Just 2s Little Explorers

9:30am - 10:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your toddler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the forest. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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.

Combined Rhyme Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 is required.

 

Virginia Native Species Escape Room

10:30am - 12:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Teens and tweens are challenged to solve the mystery of this Virginia Native Species Escape Room. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

Just 2's Snuggle Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join the Kempsville stuffed animals and puppets for a snuggly storytime.  We will be getting cozy with a story and then practicing some pretend play with puppets and our friends. Age 2.  Registration required.

Virginia Native Species Escape Room

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Teens and tweens are challenged to solve the mystery of this Virginia Native Species Escape Room. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

Science of Magic

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

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

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