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This event is in the "18+ years" group

Read & Share

11:00am–12:00pm
18+ years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
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

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

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

Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan

5:30pm–7:00pm
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan

9:00am–10:00am
14-18 years, 18+ years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join  Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults. 

 

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Crafting: Tree Art

2:30pm–4:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Make a striking tree art that is part string art and part wreath.

Teens, ages 12-18. 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

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
Upcoming
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 "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 "18+ years" group

BYOB(aby) Book Club

10:15am–11:15am
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
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. 

The book selection will be announced soon!
 

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

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
Upcoming
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 "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
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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 "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 "18+ years" group

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ 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
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ 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
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for this English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

Day Before Memorial Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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

Independence Day Observed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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