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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, […]
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Explore science, history, and aviation at the Military Aviation Museum's Homeschool Days! Select Tuesdays, September - November. Join us for an exciting fall full of hands-on learning and adventure for homeschool students! We offer three sessions designed for an enhanced […]
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 preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration.
September 8, 2026 - What do you do with an idea? Story and Engineering Design Process. *Optional - bring a toy or item to repurpose. September 22, 2026 - Hispanic Heritage Month: art focus October 13, 2026 - Indigenous Peoples' […]
On the second Tuesday of each month, elementary-aged children and their families are invited to design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, KEVA planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and create […]
Future cadets, report for duty! Celebrate Star Trek Day with engineering challenges, teamwork, and an obstacle course. Earn your Starfleet credentials in the final frontier.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. 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.
Build your own LEGO creation to be displayed at the library! No registration is required. For ages 4-11.
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1st Tuesday: Game Night! 2nd Tuesday: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]
Get ready to explore and learn! Each session we focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) theme with a variety of fun, related activities. For elementary ages. Schedule of Events: September 8th at North Suffolk Library