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This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks Club Challenge

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Caregivers welcome to build! Grades K-3. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Caregivers welcome to build! Grades K-3. Registration is required.

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

Upper Elementary Engineering Workshop

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Refine engineering skills and deepen knowledge of the engineering and design progress. Challenges are posed to participants who will then investigate solutions, make observations, ...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Refine engineering skills and deepen knowledge of the engineering and design progress. Challenges are posed to participants who will then investigate solutions, make observations, and review results. Presented by Children’s Museum of Virginia.

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

Tween Bricks Club Challenge

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

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

Tween Hour - Sphero Minis

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oceanfront Biblio Studio at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 4-6. Registration is required....

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 4-6. 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.

Sensory Storytime and Open Play

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Great Neck Children's Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Enjoy a small-group story time designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with spe...

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Enjoy a small-group story time designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Reading Buddies is a 5 week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Reading Buddies is a 5 week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun!

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.

Glow Dance Party

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience where you broaden your experience, step outside your comfort zones, and discover new ways to move. Families will light the room as they lea...

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience where you broaden your experience, step outside your comfort zones, and discover new ways to move.

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, July 11, 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Let's Play: Chess!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come join us as we learn and play some games with us! Whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner, this chess meetup is for all skill levels!  Learning and playing chess can he...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Come join us as we learn and play some games with us!

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Citizen Science

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Citizen Science is a family program where we will be assisting scientists from around the world by collecting information from our own backyards.  Learn how to collect data, u...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Citizen Science is a family program where we will be assisting scientists from around the world by collecting information from our own backyards.  Learn how to collect data, use apps and websites to report data, and preview the newest additio

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.

John Kingry Magic Show

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages.

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.

Glow Dance Party

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience where you broaden your experience, step outside your comfort zones, and discover new ways to move. Families will light the room as they lea...

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: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience where you broaden your experience, step outside your comfort zones, and discover new ways to move.

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.

Art a la Cart

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), 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. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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 "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

Friday, July 12, 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Mathnasium

Saturday, July 13, 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
Details:

Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Radical Reptiles of False Cape

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Learn all about native reptiles and their habitats from a Chief Ranger with False Cape State Park. No live animal ambassadors will be present, but tangible artifacts will be used a...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Learn all about native reptiles and their habitats from a Chief Ranger with False Cape State Park. No live animal ambassadors will be present, but tangible artifacts will be used as learning tools during the program. Grades K-5.

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.

John Kingry Magic Show

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages.

Registration is not required. 

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

LIVEArt Gr. 3-5

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
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 3-5. Registration is required....

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 3-5. 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.

Make & Take Mondays

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Drop into the library and make a fun craft to take home, while supplies last.  Family.  Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop into the library and make a fun craft to take home, while supplies last. 

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.

Art a la Cart

Monday, July 15, 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.

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

Paint Night for 3rd to 5th Grade

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Follow Ms. Jenna for a step-by-step tutorial to paint your very own painting! All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Follow Ms. Jenna for a step-by-step tutorial to paint your very own painting! All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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

Drop-in LittleBits Throwing Arm

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Create a launcher and challenge your friends! Using LittleBits electronic circuits, you will create a throwing arm to launch paper balls while learning basic engineering and physic...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Create a launcher and challenge your friends! Using LittleBits electronic circuits, you will create a throwing arm to launch paper balls while learning basic engineering and physics concepts. Grades 3-5. 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.

Glow Dance Party

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience where you broaden your experience, step outside your comfort zones, and discover new ways to move. Families will light the room as they lea...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience where you broaden your experience, step outside your comfort zones, and discover new ways to move.