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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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
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 Fright Fest 2024

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for Oceanfront Area Library's Family Fright Fest! Enjoy hands-on activities, storytime, crafts, make & takes, and more. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume! Yo...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 172
Details:

Join us for Oceanfront Area Library's Family Fright Fest! Enjoy hands-on activities, storytime, crafts, make & takes, and more. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume!

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

WHRO STEM Van Visit

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Outside at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

The WHRO STEM Van is coming to the library! Children will experience a variety of learning activities, focused on environmental education that includes video segments, online games...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

The WHRO STEM Van is coming to the library! Children will experience a variety of learning activities, focused on environmental education that includes video segments, online games, mobile apps, and hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

LiveArt

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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-5. Registration is required....

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Science Exploration

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Finger Gym

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activiti...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

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.

Jr. Naturalist Program

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

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

Elementary Science

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Science Exploration

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Homeschool Bricks at the Beach

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Pawsitive Reading

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Diwali Storytime & Craft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Celebrate the festival of lights with stories and a craft!  Ages 3-7. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Celebrate the festival of lights with stories and a craft!  Ages 3-7. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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.
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.

Friendship Village

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Visit the bookmobile, checkout library materials, and enjoy a fun craft activity. All ages welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Visit the bookmobile, checkout library materials, and enjoy a fun craft activity. All ages welcome. 

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

Elementary Science: Rocks, Fossils, and Geodes

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Explore actual fossils, rocks, and geodes and learn more about the earth below us. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Explore actual fossils, rocks, and geodes and learn more about the earth below us. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

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.

Teddy Bear Clinic

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a free check up with a certified child life specialist! The goal of this Teddy Bear Clinic is to familiarize children with common medical ter...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a free check up with a certified child life specialist! The goal of this Teddy Bear Clinic is to familiarize children with common medical terms and equipment while reducing worry.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Friendship Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us for a storytime celebrating friendship and being kind to others before making a craft! Ages 3-7. Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Join us for a storytime celebrating friendship and being kind to others before making a craft! Ages 3-7. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Drop-In Storytime and Craft

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us for some Saturday Storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-5 and K-2 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Join us for some Saturday Storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-5 and K-2 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Let's Make a Scarecrow

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Gather your littles and create a scarecrow with all the necessary supplies provided. However, you are welcome to bring any items such as hats, sun glasses, fancy buttons, clothes, ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Gather your littles and create a scarecrow with all the necessary supplies provided.

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.

Scarecrow Workshop

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Creeds Cafeteria at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Create your own scarecrow with all the necessary supplies provided. However, you are welcome to bring any items such as hats, sun glasses, fancy buttons, clothes, or outfits, which ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Cafeteria
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Create your own scarecrow with all the necessary supplies provided. However, you are welcome to bring any items such as hats, sun glasses, fancy buttons, clothes, or outfits, which will add your special touch to your scarecrow. All Ages.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Drop-in Finger Gym

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activiti...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 with a caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Drop-in Trick or Treat Cubetto

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Try out Cubetto, the library coding toy meant for new coders! Guide Cubetto over a map to help tell the stories we'll be reading. Learn computer coding basics and STEAM skills. Age...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Try out Cubetto, the library coding toy meant for new coders! Guide Cubetto over a map to help tell the stories we'll be reading. Learn computer coding basics and STEAM skills. Ages 3-5 and K-2 with caregiver.

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.

Jr. Naturalist Program

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.