Sensory Storytime

9:45am–10:30am
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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.

Mindfulness Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Details:

Chill out and calm down as we learn and practice mindfulness activities. This program will be a mix of gentle movement and kid-friendly guided meditations.

Teen Crafting - Gift Giving

11:00am–12:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Craft gifts to give or to keep. These are great for beginners and all supplies are provided.

Chesapeake Bay Watercolorists Live Painting Demonstration

11:00am–1:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Studio
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Artists from the Chesapeake Bay Watercolorists will give a live watercolor art demonstration in the studio area, adjacent to the art gallery at Central Library on December 17 from 11 am -1 pm. 

Ask a Master Gardener

1:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
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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 gardener anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Seed Library Q & A

1:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
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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. 

DIY Resin Ornaments

2:00pm–3:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate this festive time of year and learn a new skill by making your own personalized DIY resin ornaments! Participants will be notified after the program when their ornaments have set and are ready for pick-up.

Teen and Parent DIY Resin Coaster

2:15pm–3:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Teen and parent work together to make a unique resin coaster and coaster holder, decorating with colors and add-ins.

Pyrography: The Art of Wood Burning

2:30pm–4:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to create a unique craft using pyrography, or the art of wood burning. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Homemade gifts: Sock Snowman

2:30pm–4:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to make some homemade gifts and projects this season!  This time, you don't need snow to make this adorable snowman for a little seasonal decor or a cute gift.  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Bloxels 101

3:00pm–4:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Registration Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Interested in video game design? This program is for you! Come and learn the basics using iPads and Bloxels sets. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Teen and Parent DIY Resin Coaster

3:30pm–4:15pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Teen and parent work together to make a unique resin coaster and coaster holder, decorating with colors and add-ins.