Name: Finger Gym
Start: 2025-01-02T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-02T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Bayside Area Library

a child looking up from a table holding craft supplies

Finger Gym

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

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 activiti...

Required

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

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.

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Details:

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

If movie poster. A young girl followed by an imaginary friend and a man crossing a crosswalk in the city.

Friday Movie Morning and Craft

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:30pm

Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Join us for a fun movie and craft. We'll be showing If while making our own imaginary friends. Rated PG. Youth, grades K-5. Registration is required.

Required

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Details:

Join us for a fun movie and craft. We'll be showing If while making our own imaginary friends. Rated PG. Youth, grades K-5. Registration is required.

Art a la Cart

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

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.

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Hobbies

Details:

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

Art a la Cart

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm

Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Details:

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

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

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

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Jr. Naturalist Program

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for...

Required

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Commons Area

Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Music Makers

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Details:

There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will ma...

Required

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Details:

There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home. Ages 2-7.

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Bricks at the Beach

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Details:

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

Pawsitive Reading

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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

Required

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

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

Elementary Science - Winter Wildlife

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Grades K-2

Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

Required

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room

Age Group: Grades K-2

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

Sensory Storytime and Open Play

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm

Great Neck Children's Room at Great Neck Area Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Details:

Enjoy a small-group story time designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with spe...

Required

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library

Room: Great Neck Children's Room

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

Enjoy a small-group story time designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library

Program Type:

Hobbies, STEAM

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

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.

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area duri...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Crafty Book Fridays: Just Add Glitter by Angela DiTerlizzi

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

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. Registrat...

Required

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Children's Area

Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library

Program Type:

Hobbies, STEAM

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library

Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM

Details:

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

Drop-In Storytime and Craft

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Details:

Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. PreK-2nd Grade with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

Details:

Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. PreK-2nd Grade with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Details:

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: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Hobbies

Details:

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

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