Travel to Bolivia from the Library
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VATake a trip to Bolivia from the comfort of the library to learn about the South American nation's history and culture.
Container Gardening: Learn from a Henrico Master Gardener
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAAnything can go in a container and anywhere can be a garden. Books and other resources will be available. Presented by Henrico Cooperative Extension and Henrico Master Gardeners.
Pi Day Pizza Craft
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAPi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three numbers of the mathematical number called pi. Join your friends for pizza pie-related books and a fun craft where you will make paper plate pizzas.
Henrico History BINGO: Black History Month Edition
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAAfrican Americans in Henrico have contributed to our community in so many ways for hundreds of years. Learn more about these residents by playing BINGO. Stay for the fun and prizes, leave with knowledge of how black Henricoans contributed to our past, shaped our present, and our future.
Short and Scary Writing Workshop
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VALearn the basics of writing a short story. Afterwards you'll have time to pen your own tale (scary or otherwise). Books on writing will be available for checkout to further inspire you. For grades 4 and up.
Beyond Banking: The Life and Legacies of Maggie Lena Walker
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAMost know Maggie Lena Walker as a pioneering bank president. But she was much more than that. Join Ben Anderson, Park Guide for the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, as he highlights stories that encourage us to remember Walker not only for her success in banking but in other important ways including as an…
Make Your Own Leaf Suncatcher
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAAges 5 and up, using simple materials, make your very own leaf window suncatcher that you can take home. Books on leaves and seasons will be available for checkout.
Nailed it for Kids
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAHave you ever wanted to be on the show Nailed It? Come to participate in the Fairfield Kids version and try to recreate ocean-themed cakes. Cakes and other decorations will be provided. For kids through 5th grade. Registrations open at 2:00 p.m. Jun 30th.
Chesapeake Bay 101 with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VAThe Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and an integral part of the natural history of Virginia. Learn the basics of Chesapeake Bay ecology from Marine Education Specialist Tara Rudo of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in this introductory talk on what makes the Chesapeake Bay unique and beautiful. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairfield…