This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

ABCs 123s: Number Storytime and Craft

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

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.

Family Movie: Frozen II

10:15am - 12:15pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
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Summer is in full swing, let's cool down indoors with a movie. Bring your family and young ones to watch Frozen II. Movie will start at 10:15 and light refreshments may be served. 

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Enjoy an 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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Field Day

10:30am - 12:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
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Join us for fun filled bash to close out the Summer Reading Challenge. Play games, make crafts and read stories with us to celebrate Summer. All ages. No registration required.

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.

End of Summer Passive Activities

11:15am - 1:15pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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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
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Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Reading Buddies

11:30am - 12:30pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.  Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun!  Grade

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Ice Painting

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Summer is in full swing, join us to make a one-of-a-kind art masterpiece with ice painting! This may be messy, so please dress your child appropriately for the paint and water.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Paint

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Threads of the World

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
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Seats Remaining: 11
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Threads of the World – Not your Grandma's embroidery. Gather as we stitch up a quick piece with a modern twist. Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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. Registration is not required.

 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

2:00pm - 4:15pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Learn more about working with data using formatting, graphics and charts, and sorting/filtering. Prerequisites: Ability to create simple spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or have taken Microsoft Excel for Beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
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Use your imagination to build LEGO creations. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Coding with KIBO

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Bricks at the Beach meets KIBO, one of the library's robotic toys. Grades K-2. Registration required. Funding for these educational coding toys provided by a grant from the Virginia Beach Library Foundation.  

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Anime Club

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
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Join us Wednesdays 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!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club - Read & Share

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults 18+
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Join Oceanfront Area Library’s graphic novel book club at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. Discuss your favorite titles and hear what others enjoy. Adults. Registration preferred but not required.