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 30 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING- 3D Printer Orientation 11:00am–12:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Full Registration Required 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 30 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING- 3D Printer Orientation 11:00am–12:30pm Bayside Area Library Full Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library 3D Printer Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 11:30am–12:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 11:30am–12:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm 18+ years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 30 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 30 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 "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 30 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation 3:30pm–5:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Kempsville Area Library Full Registration Required 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 30 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation 3:30pm–5:00pm Kempsville Area Library Full Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Library 3D Printer Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Apr 30 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 Apr 30 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 The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. Ages 9-13. Registration 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Teen Pop-Up Volunteering 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Teen Pop-Up Volunteering 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Details: Want to be involved in the library through volunteering? Or maybe you just need hours for school, but can't commit to a year long program. Either way, pop-up volunteering is for you! Through pop-up volunteering you can... 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History 6:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. Adults. 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 May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:00am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we will be making glow-in-the-dark creations. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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 May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Science In the Park 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years Off Site Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Preschool Science In the Park 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program This program is outside at Munden Point Park, five miles south of Pungo-Blackwater Library. Age 3-5 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 May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 1 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. 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 May 1 2026 Fri May Day is Lei Day 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 1 2026 Fri May Day is Lei Day 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Details: Come and show your Aloha Spirit! May 1st is Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands, so let’s celebrate too! We're making paper leis and learning about Hawai’i and its beautiful culture. Ages 3-5 years. 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 "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 May 1 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne Area Library 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 May 1 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 1 2026 Fri Elementary Art 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Come and explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 5-7 with caregiver. 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 May 1 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group May 1 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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.
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 May 1 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: The Brand New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leonne Hatch 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 May 1 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: The Brand New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leonne Hatch 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 Details: Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability. 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 May 2 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 2 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 2 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 2 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 May 2 2026 Sat Cat Cafe Pretend Play 10:15am–12:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 2 2026 Sat Cat Cafe Pretend Play 10:15am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Drop in for the purr-fect cat cafe pretend play experience! Play with fellow cat lovers, read to cat plushies, and create cafe beverage crafts.Ages 3-7. 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. 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 2 2026 Sat Pawsitive Reading 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 May 2 2026 Sat Pawsitive Reading 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Books & Authors 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, and 8-11. Registration is required
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 2 2026 Sat Chinese Mahjong 2:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 2 2026 Sat Chinese Mahjong 2:00pm–4:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Café Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Age 12-18 and 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.
