This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 12 - 16 2026 Bricks at the Beach 01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–01/16/2026 @ 5:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Pungo-Blackwater Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 12 - 16 2026 Bricks at the Beach 01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–01/16/2026 @ 5:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference 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. Ages 5-11. 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.
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 12 2026 Mon "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 12 2026 Mon "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 "8-11 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Ozobot Board Games 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Ozobot Board Games 4:30pm–5:30pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Program your Ozobot bird to navigate through a gameboard map. Can you gather the resources you need before the rest of the flock? Ages 8-11. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Winter Paint Night 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Winter Paint Night 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Join us in celebrating the winter season with a relaxing evening of guided painting! Canvases and paint provided.Grades 3-6. 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 "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 12 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 12 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor 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 13 2026 Tue "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 13 2026 Tue "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 "8-11 years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue STEAM Challenge- Ski Lift 5:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue STEAM Challenge- Ski Lift 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Details: The ski lift broke! Can you design and craft a new lift to carry the people up the mountain? Ages 8-11 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Youth Art Gallery Reception 6:30pm–7:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Youth Art Gallery Reception 6:30pm–7:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Registration Required Details: Come view fresh artwork from local students here in our community! Each month, one of our local schools will display artwork from their students and we invite you to celebrate their art. Disclaimer(s) 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Science Exploration 10:00am–11:00am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Science Exploration 10:00am–11:00am Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed "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 14 2026 Wed "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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Science Exploration 2:00pm–3:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Pungo-Blackwater Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Science Exploration 2:00pm–3:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Waitlist Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. 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 "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-10. 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Bricks at the Beach 2:30pm–3:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Bricks at the Beach 2:30pm–3:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! 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 15 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 15 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 15 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 Jan 15 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture, 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 16 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 16 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 17 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 Jan 17 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not 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 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 17 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 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 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 17 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Studio 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 17 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 17 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 "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 17 2026 Sat Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 1:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 17 2026 Sat Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Put together a team of up to 5 and race to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Ages 8 and up. Registration required. Prize (and bragging rights) for the winning team.
