This event is in the "12-23 months" group Onesies Rhyme Time Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 12-23 months Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Onesies Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Princess Anne Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. 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 Combined Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. 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 "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group Toddler Open Play Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. View Details This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Toddler Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. 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 "2-3 years" group Just 2s Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 2-3 years Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 2-3 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. 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 Finger Gym Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Finger Gym 10:30am–11:15am Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group English Conversation Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group In BeTWEEN Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! 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 15 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! 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 "18+ years" group Read & Share Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Read & Share 11:00am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Preschool Science 11:15am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 15, 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 15 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 "18+ years" group Crafternoons Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Armchair Experts Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Explore a new topic of interest with this month's "armchair expert", join in and discuss a new topic each month and share what you know and maybe learn something new! January's topic is Cats or Dogs. Are you a dog person or a cat person? Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Armchair Experts 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Explore a new topic of interest with this month's "armchair expert", join in and discuss a new topic each month and share what you know and maybe learn something new! January's topic is Cats or Dogs. Are you a dog person or a cat person?
This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Full Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 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 Thursday, January 15, 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 15 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Mini Math Night Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area 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 15 2026 Thu Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: 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 "5-7 years" group LiveART K-2 Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 5-7 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 5-7. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu LiveART K-2 5:00pm–6:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 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 5-7. 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 Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside 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! Ages 5 - 11. 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 15 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime 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! Ages 5 - 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 Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Culture, 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 required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture, 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! Ages 5-11. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!This month's activity: DIY Dragon Egg View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!This month's activity: DIY Dragon Egg
This event is in the "18+ years" group Junk Journals Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years Join us in starting the new year by turning old papers into a one-of-a-kind journal. Supplies provided, but customers are welcome to bring their own photos, stickers, paper, etc. Adults. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Junk Journals 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Computer Lab Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Join us in starting the new year by turning old papers into a one-of-a-kind journal. Supplies provided, but customers are welcome to bring their own photos, stickers, paper, etc. Adults. 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 "12-23 months" group Onesies Sensory Storytime Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 12-23 months Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow your babies to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Caregivers, please plan to assist your child in safely exploring the materials and activities. Ages 12-24 months. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Onesies Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow your babies to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Caregivers, please plan to assist your child in safely exploring the materials and activities. Ages 12-24 months. 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Baby Open Play Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Baby Open Play Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
