Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. 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
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 Jan 20 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 11:00am–12:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 11:00am–12:30pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation 2:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation 2:00pm–4:00pm Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine! 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Shrink Art 4:00pm–5:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Shrink Art 4:00pm–5:45pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM 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: 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 This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 5:00pm–6:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 5:00pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Tabletop Gaming! 5:15pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Tabletop Gaming! 5:15pm–6:45pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. Ages 12-18. 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Anime! 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Anime! 5:30pm–6:45pm Oceanfront Area Library 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 10:00am–11:30am 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure 5:00pm–6:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure 5:00pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library 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!Weekly Themes:
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Makerspace 5:30pm–6:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Makerspace 5:30pm–6:30pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.
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 Jan 22 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:00pm–4:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen Time: STEAM 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen Time: STEAM 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!
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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 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 "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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Details: The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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 "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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!Family, ages 8 and up. 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 This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) 3:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 25 2026 Sun Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) 3:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, STEAM Registration Required Details: Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is Charles Rebstock professor of biology.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: A chess club for teens by teens! Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon The Vibe Check 3:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 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 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon The Vibe Check 3:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Performing a series of original songs, Arts for Learning’s Roberta Lea explores ways that music can positively impact well-being and promote self-expression. Family. 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 "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 Jan 26 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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. 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Mosaic Flower Pots 1:30pm–3:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Mosaic Flower Pots 1:30pm–3:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Dive into the colorful world of Mosaics in this program, no experience needed! Learn how to create a scene with mosaics on a flowerpot, then bring it home! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required.
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 Jan 27 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation 2:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation 2:00pm–4:00pm Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine! 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.
