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This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Baby Open Play

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

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 o...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

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

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Living Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

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 o...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Battle of the Books Information Session

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Adults 18+
Details:

Join the 5th Grade and Middle School Edition Battle of the Books coordinators to learn all about this exciting program! It is perfect for first time student participant...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:
Join the 5th Grade and Middle School Edition Battle of the Books coordinators to learn all about this exciting program!
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Pop-Up Volunteering

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volun...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you!

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Simple Halloween Pop-up Greeting Cards

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Make a simple Halloween themed pop-up card. All materials are provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Make a simple Halloween themed pop-up card. All materials are provided. Adults. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Book Pumpkins

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Get crafty and turn a book into a pumpkin! Teens grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Get crafty and turn a book into a pumpkin! Teens grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Zombie Attack!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Calling all parents, teens, and tweens, it's a zombie attack! Join us at the library and choose a side: Zombie or human. May the best team win! Grades 4 and up.  Registration ...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:

Calling all parents, teens, and tweens, it's a zombie attack! Join us at the library and choose a side: Zombie or human. May the best team win! Grades 4 and up.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

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. Registration is required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

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. Registration is required.&...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

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. Registration is required.  

 

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

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 o...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Open Play

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

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 o...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

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 acti...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

On My Own Storytime

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to hel...

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

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 acti...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-in Story & Craft- Autumn

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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. 

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Movie Matinee - Coco

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the D...

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Details:

Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events.

Rated PG13

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Digital Privacy and Security

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

How do you protect yourself and your information when you go online? Join us for a discussion with a guest speaker from the City of Virginia Beach's IT department on ways to keep y...

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Details:

How do you protect yourself and your information when you go online?

Disclaimer(s)

For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Open Play

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

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 o...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Car Making Workshop for Drive-in Movie: Coco

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come and join us in the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead! This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows: October 2...

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Come and join us in the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead! This program is a two-part program. The program days are as follows:

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

JUL/VB Chess Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has ...

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

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