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Sample of resin fidget spinners colored with mica flakes or powder in the shapes of triangle, gears, star, flames, and flower

DIY Resin Fidget Spinner

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Make a unique fidget spinner out of resin, decorating with colors and add-ins. Keep or gift! All supplies provided.  Resin needs time to set, so fidget spinners will be picked up at a later date. Age 12-18.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make a unique fidget spinner out of resin, decorating with colors and add-ins. Keep or gift! All supplies provided.  Resin needs time to set, so fidget spinners will be picked up at a later date. Age 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Welcome VB

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

New to Virginia Beach or want to learn more about your city? Visit Central Library for the opportunity to get your questions answered.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

New to Virginia Beach or want to learn more about your city? Visit Central Library for the opportunity to get your questions answered.

hands making friendship bracelet on clipboard

The Monthly Thread, a Friendship Bracelet Club

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

This is the super awesome threaded friendship bracelet making club! It is a nice way to relax and prepare for the new week.  Learn a different pattern each session.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

This is the super awesome threaded friendship bracelet making club! It is a nice way to relax and prepare for the new week.  Learn a different pattern each session.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Pencil drawing of an anime style character with slightly long, spiky hair.

Teen Time: Anime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us on the 2nd and 3rdMonday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more – with different selections each week.  Ages 12-18.  Registration not required.

Weekly Themes

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 3rdMonday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more – with different selections each week.  Ages 12-18.  Registration not required.

Weekly Themes

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Teen Time: Watercolor Art

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

4 teens around a puzzle board working on a puzzle

Teen Puzzle Mania

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Work together, and take on the challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles, and try different puzzles.  Stimulate your brain, and relax at the same time.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Work together, and take on the challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles, and try different puzzles.  Stimulate your brain, and relax at the same time.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Pencil drawing of an anime style character with spiky hair, wearing a jacket.

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

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: 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

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: 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

NES and SNES game system with two controllers and an NES cartridge and SNES cartridge

Teen Gaming, Retro Edition

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
14-18 years

Come in for 1.5 hour of board games and video games. We will have the Retro Duo system to try some old school video games, plus some childhood classic board games.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Come in for 1.5 hour of board games and video games. We will have the Retro Duo system to try some old school video games, plus some childhood classic board games.

Teen Time: Movie Night

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

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! This months movie: A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

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! This months movie: A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

Empty comic strip with yellow, green and orange cells

Comic Book Creation: Jewish American Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Marvel at the comic book greats like Stan Lee, Jerome Siegel, and Art Spiegelman as we celebrate Jewish American Heritage month.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Marvel at the comic book greats like Stan Lee, Jerome Siegel, and Art Spiegelman as we celebrate Jewish American Heritage month.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Various fidget toys available with featured activity.

Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This month's activity: TBA

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This month's activity: TBA

White otamatone with case

Tween/Teen Hangout: Music

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Get ready to make some music with the Otamatone! We'll explore different sounds, practice simple tunes, and even try playing together as a group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Get ready to make some music with the Otamatone! We'll explore different sounds, practice simple tunes, and even try playing together as a group.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Silhouette Cameo

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Windsor Woods Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

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: 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

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: 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Day Before Memorial Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Silhouette Cameo 4 machine on a rolling cart

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Teen Time: Charades

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Blank character sheets for Dungeons & Dragons sit next to a player's handbook, and five black pouches of tabletop gaming dice sit on top.

Teen Tabletop Gaming!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Ages 12-18.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Pencil drawing on paper surrounded by fine-point markers in various colors.

Teen Time: Arts & Crafts!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Pandemic board game, Codes Names card game and Hanabi card game

Teen Cooperative Games

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
14-18 years

Instead of a game that has the players competing against each other to be the winner, these games rely on teamwork where players work together to beat the game. Try games, like Hanabi, Pandemic, and Code Names.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Instead of a game that has the players competing against each other to be the winner, these games rely on teamwork where players work together to beat the game. Try games, like Hanabi, Pandemic, and Code Names.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

D&D Player's Handbook with Dice and a blank Character sheet

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
14-18 years

Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Hand writing with two red dice in foreground.

Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.