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This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Canvas Embroidery

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Learn how to embroider a canvas with beginner friendly stitches like the running stitch and the backstitch. You will use a piercing tool to punch the stitch holes into the canvas. ...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Learn how to embroider a canvas with beginner friendly stitches like the running stitch and the backstitch. You will use a piercing tool to punch the stitch holes into the canvas.

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

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Computer Lab at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn to enter data and use basic formulas to create simple spreadsheets. Prerequisites: Ability to use Microsoft Word or have taken Microsoft Word for Beginners. We encourage you ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Learn to enter data and use basic formulas to create simple spreadsheets. Prerequisites: Ability to use Microsoft Word or have taken Microsoft Word for Beginners. We encourage you to bring a USB drive to save your work. Adults.

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

Family Movie Night

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks, and join us to watch a movie!   Featured movie is 2023's movie "Migration." Total playtime is 1 hr. 22 min. Movie will start at...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks, and join us to watch a movie!  

Featured movie is 2023's movie "Migration." Total playtime is 1 hr. 22 min.

Movie will start at 6:00 pm.

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

Memory Café

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory c...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Details:

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulat...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.  No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
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. 

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

English Conversation Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adu...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Crafternoons

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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. 

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 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

Monday, August 19, 2024 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+
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 ...

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.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Now Read This Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title:  Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson.  Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title:  Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson.&n

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

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adu...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Movie Matinee Good Bye Summer

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Enjoy a camp film about two young kids who want to escape the camp and just be together. Their disappearance creates chaos and on top of that a massive storm is brewing! Will they ...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Enjoy a camp film about two young kids who want to escape the camp and just be together. Their disappearance creates chaos and on top of that a massive storm is brewing! Will they be rescued in time?  Rated PG13.  Adults.

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

Illuminated Pennants

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Let your team spirit light up the room! Join us as we create light-up pennants conductive thread and LED lights. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Adults...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Let your team spirit light up the room! Join us as we create light-up pennants conductive thread and LED lights. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Photographing Nature

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn techniques for getting the perfect nature shot from avid photographer, Denise Nichols of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Share ideas, questions, and tips with fellow photographers ...

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Details:

Learn techniques for getting the perfect nature shot from avid photographer, Denise Nichols of Pungo-Blackwater Library.

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

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create stained g...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create stained glass sidewalk chalk art!

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

Coloring Page Bookmarks

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Make a coloring page bookmark and decorate it with crayons or color pencils. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Make a coloring page bookmark and decorate it with crayons or color pencils. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Throwback: Perler Beads

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get ready for a throwback craft experience that will transport you back to the 90s! We will create designs that can be transformed into pixelated pictures, coasters, magnets, ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Get ready for a throwback craft experience that will transport you back to the 90s! We will create designs that can be transformed into pixelated pictures, coasters, magnets, and more.  

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

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a summer-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a summer-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is 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 "Adults 18+" group.

BYOB(aby) Book Club

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required b...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required but preferred.

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! ...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Crafternoons

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Books on Tap at Ballyhoos

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: "You Only Call When You're In Trouble" by Stephen McCauley Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adult...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: "You Only Call When You're In Trouble" by Stephen McCauley

Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required.