Week Calendar

Reading is an adventure--and so is kayaking. Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering again to combine reading and kayaking for a unique book discussion!

Learn how to use a web browser to access the web and practice useful strategies for finding and evaluating information on the internet. Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer mouse/keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults.

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Become your baby’s first teacher! Our Stork Storytime will help you develop confidence and skills to create a daily reading routine before your baby arrives! 

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

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. 

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.

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Adults. Registration is not required.

Book Title:  The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

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. 

Let's celebrate Dad on his special day! We will make a craft and a card to show how much we appreciate him. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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. 

Difficult customer? Uncooperative friend or family member? Maybe there's more than meets the eye.

Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do that make a difference.

Learn how to make a pom pom cactus for a fun and easy project to help you craft the stress away.

Use yarn to create your cactus. After you're done making the cactus, you'll place it into a miniature planter. All supplies are provided.

Join the LEGO Club! Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Come meet and work with fellow LEGO fans.  Ages 3-8. Registration is required.

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 6 to 24 months with caregiver.

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.

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 6 to 24 months with caregiver.

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.

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. No registration required.

Join the LEGO Club! Use your imagination to build LEGO creations inspired by different themes each month. Come meet and work with fellow LEGO fans. Grades 3-5. No registration required.

Come to Kempsville Library to learn all about turtles!  We will learn fun turtle facts and explore all about this fascinating reptile.

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.

Enjoy 10 hours of tabletop board games to play! Lots of games to choose from, or bring a game to share. Drop in and out throughout the day. Adults. Registration is not required.

Welcome to Feather Central at happy hour. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or just like listening to those spirited little chirps in your backyard, there’s something incredibly peaceful about the sound of birds.

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. Adults. Registration is not required.

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.

Let's celebrate Dad on his special day! We will make a craft and a card to show how much we appreciate him. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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. Adults.

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. 

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. Adults.

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults 18+. Registration is not required. 

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!

Adults. Registration is not required.

Are you having trouble finding your African American roots or you're not sure where to start? Come learn techniques and sources that will help you succeed in your search for your African American Heritage. Adults. Registration is required.

Difficult customer? Uncooperative friend or family member?  Maybe there's more than meets the eye.

Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do that make a difference.

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.

VBPL's 2023 Summer Reading Challenge welcomes Mo Willems beloved characters Elephant and Piggie in special visits to branches for storytimes based on their adventures.

It's a paint party! Create a unique painting through paint pouring.  All supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

June 18 is International Sushi Day, so let us celebrate this popular food item and learn a bit about the culture behind it.  Prepare dessert sushi, make a kawaii sushi feltie, and play sushi-themed games. No raw fish or seafood involved.

Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us as we explore a variety of fun technology-related toys and devices. All ages. Registration is not required. 

"Let's gather round the campfire and sing our campfire song. Our C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E-S-O-N-G song!" Come and join us for our campfire themed and kickoff to the summer!

It's a paint party! Create a unique painting through paint pouring.  All supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Drop in for a fun weekly craft in our Children’s Room! 

Families/All Ages.  No registration required.

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

Bring science and fantasy together as we retell beloved fairy tales with a twist of science. Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. 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:

Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 8. Registration is required. 

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration required. Funding for this drone program provided by The Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library.

Come in for an hour of board games and video games. Grades 9-12. Registration is not required; just drop in!

Have you ever imagined yourself as a superhero? Join an in-person Trinity Continuum: Aberrant campaign with other interested adults under the guidance of an experienced local Game Master. No prior experience required. Adults.

Did you know that the libraries are closed on Monday, June 19th in celebration of Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a very important holiday with deep historic roots, and together we can learn and celebrate this holiday.

Join us to watch anime and hang out with other fans! Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14. Grades 6-12. This month’s showing:  Ouran High School Host Club. No registration is required.  Just drop in!

Create a roller coaster completely out of paper in this STEM activity. Grades 6-8. Registration is required.  

Hang out at the library and explore STEAM with monthly projects and activities! Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Drop in’s welcome!

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:

Spark your creative side over these candle creations! Candles are a great way to bring the seasons indoors. Weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations, candles are the perfect finishing touch for a centerpiece.

Are you a Kindergartener-2^nd Grader who likes to use your imagination and be creative? Come to Tinker Time where you will have a variety of creative building manipulatives to bring your ideas to life.

Want to have fun while earning community service hours? Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Help with various library tasks every third Thursday; tasks will change monthly.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month by creating a painting to show your Pride and learn some facts as well. This is a beginner friendly painting program, no prior experience or skills needed.