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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:00pm
3-5 years,
5-7 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
StoryWalk® and Craft: Following Papa's Song
01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Common Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for StoryWalk® and Craft featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. A related craft will be available while supplies last. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Bricks at the Beach
9:00am–5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. Ages 5-11. 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
On My Own
10:00am–10:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Jr. Naturalist Program
10:30am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Finger Gym
10:15am–11:15am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
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.
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
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Art a la Cart
10:30am–11:30am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Saturday Storytime and Craft
10:00am–11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability.
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
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
10
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
On My Own
11:00am–11:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
5
2026
Mon
"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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
6
2026
Tue
"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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
7
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
8
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
9
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
10
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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Elementary Art
1:00pm–2:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Details:
Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 5-7 with caregiver. 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Finger Gym- Artic Adventure
2:30pm–3:15pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
LiveArt
2:00pm–2:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 K-5. 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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Pawistive Reading
2:00pm–3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
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
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Culture
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.
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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
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: Too Much by Jason Lefebvre
3:30pm–4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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
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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Let's Play: Chess!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
STEAM
Details:
Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away!
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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Pawsitive Reading
4:00pm–4:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Hobbies,
Storytimes & Early Learning
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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Mini Math Night
4:30pm–5:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group:
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
STEAM
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
8
2026
Thu
Kids Craft Hour
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobbies
Details:
Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
8
2026
Thu
Builder's Lab
4:30pm–5:30pm
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:
STEAM
Details:
Non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEAM based program. This month we experiment with building earthquake-proof structures. Ages 3-11. 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.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
5:30pm–6:15pm
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:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
A snowman that will never melt sounds fun. We're making a snowman, but not just any snowman. A Sock Snowman! ages 7-11.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs
5:30pm–6:30pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 4-8. 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.
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