Week Calendar

Enjoy a warm and inviting space full of science based materials and experiments where you and your budding scientist can play and explore science concepts with others in the community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer is a great time to write for fun! Learn how to create a character and set up a plot for your own adventure-filled story. Grades 3-5. 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 is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.

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.

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.

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 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.

Shells, scales, feathers, and fur! Visit with baby farm animals at the library! All ages.

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.

Join us here at the library and create something wonderful!  Make and take crafting will be occurring in the Princess Anne Area Library Youth Area from Noon -  4:30 p.m. Family. No registration required.  

Interested in hand sewing? Create this plushie t-rex in this program! Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  

Looking for a fun, social game that involves zero skill but 100% luck? Join us for the ever-popular game of BUNKO and see how lucky you can be! Adults. Registration is not required.

Threads of the World – Mexico – inspired by the natural surroundings of Mexico, Otomi embroidery is bright and beautiful.

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.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is 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.

Join us in this creative adult workshop. Learn how to create your own beach coaster. All materials provided. Resin takes time to set, so finished coasters will be available to pick up 48 hours after the event at the Central Library.

Fellow teen crocheters, come hang out, and work on your crochet!  

We will go over a simple project for all experience levels, including beginners.  Registration required only for the project.

Join us in a discussion of The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This is a unique view of enslavement in the US and a young man's attempt to defeat the system and find freedom for himself and others.

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.

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.

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.

In celebration of Pride month join us for an entertaining and inclusive storytime and dance party! 

Open to children and their caregivers.

Fun costumes are encouraged.

Come listen to our speaker from the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter and learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy a

Bring a printed picture of your pet that will be large enough to fit on a 8"x10" canvas size.  The size of the pet on the printed image will be the same size that is transferred to the canvas.

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.

Use your imagination to build LEGO creations. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Join us in this creative adult workshop. Learn how to create your own beach coaster. All materials provided. Resin takes time to set, so finished coasters will be available to pick up 48 hours after the event at the Central Library.

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. 

It's Pride Month--Join us in celebrating our diverse community and express yourself.  Make buttons and Shrinky Dink keychains to show your colors, pronouns, and your support.  All are welcome.  No registration required.  Teens,

It’s a paint party with a Summer theme!  Create a painting following step-by-step instructions or free-style your own masterpiece.  Grades 6-12.  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:

You don't have to have a green thumb to take care of this cactus.  Paint rocks to make a realistic cactus or a pet rock that can last and requires minimal care.

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. This session will feature a TRIVIA NIGHT. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month!

Bring your child to Kempsville Library to learn about balloons! ​​ We will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program.  Registration is required. 

Come join us as we learn and play some games with us!

Come hang out at the library with a movie and snacks all in celebration of summer and Juneteenth! With popular movie options and assorted snacks to pick from, there will be something for everyone.

Today is a fun and happy day. You’ve made it through the school year, and now it's time to celebrate! We have some easy DIY activities/games for you all to enjoy. So, come have some fun with us!

Hang out at the library and watch anime! Snacks and activities will be provided. 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:

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride month with the library as we create pride flag-inspired coasters out of resin. All materials will be provided! Adults. Registration is required.

Express yourself with a Summer themed Paint Night! Follow along to the directions or create your own unique masterpiece!

Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Book club copies are available for checkout at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required.