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Black History Month: Community Art Project

1:00pm–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
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 "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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

10:00am–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
Bayside Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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 "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Starlight Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
2-3 years, 3-5 years
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come snuggle up under the stars for an evening storytime at the library. Pajamas and stuffy friends are welcome. Ages 2-5. 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 Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
2-3 years
Kempsville Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
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 "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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

10:00am–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
Kempsville Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "2-3 years" group

Drop-In Just 2s Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
2-3 years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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 "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 "18+ years" group

LENA Start 2026 Spring Series Orientation

6:00pm–7:30pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:

This orientation program explains our FREE 10-week LENA Start caregiver series that can help you make a difference in your baby’s life through early talk and interaction!  (Classes are intended for parents of children aged 0-3.) 

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

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Oceanfront Area Library
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 "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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

10:00am–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

3s Please Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
2-3 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Waitlist
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 "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 "18+ years" group

LENA Start 2026 Spring Series Orientation

10:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:

This orientation program explains our FREE 10-week LENA Start caregiver series that can help you make a difference in your baby’s life through early talk and interaction!  (Classes are intended for parents of children aged 0-3.) 

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

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Oceanfront Area Library
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.

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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

10:00am–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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: Things That Go!

10:15am–11:00am
2-3 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting 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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
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:

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 "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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

10:00am–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
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 "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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

10:00am–5:00pm
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
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

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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.