This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Collecting Is Cool! 10:30am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Collecting Is Cool! 10:30am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Do you love collecting? Have you ever wanted to meet other kids who love collecting too? 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 Apr 10 2026 Fri TUNES & TALES! 4:00pm–4:30pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming 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 Apr 10 2026 Fri TUNES & TALES! 4:00pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone! 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Living Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Library Pretend Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Library Pretend Play 10:00am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Have you always wanted to work at the library? Now's your chance! Use the computer to check out books, be the story time reader, make a display and shelve the books. Registration is required. Ages 3-8. 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Scissormania 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Scissormania 10:30am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand, as well as their confidence with using scissors, through fun cutting, trimming, and snipping 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Finger Gym- Insects 2:30pm–3:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Finger Gym- Insects 2:30pm–3:15pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 a caregiver.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Elementary Science 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Elementary Science 4:30pm–5:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7, 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 "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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Family Movie Night 4:30pm–6:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Family Movie Night 4:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Details: Drop-in and hangout with us as we watch the live-action How To Train Your Dragon (2025)! Please bring your own snacks.Rated PG. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Jr. Naturalist Program 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Jr. Naturalist Program 10:30am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Elementary Science 1:00pm–1:45pm 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Elementary Science 1:00pm–1:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Time2Learn: Write a Book 2:30pm–3:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Time2Learn: Write a Book 2:30pm–3:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. 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 "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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays 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 "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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Celebrating Children 2026 8:30am–12:00pm 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Off Site Offsite Event 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Celebrating Children 2026 8:30am–12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: This free community event includes family-friendly entertainment, a 1-mile fun run, inflatables, games, crafts, resources, exhibitors, and so much more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 18 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 Apr 18 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Living Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies 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 "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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Pre-Fest: Chalk Art 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Bayside Area 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Pre-Fest: Chalk Art 10:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn 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: Arts & Crafts Details: Decorate the library sidewalk and parking lot with chalk! This "mural" will welcome visitors to our first ever Bayside Mini Zine Fest. After you're finished drawing, join us inside for the fest, starting at 12 p.m.! 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 "3-12 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest 12:00pm–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 Bayside Area 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest 12:00pm–4:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Common Area 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: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies Details: Come celebrate the DIY spirit with us at our very first Zine Mini Fest!Zines (pronounced "zeens") are self-published print-works made in small batches. Short for "magazine," they can be about anything! 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 "3-12 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Bayside Area 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 1:00pm–2:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn 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: Arts & Crafts Details: Make way! Steamroller coming through!Watch as a steamroller transfers a giant image onto canvas in our library parking lot! We will have two sessions of demonstrations, one starting at 1:00pm, and another starting at 3:00pm. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Create a Solar System Mobile 1:00pm–3:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Create a Solar System Mobile 1:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: International Astronomy Day is April 25th so come learn about the sun and planets by creating your very own solar system mobile! We'll be using colorful paper and glow-in-the-dark paint to make different planets. Ages 5-11 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 3:00pm–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 Bayside Area 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 3:00pm–4:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn 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: Arts & Crafts Details: Make way! Steamroller coming through!Watch as a steamroller transfers a giant image onto canvas in our library parking lot! We will have two sessions of demonstrations, one starting at 1:00pm, and another starting at 3:00pm. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
