This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. 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 15 2026 Fri Nature Walk Storytime and Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group May 15 2026 Fri Nature Walk Storytime and Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come join us for a fun nature-themed Storytime! Then, take a nature walk with Ms. Chelsea outside around the Joint-Use Library building to complete a scavenger hunt and collect a special sticker! 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 15 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group May 15 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 15 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Mixed by Arree Chung 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 15 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: Mixed by Arree Chung 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 "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Music Makers 9:30am–10:15am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Kempsville 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 May 16 2026 Sat Music Makers 9:30am–10:15am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: There are lots of ways to make music. Join us as we use a variety of instruments, our voices and our bodies. Feel free to bring in your own instruments from home. You will make your own instrument to take home. Ages 2-7. 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 May 16 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming 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 Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7 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 This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 16 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 16 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group May 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Toddler Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 12-23 months, 2-3 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Toddler Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years 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. 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 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 11:00am–1:00pm 18+ years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 11:00am–1:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Community Area Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 11:00am–1:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 11:00am–1:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Help Desk Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm 18+ years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Marketplace Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–4:00pm 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 16 2026 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Community Area Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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 May 16 2026 Sat DIY Resin Fidget Spinner 2:00pm–2:45pm 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 May 16 2026 Sat DIY Resin Fidget Spinner 2:00pm–2:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Make a unique fidget spinner out of resin, decorating with colors and add-ins. Keep or gift! All supplies provided. Resin needs time to set, so fidget spinners will be picked up at a later date. Age 12-18. 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 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Teen Escape the Library 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 16 2026 Sat Teen Escape the Library 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us to celebrate the release of the new Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie as we travel to a galaxy far, far away in this space fantasy themed escape room! Will you succeed or fail? 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 16 2026 Sat Teen Crafting: Felting 2:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 16 2026 Sat Teen Crafting: Felting 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn some dry felting basics to make a simple keychain or creature. This is one of these crafts that is quick to learn and that can get you into a relaxing rhythm and meditative state. Just let the stress "felt" away! 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 16 2026 Sat DIY Resin Fidget Spinner 3:15pm–4:00pm 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 May 16 2026 Sat DIY Resin Fidget Spinner 3:15pm–4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Make a unique fidget spinner out of resin, decorating with colors and add-ins. Keep or gift! All supplies provided. Resin needs time to set, so fidget spinners will be picked up at a later date. Age 12-18. 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 "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 May 17 2026 Sun Welcome VB 1:30pm–4:00pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 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 "3-12 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 "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 May 17 2026 Sun Welcome VB 1:30pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 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: Culture Details: New to Virginia Beach or want to learn more about your city? Visit Central Library for the opportunity to get your questions answered.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 17 2026 Sun The Monthly Thread, a Friendship Bracelet Club 2:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group May 17 2026 Sun The Monthly Thread, a Friendship Bracelet Club 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Registration Required Details: This is the super awesome threaded friendship bracelet making club! It is a nice way to relax and prepare for the new week. Learn a different pattern each session.Teens, 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.
