Week Calendar

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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.  

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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 for this 5-week series is required.  

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

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 for this 5-week series is required.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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 for this 5-week series is required.

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 independenc

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

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.

This award-winning free program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and encourage activity.  

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.

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

With a little creativity and a lot of imagination, the possibilities are endless when it comes to nature crafts inspired by gnomes and fairies. Ages 2-5, Grades K-2. Registration is required.

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.  No registration required.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and strengthen hand muscles. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Come learn and play at the library! Explore coding using one of the library's technology kits. Grades K-5. Registration required. 

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.

Calling all creative writers—those who find joy in expressing themselves with the written word. Here is a challenge for you!

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. No Registration is required. 

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

With increased focus on more complex books, we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, hands-on activities, as well as independence and confidence building. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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 for this 5-week series is required.

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 not required.

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 independenc

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

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.

Come start your Saturday off with a little music! Join us for some coffee and a movie musical. Families welcome! This month's pick is Singin' in the Rain!

Adults. Registration is not required.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.

The WHRO Raising Readers Van is coming to the library! WHRO staff members will present a storytime, give a tour of the Raising Readers Van, and ask participants to take the Reading Pledge. Ages PreK-1st Grade. Registration is required. 

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required. 

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

Join us for a fun-filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer, and learn about how they work.  Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

Join us for a day of crafting inspired by Studio Ghibli! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Learn how to make a glowing pin with Lilypad Sewable Circuits in this hand sewing program! Learn the basics and create your own glowing masterpiece that you can take home. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Come see the library out in your local park this fall! We will be providing fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for preschool families to enjoy! No registration required.

November is National Novel Writing Month! Come out to this special workshop for adults led by The Muse Writers Center.

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.

Celebrate Picture Book Month with a beloved picture book and fun craft.

Join us in an afternoon of board games and socializing. Play Mahjong, Scrabble, Phase 10, Chess or several other exciting and challenging games. No experience necessary.

Adults. Registration is required.

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. 

Looking for a fun, social game that involves zero skill but 100% luck? Join us for the ever-popular game of BUNKO and see how lucky you can be! Adults. Registration is not required.

Squares, circles, triangles, OH MY! It’s time to master our shapes. Come and be a part of the fun! Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. 

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 4-week series is required.

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

It's time to gear up for the Battle of the Books! Are you a homeschooler looking to put together a team for this fun and exciting competition? Come meet other interested teens and learn all about the books for this year's event.

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.

Interested in going beyond the Who, What, Where, When and How you are who you are? Then this course is for you. Learn how to harvest information from US Census, Vital Records, and more. Tour the Meyera E.

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

November is National Life Writing Month. The goal of National Life Writing Month is to encourage people to write about themselves and their life as they have experienced it thus far (aka memoir).

A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.

Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.

Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

Join us for a Diwali Story and Craft event. We will read stories, sing songs, and create a Diwali craft to take home. Grades K-2^nd. Registration is required.

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive activities.

Let's try something new with our gaming programs!  We will spotlight a different game each month. 

November's game is the card game, Exploding Kittens, a highly-strategic, kitty-powered game of chance. 

Learn who we honor on Veterans Day, why we celebrate this important holiday and make a card to thank a Veteran. 

Grades 1-5. Registration is required. 

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

Make a fall themed paper luminary. Choose from pre-cut designs or make your own custom design. Adults. Registration is required.

Wackadoo!  Do you know of the Aussie Cattle Dog family named the Heelers?  Join us as we play games, make crafts, dance, and have fun as we celebrate the loving canine family.  Dress up and get ready to dance along with Chatterbox!

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

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

For National Novel Writing Month, we're hosting a creative fiction workshop for young writers! Come hone your skills.

Join us Tuesday nights 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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Make some noise at the library this evening.  There will be Boomwhackers, karaoke, and the Orba to try out.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Come write a letter to thank a military veteran for their service to our country. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Come join us as we learn and play some games with us!

Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. This month’s showing:  Spy X Family. Registration is not required.  Just drop in!

Grades 6-12

Looking for an easy and inexpensive last-minute holiday gift? Join us and learn how to make bracelets using the Japanese kumihimo braiding technique.

Adults. Registration is required.

Come on down to the Oceanfront Area Library to make no-sew toys and blankets for shelter animals!

Teens and Adults. Registration is required.

Learn the basics of cross stitching in this 4-week program. Create a new pattern each week. Grades 3-5. Registration is required. 

Make some noise at the library this evening.  There will be Boomwhackers, karaoke, and the Orba to try out.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Join us Tuesday nights 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! 
 

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:

Enjoy a variety of international games with your family and friends. Enjoy classic games, tech toys, and everything in-between. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver 16 yrs or older. No registration is required.

Join us at the Oceanfront Area Library to learn about the Indian art of rangoli, often drawn during Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Watch a demonstration and then try your hand at creating your own rangoli design.

Being kind is easy and infectious, so we'll be doing just that. We're spreading the kindness, one rock at a time. Grades K-5.  Registration is not required. 

Enjoy quality time with your family as we provide games for you to choose from to play. Feel free to provide your own, too! PreK-8th grade.  Registration not required. Space is limited.

Hang out at the library and play games! Different types of games will be featured on the second Thursday of the month. Challenge your friends and show off your skills. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in anytime!

Is your nonprofit new to the field of grantseeking? Learn how to research and identify potential grantmakers using Foundation Directory, a comprehensive prospect research tool. Adults. Registration is required.

Short Story, the artist, is artistically a different experience. One that incorporates newsprint, comic strips and sometimes watercolor over tons of abstract collage.

Solve puzzles and decipher clues to Escape the Room!  Bring a friend and your best problem solving skills.  Are you up to the challenge?  The topic is Top Secret, but we guarantee a WHALE-y good time!  Grades 6-12.  R

Meet us at Tapped Crafthouse in Red Mill Commons to discuss this month’s selected title: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.