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Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Time2Learn: Write a Book

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Kids Craft Hour: Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Coloring Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Make new art while you make new friends!  Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month.  We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make new art while you make new friends!  Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month.  We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Finger Gym

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.  

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.  

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

LiveART K-2

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

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Accessibility Hour

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Kempsville Youth Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be opening an hour before our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Youth Space
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:

Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be opening an hour before our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Karate Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years

Learn basic karate skills in this engaging, movement-based storytime! Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Learn basic karate skills in this engaging, movement-based storytime! Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Karate Storytime

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years

Learn basic karate skills in this engaging, movement-based storytime! Please note that this is a repeat program from the April 24th Karate Storytime

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Learn basic karate skills in this engaging, movement-based storytime! Please note that this is a repeat program from the April 24th Karate Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Fantasy Lantern

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

We all love a good fantasy story! Join the fun and make a fantasy lantern that can help light the night. Ages 7-11 with a caregiver. 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

We all love a good fantasy story! Join the fun and make a fantasy lantern that can help light the night. Ages 7-11 with a caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Time2Learn: Write a Book

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "16+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Curious About How to Homeschool and Work?

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have fun activities for children as well! Family. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have fun activities for children as well! Family. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Art a la Cart

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Elementary Art

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media.  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy.  Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media.  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy.  Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Crafty Book Fridays: The Adventure of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.