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

Teen Time: Honey Heist

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!

Weekly Themes:

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

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 3-5
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Gaming for English Language Learners

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

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

Black History Month: Pop Culture Icons Trivia

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Celebrate Black History Month and show off your pop culture knowledge! Challenge yourself with trivia, name that tune, and puzzles all themed around black pop culture icons including artists, musicians, authors, athletes, and many more.

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

Faux Stained-Glass Bookmarks

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join the library in crafting unique faux stained-glass bookmarks on acrylic. 

Adults. 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

9:00am - 9:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Sensory Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
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

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Onesies Rhyme Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Combined Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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 not required.

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

Finger Gym

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration 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. Registration is required.  

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

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

English Conversation Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Oceanfront Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not 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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Homeschool Hangout

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Homeschoolers! Learn how to make a glowing pin with Lilypad Sewable Circuits in this hand sewing program! Learn the basics and create your own glowing masterpiece that you can take home. Grades 6-12 s. 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

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Great Neck Area Library
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 "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Anime Club + Zodiac Craft

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. This month’s showing: Fruits Basket.  Plus, paint replicas of your favorite zodiac animal rocks.

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

Documentaries Discussion Club

4:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Broaden your horizons with us as we watch a documentary together and discuss the challenges it depicts. This month’s film is Unapologetic by Ashley O'Shay and Morgan Elise Johnson. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Teen Time: Games

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

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

Introductory English for Language Learners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

For non-native speakers of English. This is a free beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Every Thursday.

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 Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
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
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.

Baby Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
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.