Event List

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults 18+.

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.

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.

Recycle used CD’s in this fun art program! With the acrylic paint provided, create a fun donut design. Ages 12-17. Registration required. 

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.   

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.

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

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

Make a striking tree art that is part string art and part wreath.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

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.

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.

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.

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-up.

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus .  Grades 4-6. Registration required.   

Calling all book lovers!  Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles.

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.

Meet Amanda Foody, author of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books novel, Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice!

Explore the brightly colored world of yarn art in this program! All you need is yarn, paper, and glue to make an incredible painting. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.  

Celebrate Read Across America 2026  author Carmen Oliver for a special storytime featuring "Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies." This  heartwarming story celebrates the joy of reading through the eyes of a young girl and her loveable co

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for this English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.