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.

Grow a Reader Special: Halloween Hoopla

Stories, songs, and a costume parade! All ages with a caregiver.

Plant Clinic in the S.E.R.V.E. Garden

Join the Virginia Master Gardeners to learn about Porter Branch's garden for S.E.R.V.E., Stafford's food pantry, and ask general gardening questions.

PAWS for Reading

Practice your reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. Grades K-6. Sign up at your branch to book your time.

Preserving Your Family’s Heirlooms

Many family artifacts are passed down from generation to generation. Understanding the proper way to store, care for, preserve, and protect these items are critical to their prolonged continuance in the family. Learn the basics of caring for a variety of items along wi......More

Many family artifacts are passed down from generation to generation. Understanding the proper way to store, care for, preserve, and protect these items are critical to their prolonged continuance in the family. Learn the basics of caring for a variety of items along with the hows, whys, and whens of preservation and conservation. Presented by Jarod Kearney of the James Monroe Museum. Jarod Kearney is the Assistant Director and Curator of the James Monroe Museum in Fredericksburg and has been since 2011. Previously, he was the curator of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, Virginia, and has an extensive history of curatorship and museum directorship. He holds a M.A. in Museum studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Medicare 101: What You Need to Know

Presented by Susan Jurkouich of Sunshine Senior Services. Learn about Medicare plans and have your questions answered.

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.

English Conversation Group

Practice speaking English in a relaxed atmosphere.

Homework Buddies

Bring homework and school supplies for help from teen mentors. Grades K-6.

Mahjong Players Club

Experienced and beginner players welcome.

Spanish Conversation Group

Practice speaking Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels welcome.

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.

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.

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: Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott

November 6: Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott

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: November 7-8 Half Price: November 10-11 $3 a Bag: November 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.

Alphabet Soup

Here comes the Fire Truck! Stories and songs about firefighters. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. September 5, September 19, and November 11 are special holiday-themed classes. See them ......More

Here comes the Fire Truck! Stories and songs about firefighters. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. September 5, September 19, and November 11 are special holiday-themed classes. See them here.