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 May 29 2026 Fri Family Storytime Featuring Jason Belongs 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 29 2026 Fri Family Storytime Featuring Jason Belongs 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Family Storytime featuring Jason Belongs, led by author and musician Jason Schachter McKinney. Jason has a big voice. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 29 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 29 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 30 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 May 30 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. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group May 30 2026 Sat Make Your Own Kite 1:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years, 9-13 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group May 30 2026 Sat Make Your Own Kite 1:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Let's learn how to make kites! Build your own kite using simple materials like plastic bags, tape, and other items that can be found around the house. Follow along in this class and you'll have a working kite that you can fly outside! 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 May 30 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 May 30 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 "8-11 years" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Squishy Circuits! 3:00pm–4:00pm 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Squishy Circuits! 3:00pm–4:00pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Use conductive and insulating modeling dough to learn the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. Bring your play dough creations to life! Ages 8-11. Registration is not required. Seating is limited.
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 Jun 1 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 Jun 1 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 Jun 2 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 Jun 2 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 The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 4 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 Jun 4 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 "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 Jun 8 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 Jun 8 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 9 2026 Tue StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song 10:00am–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song 10:00am–4:00pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Outside Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM Details: Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore outdoors!
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 11 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 Jun 11 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 "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 Jun 12 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Mobile Makerspace: Create a Rube Goldberg Machine! 3:30pm–4:30pm 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Mobile Makerspace: Create a Rube Goldberg Machine! 3:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us for summer STEAM, where we will work collaboratively to use both low and high tech to create a Rube Goldberg machine! 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 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 Jun 15 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 Jun 15 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 "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 "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jun 17 2026 Wed John Kingry Magic Show 3:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Windsor Woods 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 "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jun 17 2026 Wed John Kingry Magic Show 3:00pm–4:00pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Can you see through the illusion? Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. Registration is required for all attendees regardless of age. 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Drop-in Tech Exploration 3:30pm–5:00pm 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Drop-in Tech Exploration 3:30pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Drop in any time between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. for hands-on exploration of fun and creative technology. This month, learn the basics of circuitry and work together to build and experiment with Snap Circuits! Ages 8-11.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 18 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 Jun 18 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside 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.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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, Technology Services
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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up 10:30am–12:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area 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 "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up 10:30am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie. 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 This event is in the "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jun 22 - 26 2026 Drop in Tech - Osmo Wonder Kit 06/22/2026 @ 9:00am–06/26/2026 @ 5:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years Pungo-Blackwater Library 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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jun 22 - 26 2026 Drop in Tech - Osmo Wonder Kit 06/22/2026 @ 9:00am–06/26/2026 @ 5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Drop in and use your logic and problem-solving skills while having fun with the Osmo Wonder Kit. Ages 5 - 14. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Hands On Tech 2:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Hands On Tech 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore technology and have fun in this interactive program with kits from our Mobile Makerspace! This month's theme is "Circuits & Coding". 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 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 Jun 22 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 Jun 22 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.
