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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

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

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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 you...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Outdoor Program: Fairy Houses

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Great Neck Lawn at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Listen to a story about fairies and then build your own special home in the woods of the library. This home will remain in the woods and may have many visitors, in addition to fair...

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks Club Challenge

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Let's Celebrate Disability Pride Month!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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.  

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Books & (Coffee) Brews

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 "Grades K-2" group.

Reading Buddies

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2
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...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Movie Matinee Music Sing-a-Long

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

 Come watch and sing with Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Loren Alred and Keala Settle in The Greatest Showman. Loosely based on the life of and imagination of P.T. ...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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! Adu...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Norfolk Botanical Gardens: Plants 101

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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 w...

Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 "Grades K-2" group.

LiveArt

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
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....

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Pet Rocks

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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 a...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Reading Buddies

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2
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 fo...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: STEAM

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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 a...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Books on Tap at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months)
Details:

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...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

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. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 op...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

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 acti...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Fire Safety Storytime and Craft

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Do you know what to do in case of a fire?  Join us for a fire safety storytime and craft presented by the Virginia Beach Fire Department. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is req...

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Do you know what to do in case of a fire?  Join us for a fire safety storytime and craft presented by the Virginia Beach Fire Department. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

StoryWalk®: Plants Can't Sit Still

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Outside at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring "Plants Can't Sit Still" by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors!  All StoryWalks®...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring "Plants Can't Sit Still" by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! 

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

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 require...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.