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This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, May 19, 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:

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Walk and Talk

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
12-23 months, 2-3 years

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

3s Please Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. 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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Finger Gym

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group

3s Please Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. 

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 "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years

Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the seed cycle. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the seed cycle. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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

Just 2s Finger Gym

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. 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

Elementary Science

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. 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

Baby Paint

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Pretend Play: Flower Market

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
3-5 years

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Crafternoons

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Adults with Disabilities Social Hour

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. 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 "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "16+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ 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 Silhouette Cameo 4 including: 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ 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 Silhouette Cameo 4 including: 

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 "14-18 years" group

Teen Gaming, Retro Edition

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
14-18 years

Come in for 1.5 hour of board games and video games. We will have the Retro Duo system to try some old school video games, plus some childhood classic board games.

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

Come in for 1.5 hour of board games and video games. We will have the Retro Duo system to try some old school video games, plus some childhood classic board games.

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

Hands-On Science

Wednesday, May 20, 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. 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Movie Night

Wednesday, May 20, 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! This months movie: A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

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! This months movie: A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Comic Book Creation: Jewish American Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Marvel at the comic book greats like Stan Lee, Jerome Siegel, and Art Spiegelman as we celebrate Jewish American Heritage month.

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

Marvel at the comic book greats like Stan Lee, Jerome Siegel, and Art Spiegelman as we celebrate Jewish American Heritage month.

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 "12-23 months" group

Onesies Rhyme Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
12-23 months

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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 "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
12-23 months, 2-3 years

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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