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When you’re a Girl Scout, every adventure is an opportunity for unexpected experiences and newfound friendships. Choose a Discover Girl Scout event to attend and get started today!
$12 admission, no matter what the age This ticket allows you to play for the entire day.
Sock Skating returns to the Children's Museum of Virginia! Head upstairs to the second floor and enjoy the sock skating “ice" rink, open for a limited time only. Free with admission.
Take the Downtown Story Trail on Hayden’s Lane in Smithfield featuring the award-winning picture book, Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr! The story walk will run from Saturday Jan 17 […]
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
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.
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 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 […]
Zoom to the library to celebrate author Tedd Arnold's birthday! Explore his buzz-worthy series, Fly Guy. Have a Fly-tastic time making themed crafts. They are available all day, while supplies last.
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.
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. Because this class starts […]
Get ready to count, create, and get messy! In this hands-on class, young artists will explore numbers through fun, number-themed art projects. From counting with marshmallows to sculpting with clay, it’s brain-boosting fun for kids and caregivers alike. Come play, […]
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.
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 […]
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration is required.
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; […]
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 […]
Ever wanted to learn how to use a serger? You’re in luck! Learn serger basics while you create a warm fleece scarf. Spots are limited so please register. Ages 13+.
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 […]
We have a special time when we open the facility to little kids (under 46″). Little Air jumpers and their parents are the only ones allowed during this time. Parents cannot share a trampoline with a child, but can jump […]
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll work on sewing, painting, leather stamping and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. For ages 13-18.
Veterans, active duty military, and family members are invited to learn about benefits and services available to them. Every week representatives from Region 5 of the Western Tidewater Community Services Board will visit the library and consult with Veterans, active […]
Visit the Aquarium for a special Homeschool Day all about animal care. Explore what it takes to keep animals healthy through hands-on activities, keeper talks, and live animal encounters. Step into our veterinarian role-play clinic, where students can examine plush […]
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on December 29, […]
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week. Registration is required for this […]
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
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.
This is a workshop for expectant and new parents! Become your babys first teacher! Our Stork Storytime will help you develop confidence and skills to create a daily reading routine before your baby arrives! In this class, youll learn why […]
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
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.
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies […]
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week. Registration is required for this […]
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on December 29, […]
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
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.
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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration is required.
Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk. Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its […]
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. (Babies, ages 0–2)
Join us for 60 minutes of colorful toys, board books, playful songs and movement! (Ages 0-2)
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
Join Sentara Careplex for their Postpartum Support Group! If you’re pregnant or in your first year postpartum, you’re warmly invited to connect, share, and find support in a welcoming, judgment-free space. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00 AM – […]
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.
Weekly Free Event - Open Play Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Warlord Games Open Play day! Bolt Action, Black Seas, and more! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Tuesday from open to close! Entry Fee: […]
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Spark Curiosity. Build Community. Enjoy a Break. Looking for a hands-on learning experience for your child while you catch a breather? Join Curriculum Agents at Coalescence Coffee Company for the Curiosity Collective! While kids engage in interactive, project-based activities led […]
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
Calling all scientists! Do you think you can amplify sound with a few items from around your house? Come experiment with us and learn about how sound travels.
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
Harness heat energy, explore the properties of light and color, and put your sense of smell to the test! Harness heat energy, explore the properties of light and color, and put your sense of smell to the test! Students will […]
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.
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Book Talks 2 nd Tuesday: Skill Building/STEM […]
Tables out. Games ready. People together. Join us every Tuesday for Game Night!! Bring your favorite game or jump into one of ours. Whether it’s a quick round or an all-night strategy session (well 4 hour strategy sesh). $20 pitchers […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]
Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
We will be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Rembrandt, and Pablo Picasso. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Monet’s Water Lilies, Rembrandt’s The Mill and many others, all on […]
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.
Ages 8-15 only! Classes are 60 min. $35 each at drop-in rate, no membership required.Must signup online prior to class in order to attend! Scheduler cuts off 24hr prior to class time, please email us if you miss the cut […]
Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss our perspectives on entertainment media and how it affects us. Adults ages 18+. Registration is required.
It’s all about penguins! Join NSA HR – Portsmouth MWR Community Recreation on Tuesday, January 20 from 5 to 7 PM at River’s Edge Recreation Center for a penguin day craft! Wear your favorite penguin attire and create your own […]
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece el primer y tercer martes del mes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 […]
ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA One cheese Slice at a time | wristband required ROLLER SKATING Rentals Included For All Ages!
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Calling all mama birds! Lets join on the mat for class that is made just for you! We will get you moving through standing poses, strength muscles to support your body changes, and add in a few stretches to get […]
A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
It is January and it is cold outside. Join us to design and paint our own mugs to keep our warm beverages in. All supplies provided. Registration required. Adults 18+
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Gaming 2 nd Tuesday: STEAM (Science, Technology, […]
What happens when you add a dollop of Science, a dash of Technology, a speck of Engineering, a dash of Art, and a bit of Math to some baking soda and vinegar? Come find out at Messy STEAM! 3rd- 5th […]
Exploring alternative ways to paint using objects. (Ages 7+) Amount: Member Price One Time: $5.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $10.00
Art and Junk Journaling WorkshopJunk journaling and art journaling workshop. Drop ins welcome! Bring your own journal and use the materials in The Art Room to decorate your journal. Don’t have a journal? Join us to get started on a […]
The Rhythm of Our Humanity In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day & the National Day of Racial Healing, YWCA South Hampton Roads invites you to a powerful community conversation centered on faith, justice, and collective healing.We’ll reflect on Dr. […]
This month's artistic mediums are collage and paper mosaic. If possible, bring some old magazines or paint sample strips to share! Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 10:00am. This event is for […]
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Earl Bynum & The Mount, choir Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a powerful concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a beacon of hope and justice. Experience an inspiring evening of music that […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Magic: The Gathering Commander Night! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Tuesday at 7:00pm! Sign-ups start from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Entry Fee: $5 Format/Structure: Commander, Pods for Casual/Optimized, 2 […]