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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.

Mini Canvas Winter Embroidery

Saturday, December 7, 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 hand embroider a mini stretched canvas with beginner friendly stitches. You will use a piercing tool to punch the stitch holes into the canvas. All supplies are provid...

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: 15
Details:

Learn how to hand embroider a mini stretched canvas with beginner friendly stitches. You will use a piercing tool to punch the stitch holes into the canvas. All supplies are provided. Adults and teens (grades 6-12). Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Cozy Movie Party

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us for an interactive movie night afterhours at the library! Wear your pajamas and enjoy snacks, cozy drinks, crafts, and hanging out with friends as we experience the magic o...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

Join us for an interactive movie night afterhours at the library! Wear your pajamas and enjoy snacks, cozy drinks, crafts, and hanging out with friends as we experience the magic of “Frozen” in a whole new way.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Crack the Code

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Can you crack the code and escape the room? Put your coding skills to the test and work with your friends to escape the room! Grades 6-12.&nbs...

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:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Can you crack the code and escape the room? Put your coding skills to the test and work with your friends to escape the room! Grades 6-12. Registration is 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, December 9, 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 "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween STEM Hour - Hour of Code

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by joining us for an introduction to coding with a variety of coding games! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by joining us for an introduction to coding with a variety of coding games! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Binary Bracelets

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us for a special edition of Teen Time to celebrate Computer Science Education Week! Then join us every Tuesday night for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, ...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a special edition of Teen Time to celebrate Computer Science Education Week!

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.

STEAM Family Night

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come explore new technologies in this interactive, hands-on program; there is something for everyone! Family. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Come explore new technologies in this interactive, hands-on program; there is something for everyone! Family. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Crafting: Oogie Boogie Feltie Ornament

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want a little more Halloween with your holiday spirit?  Learn hand sewing basics to make a cute Oogie Boogie felt ornament.  Both sewn and no-sew version available. Gr...

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, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Want a little more Halloween with your holiday spirit?  Learn hand sewing basics to make a cute Oogie Boogie felt ornament.  Both sewn and no-sew version available.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: STEAM

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in a...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Light Up Snow Flake Key Chains

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Join us to create twinkling snowflake keychains using sewable circuits. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Join us to create twinkling snowflake keychains using sewable circuits. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Bingo

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Ornament and Anime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want to watch anime while creating decorative ornaments made out of book pages?  Then come to Windsor Woods Area Library where you can hang out with your peers, watch great sh...

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

Want to watch anime while creating decorative ornaments made out of book pages?  Then come to Windsor Woods Area Library where you can hang out with your peers, watch great shows, and be creative!  Registration not required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Sphero Bolt Challenge

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Try out the Sphero Bolt and code your way through a challenge (or two)! 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: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Try out the Sphero Bolt and code your way through a challenge (or two)! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Games

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Free Comics for Christmas

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Santa comes bearing gifts – and they’re all comics! At this drop-in program, participants can take home free comics provided by Comics for Christmas, a local non-profit. We will al...

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Hobbies
Details:

Santa comes bearing gifts – and they’re all comics! At this drop-in program, participants can take home free comics provided by Comics for Christmas, a local non-profit.

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.

Homemade Holiday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Gift giving for you or a friend? Join us to craft fun giftable items at a variety of gift creation stations. Registration is not Required. 

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

Gift giving for you or a friend? Join us to craft fun giftable items at a variety of gift creation stations. Registration is not Required. 

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Code Breakers: Escape the Room Challenge (Session 1)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

It's Computer Science Education Week! Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? Join us for Code Breakers, where you and your friends solve coding puzzles set by the inf...

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

It's Computer Science Education Week! Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? Join us for Code Breakers, where you and your friends solve coding puzzles set by the infamous hacker, Webby!

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Pop-Up Volunteering

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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 volun...

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: Jobs & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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!

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen DIY Wreath

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Get creative, and make a wreath!  There are several shapes to choose from, and you can go with a holiday theme, something wintry, or maybe more autumn vibes, or even a flowery...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get creative, and make a wreath!  There are several shapes to choose from, and you can go with a holiday theme, something wintry, or maybe more autumn vibes, or even a flowery or fairy garden feeling.  All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Code Breakers: Escape the Room Challenge (Session 2)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? Join us for Code Breakers, where you and your friends solve coding puzzles set by the infamous hacker, Webby! With each puzzle ...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? Join us for Code Breakers, where you and your friends solve coding puzzles set by the infamous hacker, Webby!

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens. Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy. Pres...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

A chess club for teens by teens!  Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.

Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.

Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory 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.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, December 16, 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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Make your own Sketchbook!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Passionate about art? Learn how to make your own sketchbook in this program!   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: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Passionate about art? Learn how to make your own sketchbook in this program!   Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All suppli...

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

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided.