This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Open Play Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 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. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required 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 "3-5 years" group Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Finger Gym- Insects Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years 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 a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Finger Gym- Insects 2:30pm–3:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 a caregiver.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Preschool Science 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Preschool Science 10:15am–11:00am Bayside Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Preschool Science 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Kindergarten Gear Up Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Kindergarten Gear Up is a six-week library program that helps preschoolers develop key social and academic skills for a confident transition to Kindergarten. Sign-up Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Kindergarten Gear Up 10:30am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Kindergarten Gear Up is a six-week library program that helps preschoolers develop key social and academic skills for a confident transition to Kindergarten. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Preschool Science 2:00pm–2:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Low-Sensory Storytime Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Low-Sensory Storytime 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group High-Sensory Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu High-Sensory Storytime 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Pajama Party Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Today is National Pajama Day! Wear your favorite pajamas, listen to cozy stories, and sing along to lullabies. Try not to fall asleep! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Pajama Party Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Today is National Pajama Day! Wear your favorite pajamas, listen to cozy stories, and sing along to lullabies. Try not to fall asleep! Ages 3-5 with caregiver.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Art Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Art: Fiber Arts Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Preschool Art: Fiber Arts 10:30am–11:15am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Games Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Who wants to play some preschool games? They're fun and easy! And while you're having fun, you're working on everyday skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Preschool Games 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Who wants to play some preschool games? They're fun and easy! And while you're having fun, you're working on everyday skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Nature Walk Storytime and Scavenger Hunt Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Come join us for a fun nature-themed Storytime! Then, take a nature walk with Ms. Chelsea outside around the Joint-Use building to complete a scavenger hunt and collect a special sticker! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Nature Walk Storytime and Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come join us for a fun nature-themed Storytime! Then, take a nature walk with Ms. Chelsea outside around the Joint-Use building to complete a scavenger hunt and collect a special sticker! Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Crafty Book Fridays: Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Celebrating Children 2026 Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:30am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years This free community event includes family-friendly entertainment, a 1-mile fun run, inflatables, games, crafts, resources, exhibitors, and so much more! Registration is not required. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Celebrating Children 2026 8:30am–12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: This free community event includes family-friendly entertainment, a 1-mile fun run, inflatables, games, crafts, resources, exhibitors, and so much more! Registration is not required.
