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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!
Coastal School offers both 2-day and 4-day options for homeschool students in grades 1-12. We provide a fully personalized curriculum that allows students to pursue areas of strength while growing in areas of weakness. We'd love to connected with you! […]
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At months end, well compile recipes for a community cookbook.
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This years theme is Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond.
$12 admission, no matter what the age This ticket allows you to play for the entire day.
Explore the history of African American heritage across 250 years of US military history. African Americans have served in the US Armed Forces from the earliest days of the country. From Crispin Attucks to Colin Powell, learn about the service […]
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
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for themed stories, packets, and dancing! ages 2-5 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643
Community: City of Hampton, VA note: due to the main library's temporary closure this program has moved to the phoebus branch.all skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. create a different artwork every week, mostly paintings with the […]
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 […]
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.
Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet fun with engaging animal stories for early learners. Included with your admission and FREE […]
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 […]
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for stories and songs from around the world. This month we are celebrating Lunar New Year! Ages 3-5. Registration is required.
Come make friends with Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh and more famous artists. Your mini master will enjoy painting, cutting, scribbling and giggling while creating fantastic works of art - all inspired by famous artists. Examples of masterpieces will educate […]
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for our Little Learners Class! Each session features fun, sensory-rich, and interactive activities centered around a special theme along with access to our play space! The perfect way to […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders. Stop by Central Library's youth area and design a piece of art to add to our community-assembled art wall.
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
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 February 9, […]
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for children who are 3-5 years old.
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
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.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
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 with caregiver. Registration is not required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, circle time, and great resources for parents! (Babies and Toddlers, Ages 1-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get […]
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 […]
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.
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 February 9, […]
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.
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. […]
Meet to discuss this month's selected title: You Only Call When Youre in Trouble by Stephen McCauley. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk. After a lifetime of taking care of his impossible but […]
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)
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for an after school storytime exploring the differences between fact and fiction. each week will include a fiction and non-fiction book. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643
This session provides a complete demonstration by a staff member of the MakerBot Sketch 3D printer. After attending this session, you can sign up for a certification class. Once both classes are complete, you can create your own creative projects […]
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 children who are 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 […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA video games and a monthly craft! this month we will be making friendship bracelets. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=936+Big+Bethel+Rd,+Hampton,+VA+23666,+USA&ftid=0x89ba82edff2e18bb:0x6349e10ecb4b4a8f
Ready up for "Creed II," an uplifting drama about Apollo Creed's son as he faces his biggest opponent in the boxing ring while learning the value of family.
Back by popular demand, RMP's GRAD Zone is offering FREE graduation photos to all Class of 2026 graduates. We are happy to host photo sessions for students of all ages, simply book an appointment with the Maker Studio and bring […]
Calling all Homeschoolers! Come learn about Chinese New Year and celebrate the Year of the Horse by creating some fun crafts.
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.
Drop into the Children's Department to make a Lunar New Year craft! Ages 3-11. Call 757-686-2538 for more information.
LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the Digital Media Lab at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration. Tuesday February 17, 2025, from 3-7 pm.
Are you curious about how we can live in harmony with nature and adapt to the challenges of climate change? Do you want to see how cutting-edge design and technology can create a resilient and sustainable urban coastal community? Do […]
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 […]
2026 is the Year of the Horse! Join us in the celebration of the new year! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and fun cultural enriching activities that emphasize the culture in celebrating of the Lunar New Year. Family Storytime for […]
Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! If you are still learning, stop by […]
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 […]
Join us on February 17 at the Pearl Bailey Library for Builder Buddies at 4:30 p.m.! No registration required. Ages 5-11.
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.
Learn the basics of using a computer through hands-on activities. Adults. Registration is required.
Lights, camera, action! Get ready for an epic art adventure inspired by the magic of the movies! In this action-packed class, young artists will step into the spotlight as they draw Stitch, create Toothless slime, sculpt Pudge from Lilo & […]
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 […]
Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including: Identifying components of the […]
This Black History Month, the stages, classrooms, and rehearsal rooms across Portsmouth are alive with more than music, dance, and theatre — they are alive with legacy. Our students don’t just learn notes, steps, and lines. They inherit a story. […]
Celebrate the spirit of New Orleans at NSA HR – Portsmouth MWR Community Recreation’s Mardi Gras craft event on Tuesday, February 17 from 5 to7 PM at River’s Edge Recreation Center. Come create your own mask, hat, necklace, and enjoy […]
The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.
For All Ages! All You Can Eat Pizza + Skating — $20 EVERY Tuesday & Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM Rentals included. Fun guaranteed.
Exciting news! Our Kids Nights return this February every Tuesday from 5-9 pm. Bring the family and enjoy a fun-filled evening while the kids get to unwind and play. Who's excited to join us? Feb 3: Ace and Salty Feb […]
Free entry For more information, contact us at +1 757-877-3756
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's Mardi Gras! So, come on down to celebrate with us. We got music, crafts, beads, and more. Ages 5-7. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, first […]
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, […]
Grab a project and drop into Mother of Yarns for stitch night. 5:30-7:30
Register for the next Parent Cafe: a supportive gathering for parents to talk, listen, and learn in a relaxed welcoming space. Join this amazing group to feel heard, valued, and empowered as a parent! BUILDING BONDS THAT LAST Join us […]
Join us for a fun, festive family event celebrating Mardi Gras! We will decorate shoebox floats, make Mardi Gras beads, sample some tasty treats and as they say in Louisiana, laissez les bon temps rouler! Note: While this is a […]
Art and Junk Journaling Workshop Junk 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 […]
Join Our Desert Sun Fused Glass Class ! Be inspired by a beautiful sunset falling on a desert oasis. From vibrant colors to flowering cacti, your imagination is boundless in creating a stunning work of glass art. This piece includes […]
Ages 8-15. This class is geared towards young aerialists looking to gain strength by cross training in other areas like weight lifting, handstands and flexibility training. Held in the yoga room upstairs at the studio. Please sign up online to […]
This month's artistic medium is watercolors. Never used them? That's okay! We're learning too. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 4:07pm. This event is for registrants age 11 and above.
Join us for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day where creativity, love and laughter come together!
Community board game play
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 […]
