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Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

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

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

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

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

Mouse Maze Race

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Join us to try our Code & Go Robot Mouse, the library coding toy meant just for new coders! Guide the robot mouse through a maze to get to the cheese. Learn computer coding bas...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us to try our Code & Go Robot Mouse, the library coding toy meant just for new coders! Guide the robot mouse through a maze to get to the cheese. Learn computer coding basics and STEAM skills. Homeschoolers are welcome!

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

Bricks at the Beach

04/11/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades 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 3-5" group.

How To Be a Viking

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Decorate your very own Viking sword and shield! Learn how to translate your name into Nordic runes! Discover the fun of speaking Dragonese! Explore the worlds Hiccup and Toothless ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Decorate your very own Viking sword and shield! Learn how to translate your name into Nordic runes! Discover the fun of speaking Dragonese! Explore the worlds Hiccup and Toothless and real like Viking Leif Erikson. Grades 3-5.

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

DIY Sustainability Fair

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Looking for creative ways to be more sustainable? Join us for an afternoon of activities for all ages, including Citizen Science, microplastics education, crafts with reusable mate...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEAM
Details:

Looking for creative ways to be more sustainable? Join us for an afternoon of activities for all ages, including Citizen Science, microplastics education, crafts with reusable materials, 3D printing and more! All ages.

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

Bricks at the Beach

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/18/2025 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades 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.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

How to Find Your Dragon

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/18/2025 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Lawn at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Participate in a library scavenger hunt to find your dragon, then color and shrink your own shrinkable dragon to take home with you. Grades K-8. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Lawn
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Participate in a library scavenger hunt to find your dragon, then color and shrink your own shrinkable dragon to take home with you. Grades K-8. Registration is not required. 

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

Preschool Science

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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.

Technology Petting Zoo

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. Grades ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. Grades K-5.  Registration is required.  

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

Tween STEM Hour - Circuits

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Join us for an hour of circuit activities! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for an hour of circuit activities! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

LiveArt

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Art

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 i...

Waitlist
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: 0
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.

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.

Jr. Naturalist Program

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for...

Sign-up Closed
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
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

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.

Silhouette Cameo: Birthday Card

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Classroom 202 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop to create a birthday card using the Silhouette Cameo die cutting machine. Basic computer skills are required, and please bring a flash driv...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop to create a birthday card using the Silhouette Cameo die cutting machine. Basic computer skills are required, and please bring a flash drive to save your work. All materials are provided.

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

VBPL in the Park (Mt. Trashmore)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registr...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required

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

Junior STEAM Society

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

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

Technology Petting Zoo

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. Grades ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Poetry

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen & Technology Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any t...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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

Hands-On Science

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

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

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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

Preschool Science

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 i...

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

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Technology Petting Zoo

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

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

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

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