Upcoming Events

Camp Evergreen is going virtual! Adults and teens can participate in a variety of fun activities from home for a chance to win prizes from Virginia Beach small businesses. There is something for everyone in Camp Evergreen. Attend library pr...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with lo...

Can you see through the illusion?  Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry!  All ages. Registration is required to join this live virtual program. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with login detai...

Take a tour of the test preparation resources in the Testing and Education Reference Center available to you for FREE with your library card and PIN! Registration not required. Link to video will be available after program date/time. ...

Join us for weekly teen-only activities.  Different selections every week!  Grades 6-12. Theme: Anime Club! Registration is required. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with login details. The virtual room opens 5 min...

Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with login detail...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he develops pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required. You will receive an email 24 hours befor...

Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with login detail...

Our doggy best friends need to have fun and learn just like we do! Join us to learn about some great ideas to challenge your dogs beyond walks around the neighborhood. Grades K - 5 Registration is required. You will receive an email 24 hours be...

Hold onto your summer by learning how to make and maintain your own flower press. Grab the supplies in the attached supply list and follow along during the program. Adults 18+. Registration is required. You will receive an email 24 hours befo...

Join us for a book chat from the comfort of home, meet other teens, and discover new books to read!  Theme:  Fantasy! Registration is required. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with login details. The virt...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with lo...

Join us from home as we learn about shapes through song and movement in this fun, interactive storytime with Ms. Amara. Ages 3-5.  Registration is required. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with login details. The virt...

Meet up online with other teens and play Dungeons & Dragons with a Library Dungeon Master.  No experience necessary. This week: Escape Wave Echo Cave. No prior participation necessary; registered teens will join the latest chapt...

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...

Motl the Cantor's Son describes one of the central events of modern Jewish history, immigration to the United States from Eastern Europe, through a child’s perspective. Registration is required and once registered, participants ...

Welcome adventurers! During this six week series we will be playing through the "Lost Mine of Phandelver" Adventure with pre-made characters using Roll20’s online virtual tabletop system. Requires internet access and a free R...

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. No registration required...

Meet up online with other teens and play Dungeons & Dragons with a Library Dungeon Master.  No experience necessary. This week:  Forge of Fury, Part 2 No prior participation necessary; registered teens will join the latest chapter...

Learn about reptile rescue!  As more and more people choose reptiles for pets, the need for reptile rescue grows.  Meet live rescue animals and hear about their care, and have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the r...

Let out your wild side during our live toddler dance party! Learn about movement and rhythm, while encouraging self-expression through interpretive dance. While this program is geared towards young children, the whole family will be feeling the beat!...

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...

Using a cardboard shipping box, let's do interesting things with propulsion,energy, balance and simple tools. Using the box's flap, a ruler, scissors, a rubber band and some duct tape we'll make a paddle boat.  Then we'll create a bala...

How high can you go? Join me and we can build tall towers together! All you'll need is disposable cups and paper plates (or sheets of paper). Let's learn some facts about towers and how they are built, but most importantly, let's have ...

Join us for weekly teen-only activities.  Different selections every week!  Grades 6-12. Theme:  Writing Workshop!  Are you looking for somewhere to share your work? Need a safe space to help you figure out that writer's block?...

Looking for good books to read? Join us on Instagram Stories (@vbplibrary) for a reading recommendation party! Respond to our Story question and get personalized recommendations from VBPL's book recommending experts. We will make every effort to...

Get moving, get stretching and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Ages 3-5, and Grades K-2 with caregiver.  Registration is required. You will receiv...