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Butterfly Garden Planning

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn how to attract butterflies to your yard and which plants should work best in your garden in this planning session. We will work together to design a tailored plan to your spe...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Learn how to attract butterflies to your yard and which plants should work best in your garden in this planning session.

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

Teen Rubber Duck Cosplay

Saturday, July 13, 2024 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:

Get creative, and duck-orate a rubber duck with an original design or based on your favorite character.  Vote for your favorite duck cosplay. Teens, Grades 6-12.  Regi...

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: 12
Details:

Get creative, and duck-orate a rubber duck with an original design or based on your favorite character.  Vote for your favorite duck cosplay.

Teens, Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

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

Adult Spelling Bee

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

It's summer time and the Spelling Bees are buzzin !  Take a break from the heat and compete in this person Adult Spelling Bee contest at Central Library. Who will "bee" ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

It's summer time and the Spelling Bees are buzzin ! 

Take a break from the heat and compete in this person Adult Spelling Bee contest at Central Library.

Who will "bee" the best speller? 

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

Teen Crafts: DIY Lava Lamp

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's time to get groovy! Share to good vibes and make your very own DIY Lava Lamp to take home.    Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

It's time to get groovy! Share to good vibes and make your very own DIY Lava Lamp to take home. 

 

Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 op...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Memory Café

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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 c...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
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 "Grades K-2" group.

Reading Buddies

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

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

Toddler Open Play

Monday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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, July 15, 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, July 15, 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Drop-in Just 2s Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 op...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Toddlers (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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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.

John Kingry Magic Show

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages.

Registration is not required. 

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

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, 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, Computers & Technology, 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. 

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

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Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Hobbies
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Monday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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.

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

Escape Room

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Can you escape the room? Work together to solve the puzzles and escape! Perfect for homeschoolers! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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

Can you escape the room? Work together to solve the puzzles and escape! Perfect for homeschoolers!

Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

LIVEArt Gr. 3-5

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
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....

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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

Bonkers for BUNKO!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Looking for a fun, social game that involves zero skill but 100% luck? Join us for the ever-popular game of BUNKO and see how lucky you can be! Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Looking for a fun, social game that involves zero skill but 100% luck? Join us for the ever-popular game of BUNKO and see how lucky you can be! Adults. Registration is required.

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.

Make & Take Mondays

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Drop into the library and make a fun craft to take home, while supplies last.  Family.  Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop into the library and make a fun craft to take home, while supplies last. 

Family.  Registration is not required.

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

Summer Fun!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Summer is halfway through! Let’s celebrate what makes Summer special with games and stories! Preschool - 2nd Grade. Registration is required.     

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Summer is halfway through! Let’s celebrate what makes Summer special with games and stories! Preschool - 2nd Grade. Registration is required.   

 

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.

Art a la Cart

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

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

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Paint Night for 3rd to 5th Grade

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Follow Ms. Jenna for a step-by-step tutorial to paint your very own painting! All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Follow Ms. Jenna for a step-by-step tutorial to paint your very own painting! All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.