This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 "18+ years" group English Conversation Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years 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!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: 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!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Now Read This Morning Addition Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Now Read This Morning Addition 11:00am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.
This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm 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 Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 11:00am–12:30pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Closed 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Personal Property Reassessment Clinic Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Does your car have scuffs and scrapes? Or does it have particularly high mileage? You can get your personal property tax reassessed! Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Personal Property Reassessment Clinic 11:30am–12:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Does your car have scuffs and scrapes? Or does it have particularly high mileage? You can get your personal property tax reassessed!
This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne 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 Sign-up Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne 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 Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Finding Your Roots with Ancestry Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Princess Anne Computer Lab at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 18+ years Find your roots using Ancestry.com. Adults. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Finding Your Roots with Ancestry 5:00pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Computer Lab Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Find your roots using Ancestry.com. Adults. Registration is required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Aurora Borealis Paint Night Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years Relax with us and learn how to paint the wintery beauty of the aurora borealis. Supplies are provided. Adults. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Aurora Borealis Paint Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Relax with us and learn how to paint the wintery beauty of the aurora borealis. Supplies are provided. Adults. 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Beaded Pens and Book Reviews Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Calling all book lovers! Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Beaded Pens and Book Reviews 12:00pm–1:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Calling all book lovers! Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Adult Reading Challenge SOUP-er Celebration Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years Come celebrate your 2025 Adult Reading Challenge accomplishments with a soup-er celebration! Bring your prize mugs and enjoy our soup station while chatting about the books you read throughout the year. Adults. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Adult Reading Challenge SOUP-er Celebration 2:00pm–3:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Come celebrate your 2025 Adult Reading Challenge accomplishments with a soup-er celebration! Bring your prize mugs and enjoy our soup station while chatting about the books you read throughout the year. Adults. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Beaded Pens and Book Reviews Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Calling all book lovers! Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Beaded Pens and Book Reviews 3:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Calling all book lovers! Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Winter Wildlife Paintings Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Come celebrate the Winter Wildlife Festival and paint some portraits of winter animals located in Virginia Beach! Adults. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Paintings 3:00pm–4:45pm Bayside Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Come celebrate the Winter Wildlife Festival and paint some portraits of winter animals located in Virginia Beach! Adults. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Mahjong Mondays Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Mahjong Mondays 10:00am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Read and Share Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Read and Share 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Digital Program Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Digital Program Library Branch: Digital Program Age Group: 18+ years 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 "18+ years" group English Conversation Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Art Group Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All materials provided. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Art Group 1:00pm–2:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Crafternoons Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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 "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Game Day! Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Age Group: 18+ years Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 2:30pm–4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Waitlist Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Memory Cafe Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Memory Cafe 3:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group JUL/VB Chess Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years 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 View Details This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years 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 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions. Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions.
