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Bricks at the Beach

12/11/2023 @ 9:00am - 12/15/2023 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. 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.

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required. ...
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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Homeschool Hands-On Science

1:00pm - 1:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required.  ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Cyanotype Winter Landscape

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:
Create a winter landscape and watch your art develop using UV reactive paper. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.  ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Homeschool Exploration Grades K-5

10:00am - 11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Come learn and play at the library! Explore coding using one of the library's technology kits. Grades K-5. Registration required.  ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Homeschool Bricks at the Beach

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:
Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. 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.

Mommy & Me Cardboard Gingerbread House

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 2- Grade 5 with caregiver. Registration is required**.  **please register child/ children and how many in your party will be j...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Fun with Perler Beads

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Get creative with Perler beads!  Come and create designs that can be transformed, into pictures, coasters, magnets, and more with just a household iron.  All materials will be provided. Grades K-5.  Registration is required &nb...
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.

Happy Holidays Family Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:
Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's... OH MY! December and January are full of fun-filled holidays, so let celebrate and learn about them! Join us for our Happy Holiday Storytime Series; this Storytime includes books, rhymes, and themed acti...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

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: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Let's Play: Chess!

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:
Come join us as we learn and play some games with us! Whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner, this chess meetup is for all skill levels!  Learning and playing chess can help promote fun and learning, deductive reasoning, pattern recognition,...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Grades K-5. 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.

Crafty Book Fridays: Llama Llama

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Build A Gingerbread House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical gingerbread house! We’ll be using graham crackers, frosting, and other assorted candies as our tools. Families with children in Grades K-5. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Homeschool Tween Hangouts: Holiday Card Making

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Calling all homeschool tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is constructing creative designs with colorful blocks! Grades 4-8. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Christmas Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join us for a Christmas-themed storytime, share traditions, and make something to take home. Grades K-5. Registration is 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.

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required. ...
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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, ...
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.

What is Kwanzaa?

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, History & Genealogy
Details:
We're only a week away from the start of Kwanzaa and you might be asking yourself, Wait, what is Kwanzaa? Join us to explore and learn about Kwanzaa, a celebration of 7 core values: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujimma( Colle...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Pokémon Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. This session we will be making a booklet of our adventures as a Pokemon Trainer! "Catch ‘em all" at the library ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Circuit Torch

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:
Learn how to make a simple circuit and light up the night with a torch you put together. Registration required.  ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Lighten up Your Solstice

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Great Neck Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:
Learn about the Winter Solstice and make a luminary themed craft. Wear your cozy pajamas if you like! Or dress in black and white.  Grades 1-5. Registration is required.  ...