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

Baby Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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.

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

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
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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 "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Pretend Play: Space

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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The Central Pretend Observatory is open for exploration! Come explore your creativity through imaginative play in our make believe observatory.  Supplies provided. Ages 3-8 years.  Registration is required.

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

Zen Doodling Initials

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn a new skill and practice mindfulness with zen doodling! Join us as we apply various zen doodling techniques to fill in the shape of a single letter. 

Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Green Savers: Composting 101

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Money, Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Composting is nature's way of recycling and a powerful action we can take to reduce our trash. This workshop will provide you with beginner tips and tricks for getting started, plus a countertop composting bin to take home! For teens and adults.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Graphic Novel Author Workshop with Swim Team Creator Johnnie Christmas

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 93
Details:

Meet best selling author Johnnie Christmas for this graphic novel workshop featuring his 2022 middle grade graphic novel debut, Swim Team.  This event will include an artist workshop, author talk, Q&A, and book signing.

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
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Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

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

Pawsitive Reading

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Sign-up Closed
Required
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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, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Holi Color Throwing Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Park
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for a fun celebration of the Festival of Colors and get colorfully messy! Fun for the who family. Registration required.

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

Paint Scrape Notecards

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Come join us as we create original one-of-a-kind notecards to use for any occasion! All program supplies are included - including envelopes!

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Cherry Blossom Paper Lantern

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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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: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Let's celebrate cherry blossom season by making a cherry blossom themed paper lantern. 

Adults. Registration is required.

 

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

TAG Presents: Escape the Room

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Solve puzzles, decipher clues, and find your way out working as a team!  Bring a friend and your best problem-solving skills.  Are you up to the challenge?  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.