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Christmas Eve

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
Closing
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

Christmas Day

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
Closing
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

TCC Winter Break

All Day 12/26 - 12/31
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Closing
Branches:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library

2024 Trivia

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

How well do you remember what happened this year? Test your knowledge of 2024 events with us and win fun prizes. Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration is not required.  

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

How well do you remember what happened this year? Test your knowledge of 2024 events with us and win fun prizes.

Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration is not required.
 

Teen/Adult placeholder

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Teen/adult end of year program: 2024 trivia and bingo sheets for 2025 :) 

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

Teen/adult end of year program: 2024 trivia and bingo sheets for 2025 :) 

DIY Confetti Launchers

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come prepare for all your New Year's Eve celebrations by making DIY Confetti Launchers. All Ages Welcome. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come prepare for all your New Year's Eve celebrations by making DIY Confetti Launchers. All Ages Welcome. Registration is not required. 

Noon Ball Drop

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come and join in on the fun of New Years Eve celebration with a Noon Year's Eve ball drop at the library. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Details:

Come and join in on the fun of New Years Eve celebration with a Noon Year's Eve ball drop at the library. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. 

Glow Dance Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Glow Crazy for New Years Eve at our Glow Dance Party. All Ages Welcome. Registration not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Glow Crazy for New Years Eve at our Glow Dance Party. All Ages Welcome. Registration not required. 

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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
Closing
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

New Year's Day

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
Closing
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

Teen Takeover: Crafting Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us for Teen Takeovers, a monthly, teen-led club that explores your hobbies, interests, and passion projects. This month, dive into the exciting world of crafting! Led by your ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us for Teen Takeovers, a monthly, teen-led club that explores your hobbies, interests, and passion projects. This month, dive into the exciting world of crafting!

Orange circle with "Anime Club" spelled out

Teen Time: Anime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

craft supplies

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.

Photography 101

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

As part of our partnership with Parks & Recreation's Winter Wildlife Festival, join use to build your knowledge and skills with this introductory photography program with using...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

As part of our partnership with Parks & Recreation's Winter Wildlife Festival, join use to build your knowledge and skills with this introductory photography program with using what is already in your pocket!

Teens sitting on the floor playing a card game.

Teen Time: Game Day!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us for Teen Game Day! We will provide an assortment of board games, card games, and gaming on the Nintendo Switch with assorted video games!  Grades 6-12. Registration...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Join us for Teen Game Day! We will provide an assortment of board games, card games, and gaming on the Nintendo Switch with assorted video games! 

Grades 6-12. Registration is optional.

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 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

To the right: Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook, a black bag of dice on top of the book, to the left there are 3 blank characters sheets and 4 black bags with colorful Dungeons and Dragons dice spilling out

Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All suppli...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Teen Time: Anime Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in a...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Anime Club

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

Two Nintendo Switch controllers: a grey one to the left, a blue one to the right, on top of a colorful seat background with splotches in shades of blue, tan, and green

Teen Time: Gaming!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.    Grades 6-12. Registration is not require...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. 
 
Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time! 
 

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Teen Space at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week and learn about needle felting, then create your own owl! Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  ...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week and learn about needle felting, then create your own owl! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Teen Time: Perler Beads

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Various UNO games on table: jumble, domino, stacks, reverse.

Teen Time: Games

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

Green clay dragon eye, black and white paper flower with dragon eye, and purple paper flower with dragon eye.

Teen DIY Dragon Eye

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and make a cool dragon eye out of polymer clay.  Will it be Smaug's eye, Garchomp's eye, Toothless' eye, or whatever dragon e...

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

Watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and make a cool dragon eye out of polymer clay.  Will it be Smaug's eye, Garchomp's eye, Toothless' eye, or whatever dragon eye you want? All supplies provided. Grades 6-12.