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.

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.

Coding robots, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. Preschool-Grade 5. Registration is required.

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word or a listening ear. Let's help change our world one kind act at a time and celebrate World Kindness Day November 13, 2024!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss holidays and traditions.

Adults.  Registration is required.

Come learn about the American Indian experience as told by themselves. This series, We Shall Remain originally aired on PBS in 2009 and was part of the American Experience series.

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.

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

Perfect for homeschoolers! Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through the library STEAM kits. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

Join us for an open paint night at the Oceanfront Area Library. Feel free to bring your own preferred surface to paint or choose one from our supplies. We will have various canvases and wood surfaces available to paint.

Commemorate your literary year by creating a book cover ornament! When registering for the program, share your top 5 favorite books so we can personalize them. Adults. Registration is required.