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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue "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 6 2026 Tue "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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Braille Literacy Exploration 3:30pm–4:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Braille Literacy Exploration 3:30pm–4:30pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Join us in learning about Braille literacy through hands-on exploration stations. 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Do You Want to Build a Snowman? 5:30pm–6:15pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Do You Want to Build a Snowman? 5:30pm–6:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed "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 7 2026 Wed "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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LiveArt 2:00pm–2:45pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LiveArt 2:00pm–2:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:00pm–4:45pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:00pm–4:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu "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 8 2026 Thu "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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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 8 2026 Thu Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Builder's Lab 4:30pm–5:30pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Builder's Lab 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEAM based program. This month we experiment with building earthquake-proof structures. Ages 3-11. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs 5:30pm–6:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Finger Gym 10:15am–11:15am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Finger Gym 10:15am–11:15am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive activities. 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods 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 9 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 10:30am–11:30am Windsor Woods Area Library 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri "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 9 2026 Fri "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 "5-7 years" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist 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.
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 9 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Too Much by Jason Lefebvre 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Too Much by Jason Lefebvre 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 9:00am–5:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Pungo-Blackwater Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 9:00am–5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. Ages 5-11. 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Details: Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability. 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat "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 10 2026 Sat "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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Pawistive Reading 2:00pm–3:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Pawistive Reading 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
