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Finger Gym: Winter Holidays

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us for a Winter Holidays edition of Finger Gym! Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scis...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for a Winter Holidays edition of Finger Gym! Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

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

Finger Gym

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activiti...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Teen Sphero Bolt Challenge

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Try out the Sphero Bolt and code your way through a challenge (or two)! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Try out the Sphero Bolt and code your way through a challenge (or two)! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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

Documentaries Discussion Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Broaden your horizons with us as we watch a documentary together and discuss the challenges it depicts. This month’s film is Winter's Yearning by Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturl...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Broaden your horizons with us as we watch a documentary together and discuss the challenges it depicts.

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

Stuffed Animal Pajama Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend for a Pajama Storytime. Then, say good night to your pal and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend for a Pajama Storytime. Then, say good night to your pal and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in the library?

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

Elementary Science - Winter

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is not required.

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

Dash and Dot: Exploring AI through Coding

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with us as we venture on an exciting journey into the world of artificial intelligence with Dash and Dot! Participants will learn the basi...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with us as we venture on an exciting journey into the world of artificial intelligence with Dash and Dot! Participants will learn the basics of coding while exploring how AI can make robots come to life.

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

Polymer Clay Earrings

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us to make custom polymer clay earrings. This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows: December 5th: Come and create your polymer clay earr...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Join us to make custom polymer clay earrings. This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows:

December 5th: Come and create your polymer clay earring design(s).

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

Teen Time: Games

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

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

Yoga Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, o...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, or use our carpet! Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

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

Baby Open Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not ...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting 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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

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

Baby Open Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not ...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use 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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

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

Toddler Open Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

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

Toddler Open Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central 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.

Around the World Preschool Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Join us for stories and songs from around the world. This month we will be learning about the different ways Christmas is celebrated before doing a holiday craft. Ages 3-5. Registr...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us for stories and songs from around the world. This month we will be learning about the different ways Christmas is celebrated before doing a holiday craft. Ages 3-5. Registration is required.

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

Toddler Open Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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 "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.

Crafty Book Fridays: The Night Before the Nutcracker by John Robert Allman

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registrat...

Required
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, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

 

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

Free Comics for Christmas

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Santa comes bearing gifts – and they’re all comics! At this drop-in program, participants can take home free comics provided by Comics for Christmas, a local non-profit. We will al...

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Details:

Santa comes bearing gifts – and they’re all comics! At this drop-in program, participants can take home free comics provided by Comics for Christmas, a local non-profit.

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

Baby Open Play

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 o...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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 o...

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

Adult Game Day: Board and Card Games

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

It's Game Day at the library! Come play some new games, classic games, board games, card games, and more! Adults. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

It's Game Day at the library! Come play some new games, classic games, board games, card games, and more! Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Build A Gingerbread House!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical gingerbread house! We’ll be using cardboard templates, frosting, sprinkles, and other assorted candies as our ...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical gingerbread house! We’ll be using cardboard templates, frosting, sprinkles, and other assorted candies as our tools. Grades K-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.