Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with caregiver.
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)
Group Registration
Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun-filled celebration of all things Minecraft! We’ll have awesome crafts and games lined up. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
3D Printer Orientation
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.
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.
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.
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)
Group Registration
Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
This one-hour weekly class will focus on pronunciation problem areas for learners of English.
Join for this preschool pretend play where we will make cups, cakes, picnic blankets and more for Frog and Toad to have a tea party. Ages 3-5. Registration 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.
Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.
Adults. Registration is not required.
Get ready for a fun crafting session! Join us to create your very own creeper or other Minecraft inspired keychains using clay and beads. Grades 6-8. Registration is required.
Create your own Pony Bead Animal! Come learn the easy steps to tie it all together and have fun. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required.
3D Printer Orientation
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.
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:
Take a break, unwind, and make something cool with Perler beads.
Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration
Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. Grades 2-5. 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!
Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chen. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults.