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Pax

Tween Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups

Ages 8-13

Pax tells the story of a boy named Peter and his pet fox, Pax, who are forced apart because of war. The novel follows their journeys as they struggle to reunite.

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Ages 8-13

Pax tells the story of a boy named Peter and his pet fox, Pax, who are forced apart because of war. The novel follows their journeys as they struggle to reunite.

Image of a person holding a drink while reading

Last Friday Book Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Large Conference Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Text reading "Virginia Cooperative Extension" followed by "Virginia Tech" and "Virginia State University." The 4H logo, a four-leaf clover with a "H" on each leaf, is to the right of the text.

STEM Adventures

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens (9-14)

PCPL's "STEM Adventures" is a monthly collaboration with the Powhatan Extension Office to guide students through a planned STEM activity or experiment.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9-14)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

PCPL's "STEM Adventures" is a monthly collaboration with the Powhatan Extension Office to guide students through a planned STEM activity or experiment.

 

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Crochet

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Conference Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone with yarn! Join Sonja Pianka for a club for all types of yarn work. Meet new yarn friends, share idea and tips, get help with projects, and learn new techniques. 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Event Details:

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone with yarn! Join Sonja Pianka for a club for all types of yarn work. Meet new yarn friends, share idea and tips, get help with projects, and learn new techniques. 

bedazzle

Book Bedazzling

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Conference Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)

Make your favorite book POP! This is a weekly workshop during the month of April where we will bedazzle our favorite books. Please bring your own book, and all of the other materials will be provided. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your favorite book POP! This is a weekly workshop during the month of April where we will bedazzle our favorite books. Please bring your own book, and all of the other materials will be provided. 

Text reading "Wiggles & Giggles with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fireplace Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Cinder

Teen Book Club

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)

Cinder by Marissa Meyer reimagines the classic Cinderella fairy tale in a futuristic world where Earth is recovering from World War IV and threatened by a powerful lunar civilization.

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Cinder by Marissa Meyer reimagines the classic Cinderella fairy tale in a futuristic world where Earth is recovering from World War IV and threatened by a powerful lunar civilization.

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Writing Workshop

Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens (12-18)

✍️ Writing Workshop ✨
 

Are you struggling with grammar and sentence fluency? Does punctuation have you puzzled? Or are you simply looking to take your writing to the next level?

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

✍️ Writing Workshop ✨
 

Are you struggling with grammar and sentence fluency? Does punctuation have you puzzled? Or are you simply looking to take your writing to the next level?

Text reading "Wiggles & Giggles with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fireplace Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Photo of a light colored golden retriever looking playfully at the viewer with the words Rear2Rover written underneath

Read2Rover

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fireplace Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Young and struggling readers are invited to bring in a book (or select one from the library shelves) to read aloud to therapy dogs from Caring Canines. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young and struggling readers are invited to bring in a book (or select one from the library shelves) to read aloud to therapy dogs from Caring Canines. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Chess

Chess Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Conference Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Games
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)

♟️ Join the Chess Club – Fun for All Ages! ♟️

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Games
Event Details:

♟️ Join the Chess Club – Fun for All Ages! ♟️

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Crochet

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Conference Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone with yarn! Join Sonja Pianka for a club for all types of yarn work. Meet new yarn friends, share idea and tips, get help with projects, and learn new techniques. 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone with yarn! Join Sonja Pianka for a club for all types of yarn work. Meet new yarn friends, share idea and tips, get help with projects, and learn new techniques. 

Text reading "Wiggles & Giggles with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fireplace Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Crochet

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Conference Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone with yarn! Join Sonja Pianka for a club for all types of yarn work. Meet new yarn friends, share idea and tips, get help with projects, and learn new techniques. 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Adults (55+)
Event Details:

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone with yarn! Join Sonja Pianka for a club for all types of yarn work. Meet new yarn friends, share idea and tips, get help with projects, and learn new techniques. 

Writing Workshop

Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens (12-18)

✍️ Writing Workshop ✨
 

Are you struggling with grammar and sentence fluency? Does punctuation have you puzzled? Or are you simply looking to take your writing to the next level?

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

✍️ Writing Workshop ✨
 

Are you struggling with grammar and sentence fluency? Does punctuation have you puzzled? Or are you simply looking to take your writing to the next level?

Text reading "Wiggles & Giggles with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's shake those sillies out with singing, dancing, music & more!

Wiggle and giggle through activities that inspire a love for reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.

Text reading "Storytime with Ms. Emily" above an image of a rainbow coming out of a book and next to an image of a librarian reading and singing to children on a circular rug.

Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fireplace Area at Powhatan County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Library Branch: Powhatan County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime, where we will read books, sing songs, & much more!

Related craft afterwards.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accompanying Caretakers

This program can accommodate adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their caretakers. Drop offs will not be permitted. Caretakers are required to stay with attendees.