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CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Kempsville 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 Silhouette Cameo 4 including: 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading

Thursday, April 16, 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 "18+ years" group

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
18+ years

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for this English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for this English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

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

Baby Open Play

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville 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: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "8-11 years" group

Constellations with Ozobot

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

Come learn about which constellations are currently in our night sky, the stories behind their names and then design and navigate your own constellation with Ozobot robots.  Registration required.  Ages 8-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Come learn about which constellations are currently in our night sky, the stories behind their names and then design and navigate your own constellation with Ozobot robots.  Registration required.  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.

Group Registration 

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

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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

Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Explore the VBPL Photo Library

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bayside Computer Lab at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

VBPL has an extensive photograph collection. Learn how to access it, explore it, and gain permissions for using its photos for your own projects! This info session takes place in the Bayside Computer Lab. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Computer Lab
Age Group: 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

VBPL has an extensive photograph collection. Learn how to access it, explore it, and gain permissions for using its photos for your own projects! This info session takes place in the Bayside Computer Lab. 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 "16+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Bayside Mini Fest: Zine-Making in Word

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bayside Computer Lab at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Learn how to make a booklet in Word, then print your very own zine!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Computer Lab
Age Group: 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to make a booklet in Word, then print your very own zine!

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

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.

Sign-up Open
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 "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 21, 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Anime!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside 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

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
18+ years

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Details:

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Adults. Registration required. 

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

Code Like A Kid: Sphero indi

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Join us to learn the basic principles of coding the same way kids do: with toys! In this session, we'll use the Sphero indi car to develop instructions and solve problems. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Join us to learn the basic principles of coding the same way kids do: with toys! In this session, we'll use the Sphero indi car to develop instructions and solve problems. 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

Silhouette Studio: Crafting a Shaped Edge Greeting Card

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Classroom 202 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Learn to design a shaped edge card greeting card using Silhouette Studio!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to design a shaped edge card greeting card using Silhouette Studio!

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

STEM Engineering Challenge: Simple Machines with Bricks

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years

Combine old-school toys with new tech to create simple machines or silly devices using building bricks! Ages 8-11. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Combine old-school toys with new tech to create simple machines or silly devices using building bricks! 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 "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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Arts & Crafts!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

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 Libris Meeting Room 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 Libris Meeting Room
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 "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.  

Sign-up Open
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 "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.

Sign-up Open
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 "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

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Kempsville 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 Silhouette Cameo 4 including: 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville 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 "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, May 5, 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 "9-13 years" group

Tween Hour: OctoStudio

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
9-13 years

Unleash your imagination in this hands-on digital playground where storytelling meets technology!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Unleash your imagination in this hands-on digital playground where storytelling meets technology!

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.