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: I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont Friday, August 8, 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. Aug 8 2025 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont 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, August 9, 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. Aug 9 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, August 9, 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. Aug 9 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, August 9, 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. Aug 9 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. Citizen Science Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 : 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 This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat Citizen Science 10:30am - 11:30am Kempsville Area Library 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 "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 Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area 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. 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. Aug 9 2025 Sat John Kingry Magic Show 10:30am - 11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne 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. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside 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. Aug 9 2025 Sat Smoothie Bike Community Pop-Up 10:30am - 12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Toddler Open Play Monday, August 11, 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. Aug 11 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, August 11, 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. Aug 11 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 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, August 11, 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. Aug 11 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, August 12, 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. Aug 12 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, August 12, 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. Aug 12 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, August 12, 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. Aug 12 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, August 12, 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. Aug 12 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 "Adults 18+" group. Pronunciation Practice for English Language Learners Tuesday, August 12, 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. Aug 12 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Frog and Toad Tea Party Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) : Join for this preschool pretend play where we will make cups, cakes, picnic blankets and more for Frog and Toad to have a tea party. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Frog and Toad Tea Party 11:00am - 11:45am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Join for this preschool pretend play where we will make cups, cakes, picnic blankets and more for Frog and Toad to have a tea party. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group. Combined Preschool Storytime Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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. Aug 13 2025 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 9:00am - 9:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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: 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Just 2s Storytime Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area 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. Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Just 2s Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 10 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. Combined Preschool Storytime Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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. Aug 13 2025 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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: 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Just 2s Storytime Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area 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. Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Just 2s Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 10 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. Combined Rhyme Time Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am 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) : Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 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. Aug 14 2025 Thu Combined Rhyme Time 9:00am - 9:30am 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 Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 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, August 14, 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) : 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. Aug 14 2025 Thu Combined Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Kempsville Area Library 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. Combined Rhyme Time Thursday, August 14, 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 This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group. This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Combined Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Area Library 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 "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. From Story to Song Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 : Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along! Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu From Story to Song 10:30am - 11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Participants will read a story together and then find parts of the story that repeat to make a "chorus." We will use rhythm instruments to play the song and sing along!