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This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Designing for 3D Printers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Learn about 3-D printers and the basics of computer-aided design (CAD) as you customize an object using Tinkercad.com. Adults and Teens (Grades 9-12). Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Finger Gym

10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 - 8. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Science: Recycling

10:30am - 11:30am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Keep the Earth clean and green.  Come to the Central Library to learn all about recycling and what you can do to help protect Earth.  Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Digital Live, Discussion Groups
Details:
Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads.  No registration required. The virtual room opens 5 minutes bef...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 18+. Registration is not required.  ...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Spring Fun!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Spring is halfway through. Let’s celebrate what makes Spring special with games and stories! Grades Preschool through 2nd grade. Registration is required.      ...
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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop in for a fun weekly craft in our Children’s Room!  Families/All Ages.  No registration required. ...
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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

JUL/VB Chess Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Join in a lively discussion of a book of the month selected by your peers with other enthusiastic readers! This month, we are reading Stowaway  by John David Anderson. It's a fast paced, sci-fi story with a boy and his brother stranded in space ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Grades K-5. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Trivia Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Test your knowledge and compete to become the trivia master! Working alone or in teams, answer a variety of trivia questions to earn prizes and get your mind fired up!  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Art

10:15am - 11:00am
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.  ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Now Read This Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:
Book Title:  Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Diana O'Toole has her personal and professional life all planned out - until a pandemic hits.  As she adapts to her changing circumstances, she begins questioning her relationship...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Shadow Puppets and Folk Tales

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Shadow Puppets have shared stories from many lands for many generations. Now you can share a tale using with only a few materials and an easy-to-use shadow stage. Join us for two afternoons ( Tuesday, 4/18 and Monday 4/24) and make your own pupp...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Mad Libs Poetry

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1st Tuesday: Anime Club 2nd Tuesday...
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Kindness Rocks!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:
Come paint a kindness rock to share or keep. Grades 9-12.  No registration required.  Just stop by! ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Pokemon Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. This session will feature an activity where we make pop-up cards that look like Pokeballs/Eggs. "Catch them all"...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Kindness Rocks!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:
Come paint a kindness rock to share or keep. Grades 6-8.  No registration required.  Just stop by! ...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Anime!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Hang out at the library and watch anime! Snacks and activities will be provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Drop in’s welcome!  ...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Once Upon a Storytime and Craft: Fairies

10:15am - 11:00am
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Once upon a time, there was a storytime that told of mystical creature stories of far far away lands. If you're interested in what comes next, come join us for our Once Upon a Storytime and Craft, where we will focus on the fairies. This will include...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Internet for Beginners

10:15am - 12:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:
Learn how to use a web browser to access the web and practice useful strategies for finding and evaluating information on the internet. Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer mouse/keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults. Registratio...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:
Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. April's activity will be line dancing with Ms. Bria. Adults. Registration required.  ...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Anime Club

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:
Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1st Wednesday: Arts & Crafts 2nd&...