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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Ballet Virginia: Storytime and Mini Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Great Neck Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Hands-On Science

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Book Tasting: Summer Reads

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors, Hobbies
Details:

Come in and sample or "taste" books to find something interesting to read. Do a book related craft to take home. Registration is not required. Grades K - 5.

 

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Paint & Play

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Story & Craft- Pancakes Pancakes by Eric Carle

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Join us at Windsor Woods Library while we enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Art a la Cart

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Crafty Book Fridays: Henri's Scissors by Jeanette Winter

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Explore Graphic Novels for Kids!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grades 3-5
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Comics, graphic novels, manga, and more! At this special “book tasting,” we’ll have an assortment of titles that feature sequential art all appropriate for grades 3-5. Find a new read, have fun at our themed stations, and READ COMICS!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Finger Gym

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand.  Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.  Ages 3-7 with caregiver.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

10:30am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12.  

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up

10:30am - 12:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
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 required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Reading Buddies

9:30am - 10:30am
Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Open Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
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 required.

 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Reading Buddies

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Reading Buddies is a a week long reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play game