Create tasty recipes while getting a hands-on culinary experience offered by Edible Education. Learn to use seasonal produce to create treats you can enjoy at home. Registration begins December 22.

You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas—they're at the library. Hear stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Registration begins Nov. 5.

Meet some local wildlife as Virginia Living Museum talks about the “wild” lives of Virginia’s native animals. Registration begins Nov. 5.

Immerse yourself in the world of The Busy Tree, by Jennifer Ward. Hooting owls, spinning spiders, marching ants and jumping squirrels come to life through movement and music activities led by teaching artists from the Virginia Repertory Theatre. For ages 3 to 8. Registration begins two weeks before each program.

Celebrate the history of Latin American culture. This program will reveal the Native, Spanish and African roots that create the rhythm, music and dance of Latin America. Registration begins two weeks before each program.

Afield trip to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to enjoy a guided tour and light lunch. After the tour, participants will meet for a short book talk at the garden library. Registration begins September 13.

This early literacy story time focuses on rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. Hear stories, sing songs and make a craft. For ages 2 to 5.

Teens, create a unique stamp you can use over and over by exploring basic relief carving techniques.

Teens, create a unique stamp you can use over and over by exploring basic relief carving techniques. Registration begins July 23.