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Baby Paint

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Mandala Window Clings

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Teens -Make your own mandala window cling.  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Teens -Make your own mandala window cling.  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

National Poetry Month Event

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us and learn about all the different forms of poetry. You'll even get the chance to write your own poems. Grades 4-5. Registration is requ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Details:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us and learn about all the different forms of poetry. You'll even get the chance to write your own poems. Grades 4-5. Registration is required.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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.

Images of attendees enjoying various activities at the Disabled Adults Social Hour

Adults with Disabilities Social Hour

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. 

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, April 16, 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:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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!

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Astrology for Beginners

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

You know your sun sign, but do you want to dig deeper? Join us to learn the foundational knowledge needed to get started on your astrological journey. If possible, bring your birth...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

You know your sun sign, but do you want to dig deeper? Join us to learn the foundational knowledge needed to get started on your astrological journey. If possible, bring your birth date, birth time, and birth location to explore further. Adults.

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a spring-themed tiny canvas using acrylic paint. All supplies provided.Adults. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a spring-themed tiny canvas using acrylic paint. All supplies provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

Chalk art

Preschool Science

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration i...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration is required.

Teen girl knitting with blue and white yarn.

TAG Presents

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Learn basic knitting from a teen expert and make a cute project. Planned and presented by the Teen Advisory Group. Grade 6-12. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Learn basic knitting from a teen expert and make a cute project. Planned and presented by the Teen Advisory Group. Grade 6-12. Registration is required.

Soda Bottle Hydroponics

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Transform a 2-liter soda bottle into a mini-garden that needs only light, air, and nutrient-rich water to grow! Grades 6-12, Adults 18+. Registration is required.

Sign-up Closed
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Transform a 2-liter soda bottle into a mini-garden that needs only light, air, and nutrient-rich water to grow! Grades 6-12, Adults 18+. Registration is required.

Storybook Art

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

Baby Paint

Baby Paint

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver.Registration is not required. Seating is l...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver.

Preschool Art

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Open book with colored stripes

LIVEArt: Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Poetry is one of the most fun types of creative writing. Come create with us! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Poetry is one of the most fun types of creative writing. Come create with us! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Crafternoons

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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.

elmer

Crafty Book Fridays: Elmer by David Mckee

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registrat...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

a series of watercolor pictures of geometric tile art in different colors and patterns

Geometric Tile Arts and Crafts!

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Come learn about geometric tile art and make beautiful designs using different materials. We will be offering a variety of crafts and activities to do together or take home. PreK-2...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Come learn about geometric tile art and make beautiful designs using different materials. We will be offering a variety of crafts and activities to do together or take home. PreK-2nd Grade with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Sample of clay dragon eye painted green with two different samples of paper flowers with dragon eye centers.

DIY Dragon Eye

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and make a cool dragon eye out of polymer clay.  Will it be Smaug's eye, Garchomp's eye, Toothless' eye, or whatever dragon e...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and make a cool dragon eye out of polymer clay.  Will it be Smaug's eye, Garchomp's eye, Toothless' eye, or whatever dragon eye you want? All supplies provided. Grades 6-12.

Altoid tin with door on the front and garden inside

Teen Crafting: Mini Secret Garden Tin

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Make your own mini secret garden with an Altoid tin.Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Make your own mini secret garden with an Altoid tin.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Image of a group of seniors attending an enrichment activity

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulat...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

Crafternoons

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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. 

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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. 

Boomwhackers

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Do you have rhythm? Do you want to whack a stick on the ground? Come join our boomwhacker class where you'll work together to play a song. A "boomwhacker" is a tuned, percussion tu...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Do you have rhythm? Do you want to whack a stick on the ground? Come join our boomwhacker class where you'll work together to play a song. A "boomwhacker" is a tuned, percussion tube created for spirited music-making!