Week Calendar

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and sign language. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

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 for this 5-week series is required.  

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 for this 5-week series is required.

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

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

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

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

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.

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. Take home a Summer Reading Challenge celebration tag featuring this title, while supplies last.

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Discover the amazing wildlife that helps our community every day! Learn from our animal ambassadors on their important roles in our ecosystems and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals.

Want to have fun while earning community service hours? Join us this morning to help maintain our pollinator garden.  Teens will receive up to 1 hour of community service volunteer hours. Grades 6 - 12. Registration not required.

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

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, sign language, and hands-on activities.

Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.

No registration required.

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games, and have fun!

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 for this 5-week series is required.

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

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

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.

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

Learn the basics of using a computer through hands-on activities. Adults. Registration required.

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

With increased focus on more complex books, we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, hands-on activities, as well as independence and confidence building. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required. 

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required for this 5-week series. 

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and book sharing. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week series is required.

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

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

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

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.

Join us for a story about Trixie and Knuffle Bunny, followed by a craft. Bring your own favorite stuffed animal friend along for an adventure. PreK - 2^nd Grade. Registration is required.

This one-hour weekly class will focus on pronunciation problem areas for learners of English.

Join the LEGO Club! Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Come meet and work with fellow LEGO fans. Grades 3-5. No registration required.

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.

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day. Adults. Registration is not required.

Come start your Saturday off with a little music! Join us for some coffee and a movie musical. Families welcome! This month's pick is Mamma Mia! Registration is not required.

Enjoy breakfast while chatting about your favorite books! Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Drop into the library and make a fun craft to take home, while supplies last.  All ages.  Registration is not required

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is competing in a Jeopardy-style trivia challenge!

Grades 4-8. Registration is required.

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

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.

Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

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

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

Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.  Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun!  Grade

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 4-week series is required.

Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

Teens, cool down at the library, and prepare to get splashed!  Join other teens for some games with water soakers.  We recommend that you bring sunscreen, a towel, something to get splashed in, and a change of clothes.

Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:

Week 1: Summer Memories

Week 2: Library Bingo

Join us here at the library and create something wonderful!  Make and take crafting will be occurring in the Princess Anne Area Library Youth Area from Noon -  4:30 p.m. Family. No registration required.  

Looking for a fun, social game that involves zero skill and 100% luck? Join us for the ever-popular game of BUNKO and see how lucky you can be! Adults. Registration is not required. 

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Drop in and chat with other teens while engaging with different activities every month. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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. 

Is a snake’s skin slimy or smooth?  Find out in this live reptile show and meet some other critters too! All ages.

Join us for an afternoon of conversation as we get to know one another and explore personal experiences around justice, restoration, and peace in our lives and communities. Adults. Registration is required.

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

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.

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

Discover the amazing wildlife that helps our community every day! Learn from our animal ambassadors on their important roles in our ecosystems and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals.

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.

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

Join us for a story about Trixie and Knuffle Bunny, followed by a craft. Bring your own favorite stuffed animal friend along for an adventure. PreK - 2^nd Grade. Registration is required.

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.

Would you like to cancel your cable and watch television and movies over the internet? By canceling cable, you could potentially save money. Let's talk about streaming services and devices, and what you need to cut the cable cord. Adults.

Generation Conversations is a chance for adults to have an open dialogue with teens in order to discuss prejudices, stereotypes, and other pre-conceived notions.

Generation Conversations is a chance for teens and adults to have an open dialogue in order to challenge prejudices, stereotypes, and other pre-conceived notions.

Reading Buddies is a 4 week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

Is a snake’s skin slimy or smooth?  Find out in this live reptile show and meet some other critters too! All ages.

Bring science and fantasy together as we retell beloved fairy tales with a twist of science. Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required. 

Use your imagination to build LEGO creations. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the "fire". Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Drop in for a fun weekly craft in our Children’s Room! 

Families/All Ages.  No registration required.

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

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:

Come in for an hour of board games and video games.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; just drop in!

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades 3-5.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

Come join us as we learn and play some games with us!

Hang out at the library and play games! Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. 

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:

Join the LEGO Club! Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Come meet and work with fellow LEGO fans.  Grades 3-5. Registration is not required.

Hang out at the library, try something new, and have fun! Watch anime with fellow fans on the first Thursday of the month. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in anytime!

Join us for a stomping good time as we celebrate the mythical yeti with songs, stories, and a craft. For children 3-7 years old with caregiver. Registration is required.

Matthew Lighthart is not only the Branch Manager at the Oceanfront Area Library, but a talented artist focusing on acrylics.

Come and meet Matthew Lighthart at the Oceanfront Area Library's Gallery on August 4, 2023 from 6:00-7:00pm.

Join us at the library to learn about Grace Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo.  Dr.