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This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Bad Kitty Storytime and Character Visit

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

She wasn't always bad, or so it says in her books! Come meet our 2024 SRC Costume character, Bad Kitty, hear her stories and make a craft. You can find out how cool this cat really...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

She wasn't always bad, or so it says in her books! Come meet our 2024 SRC Costume character, Bad Kitty, hear her stories and make a craft. You can find out how cool this cat really is! PreK - 2nd Grade.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Ballooning 101

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy for this workshop on making a variety of balloon creations. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy for this workshop on making a variety of balloon creations. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Family Movie: Elemental

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

It's Summer, cool down indoors with a movie at the library. Bring your family and young ones to watch Elemental. Movie will start at 10:30 and the runtime is 1 hour 49 minutes. Fam...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

It's Summer, cool down indoors with a movie at the library. Bring your family and young ones to watch Elemental. Movie will start at 10:30 and the runtime is 1 hour 49 minutes. Family. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Finger Gym

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive act...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive activities.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Summer Finger Gym

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive act...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive activities.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Bike Maintenance Workshop

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come out to the Oceanfront Area Library to learn about the routine maintenance you should be performing to keep your bike in top shape. VBPD's 2nd Precinct Officers will assist wit...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Come out to the Oceanfront Area Library to learn about the routine maintenance you should be performing to keep your bike in top shape. VBPD's 2nd Precinct Officers will assist with this hands-on workshop.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Manga Read and Share

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 6-8
Details:

Are you an anime or manga fan? Do you love Japanese pop culture? Do you wish to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects? Then this is...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Are you an anime or manga fan? Do you love Japanese pop culture? Do you wish to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects? Then this is for you! Grades 5-8. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12. Registration is requ...

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Book Page Flowers

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Let's turn damaged books into beautiful flowers! Learn how to fold and decorate book pages to create your own long-lasting bouquet of flowers. All supplies included. Adults. Reg...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Let's turn damaged books into beautiful flowers! Learn how to fold and decorate book pages to create your own long-lasting bouquet of flowers. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Fourth of July Decorative Paper Star

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making a patriotic themed paper star. Hang it on a door, from the ceiling, or other space. You will be folding multiple pieces of cardstock and then...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making a patriotic themed paper star. Hang it on a door, from the ceiling, or other space. You will be folding multiple pieces of cardstock and then using an adhesive to keep the star together. Adults.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Small Canvas Painting

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come join us to create original artwork on small canvases! All program supplies are provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Come join us to create original artwork on small canvases! All program supplies are provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Bad Kitty Storytime and Character Visit

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

She wasn't always bad, or so it says in her books! Come meet our 2024 SRC Costume character, Bad Kitty, hear her stories and make a craft. You can find out how cool this cat really...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

She wasn't always bad, or so it says in her books! Come meet our 2024 SRC Costume character, Bad Kitty, hear her stories and make a craft. You can find out how cool this cat really is! PreK - 2nd Grade.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Paint with Watercolors!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Love painting? Create a gorgeous scene with watercolors in this program! Grades 6-12. Registration Required. 

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Love painting? Create a gorgeous scene with watercolors in this program! Grades 6-12. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Family Fort Night

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Have you ever wanted to stay in the library after hours and build a fort?  Well now you can! Build a fort among the shelves, camp out and read stories.  Supplies will be ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Have you ever wanted to stay in the library after hours and build a fort?  Well now you can!

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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 "Adults 18+" group.

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central West Programming Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central West Programming Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Open Play

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 acti...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Ballet Virginia: Storytime and Mini Class

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-1...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Finger Gym

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and strengthen hand muscles. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. A...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and strengthen hand muscles. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to hel...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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 "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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! Adu...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: 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. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 acti...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.