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This event is in the "60+ years" group

History Comes Alive! Book Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Join us on April 6, 2026 for discussion of  "By Any Other Name: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Details:

Join us on April 6, 2026 for discussion of  "By Any Other Name: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult.

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

Early Readers Book Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting 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 Folio Meeting 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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

From Page to Picture Tween Book Club

Tuesday, April 7, 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 The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. 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 The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.

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

Drop Everything And Read at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

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

Walk and Talk

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Now Read This Morning Addition

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: Horse by Geraldine Brooks . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

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

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: Horse by Geraldine Brooks . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

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

Read and Share

Monday, April 13, 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 "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, April 13, 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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Now Read This Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.   

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.   

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Books & (Coffee) Brews

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

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

Now Read This Evening Addition

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: The Fury by Alex Michaelides . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

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

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: The Fury by Alex Michaelides . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

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

Walk and Talk

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

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, April 16, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "18+ years" group

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

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. 

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

Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Zine Making with Richard Justis

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Join us for an afternoon with Richard Justis, one of the founders of Norfolk Zinefest. We’ll explore what zines are, brainstorm unique ideas, and learn simple but powerful techniques for folding, cutting, and gluing your vision into reality.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an afternoon with Richard Justis, one of the founders of Norfolk Zinefest. We’ll explore what zines are, brainstorm unique ideas, and learn simple but powerful techniques for folding, cutting, and gluing your vision into reality.

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

Spring BYOP(roject) for Creatives

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Do you have unfinished projects you would like to complete this Spring?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Do you have unfinished projects you would like to complete this Spring?

This event is in the "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, April 20, 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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Time: CD Art

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
9-13 years

Recycle used CD’s in this fun art program! With the acrylic paint provided, create a fun design on a CD. Ages 9-13. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Recycle used CD’s in this fun art program! With the acrylic paint provided, create a fun design on a CD. Ages 9-13. Registration 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

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, April 27, 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, April 27, 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.

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

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, April 28, 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, "Wild Girls" by Tiya Mile.

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, "Wild Girls" by Tiya Mile.

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

Wednesday, April 29, 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. 

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

Read & Share

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne 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 18-60+. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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 18-60+. Registration is not required.

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

Tween Book Club

Thursday, April 30, 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 Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Ages 9-13. Registration required. 

Upcoming
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 Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Ages 9-13. Registration 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.