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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

3s Please Storytime

10:45am - 11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Bayside Area Library
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. 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.

Jr. Naturalist Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

World Kindness Day

11:30am - 12:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word or a listening ear. Let's help change our world one kind act at a time and celebrate World Kindness Day November 13, 2024!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Science Exploration

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
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: 6
Details:

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Living Room Conversations: Holidays & Traditions

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss sharing holidays and traditions with others.

Adults.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Celebrate American Indian Heritage in Film

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 186
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Come learn about the American Indian experience as told by themselves. This series, We Shall Remain originally aired on PBS in 2009 and was part of the American Experience series.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not 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
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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
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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 "Grades 3-5" group.

Tween Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Gaming!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Grades 9-12
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Pawsitive Reading

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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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 "Grades K-2" group.

Elementary Science

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-2
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
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Video Game Night

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Gaming for English Language Learners

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Open Paint Night

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
Oceanfront Area Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for an open paint night at the Oceanfront Area Library. Feel free to bring your own preferred surface to paint or choose one from our supplies. We will have various canvases and wood surfaces available to paint.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Paint Night Celebrating Native American Artists: Web Ex Live

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Digital Program
Sign-up Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us for a special painting program celebrating Native American Heritage Month.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Introductory English for Language Learners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

For non-native speakers of English. This is a free beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Book Ornament

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Commemorate your literary year by creating a book cover ornament! When registering for the program, share your top 5 favorite books so we can personalize them. Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:00am - 9:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Sensory Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

9:45am - 10:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Bayside Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Paint & Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Onesies Rhyme Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

BYOB(aby) Book Club

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required but preferred.