Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am–11:30am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Toddler Open Play

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

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Art a la Cart

10:00am–4:45pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Tabletop Gaming

10:00am–8:00pm
18+ years
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day.

Offered in partnership with Tidewater Area Gaming Society.

Story & Craft: Winter Fun

10:30am–11:00am
3-5 years
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Art Mart

10:30am–11:30am
5-7 years
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Use pretend money to budget and shop for your favorite art supplies at Central Library's Art Mart! Use your art supplies to make fun art. Ages 5-7. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Mug Decorating

2:00pm–2:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Decorate a mug for yourself or to gift away! Please consider wearing casual clothes as acrylic paint pens and permanent markers can be messy. The finished mugs will require baking at home before use (instructions will be provided).

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Pawsitive Reading

2:00pm–2:45pm
5-7 years
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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.

Lighted Wine Bottle

2:00pm–4:00pm
18+ years
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Come join us as we create this beautiful holiday décor using a wine bottle.  All supplies provided.

Adults 18+.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Teens Create: Experimental Animation

2:00pm–4:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an evening with Hampton Roads artist Clarissa David. We'll be discussing experimental animation and all the different ways it's been done outside of Disney and Studio Ghibli. This program is for ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Mug Decorating

3:00pm–3:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Decorate a mug for yourself or to gift away! Please consider wearing casual clothes as acrylic paint pens and permanent markers can be messy. The finished mugs will require baking at home before use (instructions will be provided).

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Colors of Winter

3:00pm–4:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Want to try oil pastels but not sure when to start?  This program is for you! Use vibrant oil pastels to create your own winter landscape. Ages 12-18. Registration required.