This event is in the "3-5 years" group Preschool Open Play Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 Combined Rhyme Time Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 10:15am–10:45am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group Combined Preschool Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront 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.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group Just 2s Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods 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. View Details This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 2-3 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group Just 2s Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Read and Share Monday, January 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Read and Share 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library 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 "3-5 years" group Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.
This event is in the "18+ years" group English Conversation Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Culture, 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!Adults and teens 16+. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, 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!Adults and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront 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. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Drop-In Combined Rhyme Time Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is NOT required, but it will be a first come, first served program. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Drop-In Combined Rhyme Time 11:30am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is NOT required, but it will be a first come, first served program.
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 Monday, January 12, 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 12 2026 Mon "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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne 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 program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Preschool Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting 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. 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 "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Art Group Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All materials provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Art Group 1:00pm–2:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All materials provided. 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 Crafternoons Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside 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 12 2026 Mon Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library 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 "5-7 years" group Early Readers Book Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Libris 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Early Readers Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris 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 "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Game Day! Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Age Group: 18+ years Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 2:30pm–4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. 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 "18+ years" group Memory Cafe Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Memory Cafe 3:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Ozobot Board Games Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 8-11 years Program your Ozobot bird to navigate through a gameboard map. Can you gather the resources you need before the rest of the flock? Ages 8-11. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Ozobot Board Games 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Program your Ozobot bird to navigate through a gameboard map. Can you gather the resources you need before the rest of the flock? 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Winter Paint Night Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Join us in celebrating the winter season with a relaxing evening of guided painting! Canvases and paint provided.Grades 3-6. Registration is required. Sign-up Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Winter Paint Night 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Join us in celebrating the winter season with a relaxing evening of guided painting! Canvases and paint provided.Grades 3-6. 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 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 JUL/VB Chess Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor View Details This event is in the "8-11 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor 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 Silly Debate Night Monday, January 12, 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 Learn public speaking skills and gain self-confidence as you debate silly topics like: Is a hotdog a sandwich? Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Silly Debate Night 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming 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: Learn public speaking skills and gain self-confidence as you debate silly topics like: Is a hotdog a sandwich? Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group LIVEArt- Scratch Paper Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods 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. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon LIVEArt- Scratch Paper 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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. 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 Time: STEAM Monday, January 12, 2026 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 3rd Monday 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Teen Time: STEAM 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 3rd Monday 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 "18+ years" group English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions.
