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Toddler Math

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
2-3 years

Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.  Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 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 "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
12-23 months, 2-3 years

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.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 12-23 months, 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.

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
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Drop Everything And Read at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

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

Baby Science

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

It's time for Baby Science!  In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring sound and music.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

It's time for Baby Science!  In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring sound and music.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years

Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading.  Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading.  Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers.

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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
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. 

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 "2-3 years" group

Toddler Math

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
2-3 years

Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.  Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Walk and Talk

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Wild Nature Art

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 9-13 years

Create beautiful collage using items gathered from nature. Natural items will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gatherings.

Ages 8 - 13. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Create beautiful collage using items gathered from nature. Natural items will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gatherings.

Ages 8 - 13. 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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Now Read This Morning Addition

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: Horse by Geraldine Brooks . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: Horse by Geraldine Brooks . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

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

Magical Music

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Join us for a Magical Music Storytime! We will be singing and dancing with scarves, bean bags, sticks and eggs! We will read a story and make a musical instrument craft. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a Magical Music Storytime! We will be singing and dancing with scarves, bean bags, sticks and eggs! We will read a story and make a musical instrument craft. Ages 3-5 with a 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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

English Conversation Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

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!

Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
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!

Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

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: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
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.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

K-Pop Karaoke

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 9-13 years

Get ready to sing your heart out at our K-Pop Karaoke program! Join fellow fans singing and talking about your favorite K-Pop group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready to sing your heart out at our K-Pop Karaoke program! Join fellow fans singing and talking about your favorite K-Pop group.

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

Learn the Ukulele!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years

This is day 4/5.

Join us in a five-day beginner class for the Ukulele! We well be learning chords and songs to present in a short concert for your families at the end of day 5!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

This is day 4/5.

Join us in a five-day beginner class for the Ukulele! We well be learning chords and songs to present in a short concert for your families at the end of day 5!

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

Teen Indoor Nerf Games

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Play Nerf games in the library, and act like zombies are coming after you.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Play Nerf games in the library, and act like zombies are coming after you.

Teens, ages 12-18. 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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

Drawing Club for Kids

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in.

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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Drop the Mic

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Poetry slam! Learn how to use your voice and body as a form of self-expression in this interactive workshop by Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Poetry slam! Learn how to use your voice and body as a form of self-expression in this interactive workshop by Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask. Grades 4-6. 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Games

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18.

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

Baby Open Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

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

Collecting Is Cool!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Do you love collecting?  Have you ever wanted to meet other kids who love collecting too?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Do you love collecting?  Have you ever wanted to meet other kids who love collecting too?

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

Crafternoons

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

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: 18+ years
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.