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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 "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Meet Tracy Badua - Virtual Event

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years

Tracy Badua is an award-winning Filipino American author with a passion for telling stories in an accessible, heartfelt way. Hear about her writing process and her novel, Freddie vs. the Family Curse

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Tracy Badua is an award-winning Filipino American author with a passion for telling stories in an accessible, heartfelt way. Hear about her writing process and her novel, Freddie vs. the Family Curse

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 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater 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: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Time: Block Printing Session 1

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years

Learn how to create beautiful prints using items we find out in nature, gel plates, and paint! Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Ages 9-13. Registration required. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to create beautiful prints using items we find out in nature, gel plates, and paint! Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Ages 9-13. Registration 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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Time: Block Printing Session 2

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years

Learn how to create beautiful prints using items we find out in nature, gel plates, and paint! Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Ages 9-13. Registration required. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to create beautiful prints using items we find out in nature, gel plates, and paint! Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Ages 9-13. Registration 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
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 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Library - Various at TCC/City Joint-Use 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: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library - Various
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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Hour: Puzzles-a-Plenty

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years

Join us to practice your puzzle-solving skills! A variety of brain teasers and hands-on puzzles will provide fun and friendly challenges for you and your friends. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join us to practice your puzzle-solving skills! A variety of brain teasers and hands-on puzzles will provide fun and friendly challenges for you and your friends. Ages 9-13. 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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Hour: Diamond Art

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Youth Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years

Try out diamond art with a keychain project.  Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle!  Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Youth Space
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Try out diamond art with a keychain project.  Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle!  Ages 9-13. 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 "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

Accessibility Hour

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Kempsville Youth Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
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

Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be opening an hour before our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Youth Space
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
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:

Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be opening an hour before our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month.

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

Tween/Teen Hangout: Craft

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Perfect for homeschoolers! All are welcome! Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival. Create Kawaii crafts and taste test Japanese candy. 

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: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Perfect for homeschoolers! All are welcome! Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival. Create Kawaii crafts and taste test Japanese candy. 

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
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 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville 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: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
9-13 years

Calling all Tweens! Explore STEAM activities and hang out with other tweens.

Ages 9-13, online registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Calling all Tweens! Explore STEAM activities and hang out with other tweens.

Ages 9-13, online 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.

Easter Sunday

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

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/10/2026 @ 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 "9-13 years" group

Felt A Marionette

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years
Discover how to make a felted marionette puppet as you use a sharp needle and soft wool, and pick up helpful tips and techniques along the way. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:
Discover how to make a felted marionette puppet as you use a sharp needle and soft wool, and pick up helpful tips and techniques along the way. Ages 9-13. 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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Tabletop Roleplaying!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested tweens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; 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.

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

National Robotics Week STEAM Night

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Joint-Use Children's Area at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

It's National Robotics Week! Come explore new technologies in this interactive, hands-on program! There is something for everyone! For all ages. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Children's Area
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: STEAM
Details:

It's National Robotics Week! Come explore new technologies in this interactive, hands-on program! There is something for everyone! For all ages. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Tween Hour: Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kempsville Youth Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years

Explore the library through a Minecraft-inspired scavenger hunt! Participants will complete fun, self-guided challenges using books and library spaces. This drop-in program runs for one hour, and no registration is required. Ages 9-13.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Youth Space
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Explore the library through a Minecraft-inspired scavenger hunt! Participants will complete fun, self-guided challenges using books and library spaces. This drop-in program runs for one hour, and no registration is required. Ages 9-13.

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Drop Everything And Read at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Wild Nature Art

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 9-13 years

Create beautiful collage using items gathered from nature. Natural items will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gatherings.

Ages 8 - 13. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Create beautiful collage using items gathered from nature. Natural items will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gatherings.

Ages 8 - 13. 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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

K-Pop Karaoke

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years, 9-13 years

Get ready to sing your heart out at our K-Pop Karaoke program! Join fellow fans singing and talking about your favorite K-Pop group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready to sing your heart out at our K-Pop Karaoke program! Join fellow fans singing and talking about your favorite K-Pop 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

Tween/Teen Hangout: Poetry Games

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Perfect for homeschoolers! All are welcome! Join us to play Poetry for Neanderthals and other poetry games. 

Registration is required. Tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

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: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Perfect for homeschoolers! All are welcome! Join us to play Poetry for Neanderthals and other poetry games. 

Registration is required. Tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

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.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Killer Plants: Venus Fly Trap

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years, 9-13 years

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky, The Venus Fly Trap. Come and learn about these KILLER plants! We also have a fun craft for you to take home. Ages 8-11.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky, The Venus Fly Trap. Come and learn about these KILLER plants! We also have a fun craft for you to take home. Ages 8-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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