🚀 Mission: Take Your Kid to Work Day!

Looking for an activity-packed pit stop during Take Your Kid to Work Day? Join us at Bateman Library for a morning of hands-on creativity and innovation. We’ve got the perfect lineup to keep young minds (and hands) busy!

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

Calling all sitters! It’s been 40 years since Kristy had her “Great Idea,” and we’re celebrating with a Super Special Baby-sitters Club event you won’t want to miss! Join us for crafts and activities that celebrate each character, learn the basics to becoming a baby-sitter, and enter to win a copy of the latest BSC graphic novel!

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

Are you clever enough to catch a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day?

Drop by the library to create your own leprechaun trap to snag yourself a bit o’ Irish luck this year!

All materials provided. For all ages.

Drop by the library to create your own crinkly sunflower hanging sign! All materials provided. While supplies last. All Ages.

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

Dive into the world of STEM in a family-friendly environment! Build your own mini robot, explore basic coding, make a fun paper craft, and more. Perfect for curious minds of all ages!

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, inflatable water slide, final prize pick up, Top Reader winner announcements, and snow cones! 

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.

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

Can’t decide on a craft to make? No problem! We supply a variety of craft projects to complete, you just bring your imagination! Open to all ages.

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

Check your perfectionism at the door and join us for an afternoon of judgement-free painting. Create a questionable replica of a famous masterwork, or let your creativity carry you and make your own original painting. Materials will be available for you to make your next less-than-stellar masterpiece! Open to all ages.

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

Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo event! Enjoy exciting rounds of free bingo, great prizes, and quality time with loved ones. This event is open to all ages.

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

Join us at the library as we celebrate our red, white, and blue birds and learn more about some of the history and influence birds have had on America, and our military services. Open to all ages.

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

Help our stuffed animals find their forever homes! Visit the library to adopt a new-to-you friend. Supplies will be available to make you and your new pal friendship bracelets.

One stuffed animal per person present.

An extra special thank you to the Langley Airmen's Attic for their gracious donation of the stuffed animals for this event!

Drop by the library to paint your own wooden bookmark! All Ages.

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

Get ready to Level Up at Your Library this summer as we press start on an epic Kick Off event. Visit the library to step in to Game Central Station, get registered for our Summer Reading Program, play games inspired by fan favorites from Litwak’s Arcade, craft a medal worthy of a hero, and more!

Activities run from 3-5 PM, but you can register and read to win prizes all summer long (9 June – 8 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.

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.