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Black History Month: Community Art Project

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

Thursday, February 26, 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.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "18+ years" group

Cleaning, Naturally!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

Come join us as we make homemade cleaning products from simple household ingredients!  Take your samples and recipes to try them out at home.  All supplies provided.

Adults.  Registration is required. 

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

Come join us as we make homemade cleaning products from simple household ingredients!  Take your samples and recipes to try them out at home.  All supplies provided.

Adults.  Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Cloud Pictures

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 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 "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  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 "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Kawaii Cherry Blossom Celebration

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Central Auditorium & Folio at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival.

Create Kawaii crafts, taste test Japanese candy, and test your knowledge of all things cute in the Kawaii trivia challenge.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Folio
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival.

Create Kawaii crafts, taste test Japanese candy, and test your knowledge of all things cute in the Kawaii trivia challenge.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

TUNES & TALES!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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

Cloud Pictures

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

TUNES & TALES!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Children's Area at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

TUNES & TALES!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

TUNES & TALES!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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 "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required.