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Day After Thanksgiving

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Closing
Branches:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulat...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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

English Conversation Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville 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! Adu...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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. Teens 16+   Registration is not required.

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

History Comes Alive! Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us to discuss "The Girl from Guernica: a historical novel" (2022) by Karen Robards.  The author captures one of the most notorious episodes in history in a story of fa...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to discuss "The Girl from Guernica: a historical novel" (2022) by Karen Robards. 

The author captures one of the most notorious episodes in history in a story of family bonds and the courage of women in wartime.

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

Seed Library Q&A

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
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

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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 ma...

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

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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 maste...

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.

Crafternoons

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 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 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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has ...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

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

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck 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! Adults...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
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. You can hang out for whole program ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. You can hang out for whole program or just visit for a short while. Adults.

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

Tuesday Movie Matinee: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come in from the cold and all the shopping and enjoy a feature film during our Tuesday matinee! Today we will show The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Halloween Pumpkin kidnaps San...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Come in from the cold and all the shopping and enjoy a feature film during our Tuesday matinee! Today we will show The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Halloween Pumpkin kidnaps Santa, but don't be scared, Christmas will come through.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Gaming for English Language Learners

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

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

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day!  An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day!  An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.

Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Read & Share

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Reg...

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, December 4, 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

For non-native speakers of English. This is a free beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Every Wednesday. Adults. Registration is required.  

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

For non-native speakers of English. This is a free beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Every Wednesday. Adults. Registration is required. 

 

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

Meet the Artist: Laurie Hoen

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Auditorium & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet and greet Richmond, VA artist, Laurie Hoen whose art is on display in the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Art Gallery for the month of December. Ms. Hoen's work is vibrant...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Meet and greet Richmond, VA artist, Laurie Hoen whose art is on display in the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Art Gallery for the month of December. Ms. Hoen's work is vibrant, fascinating and provocative.

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

Book Ornament

Wednesday, December 4, 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:

Commemorate your literary year by creating a book cover ornament! When registering for the program, share your top 5 favorite books so we can personalize them. Adults. Registration...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Commemorate your literary year by creating a book cover ornament! When registering for the program, share your top 5 favorite books so we can personalize them. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Canvas Pouch Paint Night

Wednesday, December 4, 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 canvas zipper pouch. All supplies provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a canvas zipper pouch. All supplies provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, December 5, 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.

Crafting Ornaments

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come join us as we create new and unique ornaments. All supplies provided. Adults. Registration is required. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Come join us as we create new and unique ornaments. All supplies provided. Adults. Registration is required.

 

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

Polymer Clay Earrings

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us to make custom polymer clay earrings. This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows:December 5th: Come and create your polymer clay earring ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to make custom polymer clay earrings. This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows:

December 5th: Come and create your polymer clay earring design(s).