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

Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All suppli...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

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

Teen Pop-Up Volunteering

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for  school but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for 
school but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you! 

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

Teen Time: Bingo!

Tuesday, December 17, 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 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Hobbit Door Ornament

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Bring a touch of the Shire to your home by making cute hobbit door ornaments with us. All supplies will be provided. Teens and Adults. Registration is required.  

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Bring a touch of the Shire to your home by making cute hobbit door ornaments with us. All supplies will be provided.

Teens and Adults. Registration is required.
 

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

Teen Paint Party: Winter Paint Pouring

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas with a winter theme.  All supplies provided. Teens, grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas with a winter theme.  All supplies provided.

Teens, grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
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: Movies & Entertainment
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 9-12" group.

Teen Gaming!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games. Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

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

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

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...

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

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!

Weekly Themes:

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

Teen Holiday Movie Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want to watch a spooky holiday movie?  Come join us at Windsor Woods Area Library for a viewing of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas and the opportunity to create themed...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Want to watch a spooky holiday movie?  Come join us at Windsor Woods Area Library for a viewing of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas and the opportunity to create themed coloring sheets with some of the characters! 

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

Teen Time: Board Game Night!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Teen Game Night! We will provide an assortment of board games, and card games to play. Join us, make new friends, and play games!Gra...

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Teen Game Night! We will provide an assortment of board games, and card games to play. Join us, make new friends, and play games!

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: Tranquil Thursday

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is not required...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Try It Before You Buy It - Needle Felting Edition

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn a new hobby but found yourself with a collection of unfinished supplies from past projects? This month, join us in celebrating the Winter Solstice as ...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn a new hobby but found yourself with a collection of unfinished supplies from past projects?

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

Teen STEAM- Citizen Science

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us for teen-only STEAM activities. Enjoy science, technology, engineering, art or math related activities, with different selections each month. This month’s activity: Citi...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us for teen-only STEAM activities. Enjoy science, technology, engineering, art or math related activities, with different selections each month.

This month’s activity: Citizen Science

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Treat Yo' Self

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Treat Yo' Self, or a friend. Gift giving for you or a friend? Join us to craft fun giftable items at a variety of gift creation stations. Registration is Required.  ...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Treat Yo' Self, or a friend.

Gift giving for you or a friend? Join us to craft fun giftable items at a variety of gift creation stations. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Magic School Movie Marathon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come out to the library and join us for a movie marathon.  Movies will be held inside the library.  Bring your blankets, snacks, family and friends!   

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Come out to the library and join us for a movie marathon.  Movies will be held inside the library.  Bring your blankets, snacks, family and friends! 

 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has ...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

Christmas Eve

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

TCC Winter Break

All Day 12/26 - 12/31
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Closing
Branches:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Crochet Club

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:45pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Fellow teen crocheters, come hang out, and work on your crochet!  Registration is required. Grades 6-12. Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. 

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Fellow teen crocheters, come hang out, and work on your crochet!  Registration is required. Grades 6-12. Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. 

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Tuesday Movie Matinee: Eight Gifts of Hanukkah

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come and enjoy our Tuesday matinee Eight Gifts of Hanukkah! Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple. ...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Come and enjoy our Tuesday matinee Eight Gifts of Hanukkah! Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

2024 Trivia

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

How well do you remember what happened this year? Test your knowledge of 2024 events with us and win fun prizes. Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration is not required.  

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

How well do you remember what happened this year? Test your knowledge of 2024 events with us and win fun prizes.

Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration is not required.
 

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Teen/Adult placeholder

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Teen/adult end of year program: 2024 trivia and bingo sheets for 2025 :) 

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Teen/adult end of year program: 2024 trivia and bingo sheets for 2025 :)