This event is in the "3-12 months" group

Baby Rhyme Time Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
3-12 months
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2's Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.,) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

9:30am–10:15am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

10:00am–10:45am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

LENA Start Orientation

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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LENA Start helps parents promote and participate in their child's learning. Feedback-based educational content helps parents advance their own learning interests, and the peer model builds social well-being and community.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Baby Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Onesies Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
12-23 months
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

10:30am–11:15am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Now Read This Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Book Title:  Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

11:15am–12:00pm
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series 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

Thank You for Your Service Booth

12:15pm–1:15pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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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
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Atten-Hut! At ease soldiers. Stop by our Thank You for Service booth in our children's area and make a card, write a letter, or draw/color a picture for a veteran. All cards will be give to local veterans from the Virginia Beach Vet's Center.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

DIY CD Suncatchers

1:00pm–2:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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Upcycle old CDs into stunning suncatchers. All materials will be provided. Adults 18+. Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

On My Own Preschool Science Storytime

1:30pm–2:30pm
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Designed for newly independent preschoolers, On My Own Preschool Science invites 5 year-olds to engage in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. Registration for this 5 week series is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

2:00pm–2:45pm
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

2:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults 18+. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

English Conversation Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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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! Meets weekly. Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

From Banned Books to Film

2:30pm–5:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
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Join us in watching To Kill a Mockingbird in honor of Banned Books Week. This is one of the most challenged books of all time, and it happens to have a wonderful film adaptation. Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Elementary Science

4:00pm–4:45pm
5-7 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

 

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Jewelry Making

4:00pm–5:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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Join us Tuesday nights 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!

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This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Juice Box and Paint

4:30pm–5:30pm
8-11 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Follow along as you learn the steps make a beautiful painting while sipping on a juice box. Blend colors of acrylic paint using various brushes to create new colors for your painting. All supplies are provided. Grades 3-5.