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

Anime Club

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

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

Little Chefs

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Grades K-2
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

We're cooking something up in the library! So, come and have fun making delicious works of art that look like food. Grades K-2. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Make & Take Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

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

LIVEArt Gr. 3-5

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grades 3-5
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 3-5. Registration is required.

 

 

 

 

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

Homeschool Hangout

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week to learn how to make a mini trebuchet Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Finger Gym

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 a caregiver. Registration is not 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.

LiveArt

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Preschool - 5th grade. Registration is required. 

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

Teen Time: Paper Flowers

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Princess Anne Area Library
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!

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

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults 18+
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a tiny canvas using acrylic paint. All supplies provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

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

Love Storytime and Craft

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  Join us in this fun and loving storytime where we will sing songs, read books, and create art to celebrate love.  Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Preschool Art

11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 18+
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

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. 

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

Bricks at the Beach

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Paper Roses Wall Art

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Learn how to create paper roses and leaves that you will then use to design your own unique wall art display. All supplies included.

Adults. 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

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Kempsville Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months 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.
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

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.

Learn to Hand Sew: Hand Warmers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Learn the basics of hand sewing. Create reusable, microwavable hand warmers to keep you cozy in the cold. All materials will be provided. Grades 6 - Adult. 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.

Crafty Book Fridays: Cupig- The Valentine's Day Pig by Claire Tattersfield

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
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
Registration 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Valentine's Day Paper Embroidery Card

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us as we make hand embroidered Valentine's Day cards using beginner friendly stitches like the backstitch and running stitch. No prior experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Black History Month: Barrette Mosaics

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Celebrate the role hair plays in African American culture with a Q&A with artist, Keila Strong, while creating mosaics in her style using barrettes, beads and other hair items. Adults. Registration is required.

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

LIVEArt K-2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.