This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Monday, January 5, 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 5 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 "18+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Great Neck Marketplace at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Marketplace Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Help Desk Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Community Area Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Finger Gym- Artic Adventure Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Finger Gym- Artic Adventure 2:30pm–3:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 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.
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 CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Learn to use our Silhouette cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including: 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 This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:00pm–4:45pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Learn to use our Silhouette cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including: 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 "8-11 years" group Live Art-Winter Wonderland Watercolors Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 8-11 years Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. This month we will be exploring wintry watercolor techniques. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Live Art-Winter Wonderland Watercolors 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. This month we will be exploring wintry watercolor techniques. 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 LIVEArt Gr. 3-5 Monday, January 5, 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 Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon LIVEArt Gr. 3-5 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades 3-5. 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 5, 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 5 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 Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures! Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures! 5:00pm–6:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 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 Tabletop Roleplay Adventures! Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Teen Tabletop Roleplay Adventures! 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 Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome!
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Combined Rhyme Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:00am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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 3-24 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 6 2026 Tue Combined Rhyme Time 8:30am–9:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use 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 3-24 months 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Combined Rhyme Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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 3-24 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 6 2026 Tue Combined Rhyme Time 9:15am–9:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use 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 3-24 months 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 Preschool Science Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio 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. 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 "2-3 years" group Just 2s Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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 movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Just 2s Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater 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 movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group On My Own Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue On My Own 10:00am–10:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. 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 "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group Toddler Open Play Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 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 "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Toddler Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 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.
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 CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo 4 Group Orientation Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Joint-Use Classroom 202 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine! 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 This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo 4 Group Orientation 10:00am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine! 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 Baby Paint & Play Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. 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 6 2026 Tue Baby Paint & Play 10:15am–10:45am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months 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 "2-3 years" group Storybook Art Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 2-3 years Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Storybook Art 10:15am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 2-3 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Science Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio 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. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jr. Naturalist Program Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Jr. Naturalist Program 10:30am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7. 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 Combined Preschool Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods 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 6 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming 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. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
