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This event is in the "8-11 years" group
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In BeTWEEN Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.

Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome!

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

Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.

Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome!

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

Armchair Experts

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Explore a new topic of interest with this month's "armchair expert", join in and discuss a new topic each month and share what you know and maybe learn something new! January's topic is Cats or Dogs. Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Explore a new topic of interest with this month's "armchair expert", join in and discuss a new topic each month and share what you know and maybe learn something new! January's topic is Cats or Dogs. Are you a dog person or a cat person?

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday

Thursday, January 15, 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 movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This month's activity: DIY Dragon Egg

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 movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This month's activity: DIY Dragon Egg

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not 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

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bayside Lawn at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Great Neck Marketplace at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Marketplace
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Explore: Cats of the World

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years
Let us take you on a journey to learn about cat culture of the world.
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:
Let us take you on a journey to learn about cat culture of the world.

Martin Luther King Jr. 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
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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. 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

Teen Tabletop Gaming!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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

Pretend Play: Afternoon Tea

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
3-5 years

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with a caretaker. Registration is required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with a caretaker. 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

Pawsitive Reading

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, 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!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, 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!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

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

Kids Craft Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. 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.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided.

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 Time: Movie Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not 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

Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Play Chinese Mahjong!

Saturday, January 24, 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.