Week Calendar

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

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

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

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. 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.

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.

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.

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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.

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.

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 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.

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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.

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

Join us for stories and songs from around the world. This month we are celebrating the culture of Native Hawaiians. Ages 3-5. 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 not required, seating is limited due to room capacity.

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. Registration is not required.

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. Registration is required.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6 months-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

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.

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 3-8. Registration is required.

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

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

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.

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6 months-24 months with caregiver. Registration is 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.

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.

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

Destress to be your best!  Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show!  Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece.  When completed, return it to the library so it can be

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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.

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.

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

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.

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 is required.

Bring your child in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will explore the life cycle of a seed, each child will receive a seed to take home. Age 3-5 with caregiver.

Join us at Three Ships Coffee to enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

Come join a book club without having to leave home! Virtually enjoy a casual chat about popular books using your phone or computer. Talk about titles you like and hear what others recommend.

View art in the Central Library art gallery to get your creative juices flowing.

Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. 

This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. Registration is required.

We will be celebrating Haitian culture by reading, "I Want to Ride the Tap Tap."  The Tap Tap is a taxi that Haitians use to get from place to place.  In this session we will be painting our own Tap Tap vehicle with colors you choose to

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  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.

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. 

Fellow teen crocheters, come hang out, and work on your crochet!  We will go over a simple project for all experience levels, including beginners.  Registration is required. Grades 6-12.

Come join us for a discussion on AI, including its pros and cons, potential uses, impacts on your community or work, and potential challenges in the future. Light refreshments provided. Registration 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. 

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.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. 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.

Welcome to the mothers in movies series. Our third showing is "Moms' Night Out." What can go wrong when a group of mothers decide to go out for one night without the kids? Rated PG. Adults.

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.

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.

Unleash the transformative power of music and explore its multifaceted influence on the human mind, emotions, and overall mental well-being.

Calling all animal lovers! Get ready to create engaging and interactive toys for our furry friends. This hands-on crafting session combines creativity with a love for pets.

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

Spring is here!  Come to the Kempsville Library and celebrate the spring season with songs, rhymes and stories.  We will make a craft for participants to bring home.  Registration is required.  

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

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOME: This play for all ages takes us on a journey home through stories, music, and even a little Shakespeare!

Feeling overwhelmed by exams? Need a moment just to catch your breath? Come hang out at the library where you can take a break, make new friends, and just relax.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is 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

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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Join us in Family Afternoon Storytime as we sing, rhyme, share, and play our way to building early language and large motor skills, boosting and developing social-emotional skills, practicing basic concepts, and creating and reinforcing important

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required. 

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

Embark on a rhythmic journey into the world of hip-hop dance with this exhilarating workshop designed to celebrate the infectious energy, creativity, and expressive power of hip-hop movement.

Hi Tweens!

Let's explore Little Bits!

Grades 3-8. Registration is required.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required

Join us for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each month. This month's activity is practicing mindfulness by creating tiny mandala art.

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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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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For anyone who enjoys flowers, this flower bar is just the thing! We will create a flower bar and fill them with felted ball and pom-pom flower bouquets in gorgeous colors. All skill levels welcome, all supplies are provided. Adults.

Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Express your creativity while working on your green thumb! Come learn how to make your own Terrariums that you can watch grow at home!  All supplies provided. Grades 6-12.

Are you a Kindergartener-2^nd Grader who likes to use your imagination and be creative? Come to Tinker Time where you will have a variety of creative building manipulatives to bring your ideas to life.

Want to have fun while earning community service hours? Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Help with various library tasks every third Thursday; tasks will change monthly.

Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a spring-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.