Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a “mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is required. 

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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.

Get up and moving while learning about animal locomotion and why some animals don’t need to move to survive. Presented by Virginia Aquarium. Toddlers through Kindergarten.  

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.  

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. 

Join the Kempsville stuffed animals and puppets for a snuggly storytime.  We will be getting cozy with a story and then practicing some pretend play with puppets and our friends. Ages 3-5.  Registration required.

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!

Adults and teens 16+.  Registration is not required.

Have fun finding out what skills you have and what you need to learn to be a successful teen. From filling out forms to laundry- do you know what you need?  Grades 6-12.  Registration is not required.

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  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. 

Join us to get started painting with watercolor. No prior experience needed! Explore the basics of painting with watercolor, preferred supplies for beginners, and complete your first simple painting.

Adults. Registration is required.

Learn all about pollinators in this STEM workshop for teens and tweens. After the program, participants will take home a bee hotel to build themselves. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

Make your own mini secret garden with an Altoid tin.

Grades 6-12 & adults 18+. Registration is required.

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

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 how to make a glowing pin with Lilypad Sewable Circuits in this hand sewing program! Learn the basics and create your own glowing masterpiece that you can take home. Grades 6-12 and their families and loved ones.

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

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.  

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.  

Looking to make the next step in your job search or advance in your current career? Attend this class to find out how generative AI can help you fine-tune your resume and help you practice interviewing to secure that dream job.