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.

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Sensory Storytime

9:30am–10:15am

Preschool (3-5 years)

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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

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Curious About Homeschooling?

10:00am–11:00am

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Adults 18+

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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, Grades 3-5, Adults 18+

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Lawn

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: Books & Authors

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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

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.

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Group Registration

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

Spooktastic Storytime

10:30am–11:15am

Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

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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), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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

Adults 18+

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults 18+

Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies

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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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Remember When?

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults 18+

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults 18+

Program Type: Culture, Hobbies

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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

Preschool (3-5 years)

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)

Program Type: Hobbies

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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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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.

Silhouette Cameo: Customizing Paper Halloween Ornaments

2:00pm–5:30pm

Adults 18+

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202

Age Group: Adults 18+

Program Type: Computers & Technology

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

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Diwali Storytime and Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm

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: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

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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

Grades 9-12

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Teen Space

Age Group: Grades 9-12

Program Type: Hobbies

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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!

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Pawsitive Reading

4:00pm–4:45pm

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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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

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: STEAM

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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.

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Spooky(ish) Teen Movie Showing

4:30pm–6:00pm

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, Movies & Entertainment

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

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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Teen Time: Fall Macrame

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:

Elementary Science: Germs

5:30pm–6:30pm

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: STEAM

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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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Macrame Ghost

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults 18+

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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library

Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room

Age Group: Adults 18+

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

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Watercolor Flower Bouquet

7:00pm–8:00pm

Adults 18+

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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. 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.