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This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Bricks at the Beach

06/16/2025 @ 9:00am–06/18/2025 @ 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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)

Group Registration 

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

 

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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Preschool Science: Sharks

9:30am–10:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

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

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

3D Printer Orientation

10:00am–11:30am
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library 3D Printer 1
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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.  

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

10:00am–11:30am
Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Lawn
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Preschool Science

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Bayside Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Combined Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kempsville Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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)

Group Registration 

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

 

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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Preschool Science: Sharks

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (3-5 years)
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Frog and Toad Storytime and Character Visit

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Spend time with our 2025 Summer Learning Adventure Costume Characters, Frog and Toad! Celebrate their heartwarming stories with a special storytime, a fun craft, and a chance to meet the beloved duo.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

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 "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

3D Printer Orientation

10:30am–11:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library 3D Printer
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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.  

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

English Conversation Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults 18+
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group

Baby Paint & Play

1:30pm–2:00pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Junior STEAM Society

2:00pm–3:00pm
Grades K-2
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group

Preschool Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years)
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (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.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

What We Carry

2:00pm–4:00pm
Grades 9-12
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Details:

Join docents from The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater to learn about the stories of Holocaust survivors and view replicas of items they carried with them. Grades 9-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group

Baby Paint & Play

2:30pm–3:00pm
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Princess Anne Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Frog and Toad Storytime and Character Visit

3:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Great Neck Area Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Spend time with our 2025 SRC Costume Characters, Frog and Toad! Celebrate their heartwarming stories with a special storytime, a fun craft, and a chance to meet the beloved duo. Come see why these two friends are cherished by readers everywhere!

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

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

 

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 "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

3D Printer Orientation

3:00pm–4:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library 3D Printer 1
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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.  

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

3D Printer Orientation

3:00pm–4:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Princess Anne Area Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library 3D Printer
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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.  

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

3D Printer Orientation

3:00pm–4:30pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Bayside Area Library
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 3D Printer
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
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.   

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Teen Time: Perler Bead Crafts

4:00pm–5:45pm
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen & Technology Space
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights 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 "Adults 18+" group

Sunset Resin Coaster

4:30pm–5:15pm
Adults 18+
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Have your own personal sunset enclosed in a resin coaster. 

Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date.