Name: Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class
Start: 2025-07-09T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-09T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Oceanfront Area Library

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

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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: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Area Library 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.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront 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: 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: 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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, July 14, 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

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library 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.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater 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: Pungo-Blackwater Library

Room: Creeds Library

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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, July 21, 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 Club

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+

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Join us for an intergenerational morning of crafting fun! Bring your own project or start something new. All craft supplies are provided. Ages 5-Adult. Registration is required.

Required

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Details:

Join us for an intergenerational morning of crafting fun! Bring your own project or start something new. All craft supplies are provided. Ages 5-Adult. Registration is required.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, July 28, 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

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use 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: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103

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.

Art a la Cart

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm

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.

Virginia Native Species Escape Room

Saturday, August 2, 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

:

Teens and tweens are challenged to solve the mystery of this Virginia Native Species Escape Room. 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:

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

Virginia Native Species Escape Room

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

:

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

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.

Virginia Native Species Escape Room

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

:

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

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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, August 4, 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

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, August 11, 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

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, August 18, 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

Pop-Up Volunteering

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library

Program Type:

Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

:

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...

Required

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...

Back to School Send-Off

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Early Learning

Age Group:

Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

:

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.

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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, August 25, 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

Labor 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

Art a la Cart

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm

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.

Art a la Cart

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm

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.

Art a la Cart

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm

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.

Veterans 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

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