Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

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.

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.

Learn the basics of using a computer through hands-on activities. Adults. Registration required.

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.

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.

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.

With increased focus on more complex books, we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, hands-on activities, as well as independence and confidence building. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

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.

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.

Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

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.

Create a painted rock masterpiece. No experience needed. Adults. Registration is required.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy to make some zany balloon creations you can take home. All ages. Registration is 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.

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 8 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Learn to fly our new indoor drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Grade 6-12. Registration required. Funding for this drone program is provided by The Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library.

Use your imagination to build LEGO creations. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

Come in for an hour of board games and video games.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; just drop in!

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series 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!

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Join us for a roaring good time as we celebrate dragons with songs, stories, and a craft. For children 3-7 years old with caregiver. Registration is required.

Join Oceanfront Area Library’s graphic novel book club at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. Discuss your favorite manga titles and hear what others enjoy. Adults. Registration preferred but not required.