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

Shaking Up Shakespeare

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8
Details:

Shakespeare wrote stories and Darci Tucker helps students experience those stories in an unusual way; through the eyes of characters in the plays. Your students will meet Miranda, ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 145
Details:

Shakespeare wrote stories and Darci Tucker helps students experience those stories in an unusual way; through the eyes of characters in the plays.

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

Teen Time: TAG Presents Outdoor Games

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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. This week's activity is playing Recess, Tag, and other ...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. This week's activity is playing Recess, Tag, and other outdoor games! 

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

Teen Time: Surprise!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, re...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop-in this week and make a CD Suncatcher! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop-in this week and make a CD Suncatcher! Grades 6-12. Registration is 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.

Play Chinese Mahjong!

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

For Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles! Family, grade...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

For Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!

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

Teen Time: Tiny Art

Wednesday, May 1, 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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Dance Fitness Class

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Teens, come WERQ at the library!  WERQ is a pop and hip hop cardio dance workout.  No experience is necessary to come and have fun with our Parks and Recre...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Teens, come WERQ at the library!  WERQ is a pop and hip hop cardio dance workout.  No experience is necessary to come and have fun with our Parks and Recreation partner for this class made just for t

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Hang out at the library, try something new, and have fun! Watch anime with fellow fans on the first Thursday of the month. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-1...

Cancelled
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Hang out at the library, try something new, and have fun! Watch anime with fellow fans on the first Thursday of the month. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in anytime!

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

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, re...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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

Drumming FUNdamentals Workshop

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Participants will learn traditional drum rhythms such as polyrhythmic and repetition as well as how to listen to and improvise with music. This workshop helps participants develop ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Participants will learn traditional drum rhythms such as polyrhythmic and repetition as well as how to listen to and improvise with music.

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

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, re...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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.

Teen and Adult Chinese Mahjong

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Marketplace North at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

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

Teen Crafting: Paper Flowers

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Make your own flowers as a home-made and thoughtful gift to your favorite mother figure. Teens, Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
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: 4
Details:

Make your own flowers as a home-made and thoughtful gift to your favorite mother figure.

Teens, Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

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

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, re...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures!

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

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

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign 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 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, re...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Paint Night: Tiny Art Edition, session 1

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Get creative with a tiny canvas. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Sign-up Open
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: 8
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Get creative with a tiny canvas. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. Registration required.

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

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

Teen Dance Fitness Class

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Teens, are your ready to mix it up?  MixxedFit is a dance workout program that makes fitness FUN.  No experience is necessary to come and have a great time with...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Teens, are your ready to mix it up?  MixxedFit is a dance workout program that makes fitness FUN.  No experience is necessary to come and have a great time with our Parks and Recreation partner for this class

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

Teen Paint Night: Tiny Art Edition, session 2

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 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:

It’s a paint party!  Get creative with a tiny canvas. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Sign-up Open
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: 8
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Get creative with a tiny canvas. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. Registration required.