This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue On My Own 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue On My Own 11:00am–11:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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 Registration Required Details: Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Dec 26 2025 Fri Day After Christmas All Day All Branches Closing Dec 26 2025 Fri Closing Day After Christmas All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Dec-Jan 2025 TCC Winter Break All Day 12/26–1/1 TCC/City Joint-Use Library Closing Dec-Jan 2025 Closing TCC Winter Break All Day 12/26–1/1 Branches: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Make & Take Year End Craftapolooza 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Make & Take Year End Craftapolooza 4:00pm–5:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Did you miss one of our Make & Take Crafts this year? Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we use up our 2025 leftovers. Ages 3-11. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue All About Teeth Storytime 10:30am–11:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue All About Teeth Storytime 10:30am–11:15pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Join us to learn about oral health and an introduction to what it looks like going to see a dentist. Program will include using a large tooth model to practice brushing teeth and include a puppet show and story. Ages 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 "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Noon Years Eve Party 11:30am–12:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Noon Years Eve Party 11:30am–12:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Celebrate the upcoming New Years at noon with your little ones! Let’s read a book, dance to some music, and countdown to Noon – with a balloon drop! Ages 2- 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Preschool Art 2:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Preschool Art 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Eve Party 11:15am–12:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Eve Party 11:15am–12:15pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Ring in the new year before the sun goes down with games, crafts, and a New Year’s story. New Year’s countdown to happen at noon. Ages 3-7. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Juice and Jams: New Year's at Noon Party 11:30am–12:30pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Pungo-Blackwater Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Juice and Jams: New Year's at Noon Party 11:30am–12:30pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment Details: Ring in the new year before the sun goes down with music, crafts, games, and a New Year’s story. New Year’s countdown to happen at noon. 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.
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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group 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 Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Years Eve Celebration 11:30am–12:30pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Great Neck Area Library Upcoming 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group 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 Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Years Eve Celebration 11:30am–12:30pm Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Countdown with us to the New Year! Perfect for those that can't stay up until midnight. Make a craft to kick off the New Year, enjoy music and a balloon drop at noon. All Ages. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "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 Jan 2 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne Area Library 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 Jan 2 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Preschool Science- Fireworks 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Preschool Science- Fireworks 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: STEAM Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Teddy Bear Sleepover 4:30pm–5:00pm 3-5 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Teddy Bear Sleepover 4:30pm–5:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Bring in your teddy (or another stuffed friend) and join us for stories! Then, we’ll tuck our friends into bed for a sleepover at the library! Presented by our Library TAG! Ages 3-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 Jan 5 - 10 2026 StoryWalk® and Craft: Following Papa's Song 01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 5 - 10 2026 StoryWalk® and Craft: Following Papa's Song 01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Common Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Join us for StoryWalk® and Craft featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. A related craft will be available while supplies last. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 3-5 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
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 Jan 5 2026 Mon "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Finger Gym- Artic Adventure 2:30pm–3:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Finger Gym- Artic Adventure 2:30pm–3:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 with a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
