9 am |
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Just 2s Storytime
9:00am - 9:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Details:
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 caregiver.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:00am - 9:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Combined Rhyme Time
9:00am - 9:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Details:
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 is required.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
On My Own Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes, and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Yoga Storytime
9:00am - 9:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, or use our carpet!
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Toddler Open Play
10:00am - 11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
18
2025
Mon
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am - 7:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Toddler Open Play
10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am - 7:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Pronunciation Practice for English Language Learners
10:30am - 11:30am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Details:
This one-hour weekly class will focus on pronunciation problem areas for learners of English.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:00am - 10:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am - 5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Combined Rhyme Time
10:15am - 10:45am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
On My Own Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes, and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
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This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Baby Open Play
10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Baby Open Play
10:00am - 11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months),
Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Kids Craft Club
10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Details:
Join us for a morning of crafting fun! Bring your own project or start something new. All craft supplies are provided. Grades K-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am - 5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Beginner Book Tasting
10:00am - 11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Details:
Wondering what the "just right" books are for your early reader? Trying to practice sight words? Just trying to find some great books to motivate a reluctant reader? Join us for this book talk that will highlight the best from ou
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Finger Gym
10:00am - 11:00am
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
Program Type:
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 with caregiver.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am - 11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Bricks at the Beach
10:00am - 11:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Preschool Art
11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we'll be exploring making art with bubbles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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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.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
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.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Back to School Send-Off
11:00am - 1:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Celebrate the end of summer at our Back to School Send-Off! Join us at our outdoor event featuring a Storywalk of What If, fun family activities, community resources, and VBPL's Bookmobile.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
StoryWalk®: What If...
12:30pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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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.
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
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.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Art a la Cart
12:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
StoryWalk®: What If...
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Back to School Pretend Play
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Details:
Are you getting ready to start preschool or kindergarten? Join us for this school pretend play where you can practice your name, sitting on the rug, scissors and more. Ages 3-7. Registration required.
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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.
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschool (3-5 years),
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
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.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: Love Monster by Rachel Bright
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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.
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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.
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12,
Adults 18+
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.
Aug
18
2025
Mon
JUL/VB Chess Club
4:30pm - 6:30pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group:
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12,
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Hobbies
Details:
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
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This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Pokémon Club
5:00pm - 6:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Grades 3-8. Registration is required.
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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.
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
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.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Pop-Up Volunteering
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group:
Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Details:
Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you! Through pop-up volunteering you can...
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