This event is in the "2-3 years" group Toddler Math Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: 2-3 years Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group May 14 2026 Thu Toddler Math 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 2-3 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 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 "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group Toddler Open Play Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront 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. View Details This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group May 14 2026 Thu Toddler Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Community Area 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am 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, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 14 2026 Thu Combined Rhyme Time 10:15am–10:45am Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront 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. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Combined Rhyme Time Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods 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, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 14 2026 Thu Combined Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming 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, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Combined Rhyme Time Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville 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, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 14 2026 Thu Combined Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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 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 "2-3 years" group Just 2s Storytime Thursday, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Walk and Talk Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Off Site Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Walk and Talk 10:30am–11:30am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1. Disclaimer(s) 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, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Now Read This Morning Edition Thursday, May 14, 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 Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: TBD. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults. Registration is not required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Now Read This Morning Edition 11:00am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: TBD. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group English Conversation Club Thursday, May 14, 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 May 14 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, May 14, 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 May 14 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, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "8-11 years" group Drawing Club for Kids Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: 8-11 years For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 14 2026 Thu Drawing Club for Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Art Mart Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Learn about money and budgeting at our Art Mart! Participants will be given Art Mart bucks and a budget to buy the art supplies they would like to use to make their craft project. Ages 5-11. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Art Mart 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Learn about money and budgeting at our Art Mart! Participants will be given Art Mart bucks and a budget to buy the art supplies they would like to use to make their craft project. 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 "8-11 years" group LiveART Gr 3-5 Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 8-11 years Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 8-11. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 14 2026 Thu LiveART Gr 3-5 5:00pm–6:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Teen Time: Games Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Joint-Use Teen Space at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. View Details This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 14 2026 Thu Teen Time: Games 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. 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 3D Pen Flower Bouquets Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Celebrate springtime with us by using our 3D pens to make a bouquet of flowers. No experience necessary! 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 May 14 2026 Thu 3D Pen Flower Bouquets 5:30pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Computer Lab Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Celebrate springtime with us by using our 3D pens to make a bouquet of flowers. No experience necessary! 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 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. This month we will be exploring the art of sock puppets. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:00am–11:00am Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. This month we will be exploring the art of sock puppets. 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Baby Open Play Friday, May 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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 "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 Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am 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 May 15 2026 Fri CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation 10:00am–11:30am 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Finger Gym Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Finger Gym 10:30am–11:15am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. 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 Story & Craft Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 3-5 years Join us at Windsor Woods Library while we enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Story & Craft 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 Details: Join us at Windsor Woods Library while we enjoy a story with a fun craft. 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Adult English Language Learners Book Club Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 15 2026 Fri Adult English Language Learners Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.
