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

Baby Paint & Play

10:00am–10:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Art

10:00am–10:45am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be meeting outside and using chalk.   

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

Finger Gym

10:00am–11:00am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand.  Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.  Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.

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

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am–11:30am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
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Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Mother Nature’s Traveling Road Show: Nature Detectives

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years, 3-5 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Little scientists will be introduced to nature through a hands-on sensory adventure. Grow a love and appreciation for the outdoors while exploring the sounds, textures, and colors of nature and meet a live ambassador animal.

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

Norfolk Botanical Gardens: Plants 101

10:30am–11:30am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
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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 "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Mother Nature’s Traveling Road Show: Nature Detectives

11:00am–11:30am
2-3 years, 3-5 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Little scientists will be introduced to nature through a hands-on sensory adventure. Grow a love and appreciation for the outdoors while exploring the sounds, textures, and colors of nature and meet a live ambassador animal.

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

Pawsitive Reading

2:00pm–2:45pm
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, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

2:00pm–3:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12. Registration is required. 

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

Chinese Mahjong

2:00pm–4:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
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Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Marbleized Paper

3:00pm–4:00pm
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
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Add a unique touch to your stationery, journaling, or scrapbook projects by using shaving cream, watercolor paint, and squeegees! Supplies will be washable from fabric, but please wear clothes that are okay to get a little messy.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Watercolor Workshop

3:00pm–4:30pm
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 local artist, Libby Mills. During this workshop you will complete your own watercolor art piece. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.