Valentines Box Decorating Party
Join us for a fun craft perfect for Valentine’s Day! Open to all ages, recommended for preschool to elementary school age students.
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Join us for a fun craft perfect for Valentine’s Day! Open to all ages, recommended for preschool to elementary school age students.
Do you homeschool your kids? Join us at the Bateman Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM for an afternoon of socializing, fun, and games! Meet other homeschooling military families in a laid back, friendly environment.
Note: Activities for students up to grade 5 change each month. The activity for grades 6 - 12 is Teen D&D.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Learn the basics of cross stitch and jump into your very first project! All materials provided. Teens (grades 6-12) and adults welcome.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com
Celebrate the world of science, technology, and engineering with the library and learn about STEM in your local community! Meet tech-enthusiasts and engage in STEM activities, such as robotics, flight labs, DIY obstacle courses, sphero-bowling, 3D printing, and much more!
STEM participants include:
NASA
Jefferson Lab
Hampton Police Forensic Science Unit
1st Fighter Wing Innovation Cell
Civil Air Patrol
USN Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com4
Attention Swifties! Join us in our Library Era on Thursday, June 13 to celebrate all things Taylor Swift!
- dress in your fav Era-inspired outfit
- shake it off to epic music
- make friendship bracelets
- play Taylor Trivia
- and More!
Are you ready for it?!
Design your own READ poster and enter for a chance for your design to be printed and displayed in the Bateman Library!
We will choose one winner from each of the four age groups: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-12th, Adults / Squadrons. To submit your poster, include with the artist’s name, grade, and contact phone number and either drop off at the front desk during opening hours or email you submission to langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Posters must 22”x28” (the size of an average poster board) and portrait layout. Participants will photograph their work and e-mail to langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Get creative! Create your photos with digital art, mixed media, drawings, you name it! Need help with your design? Visit the American Library Association’s Design Studio: https://alastore.ala.org/read-design-studio.
Submissions must not contain obscenity, explicit sexual material, nudity, profanity, graphic violence, calls or incitement to violence, commercial solicitation or commercial promotion. Submissions must conform to local law and must not contain content or images that could be considered abusive, inflammatory, denigrating, or disrespectful to any groups, individuals or institutions.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Santa Claus is coming to Bateman Library! Join us for a very special after hours event on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6-8 PM. Enjoy:
*Pictures with Santa from a professional photographer
*Hot cocoa bar
*Winter Carnival Games & Prizes
*Ornament Creation Station
*Holiday Bingo & Much More!
Questions? Contact the library at 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Meet USAF Aircrew and see firsthand how pilots use their gear in day-to-day and emergency situations.
Bring in a white cotton t-shirt or small white cotton item to create your own groovy design! For all ages. Drop in 1-3 PM.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Armchair travel to the Galapagos Islands! Seasoned traveler Mr Sopko will share all about his recent travels to the Islands and hand out mini giveaways to attendees.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Do you have questions about what it takes to have a hive? Join Nate Brauner to learn about starting your own apiary.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Learn all about podcasting with Jason Markiewitz! From equipment set up to sound editing, Jason is here to answer your questions.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Join Lt Taylor and Tsgt Evans from the Legal office to talk about the legal questions surrounding adoption in the military, as well as estate planning.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Join Sports Journalist Ed Moore as he discusses his time working in media and the stars he’s interviewed.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
You don’t need a large yard, or any yard at all, to start your very own garden! Join the Master Gardeners to learn all about container gardening and getting the most out of the space you have!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Join us at the Bateman Library on Saturday, April 15, from 10 AM - 1 PM, as we celebrate Month of the Military Child! We will have lots of fun and FREE activities for the whole family.
*Teeny Tiny Farm petting zoo (10 AM - 12 PM)
*K-9 Demo (10:30 AM & 11:30 AM)
*Around the World PCS Party *Paper Airplanes with Pilots
*Cultural Games & Activities
*Face Painting
*Cotton Candy
Questions? Contact the library at 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Event Location: Bateman Library | 42 Ash Ave., LAFB, VA 23665
Get the inside scoop on cycling opportunities from Fort Monroe to James City County.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Learn all about the life of a military working dog, from their puppy days in Lackland to adoption after retirement, and everything in between.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Join Wild Birds Unlimited as they take you through the steps to make your own backyard wildlife habitat. Learn what wildlife you can expect, what plants will be best, and how to get an official certification.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Mary Arndt will be joining us to introduce the art of calligraphy. Learn all about the tools you will be using and how to create your own art.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Learn all about the sport of Roller Derby from Ghost Fleet. Whether you're looking to gear up and take the track with our skaters, don some stripes and learn to ref, or just hang with the coolest crew around and help out in your sneakers . . . there’s a place for you!
Get a jump start on your spring cleaning with our upcoming craft supply swap! Do you have gently used craft supplies taking up space and need a refresh? Drop them off at the Bateman Library Jan 1 - Feb 16 and receive tickets for each item donated (max 20). Come back Feb 21-24 and go “shopping” for new materials to re-stock your stash! *Note: You must donate craft items to participate in the “shop” days.
Questions? Contact Bateman Library at 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Join Ed Moore as he discusses Mongolian Conquests and the opening of East to West from Genghis Khan to Kublai Khan and Marco Polo.
The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club is an energetic group, open to individuals and families, whose primary purpose is to maintain a 10+ mile section of the Appalachian Trail (AT), in addition to trails in the Hampton Roads area. Learn about what it takes to maintain a section of the 2,200 mile AT and hear about their many adventures in the local area.
Pick up a new hobby and learn to create your very own scale models!
Lunch & Learn events take place every Thursday at 11:15 AM. Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Take a shot with Kayla Petrosky and discover the basics of photography! Kayla will share her top 4 tips for getting started as a photographer and answer all your questions!
Learn the basics of 3D printing with SrA Houston Sasser and discover the innovative ways you can use it personally and professionally. Recently, Sasser and 633d LRS leadership designed and printed an improved flame arrestor cap, enhancing readiness and creating a sustainable resource.
Jason Markiewitz is a voice actor and audiobook narrator and 2022 Best Narrators award recipient. His audiobooks can be found on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and Audiobooks.com. Join us to talk to Jason about his experience and get all your questions answered!
Read and earn prizes with the Bateman Library’s Winter Reading Challenge! All ages are invited to register at https://batemanlibrary.beanstack.org anytime between Jan 9 - Feb 28.
Questions? Contact 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Get a jump start on your spring cleaning with our upcoming craft supply swap! Do you have gently used craft supplies taking up space and need a refresh? Drop them off at the Bateman Library Jan 1 - Feb 16 during business hours and receive tickets for each item donated (max 20). Come back Feb 21-24 and go “shopping” for new materials to re-stock your stash! *Note: You must donate craft items to participate in the “shop” days.
Questions? Contact Bateman Library at 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Mon - Thurs 9 AM - 5 PM | Fri 9 AM - 1 PM
42 Ash Ave. Langley AFB, VA 23665
757-764-2906
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