This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Build a Gingerbread House! 1:00pm–3:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Build a Gingerbread House! 1:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical gingerbread house! We’ll be using cardboard templates for the houses and frosting, sprinkles, and other assorted candies as our tools. Ages 6-10 with a caregiver. 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 13 2025 Sat Homemade Holiday 2:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Princess Anne 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 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 13 2025 Sat Homemade Holiday 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Help us celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday, and create some Regency Era crafts that can easily be given as holiday gifts! This is an all-ages event. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Tween STEM - Sphero Minis 2:30pm–3:15pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Tween STEM - Sphero Minis 2:30pm–3:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us during Computer Science Education Week for an introduction to Sphero Minis and learn how to code your way through a race course! Ages 8-13. 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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
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 15 2025 Mon Hanukkah Game Night 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 15 2025 Mon Hanukkah Game Night 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Culture Details: Join us for this drop in family night where we will be learning traditional Hanukkah game with dreidels and other board games, learn the dreidel song on Otamatones and making a Hanukkah themed craft. Ages 3-11. Registration is not requ 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 16 2025 Tue Bricks and a Movie 4:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Bricks and a Movie 4:00pm–6:00pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Details: What a combo! We're watching The Grinch, and building with Legos! Come and build something fun. Ages 5-11. 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 "8-11 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Pokémon Club 4:30pm–6:00pm 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Pokémon Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. 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 "8-11 years" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 6 to 11. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! 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 18 2025 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. 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. 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Tween Movie Night 4:00pm–6:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Tween Movie Night 4:00pm–6:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Come join us for a showing of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe before our Tween Book Club for December, where we'll be reading the C.S. Lewis classic. Ages 9-12. Registration 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 18 2025 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Grades 4-6. Registration required.
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 "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 "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 22 2025 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 Dec 22 2025 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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 22 2025 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 Dec 22 2025 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. Ages 9-13. 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. 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Tween Hour: Paracord Knots 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Tween Hour: Paracord Knots 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Calling all tweens! Knots do more than keep our shoes on! Come learn to tie a new kind of knot or two and create a project you can keep or give as a gift. Ages 9-13. 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
