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Friday, July 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Bring your towel and come dressed to get splashed at the library’s annual Fantastic Foam Finale!
☁️ Foam Party
🛝 Water Slides
🍧 Snow Cones
🎁 Final Prize Pick-Up
This event is open to all with base access, regardless of Summer Reading participation. In the event of inclement weather, final prize pick up will still be available, though outdoor activities will be canceled.
This event is sponsored by Marco’s Pizza and Passante’s Home Food Service. No Federal Endorsement is Intended.
Questions? Call us at 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Thursday, July 30, 2026, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Get those minutes logged! Logging ends at midnight so we have time to calculate our Top Readers!
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30 AM OR 11:00 AM for stories, music, and play. Both sessions are identical, so pick the time that works best for your family. See you Wednesday!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Introducing the library’s NEW Trading Card Game! Each event features special cards and a different starter deck. We will learn 2 ways to play and have tournaments with chances to win more chards. Collect them all by reading throughout the Summer Reading Program! Recommended for ages 8-13.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Monday, July 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Step away from the noise and onto the page! Whether you're an adult looking for a creative outlet or a family with kids (ages 8+) ready to explore together, this workshop is for you. Through a curated mix of creative prompts, we’ll help you translate thoughts and feelings into color and texture. Zero experience is needed and all supplies are included.
Registration is encouraged, but not required: http://bit.ly/48xww6v.
For adults 18+
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Discover the giants that once called the Cretaceous oceans home. This event dives deep into the world of fossils, bringing the skeletons of ancient predators into the light. From massive mosasaurs to the serrated teeth of ancestral sharks, come explore the evidence of a world ruled by monsters.
Get up close with real fossils and learn how these predators lived, hunted, and vanished. For All Ages.
Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30 AM OR 11:00 AM for stories, music, and play. Both sessions are identical, so pick the time that works best for your family. See you Wednesday!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join Bateman Library’s 18+ Book Club: Death and Doughnuts!
🔦 Are you a lover of spine-tingling suspense and mind-bending mysteries? Want to bond over psychological thrillers and mysterious murders? Then this is the book club for you!
🗓️ Join us on the third Tuesday evening at 6PM of every month at Bateman Library. Get ready to discuss the month’s selection and share your thoughts with fellow enthusiasts.
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Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join us for an evening of innovation, engineering, and digital discovery. This isn't your average library night—we’re turning the space into a high-tech playground where your family can build, code, and create together. Explore the tools that bring legendary ideas to life, from robotics to 3D printers!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com
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Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Do you believe in Bigfoot? Have you ever wondered what’s lurking in the depths of Loch Ness? Join us as we turn the library into a Build-a-Beast laboratory for legendary creatures and create your own Cryptid!
Recommended for Grades 1-5.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com
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Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Explore the power of play with Bateman Buddies, a new playgroup for birth through preschool age children. We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10 AM.
Each playgroup provides new dramatic play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30 AM OR 11:00 AM for stories, music, and play. Both sessions are identical, so pick the time that works best for your family. See you Wednesday!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Turn your kitchen trash into garden gold! Join us at the library for a hands-on workshop where we explore the magic of composting. It’s the perfect way to reduce waste and give your plants a nutrient-rich snack they’ll love. Whether you have a massive backyard or just a small windowsill herb garden, you’ll learn how to start your own composting journey right at home. For all ages.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com
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Monday, July 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Step away from the noise and onto the page! Whether you're an adult looking for a creative outlet or a family with kids (ages 8+) ready to explore together, this workshop is for you. Through a curated mix of creative prompts, we’ll help you translate thoughts and feelings into color and texture. Zero experience is needed and all supplies are included.
Registration is encouraged, but not required: http://bit.ly/48xww6v.
For adults 18+
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Friday, July 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Are you a master of the "why" game? Can you hum the same three notes for an hour? It’s time to take your skills to the professional level! Join us for a hilarious, hands-on workshop where we explore the fine art of being a nuisance (without being a bully). While you practice your craft, the grown-ups will get to vote on the Most Annoying Habits. Will your signature move take the top prize?
Professional goofballs and aspiring pranksters (Best for Grades 1-5)
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30 AM OR 11:00 AM for stories, music, and play. Both sessions are identical, so pick the time that works best for your family. See you Wednesday!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Introducing the library’s NEW Trading Card Game! Each event features special cards and a different starter deck. We will learn 2 ways to play and have tournaments with chances to win more chards. Collect them all by reading throughout the Summer Reading Program! Recommended for ages 8-13.
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 8:01 PM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
The library is closed in observance of the holiday.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Bateman Library
- 42 Ash Ave.
- Langley AFB, VA 23665
- USA
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30 AM OR 11:00 AM for stories, music, and play. Both sessions are identical, so pick the time that works best for your family. See you Wednesday!
Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
