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Chalk the Walk

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

 Decorate our walk for end of school year. Celebrate teachers, bus drivers and students. We will be decorating the walk and making yard signs for end of school year celebration!  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

 Decorate our walk for end of school year. Celebrate teachers, bus drivers and students. We will be decorating the walk and making yard signs for end of school year celebration!  Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

2 teen girls painting pouring on tiny canvases

Teen Paint Party: Tiny Art Paint Pouring, session 1

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas.  Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Required
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: 8
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas.  Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Movie poster for Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Teen Movie Matinee

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Want to hang out with other teens and watch a classic found family movie from the 90s?  Come to Windsor Woods Area Library to watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Rated PG.  

Grades 6-12.  

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Want to hang out with other teens and watch a classic found family movie from the 90s?  Come to Windsor Woods Area Library to watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Rated PG.  

Grades 6-12.  

2 teen girls painting pouring on tiny canvases

Teen Paint Party: Tiny Art Paint Pouring, session 2

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas.  Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Required
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: 8
Details:

It’s a paint party!  Learn about paint pouring on your tiny canvas.  Feel free to submit it for the Tiny Art Show. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

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

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

craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

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

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

dozens of tiny canvas paintings displayed on a wall in a grid formation

Teen Tiny Art Show Reception

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

Teen artists and their guests are invited to join us to celebrate the artwork created during the month of May for the Tiny Art Show project.  Walk the gallery, talk to the artists, tour the teen space and learn about our summer programming.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Teen artists and their guests are invited to join us to celebrate the artwork created during the month of May for the Tiny Art Show project.  Walk the gallery, talk to the artists, tour the teen space and learn about our summer programming.

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

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

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

What We Carry

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
:

Join docents from The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater to learn about the stories of Holocaust survivors and view replicas of items they carried with them. Grades 9-12. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

Join docents from The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater to learn about the stories of Holocaust survivors and view replicas of items they carried with them. Grades 9-12. Registration is required.

Juneteenth

All Day
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, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
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, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site

Summer Solstice Field Day

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Princess Anne Outside at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

Join us for fun filled bash to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Play games, make crafts and read stories with us to celebrate summer. All ages. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Outside
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Details:

Join us for fun filled bash to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Play games, make crafts and read stories with us to celebrate summer. All ages. Registration is not required.

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

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

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

Rhythmic Drumming Fun for Everyone with Arthur Lopez

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

 

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

 

Rhythmic Drumming Fun for Everyone with Arthur Lopez

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Participate in a fun-filled, interactive drumming experience for everyone. Multi-generational. All Ages. Registration is required.

Holocaust Reporting in Hampton Roads

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Classroom 202 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
:

Participate in a research sprint to find newspaper reporting on the Holocaust in Hampton Roads newspapers. Learn how to find information in historical newspapers, and help research topics that would have been reported locally. Grades 9-12.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:

Participate in a research sprint to find newspaper reporting on the Holocaust in Hampton Roads newspapers. Learn how to find information in historical newspapers, and help research topics that would have been reported locally. Grades 9-12.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12.  

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12.  

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Learn all about pollinators in this STEM workshop for teens and tweens. After the program, participants will take home a bee hotel to build themselves. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Learn all about pollinators in this STEM workshop for teens and tweens. After the program, participants will take home a bee hotel to build themselves. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

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

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

Independence Day

All Day
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, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
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, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
craft supplies

Art a la Cart

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12.  

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12.  

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
:

Learn all about pollinators in this STEM workshop for teens and tweens. After the program, participants will take home a bee hotel to build themselves. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  


 

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Learn all about pollinators in this STEM workshop for teens and tweens. After the program, participants will take home a bee hotel to build themselves. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  


 

Chess - Knight

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
:

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

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