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

Just 2s Storytime

9:00am–9:45am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use 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 caregiver.

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

Storybook STEAM: Mae Among the Stars

9:30am–10:15am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Come listen to a story and complete a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math challenge inspired by the book! This Storybook STEAM is inspired by Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed.

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

Drop-in Baby Rhyme Time Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
3-12 months
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.  No registration required.

 

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

Just 2s Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use 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 "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
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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 "3-5 years" group

Preschool Art

10:15am–11:00am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. In this program we'll talk about the books and art of Yuyi Morales.  Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is 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
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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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Storybook STEAM: Mae Among the Stars

10:30am–11:15am
3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Come listen to a story and complete a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math challenge inspired by the book! This Storybook STEAM is inspired by Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed.

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

Drop-In Just 2s Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
2-3 years
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck 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

11:00am–11:45am
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming 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 "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
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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

Kindness Is Contagious!

11:15am–12:00pm
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.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Jr. Naturalist Program

12:00pm–1:00pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Books & (Coffee) Brews

12:30pm–2:00pm
18+ years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Art for Connections

1:00pm–2:30pm
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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A program for individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partner or family member.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, join us as we look at art, respond to it and make art together. 

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

Movie Matinee Celebrate Black History

1:00pm–3:30pm
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
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Join us as we celebrate African American Heritage. In 1965 the road to using voting rights in the south was arduous and many African Americans were denied their right through intimidation, poll taxes, beatings, imprisonment, and sometimes killed.

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

Preschool Science

2:00pm–2:45pm
3-5 years
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
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Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Trivia Tuesday: History

3:45pm–4:30pm
8-11 years
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
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Test your knowledge and have some fun! This week's theme is: History.

Grades 3-5. Registration required.

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

Teen Time: Jeopardy

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

Teen Valentine's Card Making, session 1

4:30pm–5:30pm
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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Make cards for Valentine's, pal-antines, gal-antines, anti-Valentine, or go off theme because you can!  Supplies provided.

Sponsored by MEO Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

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

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

5:00pm–7:00pm
8-11 years
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
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The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading.

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

Stained Glass Pasta

5:30pm–6:15pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Who says food can't be used for art? We're using pasta to make colorful stained windows. Grade K-2. 

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

Teen Valentine's Card Making, session 2

5:30pm–6:30pm
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
Details:

Make cards for Valentine's, pal-antines, gal-antines, anti-Valentine, or go off theme because you can!  Supplies provided.

Sponsored by MEO Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

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
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Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.