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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, […]
Being an art master takes creativity, innovation, and imagination. Practice your skills or learn a new one with this at-home art kit. Decorate your own candle using candle wax. For high schoolers. Art Master Antics kits can be picked up August […]
Being an art master takes creativity, innovation, and imagination. Practice your skills or learn a new one with this at-home art kit. Make a masterpiece with sharpies, alcohol, and canvas. For high schoolers. Art Master Antics kits can be picked up […]
WHO WILL YOU BECOME WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT? The 2026–27 ODU Theatre season begins in the dark—and we’re looking for performers ready to endure and transform. AUDITION FOR TWO FALL PRODUCTIONS Night of the Living Dead Presented by ODU […]
Free Lacrosse clinic for girls and boys K-8th grade and High School girls August 24 and 25 Bring your lacrosse stick or borrow one of ours. Learn the fundamentals and have fun playing small games. https://coastalcrushlax.com/clinics/
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 […]
Bring your ideas to life at our Open Fused Glass Studio - for beginners and advanced glass enthusiasts alike! Join us for a fun and creative DIY Fused Glass Open Studio . For this "Do-It-Yourself" Open Studio, you choose your […]
Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
Discover the exciting world of sublimation printing! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how sublimation works and how to safely use the equipment. Registration required.
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Come out to Seatack Recreation Center and rent our Pickleball Tutor Plus Ultra feeder for easy practice. Here's your chance to work on particular shots while getting great exercise! Membership or day pass required Each session is 1 hourCost: $20
Get creative at Janaf's Teen Craft Night. Drop in to make something awesome, eat snacks, and take home a hand-made craft. (Ages 12-17)
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 […]
Open door art studio! Utilize our craft supplies and workspace to create your own art.
Test your survival skills! Teens, in grades six through twelve, will solve puzzles, crack secret communications, and gather allies as they discuss The Hunger Games book series.
LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the downstairs Meeting Room at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration. Tuesday August 25, 2026, from 4-7 pm.
Join us to program robots on routes and mazes you create! Test your coding skills and enjoy some friendly competition. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.
Join us at Main Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students will learn the basics of computer programming. Grades 6th-12th meet every Tuesday at 4:30 pm. Questions or need more details? Contact whitela@portsmouthva.gov.
Master crochet basics! Beginners will learn new techniques each week building the skills needed for our intermediate projects! August's intermediate project: Amigurumi Ball Whether youre brand new to crochet or already comfortable with the basics, this class is designed to […]
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.
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, […]
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Fort Monroe! Ages 8 to 18 are welcome! African Landing Commemoration would not be complete without traditional West African Drumming!! Join Hampton’s own, The DAY Program, for a youth […]
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
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 […]
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 […]
Experience an awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and advancement of humans, from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Come and experience an outdoor, projected reading of “The History of We” read by author and #1 New York Times […]
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm