Computers for Beginners

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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Learn the basics of using a computer through hands-on activities. Adults. Registration required.

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For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

Preschool Science

10:00am - 10:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Just 2's Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 5
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Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.,) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Outdoor Program: Baby Rhyme Time Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies (3-12 months)
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 2
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We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Read and Share

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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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 18+. Registration not required.

Just 2s Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as we develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Preschool Science

11:15am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
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Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Homeschool Teens: Star Wars Day

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 8
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Watch Solo: A Star Wars Story from LucasFilm© and make a themed craft. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Preschool Science

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 2
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Bring your preschooler in to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.  

 

English Conversation Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
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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. Registration is not required.

VBSTRONG: Unwind Wednesday

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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May is ME time.  Unwind, read a little, and enjoy some relaxing activities. Take some time to yourself for fun and relaxation this week.  Different themed activities each day.

Combined Preschool Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 2
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We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Coding with KIBO: The Child Rides the Robot

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 3
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Meet KIBO, one of the library's robotic toys. Construct "The Child" and then teach the robot the way of the universe! Grades K-2. Registration required.

Microsoft Excel: Pivot Charts, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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Seats Remaining: 6
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Spreadsheets can quickly become difficult to read and interpret. Join us as we review how to use pivot tables and charts to better analyze your data. Prerequisites: Microsoft Excel for Beginners and Microsoft Excel Intermediate.

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For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

Meet the Artist: David H. Gwaltney

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Studio
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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An award-winning artist and designer, David Gwaltney earned a BFA in Communication Arts and Design from VCU. Working on the Apple iPad Pro with the Procreate app, he creates original hand drawn digital paintings/ illustrations.