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Tiny Canvas Book Art

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Make a big impression on these tiny art canvases. In this program we will be making delicate works of art from recycled book pages and scrap art items. Adults. Registration is requ...

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

Make a big impression on these tiny art canvases. In this program we will be making delicate works of art from recycled book pages and scrap art items. Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Book Page Flowers

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Let's turn damaged books into beautiful flowers! Learn how to fold and decorate book pages to create your own long-lasting bouquet of flowers. All supplies included. Adults. Reg...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Let's turn damaged books into beautiful flowers! Learn how to fold and decorate book pages to create your own long-lasting bouquet of flowers. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Fourth of July Decorative Paper Star

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making a patriotic themed paper star. Hang it on a door, from the ceiling, or other space. You will be folding multiple pieces of cardstock and then...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making a patriotic themed paper star. Hang it on a door, from the ceiling, or other space. You will be folding multiple pieces of cardstock and then using an adhesive to keep the star together. Adults.

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

Small Canvas Painting

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come join us to create original artwork on small canvases! All program supplies are provided. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Come join us to create original artwork on small canvases! All program supplies are provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central West Programming Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central West Programming Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

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

English Conversation Club

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville 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! Adu...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "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, June 24, 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.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, June 25, 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.

Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Coloring Books are not just for kids. Join the craze - adult coloring. Relaxing and stress relieving. Drop in and color a page to keep. 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:

Coloring Books are not just for kids. Join the craze - adult coloring. Relaxing and stress relieving. Drop in and color a page to keep. 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.

Movie Matinee: Celebrate Summer

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

June is the month for weddings. Join us in this romcom, Father of the Bride about a proposal that suits the bride but not her father. Starring Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, and Isab...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

June is the month for weddings. Join us in this romcom, Father of the Bride about a proposal that suits the bride but not her father. Starring Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, and Isabela Merced. Rated PG 13. Adults.

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

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, June 25, 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Finding Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Money
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Is your nonprofit new to the field of grantseeking? Learn how to research and identify potential grantmakers using Foundation Directory, a comprehensive prospect research tool. Adu...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Money
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Is your nonprofit new to the field of grantseeking? Learn how to research and identify potential grantmakers using Foundation Directory, a comprehensive prospect research tool. Adults. Registration is required.

 

 

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

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "The Last Flight" by Julie Clark. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-up....

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "The Last Flight" by Julie Clark. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-up. Next month's book will be "The Book of Hope" by Jane Goodall.

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.

Glowing Pride Pins

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Learn how to make a glowing pin with Lilypad Sewable Circuits in this hand sewing program! Learn the basics and create your own glowing masterpiece that you can take home. Grades 6...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Learn how to make a glowing pin with Lilypad Sewable Circuits in this hand sewing program! Learn the basics and create your own glowing masterpiece that you can take home. Grades 6-12 and their families and loved ones.

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required.&n...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Pride Paint Night

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us at the Oceanfront Area Library to create an acrylic painting on canvas in celebration of Pride Month. All supplies included. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Join us at the Oceanfront Area Library to create an acrylic painting on canvas in celebration of Pride Month. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront 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! ...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Crafternoons

Thursday, June 27, 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.

Books on Tap at Ballyhoos

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: West With Giraffes by Linda Rutledge Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: West With Giraffes by Linda Rutledge

Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Crafternoons

Friday, June 28, 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.

Family Treasure Box

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn new ways to highlight cherished heirlooms, preserve memories, and compile traditions through memory boxes that can be shared with loved ones for years to come. Adults. Regist...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Learn new ways to highlight cherished heirlooms, preserve memories, and compile traditions through memory boxes that can be shared with loved ones for years to come. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Plein Air Artist Showcase

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oceanfront Gallery Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Visit the Oceanfront Area Library's gallery to view the completed works from last month's plein air artist demonstration and meet with local artists. Work on display will feature v...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Gallery Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Visit the Oceanfront Area Library's gallery to view the completed works from last month's plein air artist demonstration and meet with local artists.

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.

Chinese Mahjong

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Marketplace North at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.