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Adults with Disabilities Art Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All ma...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

View art together to get your creative juices flowing.

Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. 

This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. 

All materials provided.

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

Crafternoons

Monday, May 12, 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.

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
Details:

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

Baby Paint & Play

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. 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
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 t...

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

Teen Crafting: Felting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature.  This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and medita...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature.  This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and meditative state.  Just let the stress "felt" away!

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

LiveART Gr. 3-5

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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

Baby Paint

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

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
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.

Astrology for Beginners

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

You know your sun sign, but do you want to dig deeper? Join us to learn the foundational knowledge needed to get started on your astrological journey. If possible, bring your birth...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

You know your sun sign, but do you want to dig deeper? Join us to learn the foundational knowledge needed to get started on your astrological journey. If possible, bring your birth date, birth time, and birth location to explore further. Adults.

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

Baby Paint & Play

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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 come dressed in attire that can get messy. 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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. 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, May 15, 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 "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.

AANHPI Heritage Month Origami

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by crafting different origami creations! Origami instructions and supplies will be prov...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by crafting different origami creations! Origami instructions and supplies will be provided. Family. Registration is required.

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

Paint Night: Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us as we learn about a ground breaking Asian American Artist and their contributions to the art world. We will create a painted piece inspired by their work. Adult 18+. Regist...

Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us as we learn about a ground breaking Asian American Artist and their contributions to the art world. We will create a painted piece inspired by their work. Adult 18+. Registration required. 

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

Story & Craft

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on ...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 

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

Preschool Art

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

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

Crafternoons

Friday, May 16, 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 "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: Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopschire

Friday, May 16, 2025 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Paint & Play

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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 come dressed in attire that can get messy. 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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Tiny Paint Night

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Create a unique painting following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece on a mini canvas. The artwork will be proudly displayed at Oceanfront Library in Jun...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Create a unique painting following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece on a mini canvas. The artwork will be proudly displayed at Oceanfront Library in June for the Tiny Art Show. 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 Watercolor Painting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Come to Windsor Woods Area Library to paint with watercolors as we celebrate the transition of spring into summer!Grades 6-12. Registration required. 

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

Come to Windsor Woods Area Library to paint with watercolors as we celebrate the transition of spring into summer!

Grades 6-12. 

Registration required.

 

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

Teen Art: Calm Through Color

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us for a creative and calming workshop where art becomes a powerful tool for mindfulness and mental well-being! Teens will explore how creative expression through art can help...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Join us for a creative and calming workshop where art becomes a powerful tool for mindfulness and mental well-being! Teens will explore how creative expression through art can help manage stress, build emotional awareness, and enhance self-care.