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Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast events. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
To celebrate National Library Card Month, take part in a 2D scavenger hunt, I Spy style! Complete a different hunt each week for a small prize!
Turn your classroom into an unforgettable adventure! Join fellow homeschool families during Homeschool Discovery Days at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, where education and excitement come together in one incredible experience. Students will explore the science behind world-class roller coasters, discover fascinating […]
During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can discover history brought to life at a special discounted rate. Step into the 18th century with hands-on history, immersive experiences, and expert guides who bring the past to life. Students won’t […]
Enjoy the Autumn air and a leisurely walk down Hayden’s Lane (located off of Main Street in the 200 block between The Gourmet Bakery and Beyond Main). The featured book, Where Are You From? will be posted on signs along the lane […]
Explore the U.S. Constitution at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown! Try your luck at a 250th-themed escape room! Then create a civics-inspired community art project and share your ideas for the next amendment.
Warp back in time to celebrate 250 years of Virginian history with fun crafts! Stop by the Childrens Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Stop by Tucker Library any time on September 14 to celebrate National Coloring Day with our superlative librarians who always color inside the lines. Coloring sheets in a range of complexity and a wide variety of materials are available throughout […]
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Childrens Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Children's Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Do you or someone you know need extra help putting food on the table this month? Share this post to help them access the food they need to thrive!Here's what you need to know about our drive-thru food distributions happening […]
Full of exciting, engaging lessons and activities set amongst our one-of-a-kind museum collection, students are sure to have fun learning. Whether it's a focus on STEM, history, social studies, or even art, our Museum educators will provide an unforgettable learning experience for every student.
Never Miss A Monday! This beginner-friendly strength & conditioning workout will combine muscular strength, endurance, and cardiorespiratory training to improve overall fitness. Start your week off right with a motivating Monday morning workout! - Bring a towel, water and wear […]
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 light and dark. Ages 3-24 months. Registration is required. Because this […]
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 […]
Please join us for Playgroup! Activities and locations vary. Location Details Room 113 Summer is the perfect time to play, learn, and make memories! For complete activity and location information, visit us @HamptonHealthyFamilies.
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 […]
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 […]
Due to construction at station 3, the date and location of Homeschool Fire Safety Open House have been rescheduled. It will now be on Monday, September 14th from 10-12 at Fire Station 10. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Storytime for families means fun for all! Join us for a traditional Storytime experience involving early literacy, new storytellers, and special themes each week! All are welcome, but we will focus on Toddlers through Pre-school (Ages 2-5).
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 and caregivers.
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.
Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Alodeuri Artisan Jewelry is proud to present Crafted Green Workshops, a series of monthly upcycling and crafting workshops that celebrate creativity, sustainability and community! Each session explores unique ways to upcycle everyday materials into something beautiful and new, […]
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 […]
Teens who visit regularly are encouraged to join our Teen Advisory Board and help shape the future of the library! Discuss ideas for future events, materials you'd like added to the collection, concepts for displays and more. Get the early […]
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 37 with a caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that […]
Build all sorts of structures with our Lincoln Logs, Power Clix, Lego Blocks and more!
Curious about yoga? Learn movement and mindfulness skills in a playful class taught by a Registered Yoga and Children's Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.
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.
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 […]
The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Mindful Coloring and Art Workshops Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Vibes Thursdays: 1st Episode Only Anime
Unleash your creativity at LEGO Club. Whether you like to follow a plan with Lego kits, or dream up your own design, the possibilities are endless. Kids, teens and families welcome.
Join us for Fall STEAM, where we will work collaboratively to use both low and high tech to rescue fairytales gone awry. Ages 8-11. 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. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program Ages 5-7, registration is required.
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. […]
Cardboard is everywhereshipping boxes, snack packages, craft scrapsand its full of creative possibilities. Join us at the Pearl Bailey Library to discover how this everyday material can become anything you imagine. Kids will learn beginnerfriendly techniques for building with cardboard, […]
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!
Join Liel and Evyatar, Tidewater's newest Shinshinim, in partnership with PJ Library in Tidewater, for a Rosh Hashanah Craft and Cookie Workshop. Ring in the Jewish New Year with holiday-themed cookie decorating, writing heartfelt New Year letters, and making holiday […]
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 […]
Community: City of Hampton join us weekly for a designated space just for pre-teens and teens! we will have games and crafts.
We will be open Sept. 14th 5pm-8pm for a "Not Back to School" Party. Come shop, talk to the Curriculum Doctors, and enjoy some refreshments. Take advantage of our night hours and get everything you need for a great homeschool […]
Learn the basics of crochet or build on your skills in this fun, hands-on class just for tweens and teens. For ages 10-17. Registration is required and begins August 31 at 10 a.m.
These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers must be comfortable […]
Join us on the 2 nd 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)
Dr. Michelle Erhardt, CNU art historian, examines what the first four presidents -- Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison -- chose to display in their homes, revealing how their taste in art merged with their political ideals and offered a blueprint […]
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 September […]
These clinics are for participants who are interested in improving their stroke technique. Each clinic includes starts and turns elements for that stroke. Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) using a good […]
Using foam sheets and stuffing, we will make our own custom keychains in this class. With a Creatology plastic needle and embroidery thread, we will stitch star shapes together and fill it for a flushed look. In the end, we […]
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. […]
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: […]
Camino 101 - Presented by the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino. Monday, Sept.14th, 2026- 6:30-8:00pm Join the Southeast Virginia Chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino for a presentation on the many routes and ways […]
Haydn: String Quartet in D minor, Op. 71, No. 2 Shaw: Entr’acte Webern: Langsamer Satz Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 (“American”) The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as “furiously […]