This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. Adults. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History 6:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. 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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Art Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making glow-in-the-dark creations. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:00am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making glow-in-the-dark creations. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! 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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Science In the Park Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program This program is outside at Munden Point Park, five miles south of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Science In the Park 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Sign-up Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program This program is outside at Munden Point Park, five miles south of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 Open Play Friday, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library 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 "3-12 months" group Baby Open Play Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-12 months 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 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 is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May Day is Lei Day Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Age Group: 3-5 years Come and show your Aloha Spirit! May 1st is Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands, so let’s celebrate too! We're making paper leis and learning about Hawai’i and its beautiful culture. Ages 3-5 years. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri May Day is Lei Day 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Details: Come and show your Aloha Spirit! May 1st is Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands, so let’s celebrate too! We're making paper leis and learning about Hawai’i and its beautiful culture. Ages 3-5 years. 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 "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 Art a la Cart Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. View Details 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 May 1 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group Elementary Art Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 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 Crafternoons Friday, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group May 1 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library 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.
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 Crafty Book Fridays: The Adventure of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required 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 May 1 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: The Adventure of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Saturday Storytime and Craft Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability. 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 Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck 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 is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 2 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck 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 is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Saturday, May 2, 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. Grades K-5. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Tabletop Gaming Saturday, May 2, 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group May 2 2026 Sat Tabletop Gaming 10:00am–8:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Cat Cafe Pretend Play Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Drop in for the purr-fect cat cafe pretend play experience! Play with fellow cat lovers, read to cat stuffies (or bring your own!), and create cafe beverage crafts.Ages 3-7. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Cat Cafe Pretend Play 10:15am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Drop in for the purr-fect cat cafe pretend play experience! Play with fellow cat lovers, read to cat stuffies (or bring your own!), and create cafe beverage crafts.Ages 3-7. 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 Pawsitive Reading Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors 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 5-7, and 8-11. Registration is required Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Pawsitive Reading 12:00pm–1:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors 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 5-7, and 8-11. Registration is required
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 Chinese Mahjong Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Joint-Use Café at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Age 12-18 and 18+. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required 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 May 2 2026 Sat Chinese Mahjong 2:00pm–4:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Café Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Age 12-18 and 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Ukulele 101 Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Aloha! Celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) month by learning some island history and playing your first few chords on the ukulele! Instruments will be provided. Adults. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 2 2026 Sat Ukulele 101 2:00pm–4:30pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Aloha! Celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) month by learning some island history and playing your first few chords on the ukulele! Instruments will be 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Cookie Decorating Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Join us as we use the digital library resource "Craftsy" to learn how to decorate cookies from a pro! All food supplies will be provided. Adults 18+. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 2 2026 Sat Cookie Decorating 2:30pm–3:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Join us as we use the digital library resource "Craftsy" to learn how to decorate cookies from a pro! All food supplies will be provided. Adults 18+. Registration is required.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Crafting: Vase Book Art and Flowers Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Upcycle a book into a vase, and make paper flowers to add to the book art, possibly as a unique gift for a mother figure.Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Teen Crafting: Vase Book Art and Flowers 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Upcycle a book into a vase, and make paper flowers to add to the book art, possibly as a unique gift for a mother figure.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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Late-Night Book Fair Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Join us for an adults only after hour book fair! Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 2 2026 Sat Late-Night Book Fair 6:00pm–9:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Join us for an adults only after hour book fair! 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 Paint Party: Tiny Art Paint Pouring, session 1 Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years It’s a paint party! Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 3 2026 Sun Teen Paint Party: Tiny Art Paint Pouring, session 1 2:30pm–3:15pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Registration Required Details: It’s a paint party! Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Cherry Blossom Painting Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to celebrate sakura (cherry blossom) season. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 3 2026 Sun Cherry Blossom Painting 2:30pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to celebrate sakura (cherry blossom) season. 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.
