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CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Library 3D Printer at Princess Anne 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.  

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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

Hand Sewn Hearts

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Celebrate the season with this beginner friendly sewing projects! Using basic stitches, design and create plushie hearts with the materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate the season with this beginner friendly sewing projects! Using basic stitches, design and create plushie hearts with the materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required.  

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

Battle of the Books 5th Grade

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium, Folio & 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, Folio & 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 "8-11 years" group

STEAM Football Goal Launcher

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

The football player just broke his leg! Can you design and create a catapult to score the game winning field goal? Ages 8-11

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

The football player just broke his leg! Can you design and create a catapult to score the game winning field goal? 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.

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

Teen Time: STEAM

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us on the 2nd and 3rd Monday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more – with different selections each week.  Ages 12-18.  Registration not required.

Weekly Themes

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 3rd Monday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more – with different selections each week.  Ages 12-18.  Registration not required.

Weekly Themes

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

Combined Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:00am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 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 "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Combined Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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.

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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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

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

On My Own

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.

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:

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.

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 "12-23 months" group
This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
12-23 months, 2-3 years

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: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years
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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. 

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. 

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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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.

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

Preschool Science

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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

Jr. Naturalist Program

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.

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 "2-3 years" group

Drop-In Just 2s Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
2-3 years

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 a caregiver.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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 a caregiver.

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

Combined Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

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

On My Own

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.

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:

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read.

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

English Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: 16+ years, 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. Adults. Registration is not 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 Orientation

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Joint-Use Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at TCC/City Joint-Use 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 Silhouette Cameo 4 including:

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use 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 Silhouette Cameo 4 including:

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

Books & (Coffee) Brews

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
18+ years

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Preschool Art- Fizzy Heart

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years

Valentine's Day is almost here! Spread the love by making a Valentine's Day card bubbling with emotion. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 

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

Valentine's Day is almost here! Spread the love by making a Valentine's Day card bubbling with emotion. Ages 3-5 with 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
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

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Princess Anne Library 3D Printer at Princess Anne 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.  

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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.