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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Seats Remaining: 0
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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

9:30am - 10:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

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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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Move and Groove

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
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Bring your toddlers and preschoolers out for a morning filled with moving and grooving! Dance party, yoga breaks, and playful parachute hijinks included! Ages 2-5. Registration is required. 

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

StoryWalk®: The Rabbit Listened

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors. 

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.

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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Seats Remaining: 0
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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

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

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

Drop-in 3s Please Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming 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 not required.

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

Fire Safety Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 2
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Do you know what to do in case of a fire?  Join us for a fire safety storytime and craft presented by the Virginia Beach Fire Department. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is 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 "Grades 3-5" group.

Osmo Wonder Challenge

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Challenge yourself to use logic and problem-solving skills while having fun with the Osmo Wonder Kit. Osmo merges tactile exploration with innovative technology, actively engaging children in the learning process. Grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Have any questions about health related topics? Need to schedule your child's back to school immunization? Join Shanell from the Virginia Department of Health for a resource session in the art gallery!

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

Pawsitive Reading

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  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!

Adults. Registration is not required.

 

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

Tween Hour - Engineering Challenge

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 4
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Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

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

Sensory Storytime and Open Play

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 3
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Enjoy a small-group story time designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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

Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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: Hobbies
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Seats Remaining: 2
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A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.

Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.

Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Afternoon Family Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
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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), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Join us as we share stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills. Ages birth-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

 

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

Elementary Science

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

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

Teen Time: Origami Frogs

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 12
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Are you a trivia master? Do you easily defeat your daily word puzzle? Come and challenge our library staff to a trivia challenge with brain teasers, puzzles, and questions on pop culture, books, history, sports, and more!

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Mounted Moth Faux Taxidermy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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Seats Remaining: 4
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Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft paper moths and mount them for display. Explore the art of faux taxidermy and create your own unique and ethereal pieces to adorn your space. Adults. Registration is required.