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Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am

3-12 months, 12-23 months

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room

Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am

3-5 years

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room

Age Group: 3-5 years

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song

10:00am–7:00pm

3-5 years, 5-7 years

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Lawn

Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years

Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM

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Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore the library!

Combined Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am

3-12 months, 12-23 months

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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library

Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room

Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am

3-5 years

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room

Age Group: 3-5 years

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

Homeschool Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm

8-11 years

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: 8-11 years

Program Type: Books & Authors

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Homeschoolers, join us for a middle grade book discussion group. Each meeting will include book discussion and a book related game or activity. The first meeting we will discuss The Westing Game together and play some games, then title

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

12:15pm–1:15pm

3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Homeschool Hands-On Science

1:00pm–1:45pm

8-11 years

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room

Age Group: 8-11 years

Program Type: STEAM

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

Crafternoons

1:00pm–3:00pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library

Room: Great Neck Meeting Room

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

Preschool Art

3:00pm–3:45pm

3-5 years

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: 3-5 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm

2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library

Room: Great Neck Storytime Room

Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM

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

Making Infographics in Canva

4:00pm–5:30pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Computers & Technology

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Use Canva online to create polished infographics that reflect your data in a colorful and enticing manner. Explore the free templates and basic tools you will need to make your research shine. Adults.

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Let's Play: Chess!

4:30pm–5:15pm

5-7 years, 8-11 years

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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms

Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM

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Come join us as we learn and play some games with us!

New Year's Financial Resolutions Workshop

4:30pm–5:30pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Money, Workshops & Lectures

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Welcome to the world of budgeting & savings! Kick-off 2024 with a financial literacy workshop.

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Part of a financial literacy series with Navy Federal Credit Union.

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm–6:00pm

12-14 years, 14-18 years

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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Room: Central Teen Area

Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment

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Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. This month’s showing: Fairy Tail. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Ready to Read: The Whole Child Workshop

5:30pm–6:30pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Workshops & Lectures

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You are your child’s teacher! In this 45 minute session, parents and caregivers will learn techniques to support early literacy at home through daily routines as they sing, talk, read, write, and play together.