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Celebrate National Cryptid Day (10/20) by locating the hidden characters around the library. Find all 13 and collect a prize at the service desk! Ages 12-18. Registration is not required.
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 […]
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.
Join us to read stories, fill out voter registration cards, and elect a new President of Storytime. Ages 3-7. Registration is required.
One Friday per month, YOU can vote on which teen program we host. From September 1-30, stop by the Kempsville Library Teen Space to submit your ballot for October's Teen Pick program. The winning program will be announced on this […]
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers. Ages 6 months to 5 years […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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! October Themes: Week 1 - Movie Night Week 2 - Arts & […]
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 required.
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 […]
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.
Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be open an hour outside our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month in order to better serve youth with special needs and their families. Accommodations […]
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 […]
Join us for a bilingual program for Day of the Dead. We will learn the symbols of the day and their meaning through the comics of Raul the Third and make skulls to decorate the Kempsville Youth Area or comics […]
Happy Hallo-Teen! Watch a movie, eat candy, paint pumpkins, and more at this teen-exclusive Halloween bash. Come in costume for a chance to win a prize! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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.
Did you know that we have Neighborhoods INSIDE the children's room? Join for songs and stories that celebrate our neighborhood collections, learn where they are located, and what they contain. This month will be the Fairy and Folk Tales Neighborhood. […]
Express yourself through words, art, and creativity in this hands-on zine workshop. Learn how to fold and assemble a simple zine, then fill the pages with your own ideas and creations! Ages 9-13. Registration required.
Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let […]
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.
Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring light and shadow. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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 […]
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers. Ages 6 months to 5 years […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Kempsville Fall Parade! Design and build mini parade floats before bringing them to life with basic coding using KIBO robots. Using craft supplies and simple robotics, children will create colorful floats and program them […]
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.
Join us for Fall STEAM, where we will work collaboratively to use both low and high tech to build our own version of the game Mousetrap to celebrate National Board Game Month. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.