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

Adult Game Day!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Play board games with other adults, like backgammon, Hedbanz, Boggle, Uno, Phase 10 and more. You'll have loads of fun and your brain will love you for it! We will have an assortme...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Play board games with other adults, like backgammon, Hedbanz, Boggle, Uno, Phase 10 and more. You'll have loads of fun and your brain will love you for it! We will have an assortment of games and puzzles. Adult. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, October 23, 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 "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Gaming!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games. Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

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

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

Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

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

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Pawsitive Reading

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Builder's Lab

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

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

Teen Time: Felt Zom-bees

Wednesday, October 23, 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!

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

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, October 24, 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.

The Not-So-Scary Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Join us for some Halloween fun! Feel free to come in costume and enjoy not-so-scary stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for some Halloween fun! Feel free to come in costume and enjoy not-so-scary stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 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: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
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.

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

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area 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. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.  

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

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

 

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 "Adults 18+" group.

BYOB(aby) Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required b...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required but preferred.

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

Finger Gym: Halloween

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us for a special Halloween edition of Finger Gym! Costumes are welcomed! Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skil...

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

Join us for a special Halloween edition of Finger Gym! Costumes are welcomed! Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand.

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

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area 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, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required. ...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.

 

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

My First Computer

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Join us for a fun-filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer, and learn about how they work. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is ...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us for a fun-filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer, and learn about how they work. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! ...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Preschool Science

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck 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: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck 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 "Adults 18+" group.

African American Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us in a discussion of James McBride's Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. This is the story of Chicken Hill, PA a dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Am...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us in a discussion of James McBride's Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. This is the story of Chicken Hill, PA a dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

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

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

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

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

Drop-in Elementary Science - Germs

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is not required.  

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is not required.

 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Frankenstein Meets Picasso

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Create a Frankenstein monster like Picasso might have made.  Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Create a Frankenstein monster like Picasso might have made. 

Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Tween Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Svetlana Chmakova. Grades 4-6. Registration required.  

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Svetlana Chmakova. Grades 4-6. Registration required.