This event is in the "2-3 years" group Just 2s Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time 11:00am–11:30am Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Homeschool Hangout Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Read & Share Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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. Adults 18-60+. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Read & Share 11:00am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: 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. Adults 18-60+. Registration is not required.
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. Full View Details Registration Required 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING- 3D Printer Orientation 11:00am–12:30pm Bayside Area Library Full 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group English Conversation Club Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 11:30am–12:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 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. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Bricks at the Beach Thursday, April 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library 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 "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. Full View Details Registration Required 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation 3:30pm–5:00pm Kempsville Area Library Full 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Tween Book Club Thursday, April 30, 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 The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Ages 9-13. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming 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 The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Ages 9-13. Registration 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 Teen Pop-Up Volunteering Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Jobs & Careers Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you! Through pop-up volunteering you can... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Teen Pop-Up Volunteering 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Details: Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you! Through pop-up volunteering you can... 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 Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. Adults. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History 6:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. 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 "3-5 years" group Preschool Art Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making glow-in-the-dark creations. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:00am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making glow-in-the-dark creations. 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 Preschool Science In the Park Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program This program is outside at Munden Point Park, five miles south of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Science In the Park 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site 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 This program is outside at Munden Point Park, five miles south of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Age 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. 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 Baby Open Play Friday, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Baby Open Play Friday, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library 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 "3-5 years" group May Day is Lei Day Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Age Group: 3-5 years Come and show your Aloha Spirit! May 1st is Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands, so let’s celebrate too! We're making paper leis and learning about Hawai’i and its beautiful culture. Ages 3-5 years. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri May Day is Lei Day 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Details: Come and show your Aloha Spirit! May 1st is Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands, so let’s celebrate too! We're making paper leis and learning about Hawai’i and its beautiful culture. Ages 3-5 years. 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 "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 Art a la Cart Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. View Details 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 May 1 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group Elementary Art Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 5-7 years Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 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 "18+ years" group Crafternoons Friday, May 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group May 1 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library 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: The Brand New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leonne Hatch Friday, May 1, 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 View Details Registration 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 May 1 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: The Brand New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leonne Hatch 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Saturday Storytime and Craft Saturday, May 2, 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 Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Details: Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability. 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 This event is in the "12-23 months" group Baby Open Play Saturday, May 2, 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. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 2 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library 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.
