This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Braille Literacy Exploration 3:30pm–4:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Bayside 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 6 2026 Tue Braille Literacy Exploration 3:30pm–4:30pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Join us in learning about Braille literacy through hands-on exploration stations. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Teen Pop Up Volunteering: Hugs for Heroes 2:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Teen Pop Up Volunteering: Hugs for Heroes 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Culture, Jobs & Careers Registration Required Details: Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you! 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 "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Mahjong Mondays 10:00am–12:00pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Mahjong Mondays 10:00am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. 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 "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm 18+ years Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Details: If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!Adults and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 2:30pm–4:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Pungo-Blackwater Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 2:30pm–4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Waitlist Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. 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 "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Memory Cafe 3:00pm–4:00pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Memory Cafe 3:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem 6:00pm–7:30pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Puzzle Mania! 4:30pm–6:30pm 18+ years Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Puzzle Mania! 4:30pm–6:30pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Come join us for an afternoon of relaxation, socializing and cozy winter puzzle-piecing! Work as a team, with a partner or alone! There will be an assortment of 300 piece jigsaw puzzles laid out on tables and ready to go. 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Youth Art Gallery Reception 6:30pm–7:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne 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 13 2026 Tue Youth Art Gallery Reception 6:30pm–7:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Registration Required Details: Come view fresh artwork from local students here in our community! Each month, one of our local schools will display artwork from their students and we invite you to celebrate their art. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Game Day 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Game Day 10:30am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Introductory English for Language Learners 6:00pm–7:30pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Introductory English for Language Learners 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.Adults. Registration required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 15 2026 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 Jan 15 2026 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: 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Bayside Seeing Beyond 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Bayside Seeing Beyond 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Culture Details: Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Explore: Cats of the World 2:30pm–3:30pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Explore: Cats of the World 2:30pm–3:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Let us take you on a journey to learn about cat culture of the world.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day 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
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 10:00am–11:30am 18+ years, 60+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Remember When? 11:15am–12:15pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Remember When? 11:15am–12:15pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Do you enjoy reminiscing about the past? Join us for a walk down memory lane and share your stories on a new topic each month. Do you remember the rotary phone? January topic will be things from the past. Adult 18+.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Social Hour 3:30pm–5:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Social Hour 3:30pm–5:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. 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 "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Introductory English for Language Learners 6:00pm–7:30pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Introductory English for Language Learners 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.Adults. Registration required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 10:00am–11:30am 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 10:00am–11:30am Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.Adults. 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 "9-13 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!
This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan 9:00am–10:00am 14-18 years, 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan 9:00am–10:00am Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Join Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults.
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 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 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 "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 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Details: The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love. 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 Jan 24 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 Jan 24 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.
