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

Soar with Paper Airplanes

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Have you ever wondered what makes a paper airplane fly?  Let's put your folding skills to the test and make some paper airplanes! Try experimenting with different designs and...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Have you ever wondered what makes a paper airplane fly? 

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

Sensory Open Play

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with speciali...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Memorial Day

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, Digital Program, Off Site
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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, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Science

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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: 8
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area 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 activities...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

VBPL in the Park (Williams Farm Park)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registr...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required

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

Preschool Art

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

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

Drop-in 3s Please Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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:

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....

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:

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 not required.

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

Curious About Homeschooling?

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. Family. Registration is r...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. Family. Registration is required.

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

Finger Gym

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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 activiti...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science

Thursday, May 30, 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: 8
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Science

Thursday, May 30, 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), 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: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Crafty Book Fridays: Bill Martin Jr. Books

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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. Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
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.

Art a la Cart

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

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

Kindness Drop-In Storytime

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Kindness is the best gift to give and receive! Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word or a listening ear. Let's help change our world one kind act at...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Kindness is the best gift to give and receive! Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word or a listening ear. Let's help change our world one kind act at a time! We will create, sing, read, dance, and play.

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

Preschool Open Play

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
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: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area 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: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This story time includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus act...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This story time 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to hel...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area 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...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

WHRO Environmental Van Visit

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Windsor Woods Outside at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

WHRO's Environmental Van will visit the library to increase awareness of the effects of humans on the environment and how kids can help make the planet a healthier place. Afterward...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

WHRO's Environmental Van will visit the library to increase awareness of the effects of humans on the environment and how kids can help make the planet a healthier place. Afterwards, participants will tour the WHRO Environmental Van.

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

Drop-in My First Computer

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods 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 while learning a bit about how they work! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Regist...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us for a fun filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer while learning a bit about how they work! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

Art a la Cart

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.