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

Teen Paint Night: Fluid Painting, Tiny Art Edition, session 1

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas.  Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration req...

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: 1
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your 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 Paint Night: Fluid Painting, Tiny Art Edition, session 2

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 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:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas.  Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration req...

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: 5
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your 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.

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Monday, May 20, 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.

Homeschool Tween Hour: Mini Golf

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Calling all homeschool tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is constructing creative designs with colo...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Calling all homeschool tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is constructing creative designs with colorful blocks!

Grades 4-8. Registration is required.

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

Homeschool Hangout - Tiny Art Paint Day!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Hi Homeschoolers! Express yourself with a Tiny Art Paint Day! Create your own unique masterpiece to be used in the Tiny Art Show or to take home! Grades 6-12. Registration is...

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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Hi Homeschoolers!

Express yourself with a Tiny Art Paint Day! Create your own unique masterpiece to be used in the Tiny Art Show or to take home!

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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Classroom 206 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 Classroom 206
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 20, 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...

Waitlist
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: 0
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 21, 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: Mini Golf

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Meeting Room 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 Meeting Room
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 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Hour: 3D Pens

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month we will be drawing and creating with 3D pens. Grades 4-7. Reg...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month we will be drawing and creating with 3D pens.

Grades 4-7. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
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: Movies & Entertainment
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 22, 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 9-12" group.

Teen Gaming!

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Wednesday, May 22, 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 in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience requi...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome!

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

Teen Time: Improv

Wednesday, May 22, 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 Kitten Cuddles with Billy the Kidden Rescue

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best! Come unwind, play with kittens, learn about the adoption process, and meet other animal loving teens.  Participants will need to complete a waiver...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Destress to be your best!

Come unwind, play with kittens, learn about the adoption process, and meet other animal loving teens.  Participants will need to complete a waiver to engage with the animals.

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

Grab and Go: Tiny Art Show

Thursday, May 23, 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 Kitten Cuddles with Billy the Kidden Rescue

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Destress to be your best! Come unwind, play with kittens, learn about the adoption process, and meet other animal loving teens.  Participants will need to complete a waiver...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Destress to be your best!

Come unwind, play with kittens, learn about the adoption process, and meet other animal loving teens.  Participants will need to complete a waiver to engage with the animals.

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

Tween Book Club

Thursday, May 23, 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 The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Grades 4-6. Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
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: 12
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Grades 4-6. Registration is required. 

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

Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday (Tiny Paint Night)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Hang out at the library, try something new, and have fun! Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities.  Take time to unwind on the fourth Thursday of the month with activ...

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
Details:

Hang out at the library, try something new, and have fun! Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities.  Take time to unwind on the fourth Thursday of the month with activities to calm your mind, relax your body, and de-stress.

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 24, 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 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Homeschool Tween Hour: Video Games

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Calling all homeschool tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is playing video games! Grades 4-6. Regist...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Calling all homeschool tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is playing video games! Grades 4-6. 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

Saturday, May 25, 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 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.

Fly Away with National Paper Airplane Day

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Enjoy learning how to make different kinds of paper airplanes and testing them out, in this station-based, self-guided experiment. Grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Registration is not req...

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: History & Genealogy, STEAM
Details:

Enjoy learning how to make different kinds of paper airplanes and testing them out, in this station-based, self-guided experiment. Grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Registration is not required.