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

Sensory Storytime

9:45am–10:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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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Group Registration 

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

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

Finger Gym

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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.

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

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 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 "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am–11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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.

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Group Registration 

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

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

Bookmobile at Community Health Fair

10:00am–2:00pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The bookmobile will be at a local Community Health Fair. Stop by to get a library card, check out some books, or take a moment to sit and read.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Tabletop Gaming

10:00am–8:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day. Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Around the World Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for crafts and stories to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.  Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Seed Library Q&A

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Create a Spooky Terrarium

1:00pm–3:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Come celebrate October with us by creating a spooky terrarium! We'll be using plastic jars and fun decorations to make some spooky scenery. We won't be using soil or living plants. All supplies provided. This program is for families.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Marketplace
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group

Seed Library Q & A

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Grades 6-8" group

Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

1:30pm–4:30pm
Grades 6-8
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

It's spooky season... are you ready to hunt the things that go bump in the night? Join a fun Monster of the Week one-shot tabletop adventure!

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Group Registration 

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

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

DIY Steampunk Spooky Resin Coaster

2:00pm–2:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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Registration Required
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make a unique steampunk and spooky themed resin coaster, decorating with colors and add-ins. All supplies provided.  Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grade 6-12 and Adults.

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Group Registration 

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

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

Teen Roleplaying Movie Matinee

2:00pm–3:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons? Come hang out with other DnD fans and talk about gameplay, characters, and crazy campaigns while watching the "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and eating snacks.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Filipino American History Month - Woven Bookmarks

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
Registration Required
Details:

October is Filipino American History Month. Learn about the rich cultural history of Filipino weaving and weave your own bookmark.  All materials will be provided.  Adults.  Registration is required. 

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Group Registration 

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

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

Teens Create: Exploring Self Expression Through Zines

2:30pm–3:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an afternoon with Richard Justis, one of the founders of Norfolk Zinefest. We’ll explore what zines are, brainstorm unique ideas, and learn simple but powerful techniques for folding, cutting, and gluing your vision into reality.

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

DIY Steampunk Spooky Resin Coaster

3:15pm–4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make a unique steampunk and spooky themed resin coaster, decorating with colors and add-ins. All supplies provided.  Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grade 6-12 and Adults.

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Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Late-Night Book Fair

6:00pm–10:00pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an adults only after hour book fair!

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Group Registration 

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