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

Bricks at the Beach

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

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

Valentine Bookmarks

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Make a wooden Valentine bookmark as a gift to yourself or to give to another special someone. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Make a wooden Valentine bookmark as a gift to yourself or to give to another special someone. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Honey Heist

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

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...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Faux Stained-Glass Bookmarks

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join the library in crafting unique faux stained-glass bookmarks on acrylic. Adults. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join the library in crafting unique faux stained-glass bookmarks on acrylic. 

Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Finger Gym

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Registration is required.  

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck 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: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Friendship Storytime

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us to read stories about friendship and work together to make a friendship chain to display in the library.  Ages 3-7. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us to read stories about friendship and work together to make a friendship chain to display in the library.  Ages 3-7. Registration is required. 

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

Crafternoons

Friday, February 14, 2025 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Movie Matinee: Is this a KISSING movie?

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Is this a KISSING movie?! Go on a fantastic adventure with sword fights, epic speeches, and yes, some kissing! Join us for "The Princess Bride", some snacks, and a craft! Adults...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Is this a KISSING movie?! Go on a fantastic adventure with sword fights, epic speeches, and yes, some kissing! Join us for "The Princess Bride", some snacks, and a craft!

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Make a Gratitude Board

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for an inspiring session where adults can create personalized gratitude boards using magazines and craft supplies. Reflect on the positive aspects of your life as you desig...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join us for an inspiring session where adults can create personalized gratitude boards using magazines and craft supplies. Reflect on the positive aspects of your life as you design a visual representation of what you’re thankful for.

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

Just 2s Finger Gym

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand 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: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Random Fandom-Pokemon

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Tweens, come celebrate your love for Pokémon with us through crafts and trivia. Please note that card trading is not allowed. Grades 3-8. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Tweens, come celebrate your love for Pokémon with us through crafts and trivia. Please note that card trading is not allowed. Grades 3-8. Registration is required. 

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

Decoupage Wine Bottle

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come join us as we repurpose a wine bottle into a beautiful piece of art!  All program supplies provided. Adults.  Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Come join us as we repurpose a wine bottle into a beautiful piece of art!  All program supplies provided.

Adults.  Registration is required. 

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

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulat...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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

Crafternoons

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: DIY Graphic Novels

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in a...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights 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.

Aluminum Foil Sculptures

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

We're making sculptures, but were not using clay, marble, wood, or stone. Aluminum foil is what we'll be using! So, come check it out. Grades 2 - 5 Registration is not require...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

We're making sculptures, but were not using clay, marble, wood, or stone. Aluminum foil is what we'll be using! So, come check it out. Grades 2 - 5 Registration is not required.

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

Baby Paint

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville 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: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Black History Month - FolkTales

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

February marks Black History Month, and as we celebrate the contributions to our collective history, come listen to a traditional African folktale about Anansi the Spider from Ghan...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

February marks Black History Month, and as we celebrate the contributions to our collective history, come listen to a traditional African folktale about Anansi the Spider from Ghana, then create a paper weaving project.  

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

Adults with Disabilities Social Hour

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. 

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

Hobbit Door Ornament

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Celebrate Lord of the Rings by making cute Hobbit door ornaments. All supplies provided.Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Celebrate Lord of the Rings by making cute Hobbit door ornaments. All supplies provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

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...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

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

Teen Painting: Black History Month

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

To highlight the important contributions that African Americans have made to society at large and specifically the arts, Windsor Woods Area Library invites you to learn about Alma ...

Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

To highlight the important contributions that African Americans have made to society at large and specifically the arts, Windsor Woods Area Library invites you to learn about Alma Thomas, an abstract artist.  You will then have the opportunit