9 am |
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Just 2s Storytime
9:00am–9:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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 caregiver.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
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:
Preschool (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.
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Combined Rhyme Time
9:30am–10:00am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
3s Please Storytime
9:45am–10:15am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 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. 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Combined Rhyme Time
9:00am–9:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
On My Own Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 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. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Combined Rhyme Time
9:45am–10:15am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Yoga Storytime
9:00am–9:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, or use our carpet!
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Sensory Storytime
9:45am–10:30am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.
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This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Toddler Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 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.
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This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Toddler Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 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.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
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:
Preschool (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.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Toddler Open Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Just 2s Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Just 2s Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
On My Own Storytime
10:45am–11:30am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 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. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Combined Rhyme Time
10:15am–10:45am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
On My Own Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 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. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
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This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Baby Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Baby Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Toddler Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 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.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Toddler Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 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.
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This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Beginner Book Tasting
10:00am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Wondering what the "just right" books are for your early reader? Trying to practice sight words? Just trying to find some great books to motivate a reluctant reader? Join us for this book talk that will highlight the best from ou
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Aug
23
2025
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:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Baby Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
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.
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Baby Open Play
10:00am–11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Drop-in Just 2s Storytime
11:15am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time
11:00am–11:30am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Back to School Send-Off
11:00am–1:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Celebrate the end of summer at our Back to School Send-Off! Join us at our outdoor event featuring a Storywalk of What If, fun family activities, community resources, and VBPL's Bookmobile.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Meet the Author of An Unlikely Astronaut!
3:30pm–4:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
Program Type:
STEAM,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Have you ever met an astronaut? Join us for an interactive storytime and book signing with Susan Kilrain, author of An Unlikely Astronaut!
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Back to School Pretend Play
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Are you getting ready to start preschool or kindergarten? Join us for this school pretend play where you can practice your name, sitting on the rug, scissors and more. Ages 3-7. Registration 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: Love Monster by Rachel Bright
3:30pm–4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
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 "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Pawsitive Reading
5:15pm–6:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grades K-2
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-2. Registration is required.
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