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This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

From Page to Picture Tween Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "16+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

5:00pm–6:30pm
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Finding Your Roots with Ancestry.com

5:00pm–6:45pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Find your roots using Ancestry.com. Adults 18-60+. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Tabletop Gaming!

5:15pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

STEAM Challenge- Bird Nest

5:30pm–6:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Challenge yourself to design and create a nest to protect the bird and her eggs! Ages 5-11

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Cherry Blossom Festival!

5:30pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.
 

This event is in the "3-12 months" group

Drop-in Baby Rhyme Time Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
3-12 months
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.  No registration required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Low Sensory Storytime and Open Play

9:30am–10:15am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Science Exploration

10:00am–11:00am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

3s Please Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
2-3 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Finger Gym

10:15am–11:00am
2-3 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.  Registration is not required.

 

 

 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Adults with Disabilities Game Day

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Mahjong

10:30am–12:30pm
18+ years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Mahjong was developed in 19th century China and is now played all over the world! Learn the classic game at the library, or join the group if you already know the rules. No experience necessary. Adults 18+. Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
3-5 years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Lunch & Learn with Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia

11:00am–1:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Are you interested in learning more about topics that impact the Autism community?

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Finger Gym

11:15am–12:00pm
2-3 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Learn the Ukulele!

2:00pm–3:00pm
8-11 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

This is day 3/5.

Join us in a five-day beginner class for the Ukulele! We well be learning chords and songs to present in a short concert for your families at the end of day 5!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Science Exploration

2:00pm–3:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

STEAM Society

2:00pm–3:00pm
5-7 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-10.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Board Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Teen Board Games

Hang out and play board games. Chess, Farkle, Guess Who, Connect 4 and others.

Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Crafternoons

2:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

2:30pm–3:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required