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Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. Registration is required.
FREE educational workshop for families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing in Hampton Roads Virginia Hands & Voices invites you to our first FREE educational workshop for families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities. Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! Ages 9-13. Registration required.
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
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.
A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested tweens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. (Digital versions of the character sheets have been attached for those that would […]
TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone! This interactive musical program tells the story of Mozarts opera, The Magic Flute, in a condensed, simple way so kids can learn about the power of […]
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.
Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program has accommodations for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities […]
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 […]
Are you interested in learning more about topics that impact the Autism community? Join Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia each month for informative sessions designed to educate, empower, and connect individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals. Each session focuses on timely […]
Join us for an exciting space adventure! Kids will look up beyond our Earth, to the upper atmosphere and the stars. Investigate the wonders of space through fun activities and interactive exploration. Ages 5 - 11. Registration is required.
Create beautiful collage using items gathered from nature. Natural items will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gatherings. Ages 8 - 13. Registration is required.
For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Lets make friends while making art! […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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) […]
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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. […]
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 […]
Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities. Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! Ages 9-13. Registration required.
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. Registration is required.
Decorate the library sidewalk and parking lot with chalk! This "mural" will welcome visitors to our first ever Bayside Mini Zine Fest. After you're finished drawing, join us inside for the fest, starting at 12 p.m.! All Ages. Registration is […]
This hands-on workshop will teach book-binding techniques for hand-sewing your very own little booklet together. Registration is limited, so hop on it fast! Taught by Teen Advisory Group Volunteer Evan. Ages 14 and up. Registration required.
It's never to early to make your first zine. Make a foldable booklet with your little one, decorated with paint and with writing space to capture early memories! For ages 3 to 23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
VBPL has an extensive photograph collection. Learn how to access it, explore it, and gain permissions for using its photos for your own projects! This info session takes place in the Bayside Computer Lab. Adults. Registration is required.
Come celebrate the DIY spirit with us at our very first Zine Mini Fest! Zines (pronounced "zeens") are self-published print-works made in small batches. Short for "magazine," they can be about anything! Spark your creativity at a variety of workshops […]
Join us for an afternoon with Richard Justis, one of the founders of Norfolk Zinefest. Well explore what zines are, brainstorm unique ideas, and learn simple but powerful techniques for folding, cutting, and gluing your vision into reality. (No computers […]
Make way! Steamroller coming through! Watch as a steamroller transfers a giant image onto canvas in our library parking lot! We will have two sessions of demonstrations, one starting at 1:00pm, and another starting at 3:00pm. For all ages. No […]
Learn how to make a booklet in Microsoft Word, then print your very own zine! A "zine" is short for "magazine" - a print work made by small creators. It can take many forms - stapled booklets printed from a […]
Got a character you love to draw? Turn them into an adorable paper doll! This workshop will be led by our Teen Volunteer Maya. For ages 9 - 14. Seats are limited. Registration is required.
Poetry slam! Learn how to use your voice and body as a form of self-expression in this interactive workshop by Arts for Learning’s Stephanie Lask. Grades 6-12. Registration link coming soon. This program is presented by Arts for Learning Virginia and […]
Poetry is for everyone! Come to this poetry workshop led by Arts for Learning and walk away with new poems of your own making. All ages. Registration is required.
Make way! Steamroller coming through! Watch as a steamroller transfers a giant image onto canvas in our library parking lot! We will have two sessions of demonstrations, one starting at 1:00pm, and another starting at 3:00pm. For all ages. No […]
Bayside Library is starting its very own zine collection! Come to this info session to learn how you can submit your work, what the acceptance policies are, and when the collection will have its official launch. A "zine" is short […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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) […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Come down to Bayside Area Library and gather with peers to write based on the prompt of the session. Get that creativity flowing! Ages 12-18. Registration required.