Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Cancelled

Toddler Open Play

9:00am - 10:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

9:45am - 10:15am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week series is required.  

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

Dinos Rock Outdoor Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Do you LOVE dinosaurs? Come join us for an outdoor dinosaur themed storytime! We will sing, read, dance and play. Toddlers 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
Cancelled

Teeny Tiny Farm: Baby Petting Zoo

10:30am - 12:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Front Lawn
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.

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.
Cancelled

Make & Take Mondays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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

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

Library Obstacle Path

11:15am - 1:15pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Come and follow our "yellow brick rock" to the children's area! Registration not required.

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. Adults.

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. Adults.

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

Seed Library Q&A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

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

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
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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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Cancelled

Teen and Adult Chinese Mahjong

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Required
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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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.

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

Nature Journaling

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults 18+
Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Connect with nature and with yourself! In this program we’ll explore the essentials of nature journaling and start reflections in our own journals. All materials will be provided. Adults. Registration is 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.
Cancelled

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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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 weekly craft in our Children’s Room! 

Families/All Ages.  No registration required.

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.
Cancelled

JUL/VB Chess Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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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