County Calendar

08:00am - 01:00pm  2023 Paddle for the Border

18th Annual Paddle to the Border 2023

In early spring hundreds of paddlers launch their vessels into the Dismal Swamp Canal’s dark, mirrored waters. This historic waterway serves as the backdrop for Paddle for the Border, an annual 7.5-mile paddling excursion to the North Carolina/Virginia border.

This annual event celebrates the canal’s rich history, which dates to 1763 when George Washington’s land company first surveyed the swamp before commissioning the waterway’s construction. In the 19th century, the canal’s dense wetlands provided refuge for slaves traveling the Underground Railroad before continuing their journey north.

After enjoying a traditional pre-launch breakfast at the Dismal Swamp State Park, in South Mills, NC, paddlers embark on the leisurely three-hour journey to cross the state line. They finish the day out with a picnic lunch on grounds of the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail at the Great Dismal Swamp Boat Ramp at Ballahack Rd. in Chesapeake, VA.

Event Date:  Saturday, May 6th, 2023.

09:00am - 01:00pm  Library Free Comic Book Day

The library is hosting a Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6th.

Comic Workshop at 11:00am -- 3 Panel Comic Workshop featuring local comic artist Jonathan O'Briant.

This program is free and open to the public.