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

Geode Bath Bombs

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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Learn how to create a bath bomb that looks like a geode in this program! Materials provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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

Learn how to create a bath bomb that looks like a geode in this program! Materials provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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

Tween STEM Hour - Slime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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Join us for an hour of slime making! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us for an hour of slime making! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

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

Wayfinder Boats

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Come learn about their culture and create a boat craft that will float. Grades K-5. 

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

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Come learn about their culture and create a boat craft that will float. Grades K-5. 

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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

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: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Preschool Science

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

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: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Builder's Lab

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. Ages 3-5. Registration is required

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. Ages 3-5. Registration is required

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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

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

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

Jr. Naturalist Program

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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
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Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

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: 12
Details:

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

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

VBPL in the Park (Woodstock Park)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required

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

Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Affirmation Jars

Tuesday, May 13, 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
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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:

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.

Journey into Coding with Ozobots!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
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Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of coding and robotics with Ozobots! This hands-on workshop will ignite creativity and critical thinking as participants learn to program their own miniature robots.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of coding and robotics with Ozobots! This hands-on workshop will ignite creativity and critical thinking as participants learn to program their own miniature robots.

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

Elementary Science - Flowers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  

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.  

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

Teen Time: STEAM

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

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:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: 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.

Science Exploration

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Elementary Science

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

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

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

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

Science Exploration

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

STEAM Society

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
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Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required.

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

Tween Hour

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
:

Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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

Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Poison Dart Frog

Wednesday, May 14, 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
:

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:

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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Art

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the life cycle of butterflies. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the life cycle of butterflies. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

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: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Grades K-2" group.

Elementary Science

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required.