Mother Goose Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Toddler Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Local Author Signing: "Uncanny: Sorrow of Moonlight" by Sarah Demens

Book Description When a full moon settles upon Hollowgrove, the Assembly find themselves investigating yet another case... only this time, the cryptid could be anyone. With Lycan's estranged and violent father on the loose, and the Entity's attacks increasing, the g......More

Book Description When a full moon settles upon Hollowgrove, the Assembly find themselves investigating yet another case... only this time, the cryptid could be anyone. With Lycan's estranged and violent father on the loose, and the Entity's attacks increasing, the group of friends must stick close together to unveil the identity of this new beast... but are they prepared to face the dangers to come? Author Bio A strangeling whose lifelong dream of writing and filmmaking led her to the creation of a tale such as Uncanny, a personal love letter to the world of monsters, aliens and supernatural elements alike. When not writing, you can find her brain-storming, movie binging, gaming, eating, or gushing about dogs. Or, perhaps, all five at once.

Teen Anime & Manga Club

Watch anime, read manga, and chat about your favorite series. Grades 6-12.

A Loosely Knit Group

Bring your current projects. Beginners welcome.

Porter Book Group: South to America by Imani Perry

Read this month's pick for Porter's book group. February 5: South to America by Imani Perry

Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Porter

Come to Porter's monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more! Full Price: February 6-7 Half Price: February 9-10 $3 a Bag: February 11 Free Day: February 12

Preschool Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities

PEATC provides free, confidential, and one-on-one support to families of children with disabilities. Learn about information, services, and tools to empower families of students with disabilities to navigate special education. Presented by Rhonda Niebauer, Parent Educa......More

PEATC provides free, confidential, and one-on-one support to families of children with disabilities. Learn about information, services, and tools to empower families of students with disabilities to navigate special education. Presented by Rhonda Niebauer, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center.

Alphabet Soup

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. December 12, December 19, and February 13 are special holiday-themed classes. See them ......More

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. December 12, December 19, and February 13 are special holiday-themed classes. See them here.

Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Porter: $3/bag Day

Come to Porter's monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more! Full Price: February 6-7 Half Price: February 9-10 $3 a Bag: February 11 Free Day: February 12

Mahjong Players Club

Experienced and beginner players welcome.

Chess Time

Casual chess for all experience levels. Grades K-12.

ELL Resources on Demand

Learn about the ELL (English Language Learner) resources, tour the library, and discover services available free of charge. Call 540-372-1144, x7339 to sign up.

Mining the Archives: Primary Documents on Kenmore, Ferry Farm, and the Washington-Lewis Family Before the Revolution

Presented by Gretchen Goodell Pendleton of The George Washington Foundation. The Foundation will share its archival digitization project that is beginning in earnest this year, along with the material culture reflected in the primary documents, including the built envi......More

Presented by Gretchen Goodell Pendleton of The George Washington Foundation. The Foundation will share its archival digitization project that is beginning in earnest this year, along with the material culture reflected in the primary documents, including the built environment of Kenmore during its construction in the 1770s. Gretchen Goodell Pendleton is the Aldrich Director of Curatorial Operations at The George Washington Foundation. She has served in curatorial positions at historic sites for over twenty years, including locations such as George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall. In her current role, she oversees the historic collections and exhibitions for Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm.

Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Porter: Free Day

Come to Porter's monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more! Full Price: February 6-7 Half Price: February 9-10 $3 a Bag: February 11 Free Day: February 12

Mother Goose Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Toddler Time

Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. For children and their caregivers.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Ages 17 and up. Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org.

Teen Book Group: Multicultural Mythology

Google Meet link for all meetings:  meet.google.com/ixi-zcfh-wuv Grades 7-12, in person at Porter and online. Read one (or more!) books from our monthly selection, then join us for a discussion. February 2025......More

Google Meet link for all meetings:  meet.google.com/ixi-zcfh-wuv Grades 7-12, in person at Porter and online. Read one (or more!) books from our monthly selection, then join us for a discussion. February 2025: Multicultural Mythology Akata Witch  The Dark Becomes Her  It Waits in the Forest  Mabuhay!  A Snake Falls to Earth