This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Computers for Beginners

10:15am - 12:15pm
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: 0
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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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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: 0
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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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

3's Please

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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With increased focus on more complex books, we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, hands-on activities, as well as independence and confidence building. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

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

Read & 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. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Drop-In Just 2s Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 9
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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. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

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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Seats Remaining: 0
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Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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.

End of Summer Passive Activities

11:15am - 1:15pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Reading Buddies

11:30am - 12:30pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.  Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun!  Grade

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

Home School Hangout

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop in and chat with other teens while engaging with different activities every month. Grades 6-12. 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.

LiveArt

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Preschool - 5th grade. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
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Discover the amazing wildlife that helps our community every day! Learn from our animal ambassadors on their important roles in our ecosystems and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals.

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

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Teen and Adult Chinese Mahjong

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
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Seats Remaining: 6
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Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Science Tales Beautiful Beast

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Bring science and fantasy together as we retell beloved fairy tales with a twist of science. Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
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Use your imagination to build LEGO creations. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

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

Gaming!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Hobbies
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Come in for an hour of board games and video games.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; just drop in!

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Elementary Science

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-2
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

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

Teen Time: Chalk Art

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
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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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Yeti Storytime & Craft

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Join us for a stomping good time as we celebrate the mythical yeti with songs, stories, and a craft. For children 3-7 years old with caregiver. Registration is required.