Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Details:

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.

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Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Sensory Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Curious About Homeschooling?

10:00am–11:00am
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 18+ years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have a fun craft as well! Family. Registration is required.

 

StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers

10:00am–5:00pm
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
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
3-5 years
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Spooktastic Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Join us to celebrate the season with some not so scary stories, songs and a craft this Halloween. Costumes are welcome! Registration Required.

Walk and Talk

10:30am–11:30am
18+ years
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
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Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Marshview Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We will meet at the Picnic Shelter near the Dog Park.

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Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Remember When?

11:00am–12:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:
Do you enjoy reminiscing about the past? Join us for a walk down memory lane and share your stories on a new topic each month. October's topic will be music from the 1970's, Adult 18+.

Pretend Play: Pumpkin Patch

2:00pm–3:00pm
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Hobbies
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Details:

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 and Grades K-2. Registration is required

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Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Crafternoons

2:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
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. Registration is not required.

Silhouette Cameo: Customizing Paper Halloween Ornaments

2:00pm–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: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween at our Halloween ornaments program, a technology program designed specifically for paper crafting!

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Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Diwali Storytime and Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come celebrate Diwali: the festival of lights with a fun story, some activities, and a craft. Ages 3-5 and grades K-2 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

3:30pm–6:30pm
14-18 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join one of our in-person tabletop roleplaying campaigns with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

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Pawsitive Reading

4:00pm–4:45pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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.

Builder's Lab

4:30pm–5:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Do you love to build?  Come build with us! We'll use a variety of creative building manipulatives and our imagination to build amazing creations. Join us and meet others who enjoy building. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Spooky(ish) Teen Movie Showing

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: Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

It's the season to enjoy a Tim Burton movie. 

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Teen Time: Fall Macrame

5:00pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
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:

Elementary Science: Germs

5:30pm–6:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring germs. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Macrame Ghost

5:30pm–6:30pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Create an adorably spooky Ghost out of Macrame Yarn. Put your own creative spin on your ghost! We will use felt and macrame yarn to craft these cool creatures. Materials provided. Adults 18+. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Watercolor Flower Bouquet

7:00pm–8:00pm
18+ years
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Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. for a low stress beginner watercolor workshop. No prior watercolor experience needed! Together we will paint watercolor bouquets. All supplies provided. 

Adults. Registration is required.