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Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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)

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.

LEGO POKEMON

Pokémon Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Ages 9-13. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Ages 9-13. Registration is not 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.

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Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.

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.

The Blonde Identity book cover with blonde female

BYOB(aby) Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Mahjong

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

Mahjong was developed in 19th century China and is now played all over the world! Learn the classic game at the library, or join the group if you already know the rules. No experience necessary. Adults 18+. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Mahjong was developed in 19th century China and is now played all over the world! Learn the classic game at the library, or join the group if you already know the rules. No experience necessary. Adults 18+. Registration is required.

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

Adults with Disabilities Social Hour

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

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

Day Before Memorial Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Memorial Day

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, Technology Services
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, Technology Services
mahjong tiles

Mahjong

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

Mahjong was developed in 19th century China and is now played all over the world! Learn the classic game at the library, or join the group if you already know the rules. No experience necessary. Adults 18-60+. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Mahjong was developed in 19th century China and is now played all over the world! Learn the classic game at the library, or join the group if you already know the rules. No experience necessary. Adults 18-60+. Registration is required.

A group of adults playing a board game

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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.

group of teens playing mahjong

Play Chinese Mahjong!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!

Family, ages 8 and up. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!

Family, ages 8 and up. 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.

Four puzzle pieces showing listening, reading writing and speaking.

English Language Learners 6 Week Literacy Bootcamp

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Juneteenth

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, Technology Services
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, Technology Services
White paper weavings with postage stamps and embroidery

Explore: America in Postage Stamps

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

For more than 250 years, the United States Postal Service has kept Americans connected. Every piece of mail carries a tiny work of art. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

For more than 250 years, the United States Postal Service has kept Americans connected. Every piece of mail carries a tiny work of art. 

Four puzzle pieces showing listening, reading writing and speaking.

English Language Learners 6 Week Literacy Bootcamp

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Independence Day Observed

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, Technology Services
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, Technology Services

Independence Day

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, Technology Services
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, Technology Services
Four puzzle pieces showing listening, reading writing and speaking.

English Language Learners 6 Week Literacy Bootcamp

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Cover of the book "Shiloh", shows the beagle dog in the story

English Language Learners Book Club

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

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

Upcoming
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, Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

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

Four puzzle pieces showing listening, reading writing and speaking.

English Language Learners 6 Week Literacy Bootcamp

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Four puzzle pieces showing listening, reading writing and speaking.

English Language Learners 6 Week Literacy Bootcamp

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Four puzzle pieces showing listening, reading writing and speaking.

English Language Learners 6 Week Literacy Bootcamp

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

6 weeks. Every 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July, August. 10-11:30 a.m. 

Theme: Telling Your Story.

Labor Day

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, Technology Services
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, Technology Services

Staff In-Service Day

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, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site, Technology Services
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, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site, Technology Services