Day Calendar

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.  

Learn to use our Silhouette cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including:

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months 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.

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.

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.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Enjoy a warm and inviting space designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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. 

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. 

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!

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Enjoy a storytime and small dance demonstration by Dance Makers and then take home a dance-themed coloring sheet. Ages 3-5. Registration is required.    

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.

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!

Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not 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.

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. 

Are you interested in advancing your career? Our Career Coach volunteers can assist you with resume help, online job applications, or other aspects of your job search in a one-on-one meeting. Adults. Registration is required.

Ever wanted to learn the art of resin pouring? Join us in this lesson and make your own resin keychain! Adults. Registration is required.

Are you interested in advancing your career? Our Career Coach volunteers can assist you with resume help, online job applications, or other aspects of your job search in a one-on-one meeting. Adults. Registration is required.

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.  

Come hang out and create custom duct tape crafts!  Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-14. 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.

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18.

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 not required.

Ever wanted to learn the art of resin pouring? Join us in this lesson and make your own resin keychain! Adults. Registration is required.

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing to enjoy an evening of creativity and socializing. Use acrylic paint and your own imagination to decorate wooden beads! All materials provided. 

Adults. Registration is required.