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This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 o...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not ...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not ...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Builder's Lab

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come build with us!  Use your imagination to design and construct your project using many different types of building sets. Preschool-Grade 5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Come build with us!  Use your imagination to design and construct your project using many different types of building sets. Preschool-Grade 5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Art a la Cart

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

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: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Readers Night Out

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us afterhours at the Central Library to celebrate the midway point of the 2024 Adult Reading Challenge! Haven't signed up yet? There's still time to earn this year's bag. C...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Details:

Join us afterhours at the Central Library to celebrate the midway point of the 2024 Adult Reading Challenge! Haven't signed up yet? There's still time to earn this year's bag.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Outdoor Book Club: Kayaking

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Reading is an adventure--and so is kayaking. Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering this season to combine reading and kayaking for ...

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Reading is an adventure--and so is kayaking. Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering this season to combine reading and kayaking for a unique book discussion!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Picnic Storytime & Craft

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Join us outside to pack for a picnic and listen to a story before making your own picnic craft.    Please dress comfortably for the weather and plan to bring water for...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us outside to pack for a picnic and listen to a story before making your own picnic craft.   

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Breakfast and Books

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us at Peace Love and Little Donuts and chat about your favorite books!  Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Join us at Peace Love and Little Donuts and chat about your favorite books!  Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 o...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks Build Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Challenge your imagination and build with bricks. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Sensory Storytime and Open Play

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with spec...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Juneteenth Decoration: Red Hibiscus Paper Flower

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth by making a red hibiscus paper flower decoration. Place it on a door or use it as a table centerpiece. Learn about the significance of the color red in Junetee...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth by making a red hibiscus paper flower decoration. Place it on a door or use it as a table centerpiece. Learn about the significance of the color red in Juneteenth celebrations.  Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Painting for Inner Peace

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Soonja Woo Cho, an award winning artist, will demonstrate a unique style of painting using Oriental brushes, ink and watercolor. Oriental Art is a type of painting that focuses on ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Soonja Woo Cho, an award winning artist, will demonstrate a unique style of painting using Oriental brushes, ink and watercolor.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Science

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 op...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportun...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Onesies Sensory Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow your babies to explore a variety of sensory experiences.  Caregivers, please plan to assist your child in safely exploring the ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow your babies to explore a variety of sensory experiences.  Caregivers, please plan to assist your child in safely exploring the materials and activities. Ages 12-24 months.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.&...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.  

 

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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.