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Jr. Naturalist Program

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.

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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Let's Play: Chess!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away!

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 "5-7 years" group

Little Chefs

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years

We're cooking something up in the library! So, come and have fun making delicious works of art that look like food. The theme this week is -- Pizza! Ages 5-7. 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

We're cooking something up in the library! So, come and have fun making delicious works of art that look like food. The theme this week is -- Pizza! Ages 5-7. 

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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Builder's Lab

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. Ages 3-7. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. Ages 3-7. 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Finger Gym

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

Ages 3-7. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

Ages 3-7. 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

LiveArt

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Sensory Open Play

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Enjoy a warm and inviting space designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

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

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

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

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

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

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  Registration is not required.


 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-11.  Registration is not required.


 

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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Finger Gym

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

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 "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Art a la Cart

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Elementary Art

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media.  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy.  Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media.  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy.  Ages 5-7 with caregiver. 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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read Across America Day Author Carmen Oliver

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Celebrate Read Across America 2026  author Carmen Oliver for a special storytime featuring "Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies." This  heartwarming story celebrates the joy of reading through the eyes of a young girl and her loveable co

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate Read Across America 2026  author Carmen Oliver for a special storytime featuring "Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies." This  heartwarming story celebrates the joy of reading through the eyes of a young girl and her loveable co

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Crafty Book Fridays: The Bad Mood and the Stick by Lemony Snicket

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Saturday Storytime and Craft

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Living Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

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: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Ages 5-7.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
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

Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 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: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
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

Bricks at the Beach

03/09/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/13/2026 @ 5:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.

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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Cloud Pictures

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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 "5-7 years" group

Early Readers Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
5-7 years

Help your child on their journey to independent reading.  Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading.  Ages 5-7.  Registratio

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Help your child on their journey to independent reading.  Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading.  Ages 5-7.  Registratio

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 "5-7 years" group

Elementary Science

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7, registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7, 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.