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

Teen Time: Charades

4:00pm–5:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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

Teen Time: Paper Quilling

5:00pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Science- Textures

10:30am–11:00am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

It's time for Baby Science!  In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring textures.

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

Homeschool Hangout

11:00am–11:45am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Tapetown Vehicle Extravaganza

11:00am–12:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Register for your toy car "driver's license" and then drive your vehicle around Tapetown.  Visit city landmarks like the library, fire station and the car wash, or build your own.

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 "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

11:15am–12:00pm
3-5 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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

Teen Time: STEAM

5:30pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18.

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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Make Your Own Kite

1:00pm–3:00pm
8-11 years, 9-13 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Let's learn how to make kites! Build your own kite using simple materials like plastic bags, tape, and other items that can be found around the house. Follow along in this class and you'll have a working kite that you can fly outside!

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

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song

10:00am–4:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore outdoors! 

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

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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

Mobile Maker Space

3:30pm–4:30pm
8-11 years
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for summer STEAM, where we will work collaboratively to use both low and high tech to create a Rube Goldberg machine. Ages 8-11.  Registration 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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, Technology Services
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up

10:30am–12:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

“Fun” - amental Forces

10:30am–11:30am
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Gravity... Inertia... Centripetal force... who could ever imagine that an introduction to physics could be so much fun?

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 "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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

10:30am–12:30pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Park
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.  

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

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

10:30am–12:00pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.  

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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Mix It Up

10:30am–11:30am
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

It’s time to shake up solutions and explore mixture chemistry. Sort out mixtures, clear color from a watery solution and see how useful a suspension can be. Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads. Ages 6-12.

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Lights...Color... Action

2:00pm–3:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Catch some cool colors. Make a rainbow out of white light. Experiment with UV light and reveal numbers with color filters. Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads. Ages 6-12.

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

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Independence Day Observed

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, Technology Services