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Adults with Disabilities Art Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

View art in the Central Library art gallery to get your creative juices flowing. Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art.  This program is every 2n...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

View art in the Central Library art gallery to get your creative juices flowing.

Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. 

This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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. 

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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

Coding with Ozobots

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Interested in robotics or coding? Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Ozobots, a a fun way to learn both! These mini robots can follow coded instructions on paper. Test ...

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

Interested in robotics or coding? Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Ozobots, a a fun way to learn both! These mini robots can follow coded instructions on paper.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Living Room Conversations: Fellowship and Friendship the Rotary Four-Way Test

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central West Programming Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

In these days of distrust, and false communication, what can we learn from the Rotary International principles? Their approach to fellowship and friendship leads to service above s...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central West Programming Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

In these days of distrust, and false communication, what can we learn from the Rotary International principles? Their approach to fellowship and friendship leads to service above self.

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 9, 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

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

AI Literacy Workshop

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prominent, and it’s important to explore how it is used today. We will practice identifying AI-generated content and gather some resou...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prominent, and it’s important to explore how it is used today. We will practice identifying AI-generated content and gather some resources to keep us AI literate. Adults. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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 req...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Art for Connections

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Tuesday Movie Matinee: Elf

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come and enjoy a our Tuesday matinee showing of Elf, starring Will Farrell! This is the story of human baby who accidently ends up at the North Pole and grows up amo...

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

Come and enjoy a our Tuesday matinee showing of Elf, starring Will Farrell! This is the story of human baby who accidently ends up at the North Pole and grows up among the elf community.

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.

STEAM Family Night

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come explore new technologies in this interactive, hands-on program; there is something for everyone! Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Come explore new technologies in this interactive, hands-on program; there is something for everyone! Family. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Books on Tap at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

Tuesday, December 10, 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 Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams. Book club copies are availab...

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 Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Virginia Department of Health Information Session

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central West Programming Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Have any questions about health related topics? Want to learn more about healthy aging? Join Shanell from the Virginia Department of Health for a resource session.  Open to...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central West Programming Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Have any questions about health related topics? Want to learn more about healthy aging? Join Shanell from the Virginia Department of Health for a resource session. 

Open to all. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Living Room Conversations: The Future of Work

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss the role work plays in your life. Adults.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss the role work plays in your life.

Adults.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Snow Globe Crafting Station

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

We are all fascinated with snow globes, they capture our imagination! Sign up to make your own unique snow globe. We will provide supplies and basic instructions for a variety of f...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

We are all fascinated with snow globes, they capture our imagination! Sign up to make your own unique snow globe. We will provide supplies and basic instructions for a variety of fun, unique globes.

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

Gaming for English Language Learners

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native ...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

AI Literacy Workshop

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prominent, and it’s important to explore how it is used today. We will practice identifying AI-generated content and gather some resou...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prominent, and it’s important to explore how it is used today. We will practice identifying AI-generated content and gather some resources to keep us AI literate. Adults. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults....

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Documentaries Discussion Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Broaden your horizons with us as we watch a documentary together and discuss the challenges it depicts. This month’s film is Winter's Yearning by Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturl...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Broaden your horizons with us as we watch a documentary together and discuss the challenges it depicts.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Polymer Clay Earrings

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us to make custom polymer clay earrings. This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows:December 5th: Come and create your polymer clay earring ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to make custom polymer clay earrings. This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows:

December 5th: Come and create your polymer clay earring design(s).

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Adult Game Day: Board and Card Games

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

It's Game Day at the library! Come play some new games, classic games, board games, card games, and more! Adults. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

It's Game Day at the library! Come play some new games, classic games, board games, card games, and more! Adults. Registration is required.