This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Slime Time 5:30pm–6:15pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years Windsor Woods Area Library Waitlist 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 "9-13 years" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Slime Time 5:30pm–6:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Forget making regular slime. Who wants to make Glow in the Dark slime? Let's have some fun! Ages 7-12. 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Elementary STEAM ages 8-11: Virginia Wildlife 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Elementary STEAM ages 8-11: Virginia Wildlife 4:30pm–5:30pm Bayside Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Get ready to have some fun with Virginia wildlife this winter. We are going to track, identify, and create some rare and common animals in our area.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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 29 2026 Thu "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 29 2026 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 Jan 29 2026 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.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture, 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting 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 Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland . Grades 4-6. 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 31 2026 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 Jan 31 2026 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 31 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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 Feb 1 2026 Sun 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 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 Feb 1 2026 Sun Black History Month: Community Art Project 1:00pm–5:00pm 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 "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 Feb 2 2026 Mon 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 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Black History Month: Community Art Project 10:00am–5:00pm 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 "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 Feb 2 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 Feb 2 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon LiveArt 5:00pm–6:00pm 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 2 2026 Mon LiveArt 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Battle of the Books 5th Grade 5:00pm–7:00pm 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Battle of the Books 5th Grade 5:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.
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 Feb 3 2026 Tue 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 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Black History Month: Community Art Project 10:00am–5:00pm 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 3 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Feb 3 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Ages 9-13.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Battle of the Books 5th Grade 5:00pm–7:00pm 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Battle of the Books 5th Grade 5:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.
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 Feb 4 2026 Wed 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 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Black History Month: Community Art Project 10:00am–5:00pm 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 4 2026 Wed LiveArt 3:30pm–4:15pm 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed LiveArt 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Preschool - 5th grade. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:00pm–4:45pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:00pm–4:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, 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! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Battle of the Books 5th Grade 5:00pm–7:00pm 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Battle of the Books 5th Grade 5:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.
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 Feb 5 2026 Thu 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 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 Feb 5 2026 Thu Black History Month: Community Art Project 10:00am–5:00pm 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.
