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This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Hour: Coding Robots

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity will explore coding with robots.  Grades 4-7. Re...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity will explore coding with robots.  Grades 4-7. Registration is required.

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

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. In this session, we'll be making Pokemon f...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. In this session, we'll be making Pokemon fridge magnets. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month!

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

Teen Crafting: Mini Cake

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Make cute mini cake slices out of polymer clay for a keychain, necklace charm, or magnet. Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Make cute mini cake slices out of polymer clay for a keychain, necklace charm, or magnet.

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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

Drop-in Hands On Science - Egg Drop

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required

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

Illuminated Pennants

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Let your team spirit light up the room! Join us as we create light-up pennants conductive thread and LED lights. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Adults...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Let your team spirit light up the room! Join us as we create light-up pennants conductive thread and LED lights. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in a...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning op...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

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

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning op...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 acti...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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

Just 2s Storytime

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning op...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

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

Drop-in Open Play: Camping

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 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.

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

3s Please Storytime

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

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....

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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.

 

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Inviting preschool and elementary families to join us for a special storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories. Ages 3-5 & K-2nd and their family. Registration is required....

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Inviting preschool and elementary families to join us for a special storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories. Ages 3-5 & K-2nd and their family. Registration is required.

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

Photographing Nature

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn techniques for getting the perfect nature shot from avid photographer, Denise Nichols of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Share ideas, questions, and tips with fellow photographers ...

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Details:

Learn techniques for getting the perfect nature shot from avid photographer, Denise Nichols of Pungo-Blackwater Library.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Smash Brothers Tournament

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Calling all tween gamers!  Challenge your friends to the ultimate Super Smash Bros. tournament and discover who will be crowned champion. Grades 4-8, registration is required....

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Calling all tween gamers!  Challenge your friends to the ultimate Super Smash Bros. tournament and discover who will be crowned champion. Grades 4-8, registration is required. 

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

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create stained g...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create stained glass sidewalk chalk art!

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

Teen Gaming!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

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

Coloring Page Bookmarks

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Make a coloring page bookmark and decorate it with crayons or color pencils. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Make a coloring page bookmark and decorate it with crayons or color pencils. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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...

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
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:

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

Throwback: Perler Beads

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get ready for a throwback craft experience that will transport you back to the 90s! We will create designs that can be transformed into pixelated pictures, coasters, magnets, ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Get ready for a throwback craft experience that will transport you back to the 90s! We will create designs that can be transformed into pixelated pictures, coasters, magnets, and more.  

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

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a summer-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a summer-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. ...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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

Pool Party Storytime

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Princess Anne Outside at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Let's dive into summer with a fun preschool pool party! Join us for stories, crafts, and other outdoor fun. Feel free to dress your preschooler in their favorite summer outfit to c...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Let's dive into summer with a fun preschool pool party! Join us for stories, crafts, and other outdoor fun. Feel free to dress your preschooler in their favorite summer outfit to cool off in one of our pools! Ages 3-5 with caregiver.