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

Teen Crafting: Diamond Painting

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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: 16
Details:

Try out diamond painting with a keychain project.  Diamond painting is like paint by numbers but with gems and sparkle!

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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

Bricks at the Beach

01/13/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2025 @ 5:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Mahjong Mondays

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

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

Let's Play Chess!

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Room L102
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Would you like to learn how to play chess? Join us in this fun and engaging 4 week series where we will learn all about chess, study some moves, and then put our knowledge to the test by playing a few games! Grades 3-5.

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

Teen Time: Cheese Thief

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
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Room 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 "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
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: 10
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.

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

Adult Game Day!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Play board games with other adults, like Scrabble, Pinochle, Mahjong, Hedbanz, Boggle, Uno, Phase 10 and more. You'll have loads of fun and your brain will love you for it! We will have an assortment of games and puzzles. Adults.

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

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 "Grades K-2" group.

Pawsitive Reading

5:15pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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

This month's activity: DIY Dragon Egg

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

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
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. 

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

Seed Library Q & A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about 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.

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about 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. 

Martin Luther King Jr. 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
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Hour: Coding Robots

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity will explore coding with robots. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

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

Pokémon Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Grades 3-5
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. This session we will be making Pokemon themed art with contact paper!

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

Teens Play UNO!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Grades 9-12
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

It is the first month of the year, so January's game spotlight is the card game, UNO (plus several variations).

Manufacturer's description: "UNO is the classic family card game that's easy to pick up and impossible to put down! "

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

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

3:30pm - 5:45pm
Grades 9-12
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

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

Let's Play Chess!

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Room L102
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Would you like to learn how to play chess? Join us in this fun and engaging 4 week series where we will learn all about chess, study some moves, and then put our knowledge to the test by playing a few games! Grades 3-5.

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Blank Slate, a Word Association Party Game

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Room L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a lively evening of creativity and fun with Blank Slate! In this easy to learn interactive game, players respond to prompts and try to match their answers with others, all while thinking outside the box.