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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!
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.
Downtown Hampton is proud to partner with Hampton City Schools for our January School Supply Drive. Donations collected will help ensure local students and teachers have the essential supplies they need for a successful start to the year. Community members […]
Join us for Every Brilliant Thing: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church This unforgettable one-person show invites the audience into a heartwarming story about finding joy in life’s smallest moments. Free to attend The show is best suited for teenagers and their […]
This unforgettable one-person show invites the audience into a heartwarming story about finding joy in life’s smallest moments. Free to attend The show is best suited for teenagers and their parents/ guardians. Thanks to our partners at Sentara and Hampton […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.
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. This program is for ages 0-1 year old.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.
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 […]
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 and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
Join us at Pearl Bailey Library for Doodle Bugs: art for little hands. Toddlers will explore their artistic expression and creativity in a program designed just for them. Things may get messy! No registration required. For children 6 months 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.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a Snowflake Tea Tasting at the Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage in Suffolk, VA, on January 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2025, and enjoy a four-course menu of warm food paired with delightfully cozy teas. Please […]
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.
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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.
Help your child on their journey to independent reading. Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Trench Crusade Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Monday from 2:00PM to 8:00PM! Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Play
Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required.
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 […]
Program your Ozobot bird to navigate through a gameboard map. Can you gather the resources you need before the rest of the flock? Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Join us in celebrating the winter season with a relaxing evening of guided painting! Canvases and paint provided. Grades 3-6. Registration is required.
Kick back after school with games, crafts, and tasty fun. Whether you're competing in video games, making something cool, or testing out a delicious mug recipe, there's always something new to try. Food and materials are first-come, first-served. Some game […]
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. […]
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 […]
Make friends and crafty creations in this after-school club at the Central Library. This club is for middle schoolers only, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required.
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.
Step into the world of wacky experiments and wild discoveries with NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation. Join us every second Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30 PM at the community recreation classroom inside building C-9. This event is […]
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
Learn public speaking skills and gain self-confidence as you debate silly topics like: Is a hotdog a sandwich? Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
The Swinging Santas are back again live on the elated stage for free! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your very good dogs, let's celebrate the holidays together! HOT TUNES | COLD BREWS | GET ELATED
Come to Tower of Games to our Weekly Paint Night! FREE! We’re looking to build up our hobby community at Tower! Meet other hobbyists and share painting techniques. Workshop with others and hone your skills! This event will be a […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our free Board Game Night!
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Ages 5-7. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available […]
Calling all ice-skating lovers! Create a winter wonderland using a metal tin. Craft a miniature skater and watch them come to life as they glide across the ice.
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 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 January […]
Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26). Participants must attend both sessions. You will learn how to write a poem that is all about you. In the first class, we will […]
Students and a special woman in their lives, (mom, grandma, aunt, etc.), will spend the evening creating their very own crafted masterpiece. Students and their “she” will work together while following easy step-by-step instructions. All craft supplies are included. Note: […]
The next Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Art Gallery exhibition highlights a series of photographs capturing reflections of water, reminiscent of abstract art, created by angles of light, water texture, and other natural factors. Michael Kunzinger, an art and travel photographer […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for D&D Adventurers League! Sign up for open games at: https://warhorn.net/events/tower-of-games-dnd Day of Week/Time Info: Every Monday at 6:00PM! Entry Fee: $2.00 (1st and 2nd time are free!)
Increase your confidence and reading skills through our BARKS program. Read to a therapy dog who will listen well to your interests or follow along with the current book you are reading. Registration preferred. For elementary ages. Schedule of events: […]
Mark you calendars for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Service 2026 Sunday, January 18, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. at Wycliffe Presbyterian Church MLK Choir Rehearsal ScheduleAll are invited to come join in and sing! Monday, […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our weekly 'Disney Lorcana' Constructed tournament! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Monday at 6:30PM! Sign Ups from 6:00PM to 6:30PM. First Monday of the Month: Infinity Constructed All other […]
