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Crafternoons

Monday, April 27, 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. 

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. 

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Preservation Week: Preserving Family Food Histories

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Food is a great way to connect with others, including your own family’s history. Join us as we learn ways to preserve family history through recipes and how the library can help. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Food is a great way to connect with others, including your own family’s history. Join us as we learn ways to preserve family history through recipes and how the library can help. Adults. Registration is 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 Group Orientation

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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

Group Registration 

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

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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 Open
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Evening Craft Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

This Evening Craft Time we will be a making flower pounding craft. A nature craft that transforms real flowers into beautiful prints. All you need are fresh blooms, some paper or white cloth, and a hammer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

This Evening Craft Time we will be a making flower pounding craft. A nature craft that transforms real flowers into beautiful prints. All you need are fresh blooms, some paper or white cloth, and a hammer.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Crafty Evenings

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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.

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Preservation Week: Recording Family Stories

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

This program will teach workshop participants how to plan a family oral history project.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

This program will teach workshop participants how to plan a family oral history project.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Wild Girls" by Tiya Mile.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Wild Girls" by Tiya Mile.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Crafternoons

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville 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.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Preservation Week: Digitizing Family Photos

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

In honor of Preservation Week learn how to make digital copies of your photographs and other records using library technology. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

In honor of Preservation Week learn how to make digital copies of your photographs and other records using library technology. 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 & Share

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne 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 18-60+. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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 18-60+. 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 "16+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

CUSTOMER TRAINING- 3D Printer Orientation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bayside Library 3D Printer at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 3D Printer
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.  

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

English Conversation Club

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ 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.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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 "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

CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kempsville Library 3D Printer at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Library 3D Printer
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.

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 "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

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 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 Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 12-14 years, 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 "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

CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library 3D Printer at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library 3D Printer
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. 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

Ukulele 101

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Aloha! Celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) month by learning some island history and playing your first few chords on the ukulele! Instruments will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Aloha! Celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) month by learning some island history and playing your first few chords on the ukulele! Instruments will be 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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Cookie Decorating

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Join us as we use the digital library resource "Craftsy" to learn how to decorate cookies from a pro! All food supplies will be provided. Adults 18+. Registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we use the digital library resource "Craftsy" to learn how to decorate cookies from a pro! All food supplies will be provided. Adults 18+. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Cherry Blossom Painting

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to celebrate sakura (cherry blossom) season.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to celebrate sakura (cherry blossom) season.

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 "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

CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library 3D Printer at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library 3D Printer
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 

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 "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

05/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/08/2026 @ 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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, May 4, 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, 60+ 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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

Pathways to Connections

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Join us for a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

Adults 60+. Registration is required. Call 757-385-0150 for assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

Adults 60+. Registration is required. Call 757-385-0150 for assistance.

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.