This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Sensory Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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

Read and Share

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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.

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

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 "Adults 18+" group.

Hanging Moss Ball Planter | Kokedama

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Make a round planter out of moss. Kokedama are Japanese hanging moss planters. Adults. 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.

End of Summer Passive Activities

11:15am - 1:15pm
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: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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

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

History Comes Alive! Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

For the August book club, read Surviving Savannah, a novel by Patti Callahan.

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

Living Room Conversations: Mental Health for Educators

1:45pm - 3:45pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Jobs & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for an afternoon of conversation as we get to know one another and share our experiences regarding changes in the field of education and how those changes impact the mental health of educators. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science - Ocean

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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

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

Knitting Korner

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Sign-up Closed
Required
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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: 3
Details:

Fellow teen knitters, come hang out, and work on your knitting!  

We will go over a simple project for all experience levels, including beginners.  Registration required only for the project.

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

Grow It! Mangos and Pineapples

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

What do mangos and pineapples have in common?  Both can be grown from grocery store fruits.

Discover the seed inside a mango and prepare one for planting. Prepare your own pineapple top for planting.

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

Summer Read and Chat Book Club ( 3rd to 5th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 3-5
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Gather with a group of summer readers as we chat about The City of Ember, by Jeanne Duprau, a book on our SRC list. Read it and earn an additional Celebration Tag! We will also have a related craft to take home!

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
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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 craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

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

LiveART K-2: Perspective

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades K-2
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 K-2. Registration is 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.

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

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

Computers for Beginners

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults 18+
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

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

Mini Terrarium

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Sign-up Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Create your personal world in a  faux terrarium with all supplies provided.  Grades 6 - 12. Registration is required.