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Finger Gym

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

Ages 3-7. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.

Ages 3-7. 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

STEM Challenge: Sphero Obstacle Course

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week to try out the Sphero Minis and use them in an obstacle course! Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week to try out the Sphero Minis and use them in an obstacle course! Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

 

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

Baby Paint & Play

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. 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 "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

LiveArt

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years, 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. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 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. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ 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.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Jewelry Making

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Introductory English for Language Learners

Wednesday, March 4, 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. 

Sign-up Open
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

Winter Wildlife Gallery Reception

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Meet and greet our local artists from the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Winter Wildlife Festival photography contest whose art is on display in the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Art Gallery this month.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Meet and greet our local artists from the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Winter Wildlife Festival photography contest whose art is on display in the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Art Gallery this month.

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, March 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Joint-Use Library 3D Printer 1 at TCC/City Joint-Use 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library 3D Printer 1
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

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
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 "12-23 months" group

Onesies Rhyme Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Princess Anne Storytime Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
12-23 months

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-23 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 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 "3-5 years" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use 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.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use 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 "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, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.  

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

Toddler Open Play

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bayside Storytime Room at Bayside 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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Storytime 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.

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

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront 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: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
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.

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, March 5, 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.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
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, March 5, 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. 

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 "2-3 years" group

Just 2s Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 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. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
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, March 5, 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.

 

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 "3-5 years" group

Dance and Storytime Session with Dance Makers

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
3-5 years

Enjoy a storytime and small dance demonstration by Dance Makers and then take home a dance-themed coloring sheet. Ages 3-5. Registration is required.    

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Enjoy a storytime and small dance demonstration by Dance Makers and then take home a dance-themed coloring sheet. Ages 3-5. 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
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

In BeTWEEN Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
8-11 years, 12-14 years

Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.

Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome!

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.

Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome!

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

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
3-5 years

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for 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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

English Conversation Club

Thursday, March 5, 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.

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 "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, March 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
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
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.