Poquoson Public Library

06/17/2026

There's something special about getting a letter in the mail. 💌 Introducing theLibrary to Library Pen Pal Club! This is a program connecting readers of the same age from another library across the country. Make a new friend this summer!

Registration is open now at the circulation desk or online at https://poquoson.librarycalendar.com/event/pen-pal-club-9642

06/17/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen at Saturday, June 20 at 10am. But don't forget to keep tracking your reading and other activities in the Beanstack app over the holiday weekend! Prizes for the first challenge card will start being awarded Monday, June 22.

06/17/2026

Are you ready for a really BIG show??

All ages are welcome to join us for The Really BIG Dinosaur Show! Rainbow Puppet Productions is putting on a lively puppet musical full of global songs, stories, and dance!

Join us Tuesday, June 23 at 11AM. Registration is required! Use the link below or visit us at the ciruclation desk.

Registration link: https://poquoson.librarycalendar.com/event/rainbow-puppets-really-big-dinosaur-show-8857

06/15/2026

Don't forget PCPS Middle and High School students participating in the library's Summer Reading Challenge receive extra credit! The first set of challenge activities dropped today in Beanstack, so download the app to participate or stop by the library!

Want extra credit? Here's an easy way during the summer with the Poquoson Public Library!

https://poquoson.beanstack.org/

06/15/2026

Unearth a Story is LIVE on Beanstack!
All ages are welcome to join Poquoson Public Library on this 8‑week adventure of reading and hands‑on activities. Download the app, scan the QR code, or click on the link below to visit our Beanstack site and start logging your activities today!

https://poquoson.beanstack.com/

06/10/2026

The public is invited to attend the library's final 250th program of the spring (more to come later!) with flag historian Steven Hill, as we celebrate Flag Day and the U.S. 250th Anniversary. Registration is provided online at https://poquoson.librarycalendar.com/event/new-constellation-8781 or by calling 757-868-3060. This program is an excellent complement to the flag display on City Hall Avenue provided by the Exchange Club of Poquoson and we encourage you to walk through and read about each iteration of our nation's flag before or after the program!

06/03/2026

Get ready to UNEARTH A STORY this summer!
Join us for PPL’s Summer Reading Launch Party on Monday, June 15, 10 AM–12 PM. We’ll have dinosaur‑themed activities, lawn games, crafts, a visit from WHRO, and plenty of summer fun for all ages!

It’s free, family‑friendly, and partly outdoors, so make sure you come dressed to play!
Registration required. Let’s kick off summer reading together!

Registration Link: https://poquoson.librarycalendar.com/event/unearth-story-summer-reading-launch-party-9312

06/03/2026

Founded by the Audio Publishers Association, Audiobook Appreciation Month celebrates the joy, accessibility, and growing impact of audiobooks. What began with cassette tapes and CDs has evolved into a popular digital format that offers entertainment, education, and greater access for readers of all abilities.

Looking for your next great listen? Check out our catalog's new Audie Awards collection, featuring winners and finalists from the audiobook industry's premier awards program. This year's Audiobook of the Year honor went to Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, narrated by Jefferson White.

Visit our catalog, explore the Audie Award winners, and discover an award-winning audiobook to enjoy this month!

06/03/2026

Potential website outage for tomorrow Thursday, June 04, 2026. If you can't connect to our website and our connected services like Libby, we're hoping to have everything online by 10:00 am.

Thank you!