This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Braille Literacy Exploration Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Culture Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Join us in learning about Braille literacy through hands-on exploration stations. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Braille Literacy Exploration 3:30pm–4:30pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Join us in learning about Braille literacy through hands-on exploration stations. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group From Page to Picture Tween Book Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The BFG by Ronald Dahl. Ages 9-13. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The BFG by Ronald Dahl. Ages 9-13. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Let's Play: Chess! Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years A snowman that will never melt sounds fun. We're making a snowman, but not just any snowman. A Sock Snowman! ages 7-11. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Do You Want to Build a Snowman? 5:30pm–6:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: A snowman that will never melt sounds fun. We're making a snowman, but not just any snowman. A Sock Snowman! ages 7-11. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January. View Details 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group LiveArt Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LiveArt 2:00pm–2:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Pawsitive Reading Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:00pm–4:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Mini Math Night Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January. View Details 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Hands-On Science Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 8-11 years Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Hands-On Science 1:30pm–2:15pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Kids Craft Hour Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required. View Details 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Builder's Lab Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEAM based program. This month we experiment with building earthquake-proof structures. Ages 3-11. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Builder's Lab 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEAM based program. This month we experiment with building earthquake-proof structures. Ages 3-11. 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 "8-11 years" group Drawing Club for Kids Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 8-11 years For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Drawing Club for Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Bayside Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group LiveART Gr 3-5 Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 8-11 years Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu LiveART Gr 3-5 5:00pm–6:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 8-11. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. 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 "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 Art a la Cart Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration required. View Details 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 10:30am–11:30am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration required. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January. View Details 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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: Too Much by Jason Lefebvre Friday, January 9, 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Too Much by Jason Lefebvre 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 9:00am–5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Living Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January. View Details 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Pawistive Reading Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Pawistive Reading 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach 01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/16/2026 @ 5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 12 - 16 2026 Bricks at the Beach 01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–01/16/2026 @ 5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.