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Moving Motion

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Launch yourself into Newton’s three laws of motion! Yank a cloth from under dishes, send crash test dummies flying and try to catch eggs in a beaker. Presented by Mad Science of Ha...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Launch yourself into Newton’s three laws of motion! Yank a cloth from under dishes, send crash test dummies flying and try to catch eggs in a beaker. Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads.

Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. Participants will broaden their experience, step outside their comfo...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.

Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. Participants will broaden their experience, step outside their comfo...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Outside at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.

Registration is not required.

Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. Participants will broaden their experience, step outside their comfo...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.

Fire and Ice

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Great Neck Marketplace at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

This spectacular show thrills audiences as they discover the difference between magic and science. From paper that seems to disappear to balls floating in columns of air, this show...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Marketplace
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

This spectacular show thrills audiences as they discover the difference between magic and science.

craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Ballet Virginia: Storytime and Mini Class

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-1...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required. 

Science of Magic

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

It’s not magic, it’s Science! Investigate the history of magic and learn the secrets behind some magic tricks that you can recreate yourself! Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Ro...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

It’s not magic, it’s Science! Investigate the history of magic and learn the secrets behind some magic tricks that you can recreate yourself! Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads. Ages 6-12.  

From Story to Song

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play t...

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! Grades K-5.

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.

Registration is not required.

Moving Motion

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Launch yourself into Newton’s three laws of motion! Yank a cloth from under dishes, send crash test dummies flying and try to catch eggs in a beaker. Presented by Mad Science of Ha...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Launch yourself into Newton’s three laws of motion! Yank a cloth from under dishes, send crash test dummies flying and try to catch eggs in a beaker. Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads.

Virginia Living Museum's Mini Museum

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Explore a table full of engaging hands-on Museum specimens from the Virginia Living Museum. A Virginia Living Museum Educator will be present to provide information about the speci...

Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Explore a table full of engaging hands-on Museum specimens from the Virginia Living Museum.

John Kingry Magic Show

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. 

Registration is not required. 

From Story to Song

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play t...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! 

From Story to Song

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play t...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! Grades K-5.

Labor Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Veterans Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

Day Before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Closing
Branches:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Day Before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

Thanksgiving

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site