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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
May
16
2026
Sat
Music Makers
9:30am–10:15am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home. Ages 2-7.
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Mahjong Mondays
10:00am–12:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Hobbies
Details:
Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. 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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Tile Tuesdays
10:00am–12:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Café
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Ready to mix strategy and luck? Join us for Chinese Mahjong, the classic tile game from 19th-century China that’s now played around the globe!
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Adults with Disabilities Game Day
10:30am–12:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Hobbies
Details:
Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
18+ years,
60+ years
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Books & Authors,
Discussion Groups,
Hobbies
Details:
Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1.
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 "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
May
16
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. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Seed Library Q&A
11:00am–1:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Seed Library Q&A
11:00am–1:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Seed Library Q&A
1:00pm–3:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Seed Library Q&A
1:00pm–3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Seed Library Q&A
1:00pm–3:00pm
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Marketplace
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Seed Library Q&A
1:00pm–4:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Community Area
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures
1:30pm–4:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group:
12-14 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
May
10
2026
Sun
Tabletop Roleplaying for Adults
2:00pm–4:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested adults led by a Library Game Master. No experience required, new players welcome! Supplies and character sheets will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.
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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
May
13
2026
Wed
Bricks at the Beach
2:30pm–3:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Explore: More Storytelling
2:00pm–3:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
Workshops & Lectures
Details:
Let's celebrate National Share A Story Month. Got a story you can't wait to tell?
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Teen Crafting: Felting
2:30pm–4:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Teen Area
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature. This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and meditative state. Just let the stress "felt" away!
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 "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Teen Puzzle Mania
3:30pm–5:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Teen Area
Age Group:
14-18 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
May's game spotlight is puzzles. Work together, and take on the challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles, and try different puzzles. Stimulate your brain, and relax at the same time.
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
May
14
2026
Thu
Bricks at the Beach
3:00pm–6:00pm
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
STEAM
Details:
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Teen Paint Party: Tiny Art edition, session 1
4:30pm–5:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Teen Area
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
It’s a paint party! Get creative with a tiny canvas, and go abstract. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All materials provided. Teens, ages 12-18. 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 "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
May
12
2026
Tue
Let's Play: Chess!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
STEAM
Details:
Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away!
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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Brick Builders!
5:00pm–6:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Come make new friends, practice your STEAM skills, and build! Each Brick Builders program will feature a new challenge or contest. Ages 8-11. Registration required. All supplies provided.
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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Teen Paint Party: Tiny Art edition, session 2
5:30pm–6:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Teen Area
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
It’s a paint party! Get creative with a tiny canvas, and go abstract. Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All materials provided. Teens, ages 12-18. 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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Crafty Evenings
5:30pm–7:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Computer Lab
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
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.
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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Teen Time: Chess
5:00pm–6:45pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies,
Movies & Entertainment,
STEAM
Details:
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:
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This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Teen Time: Games
5:30pm–6:45pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18.
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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