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Art Exhibit Call for Entries (CFE)

01/20/2022 @ 5:00pm - 03/06/2022 @ 12:00pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Gallery
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Details:
Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) is accepting applications from individual artists and groups for the 2022-2023 art exhibit season at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. Art will be selected through a competitive, juried process and displaye...

WebEx Live: Just 2s Storytime

9:30am - 9:45am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 49
Details:
Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he or she develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills; all from the comfort of your home. Age 2 wit...

Just 2s Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Area Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independence a...

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Bayside & Special Services Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside & Special Services Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

Preschool Science

10:00am - 11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Registration
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series.  Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.    ...

WebEx Live: Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Princess Anne Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with a caregi...

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Bayside & Special Services Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside & Special Services Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

VBPL Partner: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Digital Program
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:
Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about:  The impact of Alzheimer’s, The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s dise...

WebEx Live: "Stamped From the Beginning" Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Digital Live, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Join us for a discussion of "Stamped from the Beginning" by Ibram X. Kendi. Pick up a free copy of the book at any VBPL branch or listen to the audiobook on Hoopla Digital. Adults 18+.  Registration is required. You will receive an email...

Books on Tap at Wasserhund Brewing

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:
Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. Book club copies are available for check-out at the GREAT NECK information desk. Adults. Registration is not required. The Testaments Book Description:  In ...

WebEx Live: Securing Your Online Presence

9:30am - 11:30am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Digital Live
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:
How do you protect yourself and your information when you go online? Join us for a discussion on ways you can keep your online presence secure and what to watch out for when browsing the Internet. Adults 18+. Registration required. The virtual roo...

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Microsoft Teams Live: Author Talk with Linda Sue Park

11:00am - 11:45am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Digital Live
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:
Meet Linda Sue Park, author of Prairie Lotus!  Join us virtually for a presentation and Q&A from one of the authors featured in this year’s Battle of the Books: Middle School Edition program.  Registration required.  Open to all ag...

Microsoft Teams Live: Author Talk with Christina Soontornvat

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Digital Live
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:
Meet Christina Soontornvat, author of A Wish in the Dark!  Join us virtually for a Q&A from one of the authors featured in this year’s Battle of the Books: Middle School Edition program.  Registration required.  Open to all ages. ...

Microsoft Teams Live: Author Talk with Lisa Moore Ramée

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Digital Live
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:
Meet Lisa Moore Ramée, author of A Good Kind of Trouble!  Join us virtually for a presentation and Q&A from one of the authors featured in this year’s Battle of the Books: Middle School Edition program.  Registration required.  Ope...

Microsoft Teams Live: Author Talk with Danielle Svetcov

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Digital Live
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:
Meet Danielle Svetcov, author of Parked!  Join us virtually for a presentation and Q&A from one of the authors featured in this year’s Battle of the Books: Middle School Edition program.  Registration required.  Open to all ages. ...

Finger Gym to Go - Robots!

6:00am - 6:30am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Register to pick up a kit of activities designed to build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Designed for PreK - Grade 2 with a caregiver. The Robots Finger Gym is live here: https://youtu.be/b2kH0xForEQ Once registered, a ...

WebEx Live: Just 2s Storytime

9:30am - 9:45am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:
Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he or she develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills; all from the comfort of your home. Age 2 wit...

Combined Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Bayside & Special Services Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside & Special Services Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week-long series is required. Because this class starts before regular libr...

Outdoor Program: Combined Preschool Storytime on the Lawn

10:00am - 10:45am
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

Combined Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Bayside & Special Services Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bayside & Special Services Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week-long series is required. ...

Combined Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and book sharing. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 4 week series is required.  No storytime on Monday, January 17 due to library closure i...

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Digital Live, Discussion Groups
Details:
Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads.  No registration required. The virtual room opens 5 minutes bef...

WebEx Live: Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Digital Program
Registration
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

Outdoor Program: Combined Preschool Storytime on the Lawn

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Great Neck Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...