This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Preschool Science 10:00am–11:00am Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater 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 program. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Build a Gingerbread House! Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical gingerbread house! We’ll be using cardboard templates for the houses and frosting, sprinkles, and other assorted candies as our tools. Ages 6-10 with a caregiver. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Build a Gingerbread House! 1:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical gingerbread house! We’ll be using cardboard templates for the houses and frosting, sprinkles, and other assorted candies as our tools. Ages 6-10 with a caregiver. 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 Tween STEM - Sphero Minis Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Join us during Computer Science Education Week for an introduction to Sphero Minis and learn how to code your way through a race course! Ages 8-13. Registration is required. 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Tween STEM - Sphero Minis 2:30pm–3:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us during Computer Science Education Week for an introduction to Sphero Minis and learn how to code your way through a race course! Ages 8-13. 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 Marvelous Math Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Marvelous Math 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 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 Marvelous Math Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Marvelous Math 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 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 "5-7 years" group Elementary Science Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7, registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Elementary Science 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Time: Anime Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Join us on the 2nd and 3rdMonday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more – with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration not required.Weekly Themes View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Teen Time: Anime 5:30pm–6:45pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Join us on the 2nd and 3rdMonday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more – with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration not required.Weekly Themes 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 Junior STEAM Society Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. 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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area 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. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Preschool Science 2:00pm–2:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront 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 "5-7 years" group Junior STEAM Society Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Time: Collaborative Art Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!Weekly Themes: View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Teen Time: Collaborative Art 4:00pm–5:45pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!Weekly Themes: 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 Bricks and a Movie Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years What a combo! We're watching The Grinch, and building with Legos! Come and build something fun. Ages 5-11. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Bricks and a Movie 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Details: What a combo! We're watching The Grinch, and building with Legos! Come and build something fun. Ages 5-11. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Sphero Obstacle Course Challenge Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Try out your skills with the Sphero Bolt! Make a mini obstacle course and challenge your Sphero on fellow teens' obstacle courses! Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Teen Sphero Obstacle Course Challenge 4:30pm–6:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Try out your skills with the Sphero Bolt! Make a mini obstacle course and challenge your Sphero on fellow teens' obstacle courses! Ages 12-18. 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 Elementary Science Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Elementary Science 1:00pm–1:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. 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 "8-11 years" group Hands-On Science Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open 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. 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: Movie Night Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!Weekly Themes: View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Details: Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!Weekly Themes:
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Time: Makerspace Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Teen Time: Makerspace 5:30pm–6:30pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Homeschool Hangout Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 6 to 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 6 to 11. Registration is required. 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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group In BeTWEEN Club Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Dec 18 2025 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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Thursday, December 18, 2025 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. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Preschool Science 11:15am–12:00pm 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: 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Dec 18 2025 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. 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 Painting Nature Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Let your seeds of creativity bloom as you paint flowers, plants, insects, or other elements from nature. Guided by Arts for Learning’s Asiko-oluwa Aderin, no prior experience is necessary! Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Painting Nature 5:45pm–6:45pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Let your seeds of creativity bloom as you paint flowers, plants, insects, or other elements from nature. Guided by Arts for Learning’s Asiko-oluwa Aderin, no prior experience is necessary! Ages 12-18. 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 Elementary Art Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Elementary Science: States of Matter Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month, we will be exploring states of matter!Ages 5-11. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Elementary Science: States of Matter 11:00am–11:45am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month, we will be exploring states of matter!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.
