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

Just 2s Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movements, and social-emotional learning o...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne 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: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting 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.

Preschool Science

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Native American Heritage Month Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Join us as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with singing, a story, and a craft! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Join us as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with singing, a story, and a craft! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Celebrate American Indian Heritage in Film

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come learn about the American Indian experience as told by themselves. This series, We Shall Remain originally aired on PBS in 2009 and was part of the American Experience series. ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Details:

Come learn about the American Indian experience as told by themselves. This series, We Shall Remain originally aired on PBS in 2009 and was part of the American Experience series.

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

Teen Time: Chess Tournament

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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 3-5" group.

Drawing Club for Kids

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing g...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in.

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

Teen Time: Arts and Crafts!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library drive-u...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng.

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.

Jr. Naturalist Program

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

Day Before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Closing
Branches:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Builder's Lab

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Do you love to build?  Come build with us! We'll use a variety of creative building manipulatives and our imagination to build amazing creations. Join us and meet others ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Do you love to build?  Come build with us! We'll use a variety of creative building manipulatives and our imagination to build amazing creations. Join us and meet others who enjoy building. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Teen Gaming!

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games. Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Day Before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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 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 After 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

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Closing
Branches:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program has accommodations for children with ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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

Baby Open Play

Saturday, November 30, 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, November 30, 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

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 is required.&...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

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 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

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use 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.