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

Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is 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: 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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

9:45am–10:15am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

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.

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

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
12-23 months, 2-3 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront 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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. 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: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central 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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Superhero Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years, 3-5 years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Join us for a storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes about spectacular superheroes. Ages 2-5. Registration Required.

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

Drop-in 3s Please Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

To Go Make & Take Craft

10:30am–11:30am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

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

Tween Bricks Club Challenge

10:30am–11:30am
8-11 years, 12-14 years
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
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Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Read & Share

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

Balloon Sculpture

10:30am–12:30pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
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Join Ryan the Balloon Guy to make some zany balloon creations you can take home. Family. Registration is required for all participants regardless of age.

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

3s Please Storytime

10:45am–11:15am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Drop-in Just 2s Storytime

11:15am–12:00pm
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront 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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Reading Buddies

11:30am–12:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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

DIY Galaxy Jars

1:30pm–2:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
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Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop-in this week and learn about button making! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

2:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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.

 

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

Drop-in LIVEArt Monet

2:30pm–3:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts
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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 not required.

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

Finger Gym

3:30pm–4:15pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 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. Registration is required.

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

Teens, Go Retro!

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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Experience NES and SNES video games, sing karaoke songs from decades past, and decorate a vinyl record to make a unique art piece.  Bonus: feel free to dress up in decades old fashion!

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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

Technology Petting Zoo

4:30pm–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: STEAM
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Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. Grades K-5. 

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

Teen Time: Rock Painting

5:00pm–6:45pm
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, 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!

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This event is in the "18+ years" group

Meet the Artist: Dino McCann

5:00pm–7:30pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Meet the artist, Dino McCann at Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Art Gallery on August 7, from 6-7:30 p.m.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Circus Tent Favor Box

6:30pm–7:30pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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In honor of National Clown Week, join us in making a circus tent favor box.

Adults. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a summer-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.