Summer Reading Kick Off Bash!
Jun
12
2:00 PM14:00
All Ages, Active Duty

Summer Reading Kick Off Bash!

We’re kicking off Summer Reading at Bateman Library with a massive 250th Birthday Bash on Friday, June 12! 

 📖 Register for Summer Reading!

🚂 Ride the Barrel Train 

🎈 Balloon Twisting

🎨 Red, White, & Blue Crafts 

 Activities run from 2 – 4 PM, but you can register and read to win prizes all summer long at batemanlibrary.beanstack.org (5 June – 31 July). Airmen are invited to register their Squadron to compete in our 6th Annual Squadron Reading Challenge! 

 This event is sponsored by Passante’s Home Food Service. No Federal Endorsement is Intended.

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

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Art Journaling
Jun
22
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Art Journaling

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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Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon
Jun
25
10:00 AM10:00
All Ages, Families

Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon

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!

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DIY Citrus Serving Tray
Jun
29
5:30 PM17:30
Adults, High School, Teens

DIY Citrus Serving Tray

Brighten up your home with a pop of color! Join us for a hands-on crafting session where we’ll transform simple wooden boards into vibrant, citrus-inspired serving trays. Whether you’re a fan of lemons, limes, or grapefruits, you’ll leave with a functional piece of art perfect for your next summer gathering. All materials provided. For Ages 15+.

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

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Baby-sitters Club Super Special Celebration
Jun
30
6:30 PM18:30
Adults, All Ages, Elementary, Families, High School, Middle & High School, Teens

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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Art Journaling
Jul
13
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Art Journaling

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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Composting 101
Jul
14
6:00 PM18:00
All Ages

Composting 101

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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Family STEM Event
Jul
20
5:30 PM17:30
All Ages, Families

Family STEM Event

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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Monsters of the Ancient Seas
Jul
23
1:00 PM13:00
Active Duty, Teens, Middle & High School, High School, Families, Elementary, All Ages, Adults

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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Art Journaling
Jul
27
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Art Journaling

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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Summer Reading Finale!
Jul
31
2:00 PM14:00
All Ages

Summer Reading Finale!

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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Art Journaling
Jun
8
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Art Journaling

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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Register for Summer Reading Today!
Jun
5
12:00 AM00:00
All Ages

Register for Summer Reading Today!

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Summer Reading is back with amazing prizes and activities!

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

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This is a free challenge, open to all Bateman Library members. 

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Simply sign up for the appropriate age group listed below!

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Squadron Reading Challenge - Register your Squadron by e-mailing langleyafblibrary@gmail.com and out-read the competition to win the trophy

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and earn bragging rights! 

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Pre-K (0-4) Parents also get credit for reading to their children!

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Children (5-12)

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Teens (13-17)

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Adults (18+) 

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HOW DO I SIGN UP?

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1.    Visit batemanlibrary.beanstack.org to sign up anytime throughout the summer reading challenge. Pre-registration opens 5 June!

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2.    Stop by the library Friday, June 12, to kick off the challenge with a 250th Birthday Bash you won’t want to miss!

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3.    Log your reading minutes online using Beanstack to earn a digital raffle ticket for every 30 minutes you read and redeem them for prizes!

For more info, visit https://www.langleylibrary.org/reading-program

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Art Journaling
Apr
27
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Art Journaling

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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Take Your Kid to Work Day
Apr
23
9:00 AM09:00
Active Duty, All Ages, Babies & Preschool, Elementary, Families, High School, Middle & High School, Teens

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
Adults, All Ages, Elementary, Families, High School, Middle & High School, Teens

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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Art Journaling
Apr
13
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Art Journaling

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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Homeschool Hangout
Apr
9
1:00 PM13:00
Babies & Preschool, Middle & High School

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
Babies & Preschool, Middle & High School

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
Babies & Preschool, Middle & High School

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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Summer Reading Finale!
Aug
8
3:00 PM15:00
All Ages

Summer Reading Finale!

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.

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Nailed It! Paint Social
Jul
24
1:00 PM13:00
All Ages

Nailed It! Paint Social

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.

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Introduction to Fiction Writing Workshop
Jul
8
1:00 PM13:00
Adults, Active Duty, High School, Teens

Introduction to Fiction Writing Workshop

This four-day workshop offers an intro to fiction, designed for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Participants will transform their unique experiences with military life into creative storytelling. No prior writing experience is required! No registration required. For Teens 16+ and Adults.

Sessions: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm - July 8, 15, 22, 29

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

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Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon
Jun
26
1:00 PM13:00
All Ages, Families

Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon

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!

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Game Writing Workshop
Jun
25
2:00 PM14:00
Middle & High School

Game Writing Workshop

Calling teens writers grades 6th-12th! Are you crafting a TTRPG campaign for your friends? Do you want to write the next big game hit? Just interested in learning how the pros make stories for games? Join an instructor from the Muse Writers Center to learn about the ins and outs of writing for games!

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

Registration is NOT required for this event.

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