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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:00pm
3-5 years,
5-7 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
StoryWalk® and Craft: Following Papa's Song
01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Common Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for StoryWalk® and Craft featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. A related craft will be available while supplies last. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Preschool Science
9:30am–10:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:30am–10:15am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:00am–9:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Preschool Open Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
On My Own
10:00am–10:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Preschool Science
10:30am–11:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Jr. Naturalist Program
10:30am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
3s Please Storytime
10:30am–11:15am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Preschool Science
10:30am–11:15am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be learning about patterns. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:45am–11:30am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:00am–10:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Preschool Science
10:00am–11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Finger Gym
10:15am–11:15am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Art a la Cart
10:30am–11:30am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Saturday Storytime and Craft
10:00am–11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
11:15am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
On My Own
11:00am–11:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Magical Music
11:15am–12:15pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Join us for a Magical Music Storytime! We will be singing and dancing with scarves, bean bags, sticks and eggs! We will read a story and make a musical instrument craft. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project
12:15pm–1:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project
12:15pm–1:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project
12:15pm–1:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project
12:15pm–1:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project
12:15pm–1:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project
12:15pm–1:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Finger Gym- Artic Adventure
2:30pm–3:15pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 with a caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Preschool Science
2:00pm–2:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: Too Much by Jason Lefebvre
3:30pm–4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Kids Craft Hour
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Builder's Lab
4:30pm–5:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEAM based program. This month we experiment with building earthquake-proof structures. Ages 3-11. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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