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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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
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
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 "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.
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This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
3-12 months,
12-23 months
This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Combined Rhyme Time
10:00am–10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-12 months,
12-23 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 6-23 months 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 "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
Jan
5
2026
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:
12-23 months,
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 "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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
3-12 months,
12-23 months
This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Combined Rhyme Time
10:15am–10:45am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-12 months,
12-23 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.
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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Pathways to Connections
10:30am–12:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshops & Lectures
Details:
Join us for a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. Adults 60+. Registration is required. Call 757-385-0150 for assistance.
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 "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Just 2s Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
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.
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Seed Library Q&A
11:00am–1:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
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.
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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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
English Conversation Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
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.
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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
11:15am–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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
3-12 months,
12-23 months
This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Drop-In Combined Rhyme Time
11:30am–12:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-12 months,
12-23 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 NOT required, but it will be a first come, first served program.
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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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
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
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 "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Crafternoons
1:00pm–3:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Seed Library Q&A
1:00pm–3:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Help Desk
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
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.
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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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
5
2026
Mon
CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation
3:00pm–4:45pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Learn to use our Silhouette cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including:
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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Live Art-Winter Wonderland Watercolors
4:30pm–5:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. This month we will be exploring wintry watercolor techniques. 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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
LIVEArt Gr. 3-5
4:30pm–5:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades 3-5. 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 "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
5
2026
Mon
JUL/VB Chess Club
4:30pm–6:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group:
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor
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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures!
5:00pm–6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be 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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Teen Tabletop Roleplay Adventures!
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
Details:
Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome!
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