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This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Gaming!

3:30pm–5:00pm
14-18 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Teens, ages 14-18 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

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 "14-18 years" group

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

3:30pm–5:45pm
14-18 years
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome!

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

Hands-On Science

4:30pm–5:15pm
8-11 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Movie Night

5:00pm–6:45pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays 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!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Art: Woodburning Gifts

5:30pm–6:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Learn the basics of woodburning! Then use these new skills to create a personalized gift. You'll trace your design onto a wood slice and then burn it into the wood to create a unique, one of a kind gift. All supplies are provided.

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

Teen Time: Makerspace

5:30pm–6:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Documentaries Discussion Club

5:45pm–7:45pm
18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Broaden your horizons with us as we watch a documentary together and discuss the challenges it depicts. This quarter’s film is King Coal by Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Shane Boris and Diane Becker and Peggy Drexler. Adults.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:00am–9:45am
3-5 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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

Just 2s Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
2-3 years
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

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 "12-23 months" group

Onesies Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am
12-23 months
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months 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.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Sensory Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
3-5 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
3-5 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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
This event is in the "18+ years" group

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo 4 Group Orientation

10:00am–12:00pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

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 "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

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

StoryWalk®: I Promise

10:00am–5:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring I Promise by LeBron James. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Combined Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Oceanfront Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months 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.

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. 

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

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
2-3 years
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

11:00am–11:30am
3-12 months, 12-23 months
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Homeschool Hangout

11:00am–11:45am
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Great Neck Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 6 to 11. 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

English Conversation Club

11:00am–12:00pm
18+ years
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: 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!

Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

In BeTWEEN Club

11:00am–12:00pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Bayside Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.

Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome!

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

Read & Share

11:00am–12:00pm
18+ years
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Science

11:15am–12:00pm
3-5 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 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.