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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Music Makers 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Music Makers 10:30am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: There are lots of ways to make music. Join us for a special holiday season sing a long as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Finger Gym 11:15am–12:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Finger Gym 11:15am–12:15pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Finger Gym 2:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Finger Gym 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat StoryWalk®: I Promise 10:00am–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat StoryWalk®: I Promise 10:00am–5:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring I Promise by LeBron James. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Elementary Science: States of Matter 11:00am–11:45am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Elementary Science: States of Matter 11:00am–11:45am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month, we will be exploring states of matter!Ages 5-11. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Movie Matinee Sing-Along! 2:00pm–3:30pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Movie Matinee Sing-Along! 2:00pm–3:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Details: Drop-in and hangout with us as we watch Frozen: Sing-Along! Please bring your own snacks.Rated PG. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Disclaimer(s) 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Cardboard Gingerbread House 2:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Cardboard Gingerbread House 2:00pm–4:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 2- Grade 5 with caregiver. Registration is required**. **Please register each participant individually.
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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Family Holiday Craft: Gingerbread People 2:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Family Holiday Craft: Gingerbread People 2:00pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Celebrate the holidays by creating a paper gingerbread person as a family! All craft supplies will be provided.For ages 3-11 and their caregivers. 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Technology Petting Zoo 3:30pm–4:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Technology Petting Zoo 3:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. Ages 5-11. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue On My Own 10:00am–10:45am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue On My Own 10:00am–10:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 10:30am–11:30am 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue On My Own 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue On My Own 11:00am–11:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day 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
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day 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
Dec 26 2025 Fri Day After Christmas All Day All Branches Closing Dec 26 2025 Fri Closing Day After Christmas All Day 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
Dec-Jan 2025 TCC Winter Break All Day 12/26–1/1 TCC/City Joint-Use Library Closing Dec-Jan 2025 Closing TCC Winter Break All Day 12/26–1/1 Branches: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Dance, Baile, Ngoma 10:30am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Dance, Baile, Ngoma 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Dance across the continents with Arts for Learning’s Rita Cohen, as you experience traditional dances from Africa, South America, Europe, and North America. Grades 1-8. 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon LIVEArt- Oil Pastels 2:30pm–3:15pm 5-7 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 29 2025 Mon LIVEArt- Oil Pastels 2:30pm–3:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Ages 5-8. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Make & Take Year End Craftapolooza 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Make & Take Year End Craftapolooza 4:00pm–5:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Did you miss one of our Make & Take Crafts this year? Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we use up our 2025 leftovers. Ages 3-11. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Eve Party 11:15am–12:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Eve Party 11:15am–12:15pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Ring in the new year before the sun goes down with games, crafts, and a New Year’s story. New Year’s countdown to happen at noon. Ages 3-7. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Juice and Jams: New Year's at Noon Party 11:30am–12:30pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Pungo-Blackwater Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Juice and Jams: New Year's at Noon Party 11:30am–12:30pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment Details: Ring in the new year before the sun goes down with music, crafts, games, and a New Year’s story. New Year’s countdown to happen at noon. Ages 3-7. 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 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 Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Years Eve Celebration 11:30am–12:30pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 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 Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Years Eve Celebration 11:30am–12:30pm Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Countdown with us to the New Year! Perfect for those that can't stay up until midnight. Make a craft to kick off the New Year, enjoy music and a balloon drop at noon. All Ages. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
