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Bricks at the Beach

9:00am–6:00pm

5-7 years, 8-11 years

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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library

Room: Pungo-Blackwater Conference Room

Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM

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Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

3D Printer Orientation

10:00am–11:30am

5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Library 3D Printer

Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Registration Required

Details:

Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am

3-12 months, 12-23 months

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Storytime Room

Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning

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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.

Baby Open Play

10:00am–11:30am

3-12 months, 12-23 months

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Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library

Room: Joint-Use 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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am–5:00pm

3-5 years, 5-7 years

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Lawn

Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years

Program Type: Books & Authors

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Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am

18+ years

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Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Room: Central Libris Meeting Room

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups

Registration Required

Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.

Frog and Toad Storytime and Character Visit

10:30am–11:30am

3-5 years, 5-7 years

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years

Program Type: Books & Authors

Registration Required

Details:

Spend time with our 2025 SLA Costume Characters, Frog and Toad! Celebrate their heartwarming stories with a special storytime, a fun craft, and a chance to meet the beloved duo. Come see why these two friends are cherished by readers everywhere!

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Group Registration

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Bayside Seeing Beyond

10:30am–12:00pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Culture

Details:

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. Adults.

Summer Solstice Field Day

10:30am–12:30pm

2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Outside

Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies

Details:

Join us for fun filled bash to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Play games, make crafts and read stories with us to celebrate summer. All ages. Registration is not required.

Art a la Cart

12:00pm–4:30pm

2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

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Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library

Room: Princess Anne Commons Area

Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Details:

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Music Makers with Otamatones

2:00pm–2:45pm

5-7 years

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Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library

Room: Kempsville Meeting Room

Age Group: 5-7 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

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Details:

Join us to sing and play a variety of instruments that use scales such as bells, Boomwhackers, and our newest electronic instruments, Otamatones! Grades K-2. Registration is required.

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Group Registration

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Abstract Landscape Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm

8-11 years

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Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library

Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room

Age Group: 8-11 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Details:

Join local artist Mia Guile to create your own one-of-a-kind landscape painting.

Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

2:00pm–4:00pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library

Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment

Registration Required

Details:

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.

Adults. Registration is required.

Crafternoons

2:00pm–4:00pm

18+ years

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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.

Glass Tile Suncatcher

3:00pm–4:00pm

18+ years

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Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library

Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room

Age Group: 18+ years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Details:

Bring warmth and light into your home with your own handmade suncatcher. Using small glass tiles, you can create delightful patterns or mosaics to give any space an extra burst of sunlit color. Materials will be provided. Adults.

Tween Hour: Steel Tongue Drums

3:30pm–4:30pm

8-11 years, 12-14 years

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Library Branch: Bayside Area Library

Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room

Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture

Registration Required

Details:

Join us in celebrating Black Music Month! Explore the history of steel drums in African culture, learn a tune on our steel tongue drums and create your own song! Grades 4-6. Registration is required.