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Dive into the science of floating and sinking!
Storytime for families means fun for all! Join us for a traditional Storytime experience with a focus in early literacy, new storytellers, and special themes each week! All are welcome but with a 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.
In partnership with The Muse Writers Center, join our weekly offering of teen-focused creative writing classes on topics such as comic writing, screenwriting, D&D campaign creation, and more.
Build all sorts of structures with our Lincoln Logs, Power Clix, Lego Blocks and more!
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 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.
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)
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.
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies and caregivers will have access to our special collection of Babygarten learning toys, activities, and crafts for free play.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
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.
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. Babies (Ages 0-2 years)
Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! (Ages 0-2)
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.
Bring your baby along to this social club for parents! Meet other parents of young children and find out about local kid friendly playdate spots while your child makes friends of their own. Register yourself, you don't need to register your baby. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
Use natural textures and outdoor inspiration to create unique artwork!
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov.
Join other young anime and manga fans as we do fun activities tied to anime and manga titles we love! (Tween, Ages 9-13) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
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. (Ages 3 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. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
🎨 1-2-3 Play With Me is back! 🚗 Looking for a fun, interactive playgroup for your little ones? Join us for 1-2-3 Play With Me , a hands-on program designed for kids ages 1 3 and their caregivers! We will have cool activity centers, an art station, and plenty of ways to build your child's social, physical, and early literacy skills. ✨ PLUS: Special Guest Alert! ✨ This month, we are joined by a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Bring your questions and get expert tips on how to properly use and install car seats, booster seats, and seat belts to keep your family safe on every ride. Your child will have loads of fun, and you ll drive away with peace of mind!
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Join friends at Tucker for Legos.
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Design and build structures using materials such as Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Power Clix, LEGO pieces and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations! With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. Note: Build Bash is a free-flowing program; join in whenever your schedule allows.
Bring your child to meet with experienced teachers to grow their confidence in reading. Refreshments will be provided. Will not be held 11/11 (Ages 5-12)
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. (Babies, Ages 0-2) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov.
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
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. (Babies, Ages 0-2) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
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. Babies (Ages 0-2 years)
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, there will be free play with a craft and a different set of special KinderSTEM learning toys each week.
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.
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschool, ages 3-5)
Join us at Jordan-Newby in the youth art studio as we read a short story and then bring that story to life by creating a craft that goes along with the theme of the story!
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 6-10) Last meeting of each month will be a Joint Group hangout. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 11-14) Last meeting of each month will be a Joint Group hangout. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
The Teen Zone is getting loaded with festive Day of the Dead crafts and snacks during the month of October.
Make beats and come up with creative lyrics to go along with them!
For school aged children and up, kids enhance spatial awareness, imagination, and engineering skills by designing and building structures using a large variety of building toys we have on hand.
Let your child s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction. Children develop STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) while enhancing spatial awareness and imagination. And the best part is: it s fun!
Follow the adventures of Jack and Annie with the Magic Treehouse Book Club. Each month we will discuss a different Magic Treehouse book with an activity/craft/snack related to the book. September 3 - Hurricane Heroes in Texas #30 October 1 -Warriors in Winter #31 November 5 - To the Future, Ben Franklin #32 December 3 - Narwhal on a Sunny Night #33
Join us for a night of mystery and mayhem, lies and logic! Will good or evil win the day? If four or few players attend, we will play an alternate social deduction game.
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. (School Age)
Kick back and chill at BFB each Thursday in October for TeenTober! Decorate a festive cupcake and enjoy the Disney Halloween classic Twitches (2005, PG).
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills.
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) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
Toddler Time is an engaging program centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the event, we will have crafting and free play time.
1-2-3 Play With Me is an exciting interactive playgroup for kids ages 1-4 and their parents or caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, an art station, and a whole lot more. The creative hands-on program builds cognitive, social, physical and early literacy skills. Your child will have loads of fun and so will you!
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.
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Bring your young reader and meet members of the ODU community for a read-aloud story hour and activity.
