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

John Kingry Magic Show

9:00am–10:00am
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages.

Registration is not required. 

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: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

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.

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

Toddler Open Play

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

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Grown Ups Play Date

10:15am–11:15am
18+ years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
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Details:

Adults play games too! While the kids have their fun, join your fellow caregivers and stay-at-home grown ups for board and card games.

Adults. Registration is not required.

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
Registration Required
Details:

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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Bad Kitty LIKES Storytime with a Craft (Staff-Led)

10:30am–11:15am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

There are so many things that Bad Kitty does not like, but she does like stories! Especially stories all about Bad Kitty! Read about one of her adventures with us and then make your own Bad Kitty bookmark to take home.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Outdoor Program: Fairy Houses

10:30am–11:15am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Listen to a story about fairies and then build your own special home in the woods of the library.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks Club Challenge

10:30am–11:30am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Caregivers welcome to build! Grades K-3. Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Let's Celebrate Disability Pride Month!

11:00am–11:45am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we share books, make a craft, and explore local resources to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

English Conversation Club

11:00am–12:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

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! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Books & (Coffee) Brews

12:30pm–2:00pm
18+ years
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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Details:

Join us at Three Ships Coffee to enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Reading Buddies

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Details:

Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

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

Movie Matinee Music Sing-a-Long

2:15pm–4:30pm
14-18 years, 18+ years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

 Come watch and sing with Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Loren Alred and Keala Settle in The Greatest Showman.

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: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:

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!

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Norfolk Botanical Gardens: Plants 101

3:00pm–4:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about the parts of a plant that we eat, plant sunflower seeds, participate in a tai-chi lesson that represents the lifecycle of a plant, and complete a craft that coincides with the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillarby Eric Ca

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

LiveArt

3:30pm–4:15pm
5-7 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Pet Rocks

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
Details:

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 "5-7 years" group

Reading Buddies

4:30pm–5:30pm
5-7 years
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

 Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

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

Teen Time: STEAM

5:45pm–6:45pm
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: STEAM
Details:

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!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Books on Tap at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

7:00pm–8:00pm
18+ years
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: The Wager by David Grann. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.