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.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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.

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.

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.

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Please note this StoryWalk® will be held inside the Bayside Library.  

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

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is 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.

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.   

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

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Join us to discuss the upcoming referendum -  Should the method of city council elections set forth in the Virginia Beach City Charter be changed from a modified 7-3-1 system to a 10-1 system?

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.

Learn the basics of hand sewing and create your own carved pumpkin with eyes that glow using sewable circuits. All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. 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!

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Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month we will play a trivia game and see how much everyone knows about Halloween. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

This will be our Halloween themed Pokemon Club! Costumes encouraged!

Don’t forget to bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players! "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month!

It's HoneyCon 2025! You are going to undertake the greatest heist the world has ever seen ....and you are a BEAR. Join us for this simple, one shot, role-playing game (RPG)! Ages 9-12. Registration Required.

Come and be a part of the Spooktacular fun. We're making a cute and creepy Halloween craft. Grades 3-5. 

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Hang out and craft with us at Reaver Beach Brewing Co. Crafts are beginner friendly. Adults. Registration is required.