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Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

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.

Teen Time: Shrink Art

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

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

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
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.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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.

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

A Dungeons and Dragons player's handbook sits next to a template character sheet as well as black pouches of tabletop gaming dice sets.

Teen Tabletop Gaming!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  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.

Pencil drawing of an anime style character with spiky hair, wearing a jacket.

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

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

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

Hand writing with two red dice in foreground.

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure 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.

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.

Teen Time: Movie Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

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:

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
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:

Teen Time: Makerspace

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library 
staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

Two teens putting together robotic parts

Teen Time: STEAM

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

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. Age 12-18.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
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. Age 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

Celebrating Birds Book Cover with 2 Birds in Flight

Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

Virginia Opera

Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love.

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.

A Player's Handbook, character sheet, pencil and dice for Dungeons & Dragons

Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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.

group of teens playing mahjong

Play Chinese Mahjong!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!

Family, ages 8 and up. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!

Family, ages 8 and up. 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.

Book Cover of Slow Birding and Picture of Joan Strassman outdoors wearing a hat

Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025)

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is Charles Rebstock professor of biology.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Culture, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is Charles Rebstock professor of biology.

white wooden queen and black wooden king on chess board close up

Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.

Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.

Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.

Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.

Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group.

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.

Performance

The Vibe Check

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Performing a series of original songs, Arts for Learning’s Roberta Lea explores ways that music can positively impact well-being and promote self-expression. Family. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Performing a series of original songs, Arts for Learning’s Roberta Lea explores ways that music can positively impact well-being and promote self-expression. 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.

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

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

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
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

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.

LEGO POKEMON

Pokémon Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Grades 3-8. Registration is required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Grades 3-8. 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.

Mosaic Flower Pots

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Dive into the colorful world of Mosaics in this program, no experience needed! Learn how to create a scene with mosaics on a flowerpot, then bring it home! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Dive into the colorful world of Mosaics in this program, no experience needed! Learn how to create a scene with mosaics on a flowerpot, then bring it home! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

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.