Youth Programming
- Teen Chess
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 10 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome learn or practice the game or test your skills against others who enjoy chess too! Register for this event online.
- Teens Connect: Manga Gathering
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 12 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDDo you love manga and want to bond with other manga fans? We'll be geeking out about our favorite manga stories, characters we enjoy and look up to, and enjoying a few Japanese snacks while we're at it! You can certainly bring manga books and some of your favorite merchandise with you, if you'd like, but it's not required. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Homeschool Hub
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDLearn what density is and see how to make different colored lollipops have different densities. Register for this event online.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable time with a special visitor, Mark Gorkin, reading his book Where is Charlotte? His story captures the game of Hide-and-seek, played by a feisty and fun little fireball. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable time with a special visitor, Mark Gorkin, reading his book Where is Charlotte? His story captures the game of Hide-and-seek, played by a feisty and fun little fireball. Register for this event online.
- Wee Ones in the Garden with Scarecrows
Friday, November 7th, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3 - 5 (With Guardian) REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome hear why people use scarecrows and make one of your own, using items supplied or brought from home. Register for this event online.
- Elementary Green Thumbs with Scarecrows
Friday, November 7th, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome hear why people use scarecrows and make one of your own, using items supplied or brought from home. Register for this event online.
- If You Give a Reindeer the New Christmas Stamps
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
All AgesCome see Hard Act to Follow Special Needs Theater Troupe perform their new play, If You Give a Reindeer the New Christmas Stamps. Fun for the family!
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, November 10th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, November 10th, 2025
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Pumpkin stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a fun craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Pumpkin stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a fun craft. Register for this event online.
- Bright Minds Story Hour at Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery
Friday, November 14th, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery, 223 E Main Street, Front Royal
Ages 7 - 12Come listen to stories about female artists, enjoy snacks and get inspired!
- Native American Spear Throwing Workshop
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Discovery Center at Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville
Ages 7 & Up REGISTRATION REQUIREDThere will be stories, a presentation on Native American history, the value of plants and stones, and opportunity to participate in throwing spears at hay bales. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, November 17th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, November 17th, 2025
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Homeschool Hub
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome hear marshmallow stories and learn about shapes as we build with marshmallows. Register for this event online.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Thanksgiving stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a fun craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Thanksgiving stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a fun craft. Register for this event online.
- Bright Minds Story Hour at Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery
Friday, November 21st, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery, 223 E Main Street, Front Royal
Ages 7 - 12Come listen to stories about female scientists, enjoy snacks and get inspired!
- Aspiring Artists: Corn Mosaics
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDListen to an autumn story to get inspired and then use colored corn kernels to make a mosaic picture. Register for this event online.
- Indigenous Voices
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 5 & Up REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome hear stories, flute music, and participate in Native American dancing! Bring the family. There will be Native American items for sale. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, November 24th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, November 24th, 2025
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.
- Mix It Up: Cranberry Codes
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11 REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin us for an afternoon of Invisible stories and find secret messages! Register for this event online.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & Under REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Family stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a fun craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.
- Read with the Sheriff Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREDThis week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office! Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Family stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a fun craft. Register for this event online.
- Press Play
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 12 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome enjoy an afternoon of playing Nintendo video games! Register for this event online.