Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. Registrat...

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.  Because this class starts before regular librar...

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. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun!  Grades K...

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

Drop into the library and make a fun folding bookmark craft to take home. All ages. Registration is not required. ...

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.        ...

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and book sharing. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week series is required. ...

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver. Online regi...

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...

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

Join us at the Francis Land House for our August read, A Good Neighborhood: a novel by Therese Anne Fowler.   Prior to the book discussion, staff from the Historic Museums will discuss the history of the old sycamore tree on th...

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.  ...

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. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun!  Grades K...

Join us at the movies!  Spend some of the warm summer afternoon with us at the library and enjoy a family-friendly film.  Bring your own snacks and get comfy in cinema-land.  This week's feature is Pokémon Detective Pikachu.&nb...

Learn to make a unique resin coaster with some paint pouring technique. Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.   ...

Learn to make a unique resin coaster with some paint pouring technique. Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.   ...

Is your child interested in learning Chess, or are they looking for a safe place to play against someone? Look no further than Elementary Chess. Once a month at the Kempsville Area Library, your child will have the opportunity to learn and play ...

Express yourself in this engaging program designed to help identify emotions through art, music and words. Grades 3-5. Registration is required. ...