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Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, June 26, 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!

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Tween Book Club

Thursday, June 27, 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 Amari and the Great Game by B.B Alston, the sequel to Amari and the Night Brothers.  Grades 4-6. Registrati...

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: 18
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Amari and the Great Game by B.B Alston, the sequel to Amari and the Night Brothers.  Grades 4-6. Registration is required. 

Paper flower sample in purple and magenta colors

Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is not required...

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:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time! This week: Paper Flowers. 

Tween Hour- DIY Emoji Plush

Friday, June 28, 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:

Join us for a different craft or activity every month! Perfect for homeschoolers! All tweens are welcome! This month’s activity: June: Make your own Emoji Plushie Grades 4-6....

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:

Join us for a different craft or activity every month! Perfect for homeschoolers! All tweens are welcome!

This month’s activity: June: Make your own Emoji Plushie

Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12. Registration is requ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12. Registration is required. 

Rhythmic Drumming Fun for Everyone with Arthur Lopez

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

Group of people playing Mahjong

Chinese Mahjong

Saturday, June 29, 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.

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: 20
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.

3 hexagon resin coasters with rainbow patterns

Teen Crafting: Rainbow Resin Coaster, session 1

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Have your own piece of the rainbow enclosed in a resin coaster. Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration ...

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: 6
Details:

Have your own piece of the rainbow enclosed in a resin coaster.

Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date.

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

3 hexagon resin coasters with rainbow patterns

Teen Crafting: Rainbow Resin Coaster, session 2

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Have your own piece of the rainbow enclosed in a resin coaster. Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration ...

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: 6
Details:

Have your own piece of the rainbow enclosed in a resin coaster.

Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date.

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

To the right: Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook, a black bag of dice on top of the book, to the left there are 3 blank characters sheets and 4 black bags with colorful Dungeons and Dragons dice spilling out

Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures!

Monday, July 1, 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...

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: 10
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. 

Gerard Butler as the Phantom

Movie Matinee Sing-a-Long

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come in from the heat and humidity, and join in the singing with Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, in Phantom of the Opera. The monster hides behind the stage until her hears the voice o...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Come in from the heat and humidity, and join in the singing with Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, in Phantom of the Opera. The monster hides behind the stage until her hears the voice of his dreams, Christine.

Teen Time: Anime Club

Tuesday, July 2, 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:

2 yellow rubber ducks with white paper hats in a yellow egg carton

Teen Build a Boat for a Duck Challenge

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Build a small boat that floats while holding a rubber duck (or two or three)! Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Build a small boat that floats while holding a rubber duck (or two or three)!

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Two Nintendo Switch controllers: a grey one to the left, a blue one to the right, on top of a colorful seat background with splotches in shades of blue, tan, and green

Teen Time: Gaming!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
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 require...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
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! 
 

Resin 101

Wednesday, July 3, 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:

Create a resin coaster in this program! Note: Resin takes time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.   

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: 20
Details:

Create a resin coaster in this program! Note: Resin takes time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.   

Teen Time: Chalk Art

Wednesday, July 3, 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:

​Independence Day

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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
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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, Digital Program, Off Site
Orange circle with "Anime Club" spelled out

Teen Time: Anime

Thursday, July 4, 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:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-...

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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:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, July 6, 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.

Rhythmic Drumming Fun for Everyone with Arthur Lopez

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

white Mothman plush and black Mothman plush by a sign that reads "Fairy and Folk Tales"

Teen Crafting: No-sew Mothman Sock Plush

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

No sewing experience required to make this cute Mothman sock plush, a creature straight out of folklore. Teens, grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

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: 10
Details:

No sewing experience required to make this cute Mothman sock plush, a creature straight out of folklore.

Teens, grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Clay Creations

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want to learn how to sculpt? Learn how to create a mini dragon with polymer clay in this program! Materials provided. Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Want to learn how to sculpt? Learn how to create a mini dragon with polymer clay in this program! Materials provided. Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

Tween STEM Hour - Sphero Minis

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Join us for an introduction to Sphero Minis and code your way through a race course. Grades 4-6. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us for an introduction to Sphero Minis and code your way through a race course. Grades 4-6. Registration is required. 

Hugh Jackman as the Greatest Showman

Movie Matinee Music Sing-a-Long

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

 Come watch and sing with Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Loren Alred and Keala Settle in The Greatest Showman. Loosely based on the life of and imagination of P.T. ...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

 Come watch and sing with Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Loren Alred and Keala Settle in The Greatest Showman.