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Jan
19
2026
Mon
Closing
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
21
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
22
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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville 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 "3-5 years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Sensory Storytime
9:30am–10:15am
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:
Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
20
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
21
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
21
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:45am–11:30pm
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
22
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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville 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
23
2026
Fri
Pretend Play: Winter Wonderland
10:30am–11:30am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5. 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
23
2026
Fri
Preschool Art
10:30am–11:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Finger Gym
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:
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 caregiver.
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
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ 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
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath
10:30am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love.
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
20
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
20
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
20
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
22
2026
Thu
Preschool Art
11:00am–12:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 3-5 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Winter Wildlife Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Join us during the Winter Wildlife Festival for a story and craft event. Preschoolers (3-5 years) through 2nd grade with caregiver. Registration is required.
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 "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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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 "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 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
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Winter Wildlife Festival Celebration
1:00pm–3:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Details:
It's Winter Wildlife Festival week so come learn about the coastal wildlife of Virginia! There will be a variety of crafts and activities celebrating our local winter wildlife as well as information about the festival. Ages 3-8 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
20
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Pretend Play: Afternoon Tea
2:00pm–3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with a caretaker. 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
23
2026
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick
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
21
2026
Wed
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.
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