LIVE Art: Creative Writing for Kids

10:00am–11:00am
8-11 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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Summer is a great time to write for fun! Learn how to create a character and set up a plot for your own adventure-filled story. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Meet Elephant and Piggie!

11:00am–12:00pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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VBPL's 2023 Summer Reading Challenge welcomes Mo Willems beloved characters Elephant and Piggie in special visits to branches for storytimes based on their adventures.

Teen Craft Afternoon: T-Rex Plushies

1:00pm–2:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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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: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
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Interested in hand sewing? Create this plushie t-rex in this program! Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

African American Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Join us in a discussion of The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This is a unique view of enslavement in the US and a young man's attempt to defeat the system and find freedom for himself and others.

Meet Elephant and Piggie!

2:00pm–3:00pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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VBPL's 2023 Summer Reading Challenge welcomes Mo Willems beloved characters Elephant and Piggie in special visits to branches for storytimes based on their adventures.

Celebrate with Pride: Make & Take

3:30pm–5:00pm
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
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It's Pride Month--Join us in celebrating our diverse community and express yourself.  Make buttons and Shrinky Dink keychains to show your colors, pronouns, and your support.  All are welcome.  No registration required.  Teens,

Let's Play: Chess!

4:30pm–5:15pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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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
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Come join us as we learn and play some games with us!

Juneteenth Movie Night

4:30pm–6:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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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: Movies & Entertainment
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Come hang out at the library with a movie and snacks all in celebration of summer and Juneteenth! With popular movie options and assorted snacks to pick from, there will be something for everyone.

Rainbow Resin Pride Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
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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Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride month with the library as we create pride flag-inspired coasters out of resin. All materials will be provided! Adults. Registration is required.

Teen Paint Night: Summer!

5:30pm–6:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Express yourself with a Summer themed Paint Night! Follow along to the directions or create your own unique masterpiece!

Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Books on Tap at Wasserhund Brewing

7:30pm–8:30pm
18+ years
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Book club copies are available for checkout at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required.