Newport News Public Library System                                  May 2015
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We have many exciting events and programs going on this month. Click the button below to view a complete listing.



Traveling Exhibition at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War"
May 16 to June 20 

Exhibit Opening
May 16 at 3 p.m.    |    Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander 

"Lincoln and Civil Liberties"
May 29 at 7 p.m.    |    Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Dr. Jonathan White 

For more information, visit our website
For Children
Lego Party
Grissom Library
Saturday, May 23, 2:00 pm

Kids ages 6 to 11, join us for Lego Party!  Using Legos provided by the library, build a creation which may be displayed in the children's area. Registration is required. Visit our event calendar for more information.
Storytime

Wee Ones (0-3)
10 a.m. on Wednesdays   |   South Morrison
10 a.m. on Thursday May 14th and 28th   |   Main Street

Preschool (3-5)
10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays   |   South Morrison

Visit our event calendar for more information.
For Teens
ToshoCon:
Newport News Public Library Anime Convention

Teens, ages 12 to 17, are invited to join us at the Main Street Library and participate in our annual ToshoCon Anime Convention! This event is THIS SATURDAY, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The action-packed day features Anime movie screenings, gaming zone and competitions, and dance. In addition, there will be crafts, a CosPlay contest, and vendors.
Pre-registration is not required.

For more information, visit our website.
For Adults
May is packed with learning events! From computer classes to online job searching, be sure to check out our course listings.

Workforce Series
South Morrison Family Education Center
Wednesday, May. 13, 2 - 4:30 p.m. 

 

Network with others while obtaining some necessary skills for entering the workforce.  This workshop is geared toward providing assistance with online job search, creating an email account, designing a resume, or completing an online application.

Register online or call 757-369-6810.


 

Highlights
We love our volunteers! Here is a photo from our volunteer reception. To view more photos from our volunteer appreciation event, click here or on the image below.

Here is an image from the ribbon cutting during our South Morrison Library opening celebration. More photos can be found here.

Thank you for subscribing to the Books & Beyond newsletter. The Newport News Public Library System consists of four public libraries and a Public Law Library. Programs presented by the Library System are free and open to the public. For more information on Newport News Public Library System programs, please call 757-926-1350 or visit our website.