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This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

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 "3-12 months" group

Baby Open Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

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

Pretend Play: Winter Wonderland

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5. 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

Preschool Art

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "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: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick

Friday, January 23, 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.

 

Upcoming
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 "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 "18+ years" group

Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!

This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
14-18 years, 18+ years

Join  Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults. 

 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join  Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults. 

 

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Paint & Play

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-23 months 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

Finger Gym

Saturday, January 24, 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

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 with caregiver.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
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 with caregiver.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Open Play

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

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

Bricks at the Beach

Saturday, January 24, 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 "5-7 years" group
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

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

01/24/2026 @ 10:00am to 02/08/2026 @ 5:00pm
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Visit and explore the Meyera E.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Visit and explore the Meyera E.

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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group

Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years
Program Type: Culture
Details:

The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love.

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

Winter Wildlife Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Join us during the Winter Wildlife Festival for a story and craft event. Preschoolers (3-5 years) through 2nd grade with caregiver. Registration is required. 

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

Join us during the Winter Wildlife Festival for a story and craft event. Preschoolers (3-5 years) through 2nd grade with caregiver. 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

Accessible Fun for Everyone

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Join us for a family game day that explores our Accessible Games collection.  Play versions of your favorite games that include Braille cards and pieces or build with Braille Legos.  Ages 5-11. No registration required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Join us for a family game day that explores our Accessible Games collection.  Play versions of your favorite games that include Braille cards and pieces or build with Braille Legos.  Ages 5-11. No registration 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, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bayside Common Area at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Common 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

"I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.

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

We Have a Law Library!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Did you know?  Virginia Beach has a law library!

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Details:

Did you know?  Virginia Beach has a law library!

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

Winter Wildlife Festival Celebration

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years

It's Winter Wildlife Festival week so come learn about the coastal wildlife of Virginia! There will be a variety of crafts and activities celebrating our local winter wildlife as well as information about the festival. Ages 3-8 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

It's Winter Wildlife Festival week so come learn about the coastal wildlife of Virginia! There will be a variety of crafts and activities celebrating our local winter wildlife as well as information about the festival. Ages 3-8 with a caregiver.

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

Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

TAG Presents Cookie & Calendar Decorating

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years

Ring in the new year and get creative decorating a personal calendar with various art supplies, then design your own cookies with frosting and toppings. All supplies provided. Age 9-18. Planned and presented by the Teen Advisory Group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Ring in the new year and get creative decorating a personal calendar with various art supplies, then design your own cookies with frosting and toppings. All supplies provided. Age 9-18. Planned and presented by the Teen Advisory Group.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

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