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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

11:15am–12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk® Saturday on Tuesday!: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am–4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Rescheduled from Saturday, July 5th!  Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Pretend Play: Beach Day

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 and Grades K-2. Registration is required

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah

3:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

LENA Start Summer Series

6:00pm–7:30pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Adults 18+
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Adults 18+
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:

This 10-week FREE LENA Start caregiver series can help you make a difference in your baby’s life through early talk and interaction!

For more information or to fill out an interest form, visit www.VBGrowSmart.com/LENA-StartClasses 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Frog and Toad Storytime & Craft

10:00am–10:45am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Learning Adventure Mascots with a storytime and craft. Grades Pre-K-2. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Pool Party Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Let's dive into summer with a fun preschool pool party! Join us for stories, crafts, and other outdoor fun. Feel free to dress your preschooler in their favorite summer outfit to cool off in one of our pools! Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Make & Take Craft

10:00am–12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Stop by the library between 10am-12pm to create your very own unique craft to take home!  Pre-K to 2nd grade.  No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

3s Please Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Road Trip Storytime & Activities

1:00pm–2:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a Road Trip! Participants will enjoy a Storytime and activities. Ages 3-7. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

3:00pm–4:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.

Registration is not required.

This program is a part of our Summer Learning Adventure (SLA).

 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah

3:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

5:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your stuffed animal friends for songs and stories! Then, tuck your pal into bed and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in the library? Come back Thursday to pick up your friend.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Kindergarten Gear Up

10:45am–11:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Kindergarten Gear Up is a six-week library program that helps preschoolers develop key social and academic skills for a confident transition to Kindergarten.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Movie Matinee: Moana

11:00am–12:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Drop-in and hangout with us as we watch Moana! Fruit gummy snacks, popcorn and juice will be provided.

Rated PG. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Art a la Cart

12:00pm–4:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk® Saturday: I Promise

10:00am–4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring I Promise by LeBron James. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Art a la Cart

10:00am–4:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Ballet Virginia: Storytime and Mini Class

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Preschool Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (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.