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

Little Mermaid Tales

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join local children's book author, Janet Beaulieu, for a storytime featuring her books which highlight children's rhymes, sea life, and science. Ages 3-5. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

 

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

Teen Junk Journaling

2:30pm–4:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Repurpose everyday materials to create unique, personalized journals or scrapbooks.

Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own to personalize the experience further.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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

Parks After Dark

6:00pm–9:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Find the bookmobile this Friday at Parks After Dark. Come explore the collection, sit and read, or check out your next favorite book! 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Read and Share

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults 18+
Digital Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group

Books & (Coffee) Brews

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults 18+
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Books on Tap at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults 18+
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chen. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.

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

Back to School Event

12:30pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The bookmobile will be celebrating the back to school season . Stop by to explore the collection, sit and read, or check out your next favorite book and get back in groove for school.

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

End of Summer Read-A-Thon

11:15am–12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Still have activities to color in on your Learning Adventure map?  We will have supplies and volunteers to help you get those few things done and finish the summer strong!  Ages 3-5.  No registration 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

End of Summer Read-A-Thon

2:00pm–3:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Still have activities to color in on your Learning Adventure map?  We will have supplies and volunteers to help you get those few things done and finish the summer strong!  Grades Pre-K-5th grade.  No registration required.

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

Book Tasting

5:00pm–6:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Come in and sample or "taste" books to find something new and fun to read. New books will be highlighted! Do a book related craft to take home. Registration is not required. Grades K - 5.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

 

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 "Adults 18+" group

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am–7:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults 18+
Digital Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am–7:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Now Read This Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Women by Kristin Hannah.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Walk and Talk

10:00am–11:00am
Adults 18+
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: What If...

12:30pm–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.

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

Teen Book Chat

5:30pm–6:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Come chat about what you've been reading lately. Manga's, Graphic Novels, Horror, Fantasy, whatever you are reading come chat with other teens about your favorite books! 

Grades 6-12.  

Registration not required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.