown Branch every Wednesday! This program will provide LEGO®, DUPLO®, and more! LEGO® and DUPLO® are trademarks of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor or endorse this program.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library Hubs at the Miller Center! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lynchburg City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
“Play is the highest form of research." --Albert Einstein Game on! Children ages 6-10 (parents/guardians optional, though encouraged) are invited to join us for our popular gaming program tailored to school-aged kids! Each session offers a rotating selection of board and card games carefully chosen to help reinforce skills in areas such as reading comprehension, math, abstract thinking, teamwork, and more--in addition to being a gracious winner or loser! Each station/game table will include a run-down of rules and an explanation of skills reinforced by that particular game, and staff will be on hand to assist with gaming needs. This is a drop-in program with no preregistration required. It is intended for individual families and cannot accommodate camp groups, daycares, or other large groups. We look forward to seeing you!
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Have you ever wondered what a snake eats for lunch? Learning is on the menu this summer! Visitors to the Youth Services hub can feast their eyes on a real, live snake feeding demonstration and fact session led by Lynchburg Parks & Recreation animal caretaker! Q&A time to follow.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first come, first served.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Summer Lunch (provided by Lynchburg City Schools) is returning to the Library Hubs at the Miller Center! A free lunch for kids ages 18 and younger will be served on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Lynchburg City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first come, first served.
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
301 Grove St, lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Beat the heat with Chill Cinema, our joint movie series with Parks and Recreation, featuring free family-friendly films full of wintery fun, snowy adventures, and frosty favorites! Hosted at the Miller Center Theater. We’ll be dropping clues about each featured film before showtime, so keep an eye out and see if you can guess the movie. Hint: think snow, ice, and fun. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for multiple dates: 6/5, 6/23, 6/27, 7/11, 7/28, 8/8
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
216 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, US
Kids ages 5 and under (plus their parents/caregivers & siblings) are invited to join us every Tuesday for Family Storytime at the Downtown Branch! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and more to promote early literacy. No preregistration required; first-come, first served.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
Drop in between 5 and 7 pm to test your chess skills against other enthusiasts. No sign-up is required, and it is open to anyone from beginner to master. Open to teens and adults.