This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 19 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 19 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Art Mart 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Art Mart 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Learn about money and budgeting at our Art Mart! Participants will be given Art Mart bucks and a budget to buy the art supplies they would like to use to make their craft project. Ages 5-11. 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 "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 Feb 20 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 Feb 20 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. No 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Sky Colors by Peter Reynolds 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Sky Colors by Peter Reynolds 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 Feb 21 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 Feb 21 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Magical Creatures Book Tasting 11:00am–11:45am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Magical Creatures Book Tasting 11:00am–11:45am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Join us to talk about your favorite magical creatures books, get recommendations from others, learn about magical creatures from around the world, and find your next magical read. We will also make a craft to take home. 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. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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 Feb 23 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Feb 23 2026 Mon 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: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years 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 donor 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Details: Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Grades 3-8. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Tween Hour: Fabric Art 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Tween Hour: Fabric Art 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Join us for an art project decorating fabric with stencils, paint and fabric markers! Create your own design on a tote bag you can keep. Ages 9-13. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus . Grades 4-6. Registration required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 28 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 Feb 28 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 "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 Feb 28 2026 Sat Author Spotlight: Amanda Foody 10:30am–11:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 Feb 28 2026 Sat Author Spotlight: Amanda Foody 10:30am–11:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Meet Amanda Foody, author of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books novel, Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice! 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 "8-11 years" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Dav Pilkey Day 2:15pm–3:30pm 8-11 years Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Dav Pilkey Day 2:15pm–3:30pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Calling all fan's of Dav Pilkey's graphic novels! Join us for a fun session with trivia, crafts, and games. Ages 8-11. 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 "8-11 years" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Creative Writing for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Creative Writing for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: WRITE ON! We're hosting a creative fiction workshop for young writers! This program will have creative prompts for creating short stories, featuring the option to illustrate and share our work. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter Sunday All Day Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Drop the Mic 5:00pm–6:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Drop the Mic 5:00pm–6:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Poetry slam! Learn how to use your voice and body as a form of self-expression in this interactive workshop by Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask. Grades 4-6. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
May 24 2026 Sun Day Before Memorial Day All Day Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Day Before Memorial Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial 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
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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
Jul 3 2026 Fri Independence Day Observed All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day Observed 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
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence 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
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor 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
Sep 9 2026 Wed All Staff Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 9 2026 Wed Closing All Staff 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 "8-11 years" group Sep 16 2026 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Sep 16 2026 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
