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Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
04/06/2026 @ 10:00am–04/11/2026 @ 4:00pm
3-5 years,
5-7 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
StoryWalk® and Craft: Hats Are Not For Cats
04/06/2026 @ 10:00am–04/11/2026 @ 4:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Common Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® and Craft featuring Hats Are Not For Cats by Jacqueline Rayner. A related craft will be available while supplies last. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Sensory Storytime
9:30am–10:15am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Preschool Science
9:30am–10:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Low Sensory Storytime and Open Play
9:30am–10:15am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:30am–10:15am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Preschool Open Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 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)
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 "3-5 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Preschool Science
10:30am–11:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Preschool Open Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Apr
7
2026
Tue
TUNES & TALES!
10:30am–11:00am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!
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 "3-5 years" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Preschool Science
10:30am–11:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Jr. Naturalist Program
10:30am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.
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 "3-5 years" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Kindergarten Gear Up
10:30am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Kindergarten Gear Up is a six-week library program that helps preschoolers develop key social and academic skills for a confident transition to Kindergarten.
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
9-13 years
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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Drop Everything And Read at the Library
10:15am–11:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
9-13 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library. Bring your own book or choose one here at the library. Snacks provided. Ages 3-11.
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
3-12 months,
12-23 months,
2-3 years,
3-5 years
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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-12 months,
12-23 months,
2-3 years,
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers.
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Library Pretend Play
10:00am–11:30am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Have you always wanted to work at the library? Now's your chance! Use the computer to check out books, be the story time reader, make a display and shelve the books. Registration is required. Ages 3-8.
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 "3-5 years" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Story & Craft: Seasonal Tree
10:30am–11:00am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Preschool Art
10:30am–11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. This month we will be exploring the art of sock puppets. 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
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Scissormania
10:30am–11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your child’s hand, as well as their confidence with using scissors, through fun cutting, trimming, and snipping 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.
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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Apr
6
2026
Mon
TUNES & TALES!
11:00am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!
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 "3-5 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
11:15am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Preschool Science
11:30am–12:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Magical Music
11:15am–12:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Join us for a Magical Music Storytime! We will be singing and dancing with scarves, bean bags, sticks and eggs! We will read a story and make a musical instrument craft. Ages 3-5 with a 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Cloud Pictures
2:00pm–3:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
In this Arts for Learning workshop, young kids will create paintings of clouds and the sky by mixing colors and letting paint spread into different shapes. Hands-on, interactive fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Apr
7
2026
Tue
TUNES & TALES!
2:00pm–2:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!
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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Apr
6
2026
Mon
TUNES & TALES!
3:00pm–3:30pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!
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
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Finger Gym
3:30pm–4:15pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
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 a 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.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
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
Apr
10
2026
Fri
TUNES & TALES!
4:00pm–4:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
TUNES & TALES! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone!
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.
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