Create a beautiful home for the butterflies in your garden. All supplies provided.

Join us for a play day outside the library! You don’t want to miss enjoying the sunshine with us and the fun activities we have planned!

Come have some fun with us at our Peep Palooza!

Create your own suncatcher at our craft tables!

Let’s get ready to feed and house the birds! Stop by and make your own birdhouse.

Drop by between 3-5 pm and let your creativity go! We will have all sorts of colorful pony beads for you to make your own keychain. Open to all ages.

Join us for a fun craft perfect for Valentine’s Day! Open to all ages, recommended for preschool to elementary school age students.

Join us for some crafty fun today!

Use your creativity in our arts & crafts program today! No registration required.

Join us for holiday fun and merriment! No registration required. We are excited to see you all there!

EFMP families and individuals are invited to the library after-hours every 4th Friday, from 1:30-2:30 pm! Enjoy EFMP-friendly activities for all ages, socialization, and library services in a judgment free environment. Caregivers must remain present.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

EFMP families and individuals are invited to the library after-hours every 4th Friday, from 1:30-2:30 pm! Enjoy EFMP-friendly activities for all ages, socialization, and library services in a judgment free environment. Caregivers must remain present.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

It’s fall, y’all! Make a pumpkin collage out of spiraled recycled paper to decorate your home this autumn!

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a festive craft! Drop in between 3-5 pm on Oct 2 to create your own ghost tea light out of clay!

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com

EFMP families and individuals are invited to the library after-hours every 4th Friday, from 1:30-2:30 pm! Enjoy EFMP-friendly activities for all ages, socialization, and library services in a judgment free environment. Caregivers must remain present.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Bring your towel and come dressed to get splashed at our Wacky Water Party Summer Reading Finale! Enjoy a foam party, live DJ, final prize pick up, Top Reader winner announcements, and free refreshments! 

This event is open to all with base access, regardless of Summer Reading participation. The event will be re-scheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Questions? Call us at 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Imagination is the limit with this event! Use recycled materials to make a mystery craft of your choosing from some of our favorite programs.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Make some noise! Join our guest scientists from Mad Science to learn how sound is made and how we hear it.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

It’s the holiday season! ...Sort of. Drop in for holiday crafts and games with a seasonal twist! Registration is not required for craft activities.

Want to make a tropical gingerbread house? Supplies are limited, so reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/3ysjsPP.

Drop in all day to adopt your very own pet rock! Dress your new best friend up with all sorts of accessories, then decorate a custom bed.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

“Kawaii” means “cute” in Japanese. In this craft, you’ll be painting an adorable piece of wall art for your space!

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

Cut, color, and glue a nature-themed collage from recycled material!

Questions? Contact 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Adopt a "new-to-you" stuffed animal and give them a forever home! 1 per person present.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Summer Reading kicks off at the Bateman Library on Monday, June 24

Meet everyone’s favorite inexhaustible blue heeler pup, register for Summer Reading and grab free sign up prizes, play games like Keepy Uppy and Here Come the Grannies, and more! Activities run from 10 AM – 1 PM, but you can register and read to win prizes all summer long (24 June – 2 August).  Squadrons, register as a group to compete in our 4th Annual Squadron Reading Challenge!

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

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?!

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.

Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

It’s the dog days of summer, so what better way to end our Summer Reading Program than with a fantastic foam party and water games? Bring a towel and come dressed to get splashed during our outdoor finale!

* Foam Party
* Water games
* Final prize pick up
* Free snow cones
* Top Reader Awards
* As always, much more!

This event is open to all with base access, regardless of Summer Reading participation. The event will be re-scheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Questions? Call us at 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

Drop in throughout the day to create your own canvas banner! Supplies are included and Cricut available for use. Suitable for all ages.

Questions? Call us at 757-764-2906 or email langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.