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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

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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

StoryWalk® Saturday: I Promise

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring I Promise by LeBron James. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

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.

Art a la Cart

10:00am - 4:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not 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.

Ballet Virginia: Storytime and Mini Class

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required. 

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

Bricks at the Beach

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

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 K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Science of Magic

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

It’s not magic, it’s Science! Investigate the history of magic and learn the secrets behind some magic tricks that you can recreate yourself! Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads. Ages 6-12.  

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.

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

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

From Story to Song

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! Grades K-5.

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.

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.

Registration is not 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.

Moving Motion

10:30am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Launch yourself into Newton’s three laws of motion! Yank a cloth from under dishes, send crash test dummies flying and try to catch eggs in a beaker. Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads.

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

Virginia Living Museum's Mini Museum

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Explore a table full of engaging hands-on Museum specimens from the Virginia Living Museum.

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.

Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up

11:00am - 12:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.

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

Elementary Science

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring force and motion with some experiments! Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Bricks at the Beach

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
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:

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 "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.

Art a la Cart

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. 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: I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
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
Registration 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Finger Gym

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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 with caregiver.

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

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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

Citizen Science

10:30am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Citizen Science is a family program where we will be assisting scientists from around the world in collecting information from our own backyards.  Learn how to collect data, use apps and websites to report data, and preview the newest additio

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.

John Kingry Magic Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. 

Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first come, first served basis. 

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.

Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up

10:30am - 12:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.

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

From Story to Song

10:30am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! 

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

From Story to Song

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! Grades K-5.

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.

End of Summer Read-A-Thon

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Still have activities to color in on your Learning Adventure map?  We will have supplies and volunteers to help you get those few things done and finish the summer strong!  Grades Pre-K-5th grade.  No registration required.