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Black History Month: Community Art Project

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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.

Upcoming
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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Tween Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus .  Grades 4-6. Registration required.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus .  Grades 4-6. Registration required.   

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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "8-11 years" group

Battle of the Books 5th Grade Grand Finale

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Auditorium & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium & Libris
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

The Battle of the Books is an annual library event that encourages literacy and provides recognition to fifth graders who enjoy reading. Pre-registered teams will compete with schools across the city by answering questions based on the books.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, February 28, 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. Ages 5-11. 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. Ages 5-11. 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 "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

Black History Month: Community Art Project

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children's Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Children's Area
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Details:

Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders.

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 "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

Author Spotlight: Amanda Foody

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Meet Amanda Foody, author of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books novel, Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Meet Amanda Foody, author of the 5th Grade Battle of the Books novel, Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice!

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, February 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront 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: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community 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 "8-11 years" group

Dav Pilkey Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
8-11 years
Calling all fan's of Dav Pilkey's graphic novels! Join us for a fun session with trivia, crafts, and games. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. 
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:
Calling all fan's of Dav Pilkey's graphic novels! Join us for a fun session with trivia, crafts, and games. Ages 8-11. 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 "8-11 years" group

Creative Writing for Kids

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
8-11 years

WRITE ON! We're hosting a creative fiction workshop for young writers! This program will have creative prompts for creating short stories, featuring the option to illustrate and share our work. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

WRITE ON! We're hosting a creative fiction workshop for young writers! This program will have creative prompts for creating short stories, featuring the option to illustrate and share our work. Ages 8-11. 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 "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

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, March 12, 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.

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

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: 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 "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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, March 26, 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.

Upcoming
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 "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 Youth Space 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 Youth Space
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.

Easter Sunday

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

TUNES & TALES!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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

TUNES & TALES!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Woods Children's Area at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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

TUNES & TALES!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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

TUNES & TALES!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

TUNES & TALES!  brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!

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.