This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. Baby Open Play Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) : Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am - 11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) 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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months 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. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Art a la Cart Friday, July 11, 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 : 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 "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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm - 4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library 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 "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: Henri's Scissors by Jeanette Winter Friday, July 11, 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 : 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. 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Henri's Scissors by Jeanette Winter 3:30pm - 4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. Finger Gym Saturday, July 12, 2025 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 : 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 caregiver. Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am - 11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 caregiver.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Bricks at the Beach Saturday, July 12, 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 : 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. Jul 12 2025 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am - 11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Toddler Open Play Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside 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. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Toddler Open Play 10:00am - 11:30am Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside 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 "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 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 : 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 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. Jul 12 2025 Sat Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit 10:30am - 11:30am Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area 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 K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 : Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie. Required 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. Jul 12 2025 Sat Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up 10:30am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Learn about a “star ingredient” used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. Reading Buddies Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Grades K-2 : 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 This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Reading Buddies 9:30am - 10:30am Kempsville Area Library 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 14, 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. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Toddler Open Play 10:00am - 11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 14, 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) : 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 This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 10:15am - 10:45am Princess Anne Area Library 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 "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Reading Buddies Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 : Reading Buddies is a a week long reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play game Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Reading Buddies 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Reading Buddies is a a week long reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play game
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Preschool Art Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) : Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Preschool Art 2:30pm - 3:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 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. Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 : A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. 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. Jul 14 2025 Mon Zumba® Kids Glow Dance Party with Tanecia and Tamerah 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography.
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 14, 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 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 14 2025 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm - 6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 15, 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 This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Just 2s Storytime 9:00am - 9:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Combined Preschool Storytime Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) : Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
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 15, 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. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Toddler Open Play 10:00am - 11:30am Princess Anne Area Library 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Combined Preschool Storytime Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) : Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
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. Fire and Ice Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 : This spectacular show thrills audiences as they discover the difference between magic and science. 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. Jul 15 2025 Tue Fire and Ice 10:30am - 11:15am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 Program Type: STEAM Details: This spectacular show thrills audiences as they discover the difference between magic and science.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Preschool Art Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) : Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month's theme is water play and the program will be outside. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Preschool Art 10:30am - 11:30am Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month's theme is water play and the program will be outside. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Pronunciation Practice for English Language Learners Tuesday, July 15, 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 This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Pronunciation Practice for English Language Learners 10:30am - 11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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 "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Reading Buddies Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 : Reading Buddies is a a week long reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play game Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Reading Buddies 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Reading Buddies is a a week long reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play game
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. Norfolk Botanical Garden: Flowers & Friends Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2 : Learn about the lifecycles of frogs, flowers, and butterflies and complete a butterfly lifecycle craft. Presented by Norfolk Botanical Garden. Grades 1-2. Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Norfolk Botanical Garden: Flowers & Friends 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-2 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Learn about the lifecycles of frogs, flowers, and butterflies and complete a butterfly lifecycle craft. Presented by Norfolk Botanical Garden. Grades 1-2.