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Events for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Veteran's Cafe

  • Location: American Legion Post #159, 4023 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 8:30 AM
  • Ends: 10:00 AM

The American Legion Post 159 invites all veteran's and currently serving military to Veteran's Cafe; a free monthly breakfast on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:30am - 10:00am. 

A great place to meet and enjoy camaraderie with fellow veterans and those serving.

Cafe will not meet in the months June - August.

Questions? Call 757-336-9749

Coastal Crocheters

  • Location: Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 12:00 PM
The Chincoteague Island Library will host Coastal Crocheters twice a week:
Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm
The library will provide a relaxed and social setting for crocheters of every experience level.

All programs are free and open to the public.  Community members are encouraged to follow the library on Facebook for updates on programs and events. For additional information, please contact the library at 757‑336‑3460

Glass Painting Class

  • Location: Island Community House, 6246 Mumford Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 1:00 PM
  • Ends: 3:00 PM
Glass Painting Workshop
1pm
Tuesday, May 12
$10 with advanced RSVP
$15 day of
Paint framed glass! Enjoy a relaxed, beginner-friendly session and leave with a piece ready to take home. All materials are provided. Seats are limited! Call or message on Facebook to sign up.

Tuesday Night Lecture Series

  • Location: Museum of Chincoteague Island, 7125 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 6:00 PM
  • Ends: 8:00 PM

The Museum of Chincoteague Island will host their popular Tuesday Night Lecture Series at 6pm.Please call the Museum at 757-336-6117 to reserve your seat or for more information.


Needlepoint Class Series

  • Location: Island Community House, 6246 Mumford Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 6:00 PM
  • Ends: 8:00 PM

Needlepoint Class Series • $65

DATE UPDATED !!!!

Tuesdays, April 28, May 5, & May 12 6-8pm

Learn how to needlepoint and make your own

watermelon can cozy! Participants are registered for all

three classes. All materials are provided! Advanced

registration required. Advanced registration required.

Call or sign up via Facebook event.

Island Writers Group

  • Location: Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 7:00 PM
  • Ends: 8:00 PM

Chincoteague Island Library Hosts Monthly Writers Group Sessions

The Chincoteague Island Library is excited to announce second year of the Chincoteague Island Writers Group, now led by Melanie Orrell. Melanie is an experienced nonfiction writer and high school English teacher, who brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the group.  These sessions welcome writers of all styles and levels to share their work and receive positive feedback in a supportive community.

The 1-hour group sessions will be held twice a month at the Chincoteague Island Library at 7:00 PM.  The sessions are free, and no pre-registration is required.  Each session allows writers to read a piece inspired by the prompt or any recent work they wish to share. The suggested piece length is 800 words or less.

For more information, please contact the Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main St., Chincoteague, Virginia or call 757-336-3460 or check the Chincoteague Island Library Facebook page for more details. The Chincoteague Island Library is dedicated to serving the community year-round. Our events, programs, and facilities provide valuable resources and support for residents and visitors alike.