Combined Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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.

Preschool Art

10:00am–10:45am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Preschool Art

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: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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.

Crafternoons

1:00pm–3:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
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. Registration is not required.

 

Kindness Is Contagious!

2:00pm–3:00pm
3-5 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word or a listening ear. Let's help change our world one kind act at a time! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Word for Beginners

2:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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Learn how to complete common basic tasks, including creating and formatting simple documents. Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer mouse/keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. We encourage you to bring a USB drive to save your work.

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

Happy Holidays Family Storytime

3:00pm–4:00pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's... OH MY! December and January are full of fun-filled holidays, so let celebrate and learn about them!

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm–6:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
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Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Meet the Apps: Libby

3:30pm–4:30pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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Discover part of the library’s downloadable collection with Libby, a library mobile app that allows you to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more all from the convenience of your mobile device.

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!

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
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: Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
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Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. This month’s showing: My Hero Academia. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

 

Elementary Science - Winter Season

5:30pm–6:15pm
5-7 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is not required.

 

Bricks at the Beach

5:30pm–6:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
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Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Teen Time: Group Games

5:30pm–7:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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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
Program Type: Hobbies
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Hang out at the library and play games! Different types of games will be featured on the second Thursday of the month. Challenge your friends and show off your skills. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in anytime!

Taylor Swift Fan Night

6:00pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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Calling all Swifties!!  Join us for some fandom fun as we make friendship bracelets to keep or trade, enjoy a T-swizzle playlist, and chat with each other about our favorite pop singer. Grades 6-12, registration is required.

Acrylic Painting Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Visit the Oceanfront Area Library to create art inspired by Slovenian artist, Tamara Vogrin Tara. During this workshop you will complete an acrylic painting on canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.