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

Kids Craft Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting fun! Bring your own project or start something new. All craft supplies are provided. Grades K-5.

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

Bayside Seeing Beyond

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

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.

Pretend Play: Restaurant

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 and Grades K-2. 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)
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck 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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

10:00am - 11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Silhouette Cameo Series: Designing and Cutting a Mandala Greeting Card

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a new two-part Silhouette Cameo program for adults. When you sign up for the first class, you are automatically enrolled in the second class.

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

Story & Craft- Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss

10:30am - 11:15am
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, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Join us at Windsor Woods Library while we enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

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

Preschool Science

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be learning about clouds! Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is 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.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Art Pop-Up: JUL Community Garden Rock Decorating!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

JUL is adding to their Community Rock Garden! Stop by any time and decorate a rock to be added to our garden. The rocks will be on display outside of the Children's Room toy area windows starting 8/18/2025.

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

Suncatcher Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Great Neck Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Make a butterfly suncatcher to hang in your window.  Teens grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

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

Dried Flower Pictures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a fun workshop where you can turn dried flowers from a microwave into beautiful art! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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 - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am - 7:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.

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

Just 2s Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Stained Glass Pasta

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Who says food can't be used for art? We're using pasta to make colorful stained windows. Grade K-2. 

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

Tween Craft Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Great Neck Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Come hang out and try a new hands-on DIY project each month this summer! Supplies will be provided. Grades 4th-6th. Registration required.

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

DIY Beeswax Lotion Bars

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to make your own lotion bars made out of beeswax in this program! 

Grades 6-12. Registration 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

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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 "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Pokémon Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Grades 3-8. Registration is required.

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

Basic Hand Mending - 101

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Kempsville Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Come join us to learn basic mending skills like sewing on a button, fixing small rips and tears.  Great life skills for adults as well as teens heading for college!  All program supplies provided.

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

Just 2s Storytime

9:00am - 9:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
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 "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am - 7:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Outside
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.