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Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners

All Day
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the pr

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:
Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the prohibition movement as part of a social reform movement, the economic a...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Monday, April 29, 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 "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, April 29, 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 donors, ...
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
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.

Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners

All Day
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the pr

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:
Library of Virginia's Teetotalers & Moonshiners traveling exhibit addresses the important and long-lasting effects of Prohibition on Virginia and America, including the prohibition movement as part of a social reform movement, the economic a...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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! Adu

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:
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. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Living Room Conversations- Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Come join us for a discussion on AI, including its pros and cons, potential uses, impacts on your community or work, and potential challenges in the future. Light refreshments prov

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Come join us for a discussion on AI, including its pros and cons, potential uses, impacts on your community or work, and potential challenges in the future. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.  ...

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

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

Read & Share

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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. Adults. Reg

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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. Adults. Registration is not required.  ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville 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! Adult. Registration is not required.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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! Adult. Registration is not required.   ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Mothers in Movies Matinee: Freaky Friday

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Welcome to the mothers in movies series. We are starting with the comedy Freaky Friday where the mother and her teenage daughter get to see things from the other's perspective. Sta

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 199
Details:
Welcome to the mothers in movies series. We are starting with the comedy Freaky Friday where the mother and her teenage daughter get to see things from the other's perspective. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Rated PG13.Adults. Regi...
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.

Play Chinese Mahjong!

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

For Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles! Family, grade

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:
For Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary.  It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles! Family, grades 3 and up. Registration is preferred but not required, so just come o...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Leave your good taste at home and join us at the Central Library for a silly and creative evening. We will provide the art materials, you create the bad art. The “best” bad art wil

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Leave your good taste at home and join us at the Central Library for a silly and creative evening. We will provide the art materials, you create the bad art. The “best” bad art will win a trophy!  Adults. Registration is preferred but not req...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Tiny Canvas Paint Night

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a spring-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included. Adults. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a spring-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included. Adults. Registration is required. ...

Libraries Closed

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, 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, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne 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: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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.

Garden Planter

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Let’s make a garden planter that will brighten anyone’s day! We will use napkins to create a cheerful garden planter. All skill levels welcome, all supplies are provided. Adults. R

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Let’s make a garden planter that will brighten anyone’s day! We will use napkins to create a cheerful garden planter. All skill levels welcome, all supplies are provided. Adults. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Tabletop Gaming

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Central West Programming Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day. Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central West Programming Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day. Adults. Registration is not required. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Read, Mom, Read!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Adults 18+
Details:

We're celebrating moms and grandmoms who read! Join us for an opportunity to build up your Adult Reading Challenge total by reading books with your favorite cheerleaders. Then team

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
We're celebrating moms and grandmoms who read! Join us for an opportunity to build up your Adult Reading Challenge total by reading books with your favorite cheerleaders. Then team up to make matching artwork! Adults register! Please note number o...
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.

Teen and Adult Chinese Mahjong

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Marketplace North at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Marketplace North
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Macramé Plant Holders

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us as we create plant holders from macramé. All materials will be provided. No prior experience necessary! Adults. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join us as we create plant holders from macramé. All materials will be provided. No prior experience necessary! Adults. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulat

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities.  Adults. Registration is required. Call (757)2...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Seed Library Q&A

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.  ...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Seed Library Q&A

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the ma

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. Adults. Registra...
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Monday, May 6, 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.  ...