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Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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, ages 2-11. No registration required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

Jason Belongs Book Cover

Family Storytime Featuring Jason Belongs

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Family Storytime featuring Jason Belongs, led by author and musician Jason Schachter McKinney. Jason has a big voice.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Family Storytime featuring Jason Belongs, led by author and musician Jason Schachter McKinney. Jason has a big voice.

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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Crafty Book Fridays: Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson

Friday, May 29, 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.

 

Upcoming
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.

 

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Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, May 30, 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.

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StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

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StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

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StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

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StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, June 4, 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.

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StoryWalk® Saturday: Plants Can't Sit Still

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Lawn at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Plants Can't Sit Still by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Plants Can't Sit Still by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

Wonder Walkers cover

StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

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StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Outside at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore outdoors! 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore outdoors! 

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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, June 11, 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.

Crafty Book Fridays

Friday, June 12, 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.

 

Upcoming
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.

 

John Kingry Magic Show

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages. 

Registration is required for all attendees regardless of age.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages. 

Registration is required for all attendees regardless of age.  

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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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, June 18, 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.

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Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site, Technology Services
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Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site, Technology Services

Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years

Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.

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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Drop in Tech - Osmo Wonder Kit

06/22/2026 @ 9:00am to 06/26/2026 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years

Drop in and use your logic and problem-solving skills while having fun with the Osmo Wonder Kit. Ages 5 - 14. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Drop in and use your logic and problem-solving skills while having fun with the Osmo Wonder Kit. Ages 5 - 14. Registration is not required. 

The Cursive Connection

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
5-7 years

Give your child a chance to learn an important art that many schools no longer teach. Participants will learn how to form letters, connect them, and write them names in cursive.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Give your child a chance to learn an important art that many schools no longer teach. Participants will learn how to form letters, connect them, and write them names in cursive.

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.

“Fun” - amental Forces

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years

Gravity... Inertia... Centripetal force... who could ever imagine that an introduction to physics could be so much fun?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Gravity... Inertia... Centripetal force... who could ever imagine that an introduction to physics could be so much fun?

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.

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Oceanfront Park at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.  

Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Park
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.  

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.

Creative Stage Workshop with Dance Makers

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Explore different acting techniques such as improv, puppetry, pantomime, and storytelling through games, song, creative movement and imaginative play! Presented by Dance Makers. Ages 6-9.

Registration is required.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Explore different acting techniques such as improv, puppetry, pantomime, and storytelling through games, song, creative movement and imaginative play! Presented by Dance Makers. Ages 6-9.

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.