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This event is in the "18+ years" group

Now Read This Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years

Meet to discuss this month's selected title:  You Only Call When You’re in Trouble by Stephen McCauley.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title:  You Only Call When You’re in Trouble by Stephen McCauley.

This event is in the "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
14-18 years, 18+ years

Join  Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults. 

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join  Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults. 

 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
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. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Around the World Book Chat

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

Join us for a casual chat about books over coffee and snacks. Each month we will all read a book of our choice that takes place in a different country.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a casual chat about books over coffee and snacks. Each month we will all read a book of our choice that takes place in a different country.

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
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

BYOB(aby) Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mosaic Flower Pots

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Dive into the colorful world of Mosaics in this program, no experience needed! Learn how to create a scene with mosaics on a flowerpot, then bring it home! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Dive into the colorful world of Mosaics in this program, no experience needed! Learn how to create a scene with mosaics on a flowerpot, then bring it home! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-up.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-up.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Tween Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland .  Grades 4-6. Registration required. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland .  Grades 4-6. Registration required. 

This event is in the "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Meet Tracy Badua!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years

Tracy Badua is an award-winning Filipino American author with a passion for telling stories in an accessible, heartfelt way. Hear about her writing process and her novel, Freddie vs. the Family Curse.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Tracy Badua is an award-winning Filipino American author with a passion for telling stories in an accessible, heartfelt way. Hear about her writing process and her novel, Freddie vs. the Family Curse.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

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, February 3, 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 How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Ages 9-13.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read & Share

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ 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. 

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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 "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs

Thursday, February 5, 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

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 4-8.  Registration is required.


 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, 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 4-8.  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.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Explore Short Stories!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Short month? Short stories! Come explore some short story collections and make the most of these 28 days!

Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Short month? Short stories! Come explore some short story collections and make the most of these 28 days!

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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read and Share

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ 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.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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 "5-7 years" group

Early Readers Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
5-7 years

Help your child on their journey to independent reading.  Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading.  Ages 5-7.  Registratio

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Help your child on their journey to independent reading.  Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading.  Ages 5-7.  Registratio

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

Hand Sewn Hearts

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Celebrate the season with this beginner friendly sewing projects! Using basic stitches, design and create plushie hearts with the materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate the season with this beginner friendly sewing projects! Using basic stitches, design and create plushie hearts with the materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required.  

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Books & (Coffee) Brews

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
18+ years

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.