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Art for Connections

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

A program for individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partner or family member. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, join us as we look at art, respond to it and...

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

A program for individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partner or family member.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, join us as we look at art, respond to it and make art together. 

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

Teen Time: Binary Bracelets

Tuesday, December 10, 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 for a special edition of Teen Time to celebrate Computer Science Education Week! Then join us every Tuesday night for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, ...

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 for a special edition of Teen Time to celebrate Computer Science Education Week!

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

Teen Crafting: Oogie Boogie Feltie Ornament

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want a little more Halloween with your holiday spirit?  Learn hand sewing basics to make a cute Oogie Boogie felt ornament.  Both sewn and no-sew version available. Gr...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Want a little more Halloween with your holiday spirit?  Learn hand sewing basics to make a cute Oogie Boogie felt ornament.  Both sewn and no-sew version available.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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

Make & Take Craft

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oceanfront Biblio Studio at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and fu...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, December 11, 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Snow Globe Crafting Station

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

We are all fascinated with snow globes, they capture our imagination! Sign up to make your own unique snow globe. We will provide supplies and basic instructions for a variety of f...

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: 12
Details:

We are all fascinated with snow globes, they capture our imagination! Sign up to make your own unique snow globe. We will provide supplies and basic instructions for a variety of fun, unique globes.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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.

Teen Time: Light Up Snow Flake Key Chains

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Join us to create twinkling snowflake keychains using sewable circuits. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Join us to create twinkling snowflake keychains using sewable circuits. 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: Bingo

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 Ornament and Anime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want to watch anime while creating decorative ornaments made out of book pages?  Then come to Windsor Woods Area Library where you can hang out with your peers, watch great sh...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Want to watch anime while creating decorative ornaments made out of book pages?  Then come to Windsor Woods Area Library where you can hang out with your peers, watch great shows, and be creative!  Registration not required.

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

Finger Gym: Christmas

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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:

Join us for a special festive version 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: 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:

Join us for a special festive version 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 "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: 2
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 "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 "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.

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.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Homemade Holiday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Gift giving for you or a friend? Join us to craft fun giftable items at a variety of gift creation stations. 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, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Gift giving for you or a friend? Join us to craft fun giftable items at a variety of gift creation stations. Registration is not Required. 

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

Teen DIY Wreath

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Get creative, and make a wreath!  There are several shapes to choose from, and you can go with a holiday theme, something wintry, or maybe more autumn vibes, or even a flowery...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get creative, and make a wreath!  There are several shapes to choose from, and you can go with a holiday theme, something wintry, or maybe more autumn vibes, or even a flowery or fairy garden feeling.  All supplies provided.

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

Code Breakers: Escape the Room Challenge (Session 2)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? Join us for Code Breakers, where you and your friends solve coding puzzles set by the infamous hacker, Webby! With each puzzle ...

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

Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? Join us for Code Breakers, where you and your friends solve coding puzzles set by the infamous hacker, Webby!

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

DIY Wreath

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get creative, and make a wreath!  There are several shapes to choose from, and you can go with a holiday theme, something wintry, or maybe more autumn vibes, or even a flowery...

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

Get creative, and make a wreath!  There are several shapes to choose from, and you can go with a holiday theme, something wintry, or maybe more autumn vibes, or even a flowery or fairy garden feeling.  All supplies provided.

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

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Art: Winter Holidays

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making a variety of winter holiday crafts. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making a variety of winter holiday crafts. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Monday, December 16, 2024 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.