This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Let's Play: Chess! Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 12 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! 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 edition, session 2 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm 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! Get creative with a tiny canvas, and go abstract. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All materials provided. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 12 2026 Tue Teen Paint Party: Tiny Art edition, session 2 5:30pm–6:15pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming 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! Get creative with a tiny canvas, and go abstract. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All materials 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 Crafty Evenings Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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 This event is in the "60+ years" group May 12 2026 Tue Crafty Evenings 5:30pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Computer Lab Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies 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. 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 This event is in the "60+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Game Day Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 13 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Game Day 10:30am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Wednesday, May 13, 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. Ages 5-11. 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 13 2026 Wed Bricks at the Beach 2:30pm–3:30pm Princess Anne Area Library 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required
This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Puzzle Mania Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 14-18 years May's game spotlight is puzzles.Work together, and take on the challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles, and try different puzzles. Stimulate your brain, and relax at the same time. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Puzzle Mania 3:30pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: May's game spotlight is puzzles.Work together, and take on the challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles, and try different puzzles. Stimulate your brain, and relax at the same time. 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: Chess Wednesday, May 13, 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: View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Time: Chess 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Walk and Talk Thursday, May 14, 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 View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Walk and Talk 10:30am–11:30am Off Site Upcoming 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Thursday, May 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 14 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Time: Games Thursday, May 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 14 2026 Thu Teen Time: Games 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Music Makers Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home. Ages 2-7. Upcoming View Details 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 May 16 2026 Sat Music Makers 9:30am–10:15am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home. Ages 2-7. 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, May 16, 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 16 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 Seed Library Q&A Saturday, May 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 11:00am–1:00pm Oceanfront Area Library 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 This event is in the "60+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Bayside Lawn at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 11:00am–1:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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 This event is in the "60+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Help Desk Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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, May 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library 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, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library 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 This event is in the "60+ years" group Seed Library Q&A Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Community Area Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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 "12-14 years" group Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures Saturday, May 16, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Explore: More Storytelling Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Let's celebrate National Share A Story Month. Got a story you can't wait to tell? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Explore: More Storytelling 2:00pm–3:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Let's celebrate National Share A Story Month. Got a story you can't wait to tell?
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Crafting: Felting Saturday, May 16, 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 Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature. This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and meditative state. Just let the stress "felt" away! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Teen Crafting: Felting 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming 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: Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature. This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and meditative state. Just let the stress "felt" away! 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 The Monthly Thread, a Friendship Bracelet Club Sunday, May 17, 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 This is the super awesome threaded friendship bracelet making club! It is a nice way to relax and prepare for the new week. Learn a different pattern each session.Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 17 2026 Sun The Monthly Thread, a Friendship Bracelet Club 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming 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: This is the super awesome threaded friendship bracelet making club! It is a nice way to relax and prepare for the new week. Learn a different pattern each session.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 Mahjong Mondays Monday, May 18, 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, 60+ 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon Mahjong Mondays 10:00am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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 "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 "18+ years" group BYOB(aby) Book Club Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. The book selection will be announced in advance. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 "18+ years" group May 19 2026 Tue BYOB(aby) Book Club 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. The book selection will be announced in advance. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
