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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:00am–9:45am 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:00am–9:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Low-Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Low-Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:45am 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Coloring Club 10:15am–11:15am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Coloring Club 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Make new art while you make new friends! Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month. We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Preschool Art 11:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Preschool Art 11:00am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open 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.
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 Jan 22 2026 Thu "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Pretend Play: Winter Wonderland 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Pretend Play: Winter Wonderland 10:30am–11:30am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5. Registration is not required. 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open 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 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 with caregiver.
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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Details: The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Storytime 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Join us during the Winter Wildlife Festival for a story and craft event. Preschoolers (3-5 years) through 2nd grade with caregiver. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Accessible Fun for Everyone 11:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Accessible Fun for Everyone 11:00am–12:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Join us for a family game day that explores our Accessible Games collection. Play versions of your favorite games that include Braille cards and pieces or build with Braille Legos. Ages 5-11. No registration required.
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 This event is in the "9-13 years" group 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library 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 This event is in the "9-13 years" group 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Common Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.
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 Jan 24 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Festival Celebration 1:00pm–3:00pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Festival Celebration 1:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: It's Winter Wildlife Festival week so come learn about the coastal wildlife of Virginia! There will be a variety of crafts and activities celebrating our local winter wildlife as well as information about the festival. Ages 3-8 with a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. 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.
