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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Your passport to togetherness, fun and new friends! Enjoy some exciting, hands-on activities and games including “try-it” experiences that help introduce families to Girl Scouts.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to Chrysler Hall!
Cinema Cafe turns 40, and we’re celebrating all week at our original Pembroke location, May 11–15. 🤩 80s-inspired swag giveaways 📸 Fun lobby photo op 🍕 Throwback food and drink deals 🎥 Don’t miss Back to the Future for Turnback […]
Complete a make and take craft! They are available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. All day, while supplies last.
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly ride on the Atlantic Explorer to see bottlenose dolphins and other coastal Virginia animals like seabirds, sea turtles, and more. Guests will join the Aquarium's knowledgeable educators on board to learn about their unique sightings while […]
Join Us for Storytime at the Farm! Cozy up with a towel or blanket in the Visiting Pen and meet some of our furry farm friends while enjoying fun, interactive stories. Each Tuesday at 11am.
Upcoming Mobile Pantry Info Patriot’s Pantry is hosting our next Mobile Meal distribution at LMH NW Annex All staple items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. May’s meal kit will be pancit Patrons must present a valid […]
Destress to be your best! Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas at your local branch and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to your library so it can be […]
Never Miss A Monday! This bootcamp-style workout will combine muscular strength, endurance, and cardiorespiratory training to improve overall fitness. Challenge yourself with an integrated standardized assessment at 8-week intervals to track your progress. Bring a towel, water and athletic shoes, […]
Age 0-4, Mon/Weds/Fri- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to play […]
Join us to care for our vegetable garden. Each week we will cover topics from nutrients and water to pruning and pests. Document growth and get your hands in the soil! Bring gloves if you can.
It's time for Baby Science! In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring colors. Ages 6-24 months. Registration is required. Because this class starts […]
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 required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Toddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk […]
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; […]
Places to go, people to see! Babies are busy bees! Join us for an open sensory play time where your baby can explore and learn.
Join us for our Little Sprout Explorers series! Each week you and your little ones will be introduced to nature and science concepts through crafts, hands-on exploration, walking tours, and a story time. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant […]
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. Ages […]
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. Ages […]
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 required.
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. For ages 0-1 year old.
Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This […]
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading with an animal-themed Storytime for National Pet Month. Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
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 a caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. […]
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 a caregiver. Registration is required.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. Family Storytime is geared for birth through 5.
Let your toddlers creativity shine! This hands-on art program for ages 12 months3 years (with a caregiver) is all about exploring colors, textures, and imagination. Each session features a new project designed just for little artistssometimes messy, always fun! Come […]
Join us for a sensory-based play experience designed to stimulate the brain and develop fine and gross motor skills. For ages 6-23 months. Registration is not required; attendance will be managed on a first come, first served basis.
Join us for a sweet and interactive Mommy & Me Sing-Along Circle Playgroup.On Monday May 11th at 10:30 am we’ll gather at the Kids Cove side of Mount Trashmore Park for a joyful morning of music, movement, and connection with […]
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents and caregivers.
Join JEB Fort Story MWR Library at One Stop every Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM for our Homeschool Hub. Enjoy our books, board games, blocks, puzzles, and much more. All activities are self-led. This is a great way […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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, but it will be a first come, first served program. Participants can pick […]
High Schoolers play for free Monday-Friday 3-5pm Kids 12 and Under with paying adult play free $5 pool for kids 13 to 17
Dive into the world of Korean comics with fellow teens who love manhwa. Discover new webtoons to binge, discuss which villainess had the best revenge and share your favorites.
Design and build all sorts of doodads with BUILD materials like Legos, Power Clix, Zoobs, Lincoln Logs and more. Enhance your STEM skills by letting your imagination go wild while you construct amazing things! (Ages 5-12)
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Once you have this lesson and can digitize materials, library card holders will have a badge added to their account so that they can reserve additional time in the studio. Click here for more details on our Preservation Studio, including […]
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. (School Age)
Military Appreciation Night: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Military Servicemembers & Veterans recieve a FREE standard pass and Dependents recieve 30% OFF with a VALID ID! *socks not included*
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program Ages 5-7, registration is required.
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. This month we will be exploring creating sketches on Adobe Fresco and turning them into mixed media […]
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 donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Calling all 6th-12th graders! The Teen Advisory Board needs you to share your ideas and abilities to make our library and the community a better place. Have fun and use your talents to make a difference as you add terrific […]
Come make new friends, practice your STEAM skills, and build! Each Brick Builders program will feature a new challenge or contest. Ages 8-11. Registration required. All supplies provided.
Spill the tea and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Americas founding with this fun class based loosely off the Boston Tea Party. Create tea-dyed paper for a future Crafty Monday project for the public while you converse with friends and […]
Meet with Ryan the Mobile Mentor! If you need to vent or would like help processing through tough times, this is your chance. Come for advice, fun learning activities and more!
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
The Teen Advisory Board will be weeding, planting, and mulching to get the library's reading garden ready for the summer, and they could use your help! It's a great way to spend time with friends while getting community service hours. […]
It's time to get groovy! Share to good vibes and make your very own DIY Lava Lamp to take home. Ages 8-13. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first […]
Do you know the secret language of flowers? What does an apple blossom mean? What about violets or irises? Make the flowers and learn what they mean! This program is for grades 6-12.
Join us on the 2 nd and 3 rd Monday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration not required. Weekly Themes 2nd Monday: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) […]
Join Jay Wards' inaugural Music gathering in our Carriage House from 5:30 to 8:30. Admission is Free. Donations support Watermen's Museum Education Programs
This class will teach you how to create a trinket dish using air dry clay, including how to make a border making it a functional tray. When the tray is dry we will paint it and seal it to resemble […]
Join fellow anime fans to watch and discuss anime, enjoy snacks, do anime themed crafts, and a number of other activities each month. This program is for 6th-12th graders. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May […]
Every Monday at 6PM. Free to play - plenty of space available for pods. Promo packs raffled off to those who register using the Magic Companion App. Monday nights are novice friendly, if you have been wanting to learn this […]
D&D novice night is a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons session, held at Atomic Comics Emporium, it is designed to teach new players the rules in a supportive environment with pre-made characters and experienced Dungeon Masters (DMs) guiding the adventure, focusing […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic serving bowl from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]
The ruthless American Naval hero of the Revolution had to fight his adopted nation he was neither born in America nor was his last name Jones for opportunity, recognition and command. Given his chance, he created the image of the […]
Join JEB Fort Story MWR Library at One Stop every Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM for our Homeschool Hub. Enjoy our books, board games, blocks, puzzles, and much more. All activities are self-led. This is a great way […]
Join JEB Fort Story MWR Library at One Stop every Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM for our Homeschool Hub. Enjoy our books, board games, blocks, puzzles, and much more. All activities are self-led. This is a great way […]
Join JEB Fort Story MWR Library at One Stop every Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM for our Homeschool Hub. Enjoy our books, board games, blocks, puzzles, and much more. All activities are self-led. This is a great way […]
Join JEB Fort Story MWR Library at One Stop every Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM for our Homeschool Hub. Enjoy our books, board games, blocks, puzzles, and much more. All activities are self-led. This is a great way […]