Designed for struggling readers, kids can read to non-judgemental therapy dogs to develop confidence in their reading skill
Does your child ever wonder why things feel the way they do? Why sand slips through their fingers? Why blocks stack but balls roll? Introduce them to sensory and manipulative play! It's more than just fun, it's learning in their world.
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills.
Storytime for families means fun for all! Join us for a traditional Storytime experience with a focus in early literacy, new storytellers, and special themes each week! All are welcome but with a 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.
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 scoop on upcoming programs and learn ways to be even more involved throughout the month. TAB is a great way to develop your leadership skills - and to steer library resources toward the media and activities you'll enjoy most! Note: Each Teen Advisory Board meeting attended counts as a volunteering hour. Meetings take place every month at Van Wyck Public Library on the first Monday that Maury High School is open.
In partnership with The Muse Writers Center, join our weekly offering of teen-focused creative writing classes on topics such as comic writing, screenwriting, D&D campaign creation, and more.
Build all sorts of structures with our Lincoln Logs, Power Clix, Lego Blocks and more!
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 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.
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)
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, circle time, and great resources for parents! (Babies and Toddlers, Ages 1-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
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.
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies and caregivers will have access to our special collection of Babygarten learning toys, activities, and crafts for free play.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
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.
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. Babies (Ages 0-2 years)
Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! (Ages 0-2)
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.
Bring your baby along to this social club for parents! Meet other parents of young children and find out about local kid friendly playdate spots while your child makes friends of their own. Register yourself, you don't need to register your baby. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
Make friendship bracelets, earrings, or keychains that make your friends go AHHHHHHH! this Halloween!
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Create a custom spooky (or not so spooky) sticker. Use one of our designs or create your own!
Identify the song by an eight second clip to see if it is on your bingo card! Vintage jams, this week's newest drops, to soundtrack faves. Something recognizable for everyone, plus a wildcard or two. Win prizes, eat snacks, and enjoy this chill music program. Teens only!
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Get ready to bring the energy to Janaf! Join us for snacks, games, and a chance to help design the awesome programs you want to see. Parents and teens, we re teaming up to dream big, get creative, and make Janaf the place to be. Come hang out, have fun, and help shape what s next!
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov.
Join other young anime and manga fans as we do fun activities tied to anime and manga titles we love! (Tween, Ages 9-13) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
Celebrate Teentober by decorating a tote bag with fall fabric swatches, needles, and tread. (Teens) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
A programme at Norfolk Public Library.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before the program. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
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. (Ages 3 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. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
Join us for a spooky good time of stories, hair-raising crafts, and ghostly good fun! (Costumes encouraged but not requied!)
The Lego Block is an hour of creative builds and a monthly Lego challenge. Are you the right fit?
Let's improv! Join us for "acting class" as we play charades and learn warmup techniques and storytelling through drama.
Join friends at Tucker for Legos.
Unleash your child s inner artist with Mini Monets, a monthly library program that introduces kids to the world of art each month, spotlighting a famous artist style. Children will get to recreate a masterpiece. It s the perfect blend of art education and creative exploration, helping young artists learn while they create! Big art from little hands. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy Programs begin 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. Any available program spots and supplies will be given away at that time on a first-come, first-served basis. Once begun, the program will progress as scheduled. Programs will not be paused or reversed, and instructions will not be repeated for late arrivals. Being on time for programs is the responsibility of the patron. No Call, No Show Policy for Registration-Required Programs The Downtown Branch Library is a public resource, and we try to provide services for as many patrons as possible. If a patron is a no-show/no-call for registration-required programs three times within the calendar year, programming staff will cancel that patron s upcoming program registrations for the next thirty (30) days.
Want to learn how to play chess or sharpen your skills? Join us at Chess Club, where players can learn the basics, practice strategies and play friendly games with others. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
Design and build structures using materials such as Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Power Clix, LEGO pieces and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations! With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. Note: Build Bash is a free-flowing program; join in whenever your schedule allows.
Get your game on with everything from board games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch!
68 children’s events are on in Norfolk in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Norfolk Public Library (37 branches, 682 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Norfolk’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in Virginia: Harrisonburg, Richmond, Roanoke.