Upcoming Events

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 4-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with lo...

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.  No registration required. The virtual room opens 5 minutes bef...

Join Teen Services staff as they try things at the Library!  This month, it's Kit Kat Madness.  Watch American and Japanese Kit Kat flavors go head to head in a single elimination tournament.  But wait, there’s more! &nb...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with lo...

Are you looking for fun, educational games for your children? Virginia Beach Public Libraries may have the resource for you with Early Learning by World Book. There are concentration, matching, tracing, and true or false games. You will get a peek at...

Beach Readers is designed for adults with developmental disabilities who are interested in improving their reading skills. We will meet online to create stories and read together. No registration required. The virtual room opens 5 minutes before t...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he or she develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills; all from the comfort of your home. Age 2 wit...

Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the ev...

This online group is an informal space to build confidence and practice speaking skills for anyone who is learning English. Join us to connect with other community members and with the Virginia Beach Public Library. After you register, you may ...

Devi Anne Moore is an accomplished oil painter, specializing in figurative art, and a skilled art teacher.  She works directly from life to bring emotive power to her paintings, using a method learned at the renowned Studio Incamminati...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he or she develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills; all from the comfort of your home. Age 2 wit...

Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  Registrants will receive a link t...

Meet up online with other teens and play Dungeons & Dragons with a Library Game Master.  No experience necessary.  Enjoy a different one-shot adventure each session! Grades 9-12.  Registration is required. ...

Learn how to explore different numerical scenarios such as financial loans using this advanced tool. Prerequisites: Basic Microsoft Excel skills including formulas and functions or have taken Microsoft Excel for Beginners and Intermediate.  ...

Join Carlos Hernandez, author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, to learn about his writing process and more!  Battle of the Books 5th grade participants, don't miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and talk with the author...

Join Aimee Lucido, author of Emmy in the Key of Code, to learn about her writing process and more!  Battle of the Books 5th grade participants, don't miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and talk with the author!  R...

Register to pick up a program kit to create your own family flag.  The Fun with Flag kit introduces the meanings and some of the symbolism behind different country flags.  Using the knowledge of flags and your love for your family, you can ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 4-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with lo...

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.  No registration required. The virtual room opens 5 minutes bef...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with lo...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he or she develops independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills; all from the comfort of your home. Age 2 wit...

Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.  You will receive an email 24 hours before the ev...

Did you know that you have access to well over 10,000 thousand digital comics via the Hoopla library resource? I will show you how to access the resource and highlight some nice features. One feature is Action View that allows you to read panel to pa...

Please join us for our very first Virtual Resource Showcase for the Blind & Visually Impaired. This event, intended for the newly blind, caretakers, community partners and the general public, will educate attendees on subjects such as access...