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

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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 "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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Details:

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

Registration is required for all attendees regardless of age. 

  

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library 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 "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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

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

Registration is required for all attendees regardless of age. 

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

Kindergarten Gear Up

10:45am - 11:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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.

Finger Gym

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7. Registration is required.  

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
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Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Art a la Cart

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

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

StoryWalk® Saturday: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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

This event is in the "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

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Norfolk Botanical Garden: Plants 101

9:30am - 10:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

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

This event is in the "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

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

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

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

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

Art a la Cart

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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

This event is in the "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

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

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

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

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

Preschool Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

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

Preschool Science

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:00am - 9:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Move and Groove

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Creeds Library
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers out for a morning filled with moving and grooving! Dance party, yoga breaks, and playful parachute hijinks included! Ages 2-5. Registration is required. 

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

Kindergarten Gear Up

10:45am - 11:45am
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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.

Finger Gym

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun festive activities.

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.

Ballet Virginia: Storytime and Mini Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
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: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required. 

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

Art a la Cart

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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.