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11/11/2026

🇺🇸 Our locations are closed today, Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Access us 24/7 at https://www.chesterfield.gov/library

11/10/2026

Veterans Day is one day, but support for veterans and military families should be available year-round.

VetNow offers free access to resources for veterans and their families, including help navigating eligible benefits and community resources, career support, resume assistance, and academic help.

Find VetNow through your library: https://bit.ly/47Zo3Yw

11/06/2026

Everyone has a subject or assignment that just doesn’t make sense sometimes. HelpNow connects students with live tutors who can help them work through questions and understand the material.

Get started with HelpNow, free through your library: https://bit.ly/4jZZ2na

11/06/2026

Thank you to the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library for their generous donation of books in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. These fiction and nonfiction books share a wide range of stories from our nation’s founding. We are grateful for their contribution and for their continued support. Find these brand-new books in the catalog and on the shelves!

11/05/2026

Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy on Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m. via digital live-stream.

See comment below for registration. ⤵️

11/05/2026

Learn how to perform hands-only CPR with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS! This valuable class is open to ages 13 and up, and it's a great opportunity to gain the skills to potentially save a life. Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany ages 13-17. Register today to secure your spot!
Meadowdale Library
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.
https://bit.ly/4z3tWzz

11/04/2026

🇺🇸 Our locations will will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Access us 24/7 at https://www.chesterfield.gov/library

11/04/2026

Africulture: African Influence on American Agriculture 🌱
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. at Ettrick-Matoaca Library

Discover the African influence on American agriculture with 11th generation local farmer Michael Carter Jr., author of “Africulture: How the Principles, Practices, Plants, and People of African Decent Have Shaped American Agriculture.” Learn more in the comments below. ⤵️

11/04/2026

📚 What would you like to see in the future Ettrick-Matoaca Library?
We are inviting the community to help guide plans for the library’s expansion. Join library officials and HBA Architecture & Interior Design, Inc. for a presentation and feedback session:
📍 Nov. 7, 2-3 p.m., Matoaca Park Picnic Shelter
📍 Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m., Ettrick-Matoaca Library
📍 Nov. 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Ettrick-Matoaca Library
Whether you live, work, study or travel through the area, your voice matters. Come share your ideas and help shape a public space that will serve the community for years to come.
https://bit.ly/4znf7Il

10/31/2026

Plant and Creature Features with Maymont
Learn how animals and plants survive and thrive.
Maymont brings an animal ambassador for a close-up encounter. See how different species adapt to their surroundings through group activities.
This STEAM program is for students in grades K-5.

📍 Midlothian Library
Saturday, Nov. 14
2-3 p.m.

Register today - https://bit.ly/3UDBhGM

10/24/2026

Voices of the Mattaponi: A Living History
Saturday, Nov. 7
10:30 a.m. at Central Library
2 p.m. at Midlothian Library

Explore the rich heritage of the Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation, one of Virginia’s two remaining reservation communities and among the oldest reservations in the United States. Learn about the tribe’s role within the original Powhatan Chiefdom and the enduring cultural traditions that connect past and present.

Check the comments below to register. ⤵️

09/30/2026

C***r and Stories with Haunts of Richmond 👻📖
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m. at Midlothian Library

Sip tasty apple c***r while a storyteller from Haunts of Richmond regales us with tales of ghosts and legends from around Virginia. For adults. Please register everyone who is attending.
https://bit.ly/4diVN60

09/30/2026

📣 Attn: Libby Users: Starting Oct. 7, Libby will require your Chesterfield Public Library card PIN when you log in to Libby. If you don’t know your PIN, reset it at chesterfield.gov/library/account using your library card number. More info in the comments below. ⤵️

09/28/2026

Construye un estante para libros en el programa de dos sesiones que apoya a las familias hispanohablantes con niños entre 4 y 6 años. ¡Se incluyen actividades adicionales para hacer la lectura más divertida! Los participantes recibirán un estante de libros, libros de regalo, una bolsa para libros, premios, y almuerzo incluido. Construyendo Lectores es posible gracias a una donación de Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

To register: https://bit.ly/47tRTUp

09/26/2026

ℹ️ The Millworks, the commercial complex that includes the shared parking lot around Midlothian Library, will pave and seal its parking lots from Sunday, Sept. 27 through Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The library will continue to operate normal hours. All library parking will be available, but some areas of The Millworks lots will be closed during construction. Access to the book drop, curbside pickup and outdoor book locker will not be affected.

⚠️ The library is closed on Sundays. Please use caution and follow signs when using the parking lot on Sunday, Sept. 27.

On Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, you must enter the parking lot from North Woolridge Road. The other entrances to the lot will be closed.

Please follow posted signs and use caution when driving or walking near work zones.

For library questions, call us at 804‑751-2275.

09/16/2026

💻 Artificial Intelligence: A Series of Discussions and Workshops
🧐 For adults and teens who are curious about this new technology.

▶️ AI: What it is, Where You Meet It and How You Stay in Charge
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:15 p.m. at Central Library
We will demystify AI using plain language, including explaining terms and demonstrating common tools such as Chat GPT and others.
Register today!

▶️ Using AI Well: Prompting, Checking and Keeping Humans in the Loop
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. at Midlothian Library
This workshop will guide participants in using AI tools as helpful assistants for everyday tasks, including brainstorming, planning, summarizing, organizing a project and more.
Registration begins Oct. 7,

▶️ Staying in Charge: How to Opt Out of AI
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. at LaPrade Library
Participants will learn about AI features added to browsers, email, search engines and other tech tools, and how to limit, avoid and disable them.
Registration begins Oct. 27.

https://bit.ly/4yuKW16

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Our locations are closed today, Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Access us 24/7 at https://www.chesterfield.gov/library

08/24/2026

🇺🇸 Our locations will will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Access us 24/7 at https://www.chesterfield.gov/library

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100 Millworks Crossing
Midlothian, VA
23114

Telephone

+18047512275

Website

https://library.chesterfield.gov/midlo

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