This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm 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: 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 May 15 2026 Fri Nature Walk Storytime and Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Nature Walk Storytime and Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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: Come join us for a fun nature-themed Storytime! Then, take a nature walk with Ms. Chelsea outside around the Joint-Use Library building to complete a scavenger hunt and collect a special sticker! 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 This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Ready to Read: The Whole Child Workshop 2:30pm–3:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Ready to Read: The Whole Child Workshop 2:30pm–3:15pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: You are your child’s teacher! In this 45 minute session, parents and caregivers will learn techniques to support early literacy at home through daily routines as they sing, talk, read, write, and play together. 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 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 May 15 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Mixed by Arree Chung 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 May 15 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Mixed by Arree Chung 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming 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 "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Music Makers 9:30am–10:15am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming 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 May 16 2026 Sat Music Makers 9:30am–10:15am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home. Ages 2-7. 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 May 16 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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. 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 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 "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 May 17 2026 Sun Welcome VB 1:30pm–4:00pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group 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 "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 May 17 2026 Sun Welcome VB 1:30pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 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: Culture Details: New to Virginia Beach or want to learn more about your city? Visit Central Library for the opportunity to get your questions answered.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 18 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 May 18 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 May 18 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 3-5 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Leemos Juntos (We Read Together) 11:00am–11:30am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Leemos Juntos (We Read Together) 11:00am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Culture 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 May 19 2026 Tue On My Own Storytime 10:00am–10:45am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 19 2026 Tue On My Own Storytime 10:00am–10:45am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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: Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. 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 May 19 2026 Tue Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 19 2026 Tue 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) 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 May 19 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 19 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 19 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 19 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater 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 May 20 2026 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside 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 May 20 2026 Wed 3s Please Storytime 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed 3s Please Storytime 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: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 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 "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Preschool Science 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Preschool Science 10:30am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the seed cycle. Age 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 May 20 2026 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Pretend Play: Flower Market 2:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Pretend Play: Flower Market 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 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 May 21 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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 May 21 2026 Thu Finger Gym 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Finger Gym 10:30am–11:15am Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Magical Music 11:15am–12:00pm 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Magical Music 11:15am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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: Join us for a Magical Music Storytime! We will be singing and dancing with scarves, bean bags, sticks and eggs! We will read a story and make a musical instrument craft. Ages 3-5 with a 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 This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 23 2026 Sat Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 23 2026 Sat Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers. 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.
