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

Teen Time: Gaming!

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Strawberry DNA

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week to learn how to extract DNA from a strawberry! Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

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

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week to learn how to extract DNA from a strawberry! Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

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

Teens Play Hurt Party!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
14-18 years

February's game spotlight is the hilarious card game, Hurt Party.

This "Game of Bad Apologies is a fun and cheeky card game that pokes fun at terrible ways we say "sorry."

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

February's game spotlight is the hilarious card game, Hurt Party.

This "Game of Bad Apologies is a fun and cheeky card game that pokes fun at terrible ways we say "sorry."

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, February 4, 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Paper Flowers

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Hour: Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years

It’s trivia time!  Team up with friends or go solo for a chance to win prizes.

Ages 9-13.  Registration is required.

This program is sponsored by Kempsville's Tween Advisory Council.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

It’s trivia time!  Team up with friends or go solo for a chance to win prizes.

Ages 9-13.  Registration is required.

This program is sponsored by Kempsville's Tween Advisory Council.

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

Kids Craft Hour

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

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

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

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. 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
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Wild Card

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
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, Movies & Entertainment
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.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Valentine's Partner Paint Night

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Bring a partner (friend, spouse, relative, date, etc.) for a relaxing paint night with us! Supplies and light refreshments provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Bring a partner (friend, spouse, relative, date, etc.) for a relaxing paint night with us! Supplies and light refreshments provided. Adults. 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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. Ages 5-11. 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.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, February 7, 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

Tabletop Gaming

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day.

Offered in partnership with Tidewater Area Gaming Society.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day.

Offered in partnership with Tidewater Area Gaming Society.

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

Celebrating Pokémon's 30th Anniversary

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, so let’s celebrate!

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

Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, so let’s celebrate!

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

02/09/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/14/2026 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. Ages 5-11. 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.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

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.

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

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

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

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 Crafting: Heart Themed Book Art

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Upcycle a book into a book art for yourself or to gift.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Upcycle a book into a book art for yourself or to gift.

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

Teen Time: STEAM!

Tuesday, February 10, 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 11-18. 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 11-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! 
 
Weekly Themes: 

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

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

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

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

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

Teen Minute Challenges and Party Games, Valentine's Edition

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
14-18 years

Come with your friends for mini challenges and party games (with a Valentine's theme for February) to get you moving and laughing.

Teens, ages 14-18 and homeschool teens. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Come with your friends for mini challenges and party games (with a Valentine's theme for February) to get you moving and laughing.

Teens, ages 14-18 and homeschool teens. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

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

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure

Wednesday, February 11, 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)

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: Who Am I?

Wednesday, February 11, 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

Teen Time: Games

Thursday, February 12, 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.