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This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

LIVEArt (Gr. 3-5)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Fandom Paint Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Love painting? Want to create fanart? This program is for you! Grades 6-12. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Mini Fairy Gardens

10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

If you adore fairies and gardens, then you wouldn't want to miss the chance of creating a mini fairy garden of your own that you can take home. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Felting 101

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Learn the basics of felting and create a cute bee by the end of this program! Materials provided. Grades 9-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Dragon Crafts

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

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This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Crafting: Diamond Painting

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Try out diamond painting with a mini project.  Diamond painting is like paint by numbers but with gems and sparkle!

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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, Digital Program
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Juneteenth Paint Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to learn about the history of Juneteenth while creating a painting in celebration of this holiday. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Bricks at the Beach

10:30am - 11:30am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 3-8. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Drop-in Bubble Extravaganza

11:00am - 12:00pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

BUBBLES! Come enjoy a carefree bubble exploration. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5, grades K-2. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Mini Terrarium Creations

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Create your own miniature terrarium as you learn about the plants you're using. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Crafting: Mini Bottle Charm

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Make a tiny bottle charm of sand art filled with your own mini rainbow or your favorite colors.

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Art a la Cart

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Tiny Canvas Book Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Make a big impression on these tiny art canvases. In this program we will be making delicate works of art from recycled book pages and scrap art items. Adults. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Summer Finger Gym

11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Manga Read and Share

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Are you an anime or manga fan? Do you love Japanese pop culture? Do you wish to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects? Then this is for you! Grades 5-8. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Book Page Flowers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Let's turn damaged books into beautiful flowers! Learn how to fold and decorate book pages to create your own long-lasting bouquet of flowers. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Fourth of July Decorative Paper Star

2:00pm - 4:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making a patriotic themed paper star. Hang it on a door, from the ceiling, or other space. You will be folding multiple pieces of cardstock and then using an adhesive to keep the star together. Adults.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Small Canvas Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Come join us to create original artwork on small canvases! All program supplies are provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Paint with Watercolors!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Love painting? Create a gorgeous scene with watercolors in this program! Grades 6-12. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Hour: Rock Painting

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is painting colorful rocks. 

Grades 4-8. Registration is required.