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

Wine Cork Accessories

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Turn wine and champagne corks into unique personal accessories, such as key chains, fan pulls and light pulls. Supplies will be provided or bring your own corks from home. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Tabletop Gaming

10:00am - 8:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day.

Offered in partnership with Tidewater Area Gaming Society.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Graphic Novel Illustrator Workshop: Theodore Taylor III

10:30am - 11:30am
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Details:

Join us to meet Theodore Taylor III, illustrator of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books graphic novel, Garvey’s Choice. Learn about his creative process, get some illustration tips and create your own comic.

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

Potholder

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Come join us to sew a pretty, and useful, potholder for your kitchen!  Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. There will be limited sewing machines available.  Basic sewing machine skills are required.

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

Watercolor Workshop

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Visit the Bayside Area Library to create art inspired by local artist Libby Mills. During this workshop you will complete your own watercolor art piece. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Experience

All Day 3/3 - 3/8
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Learn about the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

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

Mahjong Mondays

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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

English Conversation Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Teens 16+   Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Mobile VR Experience

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us daily to watch films that introduce the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Mobile VR Experience

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us daily to watch films that introduce the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Mobile VR Experience

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us daily to watch films that introduce the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

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

Building Community Through Conversations

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for an evening of conversation as we get to know one another, explore the elements that enrich our lives, and look for ways to increase our understanding of one another. Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

JUL/VB Chess Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Mobile VR Experience

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us daily to watch films that introduce the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

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

English Conversation Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Mobile VR Experience

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us daily to watch films that introduce the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

The Journey Back Mobile VR Experience

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us daily to watch films that introduce the stories of Holocaust Survivors Fritzie Fritzshall (A Promise Kept) and George Brent (Don’t Forget Me).

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

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

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

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

Tuesday Movie Matinee: Women's History Month

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Ruth Bader Ginsburg '59 was first female tenured professor at Columbia Law School and the second woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. She was an advocate for gender equality for all.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Gaming for English Language Learners

2:30pm - 3:45pm
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.