This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time! 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 22 2026 Fri Mini Zen Garden 3:00pm–4:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 22 2026 Fri Mini Zen Garden 3:00pm–4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Come to Pungo-Blackwater Library and de-stress with your own mini Zen Garden. You will learn about this ancient tradition and leave with your very own portable relaxation station. Adults. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 23 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 May 23 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 "5-7 years" group May 23 2026 Sat Pawsitive Reading 2:00pm–2:45pm 5-7 years Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 23 2026 Sat Pawsitive Reading 2:00pm–2:45pm Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: Hobbies, 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 5-7. Registration is required.
This event is in the "60+ years" group May 23 2026 Sat Speed Friending 3:00pm–4:30pm 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "60+ years" group May 23 2026 Sat Speed Friending 3:00pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 60+ years Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies Registration Required Details: New to Virginia Beach? Or just want to meet someone with similar hobbies or interests? Go with the flow at this event designed to bring people together in a fun way at the library. You could make a lasting connection.
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, Technology Services
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 26 2026 Tue Tile Tuesdays 10:00am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 26 2026 Tue Tile Tuesdays 10:00am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Café Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Ready to mix strategy and luck? Join us for Chinese Mahjong, the classic tile game from 19th-century China that’s now played around the globe! 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 26 2026 Tue Evening Craft Time 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 26 2026 Tue Evening Craft Time 5:00pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: This Evening Craft Time we will be learning how to do paper quilling. Paper quilling dates back around 500 years. Examples still exist from Georgian and Victorian times. Come and make some modern motifs with vibrant paper and updated designs.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 26 2026 Tue Teen Tabletop Gaming! 5:15pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 26 2026 Tue Teen Tabletop Gaming! 5:15pm–6:45pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. Ages 12-18. 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 26 2026 Tue Crafty Evenings 5:30pm–7:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 26 2026 Tue Crafty Evenings 5:30pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Computer Lab Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Bring your craft, your supplies, and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas, and get new ones!Adults. 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 "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Cooperative Games 3:30pm–5:00pm 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Cooperative Games 3:30pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Instead of a game that has the players competing against each other to be the winner, these games rely on teamwork where players work together to beat the game. Try games, like Hanabi, Pandemic, and Code Names. 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 "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 3:30pm–6:30pm 14-18 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 3:30pm–6:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players 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 May 27 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 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 May 27 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts!Ages 3-11. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure 5:00pm–6:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure 5:00pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Time: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Time: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Details: Join us Wednesdays 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:
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 28 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 May 28 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 May 30 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 May 30 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 "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 May 30 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming 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 May 30 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!Family, ages 8 and up. 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 Jun 1 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 Jun 1 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 4 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 Jun 4 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 "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 Jun 8 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 Jun 8 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jun 11 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 Jun 11 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 "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.