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

3s Please

9:00am - 9:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 14
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 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

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

Just 2s Storytime

9:45am - 10:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

3s Please

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Homeschool Tech Exploration Grades K-5

10:00am - 11:00am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Come learn and play at the library! Explore coding using one of the library's technology kits. Grades K-5. Registration required. 

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 Children's 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Writing Wednesdays

10:00am - 5:00pm
Adults 18+
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Calling all creative writers—those who find joy in expressing themselves with the written word. Here is a challenge for you!

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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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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 "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.

3s Please Storytime

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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Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. No Registration 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
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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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Make & Take Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

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

3s Please Storytime

10:45am - 11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 6
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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 series is required.

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

Drop-in Just 2s Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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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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.

Read & Share

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
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 "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 in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.

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

The Muse Writer's Center: Write Now

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
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Seats Remaining: 0
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November is National Novel Writing Month! Come out to this special workshop for adults led by The Muse Writers Center.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Battle of the Books: Team Meetup (grades 5-8)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Books & Authors
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It's time to gear up for the Battle of the Books! Are you a homeschooler looking to put together a team for this fun and exciting competition? Come meet other interested teens and learn all about the books for this year's event.

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Genealogy for Beginners and Beyond

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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Seats Remaining: 2
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Interested in going beyond the Who, What, Where, When and How you are who you are? Then this course is for you. Learn how to harvest information from US Census, Vital Records, and more. Tour the Meyera E.

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

Homeschool Bricks at the Beach

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

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

Teens Play Exploding Kittens!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
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Let's try something new with our gaming programs!  We will spotlight a different game each month. 

November's game is the card game, Exploding Kittens, a highly-strategic, kitty-powered game of chance. 

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

All About Veterans Day

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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Seats Remaining: 3
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Learn who we honor on Veterans Day, why we celebrate this important holiday and make a card to thank a Veteran. 

Grades 1-5. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Thank You Letters for Military Veterans

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come write a letter to thank a military veteran for their service to our country. All ages welcome. No registration required.

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

Teen Time: Chess

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

Family Game Night

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Enjoy a variety of international games with your family and friends. Enjoy classic games, tech toys, and everything in-between. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver 16 yrs or older. No registration is required.

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

Rangoli Designs for Diwali

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
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Seats Remaining: 11
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Join us at the Oceanfront Area Library to learn about the Indian art of rangoli, often drawn during Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Watch a demonstration and then try your hand at creating your own rangoli design.

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

Meet the Artist: Short Story

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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Short Story, the artist, is artistically a different experience. One that incorporates newsprint, comic strips and sometimes watercolor over tons of abstract collage.