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Hands-On Science

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. 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

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, February 5, 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 "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

Thursday, February 5, 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 "8-11 years" group

Sphero Chariot Racing

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

Step into the arena prepare to race! Join us as we create chariots for Sphero robots and test their speed, agility, and how much they can carry. Ages 8-10. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Step into the arena prepare to race! Join us as we create chariots for Sphero robots and test their speed, agility, and how much they can carry. Ages 8-10. 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 "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "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, February 6, 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 "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

Friday, February 6, 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.

 

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. 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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, February 7, 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. Ages 5-11. 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

Pawsitive Reading

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
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!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
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.

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

Drop the Mic

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
8-11 years

Poetry slam! Learn how to use your voice and body as a form of self-expression in this interactive workshop by Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Poetry slam! Learn how to use your voice and body as a form of self-expression in this interactive workshop by Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask. Grades 3-5. 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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

Bricks at the Beach

02/09/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/14/2026 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. 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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "8-11 years" group

Builder's Lab

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

Join us for a President's Day challenge where we will try to recreate Presidential monuments with building materials and 3D pens.  Ages 8-11.  Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a President's Day challenge where we will try to recreate Presidential monuments with building materials and 3D pens.  Ages 8-11.  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.

Group Registration 

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

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

LIVEArt Gr. 3-5

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
8-11 years

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 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. Grades 3-5. 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 "8-11 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 "18+ years" group

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 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.

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

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

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

STEAM Football Goal Launcher

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

The football player just broke his leg! Can you design and create a catapult to score the game winning field goal? Ages 8-11

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

The football player just broke his leg! Can you design and create a catapult to score the game winning field goal? Ages 8-11

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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.