Meet with social services no appointment needed to discuss unsheltered assessments, connection to services, benefits applications and assistance for SNAP and Medicaid. Famil Services Workers are available in person.
Story Time
Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents and other special adults to read aloud to children.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Photo/Video Release Statement
By attending ARLS, or ARLS co-sponsored classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: ARLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation. ARLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights, and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to ARLS are assignable.
College and Career Readiness Classes. Improve your reading, math, language, and employment skills, and/or study for your high school equivalency (GED® ). Adult Education Classes are FREE! To register for classes call (804) 733-2670.
Southside from the Heart
Join our knitters and crocheters as they create items for local hospitals, nursing homes and shelters. Crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Southside From the Heart is a local arm of From the Heart, a charitable organization based in Richmond VA that creates and donates knitted and crocheted objects to various groups. Looking to improve your skills?
Whether you are a LEGO Master Builder or a first-timer, this is the place for you! The library will provide the LEGO, while you provide the imagination! Designed for ages 6 – 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Photo/Video Release Statement
By attending ARLS, or ARLS co-sponsored classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: ARLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation. ARLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights, and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to ARLS are assignable.
monthly meeting
Book Club
Join us for a lively and interesting discussion. All genres are read throughout the year, so there is something for every reader.
This event is virtual please email mdevlin@arls.org to join!