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

Let's Play: Chess!

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

This chess meetup is for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner. Playing chess can help promote fun and learning, deductive reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem solving in young audiences. Grades 1-5.

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

Teen Switch Gaming

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Come to Windsor Woods Area Library for 1.5 hours of Nintendo Switch games! Registration is required.

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.

Chinese Mahjong

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

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

Teen Crafting: Faux Stained Glass Bookmark

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: 14
Details:

Make a unique faux stained-glass bookmark on acrylic. 

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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

Teen Crochet Club

2:15pm - 4:45pm
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: 5
Details:

Fellow teen crocheters, come hang out, and work on your crochet!  Registration is required. Grades 6-12. Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory 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.

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

Mysterious Messages

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Become the best secret agent or detective by learning how to encode and decode secret messages. Create your own secret codes and experiment with making invisible ink. Supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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.

Puzzlepalooza

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Put your puzzling skills to the test and win fun prizes! Compete in teams to complete the jigsaw puzzle fastest. Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration is required.

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

Pawsitive Reading

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

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

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Have you ever wanted to participate in D&D but weren't sure where to start?  Trying to find a new campaign to join?

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

Teen Time: Sewing

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!

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

Double Ditto: A Fun 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 Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us for an entertaining evening of the easy-to-learn party game Double Ditto! Put your wits and creativity to the test as you match answers to fun prompts with fellow adults. Expect laughter and friendly competition..

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 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Hour- Solar Bugs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us for a different craft or activity every month! Perfect for homeschoolers! All tweens are welcome!

This month's activity: Solar Bugs

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

Tabletop Gaming

10:00am - 8:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
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.

Offered in partnership with Tidewater Area Gaming Society.

Easter Sunday

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

Staff In-Service 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

Day Before 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

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