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

Mud Cloth of Mali Workshop

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

In this Arts for Learning workshop, participants will create a simple Malian mud cloth, an earth-dyed cloth that reflected wealth and cultural status by women of Mali’s Bamana cult...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

In this Arts for Learning workshop, participants will create a simple Malian mud cloth, an earth-dyed cloth that reflected wealth and cultural status by women of Mali’s Bamana culture centuries ago.

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

Forever Bunny

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Who likes bunnies? We're making bunnies, but not just any bunnies. A Sock Bunny! Grades K-5. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require reg...

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

Who likes bunnies? We're making bunnies, but not just any bunnies. A Sock Bunny! Grades K-5. 

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

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month!...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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

LiveART Gr. 3-5

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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 3-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 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 3-5. 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.

Super Secret Spy School

All Day
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Calling all Spies.. W.E.I.R.D (Worldwide Extraordinary Intelligence Research & Development) is recruiting Junior Agents in Princess Anne this month. Drop in daily to ...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Calling all Spies.. 

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

Mini-Comics Workshop

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

In this workshop, students will cut, fold, and draw to create their own mini-comic. An Arts for Learning teaching artist will guide students as they invent characters, plots, and s...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

In this workshop, students will cut, fold, and draw to create their own mini-comic. An Arts for Learning teaching artist will guide students as they invent characters, plots, and settings for an adventure inside the pages of a mini-comic.

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

National Poetry Month Event

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us and learn about all the different forms of poetry. You'll even get the chance to write your own poems. Grades 4-5. Registration is requ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Details:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us and learn about all the different forms of poetry. You'll even get the chance to write your own poems. Grades 4-5. Registration is required.

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

Hands-On Science

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required. 

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  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.

Super Secret Spy School

All Day
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Calling all Spies.. W.E.I.R.D (Worldwide Extraordinary Intelligence Research & Development) is recruiting Junior Agents in Princess Anne this month. Drop in daily to ...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Calling all Spies.. 

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.

Technology Petting Zoo

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us as we explore a variety of fun technology-related toys, robots, and devices. All ages. Registration is not required. Seat...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us as we explore a variety of fun technology-related toys, robots, and devices. All ages. Registration is not required. Seating is limited.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Citizen Science

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Citizen Science is a family program where we will be assisting scientists from around the world in collecting information from our own backyards.  Learn how to collect data, u...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Citizen Science is a family program where we will be assisting scientists from around the world in collecting information from our own backyards.  Learn how to collect data, use apps and websites to report data, and preview the newest additio

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.

Super Secret Spy School

All Day
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Calling all Spies.. W.E.I.R.D (Worldwide Extraordinary Intelligence Research & Development) is recruiting Junior Agents in Princess Anne this month. Drop in daily to ...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Calling all Spies.. 

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.

Spies Disguise Interactive Movie

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Bring your own lunch and join us for a thrilling adventure filled with laughs, gadgets, and high stakes action. Don't miss this chance to become a secret agent for a day. No regist...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Bring your own lunch and join us for a thrilling adventure filled with laughs, gadgets, and high stakes action. Don't miss this chance to become a secret agent for a day. No registration is required. 

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

LIVEArt: Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Poetry is one of the most fun types of creative writing. Come create with us! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Poetry is one of the most fun types of creative writing. Come create with us! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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.

Crafty Book Fridays: Elmer by David Mckee

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registrat...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

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

Poetry Workshop for Kids

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

April is National Poetry Writing Month! For young writers (ages 8-11), come to this writing workshop and leave with 1-2 pieces of new poetry. This session will feature poetry readi...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

April is National Poetry Writing Month! For young writers (ages 8-11), come to this writing workshop and leave with 1-2 pieces of new poetry.

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.

Spy Tag

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Calling all spy parents, teens, and tweens, it's a zombie attack! Join us at the library and choose a side: Zombie or spy. May the best team win! Grades 4 and up.  Registratio...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Calling all spy parents, teens, and tweens, it's a zombie attack! Join us at the library and choose a side: Zombie or spy. May the best team win! Grades 4 and up.  Registration required. 

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Builder's Lab

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. This month we will be planning and building structure...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. This month we will be planning and building structures with 3D pens. Kindergarten-Grade 5. Registration is required.

Easter Sunday

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
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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
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.

Curious About Homeschooling?

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have a fun craft ...

Sign-up Open
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: Workshops & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have a fun craft as well! Family. 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, April 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+
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 K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Boomwhackers

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Do you have rhythm? Do you want to whack a stick on the ground? Come join our boomwhacker class where you'll work together to play a song. A "boomwhacker" is a tuned, percussion tu...

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

Do you have rhythm? Do you want to whack a stick on the ground? Come join our boomwhacker class where you'll work together to play a song. A "boomwhacker" is a tuned, percussion tube created for spirited music-making!