This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Music Makers

9:30am–10:15am
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

There are lots of ways to make music.  Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home.  Ages 2-7.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Finger Gym

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

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand.  Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.  Ages 3-7 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am–11:30am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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

This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Enchanted Steps: History Through Dance

10:30am–11:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Step into a world where movement becomes mythology, and every gesture echoes ancient story. In this workshop, Ami and Mihita will present a small dance number, and break it down using classical dance techniques.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

11:00am–1:00pm
18+ years
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

11:00am–1:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

11:00am–1:00pm
18+ years
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Marketplace
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm–3:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm–3:00pm
18+ years
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

1:30pm–4:30pm
12-14 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience required.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

DIY Resin Fidget Spinner

2:00pm–2:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make a unique fidget spinner out of resin, decorating with colors and add-ins. Keep or gift! All supplies provided.  Resin needs time to set, so fidget spinners will be picked up at a later date. Age 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Explore: More Storytelling

2:00pm–3:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Let's celebrate National Share A Story Month. Got a story you can't wait to tell? 

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Escape the Library

2:00pm–3:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Join us to celebrate the release of the new Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie as we travel to a galaxy far, far away in this space fantasy themed escape room! Will you succeed or fail?

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Crafting: Felting

2:30pm–4:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature.  This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and meditative state.  Just let the stress "felt" away!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

DIY Resin Fidget Spinner

3:15pm–4:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make a unique fidget spinner out of resin, decorating with colors and add-ins. Keep or gift! All supplies provided.  Resin needs time to set, so fidget spinners will be picked up at a later date. Age 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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.