Event List

Art a la Cart

Friday, February 20, 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. No registration required.

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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. No registration required.

Crafty Book Fridays: Sky Colors by Peter Reynolds

Friday, February 20, 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.

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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.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, February 21, 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.

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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.

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Group Registration

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

Magical Creatures Book Tasting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

5-7 years, 8-11 years

Join us to talk about your favorite magical creatures books, get recommendations from others, learn about magical creatures from around the world, and find your next magical read. We will also make a craft to take home. Ages 7-11.

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

Registration Required

Details:

Join us to talk about your favorite magical creatures books, get recommendations from others, learn about magical creatures from around the world, and find your next magical read. We will also make a craft to take home. Ages 7-11.

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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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, February 23, 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

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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.

Pokémon Club

Monday, February 23, 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.

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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.

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Age Requirement for Registration

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

Tween Hour: Fabric Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

8-11 years, 12-14 years

Join us for an art project decorating fabric with stencils, paint and fabric markers! Create your own design on a tote bag you can keep. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room

Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years

Program Type: Hobbies

Registration Required

Details:

Join us for an art project decorating fabric with stencils, paint and fabric markers! Create your own design on a tote bag you can keep. Ages 9-13. 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.

Tween Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

8-11 years, 12-14 years

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus . Grades 4-6. Registration required.

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room

Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years

Program Type: Books & Authors

Registration Required

Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus . Grades 4-6. Registration required.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, February 28, 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.

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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.

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Author Spotlight: Amanda Foody

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm

Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Meet Amanda Foody, author of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books novel, Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice!

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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Room: Central Auditorium

Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Program Type: Books & Authors

Registration Required

Details:

Meet Amanda Foody, author of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books novel, Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice!

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.

Dav Pilkey Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

8-11 years

Calling all fan's of Dav Pilkey's graphic novels! Join us for a fun session with trivia, crafts, and games. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library

Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room

Age Group: 8-11 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Details:

Calling all fan's of Dav Pilkey's graphic novels! Join us for a fun session with trivia, crafts, and games. 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.

Creative Writing for Kids

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

8-11 years

WRITE ON! We're hosting a creative fiction workshop for young writers! This program will have creative prompts for creating short stories, featuring the option to illustrate and share our work. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: 8-11 years

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

Registration Required

Details:

WRITE ON! We're hosting a creative fiction workshop for young writers! This program will have creative prompts for creating short stories, featuring the option to illustrate and share our work. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration

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

Easter Sunday

All Day

Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Closing

Branches:

Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Drop the Mic

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

8-11 years, 12-14 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 4-6. Registration is required.

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room

Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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

Hands-On Science

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

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. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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Upcoming

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. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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