Upcoming Events

Drop in to the Bayside Library over the summer to learn about famous artists or art concepts and create your own masterpiece! Please note this is a drop-in program and not taught by an instructor. Family. No registration required. ...

Gracie the Clown will add a bit of fun to your day with balloon creations! Registration is not required. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come basis. Please be sure to arrive well in advance of the program start t...

Learn more about working with data using formatting, graphics and charts, and sorting/filtering. Prerequisites: Ability to create simple spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or have taken Microsoft Excel for Beginners. We encourage you to bring a USB d...

Join us Mondays for special teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Have an idea for Teen Time? Let us know; we love trying new things! Grades 6-12.  No registration required. ...

Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, at 9:32 a.m. EDT. Please join us, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and Space Camp in a worldwide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch by launching your o...

Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, at 9:32 a.m. EDT. Please join us, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and Space Camp in a worldwide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch by launching your o...

Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence. Grades K-3. Online regist...

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. Ages 12-36 months with c...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week serie...

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 traditionall...

Use creative robotics to learn and play this summer! Create mazes, paths, and patterns to guide Ozobot, a robot you program with different color codes. Grades 3-5. Registration required. ...

Book Title:  "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead Cora is a young slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. Another slave who has recently arrived from Virginia, urges her to join him on the Underground Railroad.  She seizes the...

Take a break from the summer heat and cool off with us for a family friendly film each week.  This week's feature is Cars 3 (Rated G).  Children 3+.  Registration is not required. ...

Experiment with toys and tools of the past to learn how colonists in Virginia used force, motion, and energy to enhance their lives. Presented by the Virginia Beach History Museums. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required. Programs that do not re...

Join us for a fun and interactive science program inspired by Eric Carle's  picture book illustrations. Let's learn about owls! Age 3-5 with caregiver. Online registration is required. ...

Shelter Buddies is a 5 week reading program where children will read to adoptable pets at the VB Animal Care and Adoption Center. All participants will receive volunteer hours for this program. Ages 8-12, online registration is required. ...

Coloring Books are not just for kids. Join the craze - adult coloring. Relaxing and stress relieving. Drop in and color a page to keep. Adults. Registration is not required  ...

How did the stars get into the sky?  Why does the moon change shape?  Listen to stories & myths about the night sky, create a painting inspired by the moon and stars, and write a moon poem. Grades K-2 with caregiver and Grades...

Meet a live turtle from the Virginia Aquarium and explore how this animal eats and moves in this hands-on program. For Ages 2—3 (Toddlers).  Online registration is required.  ...

Another light-hearted look at things that fly and some that won’t.  Why do they fly, soar, shoot, rocket, zoom, or why not.  How far might they go? Grades 3-5.  Registration required. ...

Hang out at the library and unleash your creative side! Explore art, music, literature, and more every third Tuesday of the month. Grades 6-12. No registration required. This month is Crayon Art! ...

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver...

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! Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Adults. Registration not required. ...

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, On My Own storytimes include books, rhymes and literacy based activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration for this 5-week ser...

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 traditionall...

It’s never too soon to introduce your baby to art! Join us at the library for simple stories and a sensory art experience that improves your baby’s fine motor skills and stimulates their curiosity. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. All mater...

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required for each individual program, not just the first in the series.   ...