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This event is in the "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years
Digital Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Around the World Book Chat

12:00pm–1:30pm
18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a casual chat about books over coffee and snacks. Each month we will all read a book of our choice that takes place in a different country.

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

Battle of the Books 5th Grade Semi-Final

5:00pm–7:00pm
8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade Semi-Final

5:00pm–7:00pm
8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

7:30pm–8:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-up.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Tween Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
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 "18+ years" group

BYOB(aby) Book Club

10:15am–11:15am
18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Do your little ones (ages 0 - 3 years old) make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. 

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 "9-13 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

Beaded Pens and Book Reviews

3:45pm–4:45pm
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Bayside Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Calling all book lovers!  Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles.

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

Battle of the Books 5th Grade Grand Finale

6:00pm–8:00pm
8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

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

Author Spotlight: Amanda Foody

10:30am–11:30am
8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Discover Yarn Art

2:30pm–4:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Explore the brightly colored world of yarn art in this program! All you need is yarn, paper, and glue to make an incredible painting. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.  

This event is in the "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years
Digital Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Pretend Play Book Store

12:00pm–1:00pm
5-7 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate Read Across America Day at our pretend play book store! Learn practical math skills by using fake money to shop for books you can keep, and make your own fun reading crafts!

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

Pretend Play Book Store

4:00pm–5:00pm
5-7 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate Read Across America Day at our pretend play book store! Learn practical math skills by using fake money to shop for books you can keep, and make your own fun reading crafts!

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

Great Girl Detectives Book Tasting

4:30pm–5:30pm
8-11 years
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Come celebrate Women's History Month by learning about some famous women detectives in history and then talking about our great girl detectives in books now.

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

From Page to Picture Tween Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read & Share

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs

5:30pm–6:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read Across America Day Author Carmen Oliver

2:30pm–3:30pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate Read Across America 2026  author Carmen Oliver for a special storytime featuring "Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies." This  heartwarming story celebrates the joy of reading through the eyes of a young girl and her loveable co

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

Pawsitive Reading

12:00pm–1:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

True Crime Book Chat

1:30pm–2:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Want to meet fellow true crime enthusiasts? Join us for a true crime book club, where we discuss our favorite true crime books, documentaries, podcasts, and more.

Ages 18 and older. 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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read and Share

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years
Digital Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Early Readers Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
5-7 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Help your child on their journey to independent reading.  Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading.  Ages 5-7.  Registratio

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.