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

Eras Music Bingo

12:00pm - 1:45pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Come test your Eras Music knowledge with Music Bingo at Princess Anne or just dance along to some Swift beats. We will be celebrating all of the Era's Music during bingo as we prep for the new Tortured Poets Department drop. All Ages. Registration no...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
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.

Crafty Book Fridays: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:
Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the prohibition movement as part of a social reform movement, the economic a...
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff memb...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Sensory Storytime

9:45am - 10:30am
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation throug...
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages 3-24 months with ca...
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages 3-24 months with ca...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
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 "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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Tortured Poets Department Celebration

10:00am - 5:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:
April celebrates National Poetry Month and Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department. To celebrate, drop in anytime to try some of our fun Swiftie stations including friendship bracelets, cd painting, black-out poetry, Swiftie Selfie-sta...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Tabletop Gaming

10:00am - 8:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day. Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. Registration...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Pawsitive Reading

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-2.  Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Make Your Own Kite!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Build your own kite using simple materials like plastic bags and other items that can be found around the house. Follow along in this class and you'll have a working kite than can be flown outside or on the beach! Grades K-5. Registration is required...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween & Parent Paint Night: Cats & Dogs

2:00pm - 4:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
It’s a paint party! Create a beautiful painting following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece. Grades 4-7 and parent. Each individual must register separately. Online registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Pokémon Club: Pokémon Pom Pom

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:
Join fellow Pokémon players and fans to enjoy all things Pokémon. Catch a movie or video game, trade on your Switch, do a Pokémon themed craft, talk with fellow players, and just hang out. This month’s activity is making Pokémon pompoms. Catch them a...
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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Eras Music Bingo

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Come test your Eras Music knowledge with Music Bingo at Princess Anne or just dance along to some Swift beats. We will be celebrating all of the Era's Music during bingo as we prep for the new Tortured Poets Department drop. All Ages. Registration no...
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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:
Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the prohibition movement as part of a social reform movement, the economic a...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Origami Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Come origami with Ami!  Learn how to fold paper to make fun spring-themed origami, like flowers, because who wants to wait until May? Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. Grades 6-12. Registration is preferred but not requir...
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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:
Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the prohibition movement as part of a social reform movement, the economic a...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

StoryWalk®: Plants Can't Sit Still

9:00am - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring "Plants Can't Sit Still" by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors!  All StoryWalks® are located outdoors and may be rescheduled depending on the weather....
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff memb...
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independence a...
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:45am - 10:15am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.     ...