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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.

Family Bingo

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Join us for a night of bingo! Practice your number recognition skills in a fun game night for the whole family. Prizes will be offered. Family. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Join us for a night of bingo! Practice your number recognition skills in a fun game night for the whole family. Prizes will be offered. Family. Registration is not required. 

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

Tween Hour: Diamond Art

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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Try out diamond art with a keychain project.  Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle!  Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Try out diamond art with a keychain project.  Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle!  Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

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

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville 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: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Onesies Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months)
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Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Baby Paint & Play

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville 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
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Just 2s Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
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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. 

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 

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

Kindergarten Gear Up

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Kindergarten Gear Up is a six-week library program that helps preschoolers develop key social and academic skills for a confident transition to Kindergarten.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Kindergarten Gear Up is a six-week library program that helps preschoolers develop key social and academic skills for a confident transition to Kindergarten.

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

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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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: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 17, 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
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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
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.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Citizen Science

Thursday, July 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
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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

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

Baby Open Play

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting 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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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 traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting 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 traditionally structured program.

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 18, 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.

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

Kids Craft Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Join us for a morning of crafting fun! Bring your own project or start something new. All craft supplies are provided. Grades K-5. Registration is required. 

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: 15
Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting fun! Bring your own project or start something new. All craft supplies are provided. Grades K-5. Registration is required. 

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

Bayside Seeing Beyond

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

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

Reading Buddies

Friday, July 18, 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
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 "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 18, 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Paint & Play

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Art

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kempsville Outside at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be exploring unconventional art, such as tie dye.  Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be exploring unconventional art, such as tie dye.  Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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

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

Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 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 "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 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creeds Library at Pungo-Blackwater 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: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Science & Play

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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It's time for Baby Science!  In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity.  This month we will be exploring different textures.  Ages 3-24 months.

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

It's time for Baby Science!  In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity.  This month we will be exploring different textures.  Ages 3-24 months.

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

Reading Buddies

Monday, July 21, 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
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.