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

Baby Paint & Play

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months 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 "2-3 years" group

Storybook Art

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver.  Registration required.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver.  Registration 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
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

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

Teen Time: Dystopian Book Talks

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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:

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

Hand Sew Sachets

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Come join us as we hand sew whimsical sachets!  All supplies provided!

Adults ages 18+.  Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Come join us as we hand sew whimsical sachets!  All supplies provided!

Adults ages 18+.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

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

Teen Crafting: Diamond Painting

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

Try out diamond painting with a keychain project.  Designs are a surprise--what we have left from past programs, in case you could not make a previous date.  Diamond painting is like paint by numbers but with gems and sparkle!  

Sign-up Open
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, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Try out diamond painting with a keychain project.  Designs are a surprise--what we have left from past programs, in case you could not make a previous date.  Diamond painting is like paint by numbers but with gems and sparkle!  

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

Make Your Own Journal

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Join us to make your own journal. Journaling is a self-care practice. Track your reading, your personal growth, and creative expression. All supplies provided. Registration is required. Adults 18+.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Join us to make your own journal. Journaling is a self-care practice. Track your reading, your personal growth, and creative expression. All supplies provided. Registration is required. Adults 18+.

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

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

A snowman that will never melt sounds fun. We're making a snowman, but not just any snowman. A Sock Snowman! ages 7-11.  

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

A snowman that will never melt sounds fun. We're making a snowman, but not just any snowman. A Sock Snowman! ages 7-11.  

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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

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

Snow Scoop Challenge

Wednesday, January 7, 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 for the Snow Scoop Challenge. Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
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 for the Snow Scoop Challenge. Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

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

Baby Paint & Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-24 months 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

LiveArt

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. 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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Watercoloring

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Drawing Club for Kids

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

LiveART Gr 3-5

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

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. 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 "18+ years" group

Aurora Borealis Paint Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Relax with us and learn how to paint the wintery beauty of the aurora borealis. Supplies are provided. 

Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Relax with us and learn how to paint the wintery beauty of the aurora borealis. Supplies are 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 "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, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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, ages 2-11. No registration required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

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

Elementary Art

Friday, January 9, 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 come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
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 come dressed in attire that can get 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.