1.Chesterfield Libraries Storytimes and programs for all ages. Learn computer skills, meet authors or join a book club. www.library.chesterfield.gov.

2.Henrico Libraries Storytimes, crafts, classes and book clubs. Find tips and tools on web browsing, getting a mortgage and more. www.henricolibrary.org.

3.Hanover Libraries Storytimes, reading programs and an array of classes. www.pamunkeylibrary.org.

4.Richmond City Libraries Storytimes, events, classes, concerts and online help. www.richmondpubliclibrary.org.

  Nov. 18–Jan. 1, 2007

1.Celebrate celestial holidays with “First Star I See Tonight,” an enchanting animation following the planetarium show “Icy Worlds.” Science Museum of Virginia. 864-1400, smv.org. $8.50.

2.Stories of Winter Magic! The Carpenter Science Theatre Company entertains with magical and mystical stories. Science Museum of Virginia, Wednesdays–Sundays, 11 a.m., 1 & 2 p.m. 864-1400, smv.org. $9-10.

Nov. 24–Dec. 24

3.Legendary Santa rides into the Children’s Museum of Richmond! A pager system and other conveniences have been added this year. Hours vary. 474-7009, www.c-mor.org. FREE.