Library Events
Events
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CANCELED: Lighthouse Keepers of Mathews County: Presentation by Benn Trask
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Benn Trask, noted historian, educator, Marine Corps veteran, librarian and museum curator, is the author of numerous books, including academic works on the Virginia Civil […]
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Forgotten Black Patriots, Loyalists, and Women
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesDiscover the mostly forgotten history of free and enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution. Learn about the events in 1775 that led Virginia Governor Dunmore to issue a proclamation freeing enslaved people owned by patriots in exchange for joining the British troops. Why did enslaved people risk their lives for freedom in places like […]
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Howl-A-Palooza
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesGoosebumps @ the Library Party, followed by Main Street Trick or Treat! Head to the library for creepy crafts, ghoulish games, scary snacks, and a costume contest, and then head […]
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Fall General Membership Meeting
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library for a Fall General Membership Meeting. There will be a presentation by Pam Muffleman on the History of Williams Wharf. There is a hybrid option available at tinyurl.com/2s3nc6nv.
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Lighthouse Keepers of Mathews County
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesMathews County Historical Society, in partnership with the Mathews Memorial Library, will host a lecture by historian Benjamin H. Trask on “Lighthouse Keepers of Mathews County” on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the library on Main Street in Mathews. Chesapeake Bay lighthouse keepers, for almost two centuries, maintained the beacons that guided […]
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A Gift of Sharing
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesNothing says Christmas better than sharing goodies prepared by friends and neighbors. Local bakers are invited to make and share cookies with those who receive Meals on Wheels as a special holiday treat! Bring your cookies and assist in preparing a cookie gift bags while enjoying tea and cookies!
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Sounds of the Season
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesCelebrate the season with an evening of light classics and holiday music! The enchanting sounds WSO Brass Ensemble will ring through library, putting those attending in proper mood to enjoy traditional pudding wassail. Celebrate the season with an evening of light classics and holiday music. The enchanting sounds WSO Brass Ensemble will ring through library, […]
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A Fairytale Christmas
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesPull on your PJs, grab your blanket and favorite teddy bear to join Santa at the library for the magic of Christmas stories, cookies and hot chocolate. For families and children.
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Rock the Resolution
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesTeens are invited to join in celebrating the holiday while taking a look at future and what new year could bring. Enjoy refreshments, games, music, and the cheery atmosphere of library’s teen center.
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Build-A-Robot Day
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesLearn coding and construct and customize your own robotic car! Open to grades 5-8, register today at 804-725-7196, or r.morris@vt.edu.
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21st Annual Highland Games & Picnic
Piankatank Ruritan Club 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Memorial Library for its 21st Annual Highland Games & Picnic, featuring the Kilmarnock Pipe Band, with games, prizes and a free shirt! Ages 6-14 welcome to participate, with adults as spectators at the Piankatank Ruritan Recreational Field. Bus leaves the library at 9:45 am. Register at mathewslibrary.org or 804-725-5747.
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Canine Companions Event
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Puppy Raisers, and their puppies, for a fun presentation. Hear what’s happening at the Training Facility on John Clayton Memorial Highway. Find out ways you can be […]
