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Baby-sitters Club Super Special Celebration
Jun
30
6:30 PM18:30

Baby-sitters Club Super Special Celebration

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! Whether you’re a total Mary Anne, a creative Claudia, or a fashion-forward Stacey, join us for a nostalgic afternoon of crafts and activities that celebrate the best friends you'll ever have! 

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Monsters of the Ancient Seas
Jul
23
1:00 PM13:00

Monsters of the Ancient Seas

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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Take Your Kid to Work Day
Apr
23
9:00 AM09:00

Take Your Kid to Work Day

🚀 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

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Baby-sitters Club Super Special Celebration
Apr
20
6:30 PM18:30

Baby-sitters Club Super Special Celebration

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Apr
9
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Semester Topic: Pick Your Passion! with the Muse Writers Center

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Mar
12
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Semester Topic: Pick Your Passion! with the Muse Writers Center

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Feb
12
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Semester Topic: Pick Your Passion! with the Muse Writers Center

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Nov
13
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Fall Semester Topic: Pick Your Passion! with the Muse Writers Center

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Oct
9
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Fall Semester Topic: Pick Your Passion! with the Muse Writers Center

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Sep
11
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Fall Semester Topic: Pick Your Passion! with the Muse Writers Center

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

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Homeschool Hangout
Jan
9
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Dec
12
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Nov
14
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Oct
10
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Sep
12
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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MakerFest
Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

MakerFest

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

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Homeschool Hangout
May
9
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Apr
11
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Innovation Lab Jr Launch!
Apr
1
to Apr 30

Innovation Lab Jr Launch!

Get ready for blast-off this April at Bateman Library! We're celebrating Month of the Military Child with the launch of our very own Innovation Lab Jr!

This engaging and tactile space is like a mini-museum where kids can dive into STEAM through hands-on fun!  Get ready to explore the wonders of gravity on our magnetic wall with gears & ramps, light up your creativity with pixel peg light tables, and so much more!

Teens, gear up! We've got epic new game zones featuring a touch-screen table, VR headsets, and PS5 open play.

Mark your calendars! This April, Bateman Library is the place to be for unforgettable fun and learning! Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.

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Design a READ Poster Contest (Apr 1-30)
Apr
1
to Apr 30

Design a READ Poster Contest (Apr 1-30)

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Mar
14
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Feb
8
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

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Homeschool Hangout
Jan
11
1:00 PM13:00

Homeschool Hangout

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.

January Activity: Cardboard Engineering

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.

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