Upcoming Events

In this program we will celebrate the Month of the Military Child.  We will be reading a story about our Military children, called "Purple Up!"  and make some patriotic crafts!  Come join us to celebrate our Military children!

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 3-8.

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.

Visit your local park this spring for fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for preschool families! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day.   

April 8th is National Library Worker's Day! Come pretend to be a librarian. "Check" books in and out, read to a stuffed animal, and create a fun craft. Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play!

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Take the challenge, and make a harness for an egg to safely travel down a zipline.  Bonus, you can keep the chocolate egg after the challenge.

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.

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.

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.  No registration required.

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. Registration is required.

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.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Join us for a Spring StoryWalk® featuring Plants Can't Sit Still by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! 

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.  Registration is not required.

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. 

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. 

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. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.