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

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (3-12 months)
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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. Registration is required.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

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)
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 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. 

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

Just 2s Storytime

9:45am–10:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

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–12:00pm
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

10:00am–7:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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

Just 2s Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

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

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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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
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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, seating is limited due to room capacity.

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

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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

Make & Take Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Read & Share

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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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. Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

3s Please Storytime

10:45am–11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

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

Drop-in Just 2s Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Homeschool Hangout

1:30pm–2:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
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Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop-in this week and make a CD Suncatcher! Grades 6-12. 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

LiveArt

2:00pm–2:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Preschool - 5th grade. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Crafternoons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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!

Adult. Registration is not required.

 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Mothers in Movies Matinee: Freaky Friday

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
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Welcome to the mothers in movies series. We are starting with the comedy Freaky Friday where the mother and her teenage daughter get to see things from the other's perspective. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Rated PG13.Adults.

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

Drop-in May Day is Lei Day

2:30pm–3:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
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Come and show your Aloha Spirit! May 1st is Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands, so let’s celebrate too! We're making paper leis and learning about Hawai’i and its beautiful culture. Grades PreK - 2.

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

Play Chinese Mahjong!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
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For Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!

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

Robot Obstacle Course

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
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Come learn and play at the library! We will use our creativity to program Dash the robot to guide him through an obstacle course that we design. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Teen Time: Tiny Art

5:00pm–6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
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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:

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

T.A.C.O presents LiveArt

5:30pm–6:15pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-2nd. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Teen Dance Fitness Class

5:30pm–6:15pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
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Teens, come WERQ at the library!  WERQ is a pop and hip hop cardio dance workout.  No experience is necessary to come and have fun with our Parks and Recreation partner for this class made just for t

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Bad Art Night

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Leave your good taste at home and join us at the Central Library for a silly and creative evening. We will provide the art materials, you create the bad art. The “best” bad art will win a trophy! 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults 18+
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a spring-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.