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Crafternoons

Wednesday, July 17, 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, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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. This month we will create fireworks...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. This month we will create fireworks paintings & compete on trivia about the US!

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

Drone Obstacle Course

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by The Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library.

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

Paint Your Partner

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Bring your partner and let’s put this to the test! Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint your partner (friend, family me...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Bring your partner and let’s put this to the test! Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint your partner (friend, family member, coworker, etc.) using acrylics on canvas.

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

Drone Obstacle Course

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by The Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library.

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, July 18, 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.

Read & Share

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Reg...

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

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Let's Play Pinochle!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us as we learn how to play Pinochle. It uses a special deck of cards and is a lot of fun. Pinochle is a melding and trick taking game played with two teams of 2. The obje...

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

Join us as we learn how to play Pinochle. It uses a special deck of cards and is a lot of fun. Pinochle is a melding and trick taking game played with two teams of 2.

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

Nonprofits: Boost Your Online Presence and Fundraising Potential

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Money
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn how to increase your organization's online presence and maximize its fundraising potential by claiming your nonprofit profile on GuideStar and earning a Seal of Transparency....

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Money
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Learn how to increase your organization's online presence and maximize its fundraising potential by claiming your nonprofit profile on GuideStar and earning a Seal of Transparency.

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

Bayside Seeing Beyond

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may des...

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

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

Crafternoons

Friday, July 19, 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.

Sharpie Stone Art

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come to this make-one-take-one event where one of your stone creations will be donated to the new butterfly garden at the Senior Resource Center at Creeds. Adults. Registration is ...

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

Come to this make-one-take-one event where one of your stone creations will be donated to the new butterfly garden at the Senior Resource Center at Creeds. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the maste...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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.

Canvas Embroidery

Saturday, July 20, 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:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Learn how to embroider a canvas with beginner friendly stitches like the running stitch and the backstitch. You will use a piercing tool to punch the stitch holes into the canvas. ...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Learn how to embroider a canvas with beginner friendly stitches like the running stitch and the backstitch. You will use a piercing tool to punch the stitch holes into the canvas.

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

Mini Composition Notebook Cover

Saturday, July 20, 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 as we sew a cover for a mini composition notebook.   Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.  Limited number of machines and sewing supplie...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Come join us as we sew a cover for a mini composition notebook.   Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.  Limited number of machines and sewing supplies will be available.  Basic sewing machine skills needed.&nbsp

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

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, July 22, 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, July 22, 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 "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, July 23, 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 "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Movie Matinee Sing-a-Long

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come in from the heat and humidity, and join in the singing of Dreamgirls. Based loosely on the Supremes, it tells the rise and fall of musicians trying to break into the music wor...

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

Come in from the heat and humidity, and join in the singing of Dreamgirls. Based loosely on the Supremes, it tells the rise and fall of musicians trying to break into the music world without losing their dignity and soul. Rated PG13. Adult.

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

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, July 23, 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 Book of Hope" by Jane Goodall. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library dr...

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 Book of Hope" by Jane Goodall.

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.

Library Games: Puzzle Tournament

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Compete in the 2024 Pungo-Blackwater Library Games! Join us for a puzzle competition to see which team can complete their puzzle the fastest. Teams must consist of no more than 5 p...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Compete in the 2024 Pungo-Blackwater Library Games! Join us for a puzzle competition to see which team can complete their puzzle the fastest. Teams must consist of no more than 5 people. Grades 3 and up. Registration is required.

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

Organizing Files and Folders

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Computer Lab at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn how to save, organize, and locate files and folders on a Windows computer. Prerequisites: Ability to use mouse and keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults. Reg...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn how to save, organize, and locate files and folders on a Windows computer. Prerequisites: Ability to use mouse and keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults. Registration is required.

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