This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 11 2026 Mon Read and Share 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 11 2026 Mon Read and Share 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group May 11 2026 Mon WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years Digital Program Virtual Event This event is in the "18+ years" group May 11 2026 Mon WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Digital Program Library Branch: Digital Program Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads.
This event is in the "18+ years" group May 12 2026 Tue Books & (Coffee) Brews 12:30pm–2:00pm 18+ years Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group May 12 2026 Tue Books & (Coffee) Brews 12:30pm–2:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 12 2026 Tue Now Read This Evening Addition 7:00pm–8:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 12 2026 Tue Now Read This Evening Addition 7:00pm–8:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Walk and Talk 10:30am–11:30am 18+ years, 60+ years Off Site Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Walk and Talk 10:30am–11:30am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Now Read This Morning Edition 11:00am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Now Read This Morning Edition 11:00am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: TBD. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Now Read This Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 14 2026 Thu Now Read This Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Book copies (physical or audio) are available for check-out at the Windsor Woods Area Library front desk beginning April 1. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 15 2026 Fri Adult English Language Learners Book Club 10:30am–11:30am 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 15 2026 Fri Adult English Language Learners Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Sticky Note Story Time 2:00pm–3:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Sticky Note Story Time 2:00pm–3:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: The Sticky Note Story Time is a fun storytelling activity where participants build a story, one sentence at a time. Each participant will help build a story one sentence at a time without knowing what the previous participants have written.
This event is in the "18+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years Digital Program Virtual Event This event is in the "18+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Digital Program Library Branch: Digital Program Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads.
This event is in the "18+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon Around the World Book Chat 12:00pm–1:30pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon Around the World Book Chat 12:00pm–1:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture Registration Required Details: Join us for a casual chat about books over coffee and snacks. Each month we will all read a book of our choice that takes place in a different country. 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 "18+ years" group May 19 2026 Tue BYOB(aby) Book Club 10:15am–11:15am 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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 "18+ years" group May 19 2026 Tue BYOB(aby) Book Club 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. The book selection will be announced in advance. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 19 2026 Tue Now Read This Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 19 2026 Tue Now Read This Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 20 2026 Wed Walk and Talk 10:00am–11:00am 18+ years, 60+ years Off Site Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 20 2026 Wed Walk and Talk 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
May 24 2026 Sun Day Before Memorial Day All Day Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Day Before Memorial Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 26 2026 Tue Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery 7:30pm–8:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 26 2026 Tue Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery 7:30pm–8:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is.... . Grades 4-6. Registration required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jun 2 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jun 2 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Outdoor Book Club: Kayaking 9:00am–11:30am 18+ years, 60+ years Off Site Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Outdoor Book Club: Kayaking 9:00am–11:30am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Let’s do it again. Calling all adventurous readers! The Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering to combine reading and kayaking for another exciting book discussion.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Jul 3 2026 Fri Independence Day Observed All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day Observed All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jul 7 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jul 7 2026 Tue From Page to Picture Tween Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.