Event List

Using your own powers of observation, learn techniques of how to paint flowers and plants with acrylics, following simple principles of design and color. This program is funded by Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and Helen G.

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.

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.

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

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.

Bring the family and join us in the Joint-Use Library Children's Room for a building-themed Minecraft adventure! Explore different building and crafting stations, play themed games, and a strike a pose in the photo booth! All ages welcome.

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft! We are reading Elmer by David McKee --  a classic tale that celebrates individuality. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 

It’s time to plant for spring! Come help put some native plants in the ground for our pollinators. 

Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEAM based program.  This month we experiment with building structures that will protect a water balloon from exploding when dropped.  Preschool-G

Using your own powers of observation, learn techniques of how to paint flowers and plants with acrylics, following simple principles of design and color with visual artist Asiko-oluwa Aderin. Supplies Provided. Registration is required.

Come join us to make DIY lip balm and face scrub using ingredients found in your kitchen!  All supplies provided.

Adults.  Registration is required.

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.

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.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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. 

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

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!

Adults. Teens 16+. Registration is not required.

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. 

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

This in-person workshop is for English Language Learners who are interested in staying safe online and want to protect themselves from frauds and scams.

Create your own yarn art masterpiece! All supplies will be provided to follow along to a guided craft or try your own design! 

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with caregiver.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.