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

Finger Gym

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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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. Ages 3-7. Registration is required.  

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. 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, July 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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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:

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

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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 K-5. 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, July 5, 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
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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.
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.

Art a la Cart

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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
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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.

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

StoryWalk® Saturday: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Lawn at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! 

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.

Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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.  

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

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Saturday, July 5, 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
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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: 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:

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.  


 

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.

Art a la Cart

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not 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, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. 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

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
:

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

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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 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.

Norfolk Botanical Garden: Plants 101

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
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Learn about the parts of a plant that we eat, plant sunflower seeds, participate in a tai-chi lesson that represents the lifecycle of a plant, and complete a craft that coincides with the book The Very Hung

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Learn about the parts of a plant that we eat, plant sunflower seeds, participate in a tai-chi lesson that represents the lifecycle of a plant, and complete a craft that coincides with the book The Very Hung

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

Reading Buddies

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Grades K-2
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Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. 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.

John Kingry Magic Show

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. 

Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first come, first served basis. 

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. 

Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first come, first served basis. 

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.

Art a la Cart

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

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

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration 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, July 7, 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

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with caregiver.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with caregiver.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Storybook Art

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
:

Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver.  Registration 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.

John Kingry Magic Show

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. 

Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first come, first served basis.  

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. 

Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Pronunciation Practice for English Language Learners

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+
:

This one-hour weekly class will focus on pronunciation problem areas for learners of English.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

This one-hour weekly class will focus on pronunciation problem areas for learners of English.

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

Preschool Art

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration is required.