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

Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration!

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:
Come celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility! Hang out with other teens, eat snacks, play games, and work on art projects and writing activities! Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Crescent Moons and Kindness: Celebrating Ramadan

1:00pm - 2:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:
Discover the enriching symbols and meaning of Ramadan. We'll read stories of families celebrating Ramadan and Eid al- Fitr, build a beautiful tree of kindness and create some crescent moons to display. Grades K-2. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Cherry Blossom Tree Canvas Art

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Let's celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival! In this mixed media artwork, we will create a cherry blossom tree on canvas. We will paint the silhouette of a tree using a stencil and then glue pre-cut paper cherry blossom petals/flowers to the branches...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Arab American Heritage Month Learn and Create!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with a Learn and Create! Learn about Arab American artists and some of their works. Then respond to their art by creating your own creative work!  Grades 6-12. Registration is preferred, but not required...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Writing Through Worry

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Our worries and anxiety, though frustrating and challenging, are not always all bad. Join us in this unique experience where we will write to discover how our anxiety can become an asset. Bring your favorite journal and writing instrument if you like...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Blackout Poetry Night

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Come celebrate National Poetry Month! Blackout Poetry is when you take a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redact words, and come up with your very own poetry. All materials provided, Registration is required, Grades 6-12t...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

BYOB(aby) Book Club

10:15am - 11:15am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
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. Adults. Registration is not required. This month's book will be reading "Finding Me" by Viola Dav...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Shadow Puppets and Folk Tales

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Shadow Puppets have told stories from many lands for many generations. Now you can share a tale using with only a few materials and an easy-to-build shadow stage. Join us for two Spring Break afternoons and make your own puppets as you present a folk...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Rainbow Puppet Productions presents Speak Out for Tolerance!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 197
Details:
This unique program supports anti-bullying and brings to life non-descriptive characters that offer a generic look and identity. Using balloons as puppets, the Rainbow Puppets impact the audience with general facial features and body langua...
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. This month’s showing:  Bananya. No registration is required.  Just drop in! ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Shadow Puppets and Folk Tales

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Shadow Puppets have told stories from many lands for many generations. Now you can share a tale using with only a few materials and an easy-to-build shadow stage. Join us for two Spring Break afternoons and make your own puppets as you present a folk...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Shadow Puppets and Folk Tales

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Shadow Puppets have shared stories from many lands for many generations. Now you can share a tale using with only a few materials and an easy-to-use shadow stage. Join us for two afternoons ( Tuesday, 4/18 and Monday 4/24) and make your own pupp...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:
Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. April's activity will be line dancing with Ms. Bria. Adults. Registration required.  ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Bayside Seeing Beyond

10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:
Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. No registration required. ...
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Shadow Puppets and Folk Tales

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Shadow Puppets have shared stories from many lands for many generations. Now you can share a tale using with only a few materials and an easy-to-use shadow stage. Join us for two afternoons ( Tuesday, 4/18 and Monday 4/24) and make your own pupp...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required. ...

MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
All Branches
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, Digital Program, Off Site

JUNETEENTH

All Day
All Branches
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, Digital Program, Off Site

INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day
All Branches
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, Digital Program, Off Site

LABOR DAY

All Day
All Branches
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, Digital Program, Off Site

VETERANS DAY

All Day
Some Branches
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, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Digital Program, Off Site