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Outdoor Program: Storytime on the Lawn

10:30am - 10:45am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Join us for a family storytime outside on the grass where we will read a story, sing songs, and have fun with learning! Registration is required. Please register each person in a family who will be attending, regardless of age. Please dress com...

Outdoor Program: Mindfulness

10:30am - 11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:
In this 4 week series, caregivers and children will learn ways to honor and process some of the difficult emotions that arise within us all. Learn how to empower yourself and your child through mindfulness, grounding, process art, and centering techn...

Outdoor Program: Pretend Play Museum - Show and Tell

4:30pm - 5:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Bring in a special toy or collection for show and tell. Practice budgeting by "purchasing" art supplies to advertise or honor your special something. Register for next month's pretend play to learn about museum exhibitions and displaying yo...

Outdoor Program: Create a Scarecrow

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
Join us for a family storytime filled with crows and what scared them!  Create a scarecrow to display at the library for one week, then you can take them home for Halloween. One Scarecrow per family. All supplies are provided, but brin...

WebEx Live: Stuffed Animal Zoo

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
With our stuffed animals and a story, we'll learn facts about many different animals, what they might sound like, and how they move! Make sure to have some space to move around like an animal! If you want to bring your favorite stuffed animals too, w...

Outdoor Program: Pretend Play Museum - Exhibit Engineering

4:30pm - 5:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:
Bring in a special toy or collection for show and tell. Pretend to be a museum curator by designing a display space for your exhibit. Grades K-5. Registration required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn. If regist...

Outside Dog Day Afternoon!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:
Bring your favorite canine friends to an afternoon of dog centered fun! Enjoy stories, crafts, friendly games, information on dog care. Have your picture taken with your pup with our Green Screen! This is an outdoor program. In case of incl...

Outdoor Program: LiveArt K-2

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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-2.  Registration is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn...

Outdoor Program: Elementary Science

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn. If registered, please meet in the gra...

WebEx Live: Animal Facts & Folklore Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Digital Program
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
In this 5-week series, we'll meet a different animal each week and learn about common myths and misconceptions. Discover how and why humans gave certain animals famous characteristics. Celebrate each animal with stories and activities ...

YouTube Video: Finger Gym To-Go: Monster Mash

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:
Register to pick up a kit of activities designed to build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Designed for PreK - Grade 2 with a caregiver. Once registered, a kit will be available for pick-up at the MEO Central Library, 4100 V...

Outdoor Program: Fairy Houses

10:30am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Build a special home for the fairies to visit.  It may have many visitors-grasshoppers, squirrels, toads, crickets and more. For children in K-5th grade.  Register online to reserve your spot, then watch the Library's Fairy...

Outdoor Program: Fall Family Storytime & To Go Craft

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Falling leaves, pumpkins, and scarecrows, oh, my!  Join us outside for stories and songs about Autumn.  Registered attendees will receive a craft kit to work on at home.   Please dress comfortably for the weather and plan to br...

Outdoor Program: LiveArt K-2

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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-2.  Registration is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn...

Outdoor Program: Elementary Science

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn. If registered, please meet in the gra...

WebEx Live: Animal Facts & Folklore Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Digital Program
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
In this 5-week series, we'll meet a different animal each week and learn about common myths and misconceptions. Discover how and why humans gave certain animals famous characteristics. Celebrate each animal with stories and activities ...

Outdoor Program: Spooky Stories After Dark

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Outside
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Join us in our courtyard to listen to some local scary stories. Hear tales about Virginia Beach’s historic homes, Grace Sherwood the Witch of Pungo, and others. Please bring a flashlight and a towel or blanket to si...

WebEx Live: Sensory Storytime & To-Go Kit

10:00am - 10:30am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Enjoy a small-group virtual storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulatio...

Outdoor Program: LiveArt K-2

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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-2.  Registration is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn...

Outdoor Program: Elementary Science

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn. If registered, please meet in the gra...

WebEx Live: Animal Facts & Folklore Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Digital Program
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
In this 5-week series, we'll meet a different animal each week and learn about common myths and misconceptions. Discover how and why humans gave certain animals famous characteristics. Celebrate each animal with stories and activities ...

Outdoor Program-Mindfulness and Meditation for Kids

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Come chill out and calm down with mindfulness and meditation for kids. We will learn about the power of gratitude and the science of how deep breathing calms our minds and bodies while practicing some breathing techniques and...

Outdoor Storytime: Autumn Fun!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Fall is halfway through. Let’s celebrate what makes Fall special with games and stories! Grades Preschool through 2nd grade. Registration is required.    Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Please dre...

Outdoor Program: LiveArt K-2

4:00pm - 4:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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-2.  Registration is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn...