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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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Bricks at the Beach
10:00am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.
Disclaimer(s)
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
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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| 12 pm |
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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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| 1 pm |
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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
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
Play Chinese Mahjong!
2:30pm–4:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group:
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Hobbies
Details:
Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles! Family, ages 8 and up. 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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| 3 pm |
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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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Pokémon Club
4:30pm–6:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. 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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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Pawsitive Reading
4:00pm–4:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
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.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Hands-On Science
4:30pm–5:15pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
8-11 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. 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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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Elementary Science
4:30pm–5:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Join us this month as we explore magnets. Ages 5-11. 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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