Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a 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.

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.

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. 

The book selection will be announced in advance.
 

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.

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.

Learn to use our Silhouette cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including:

Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!

Learn to use logic and problem-solving skills while having fun with the Osmo Wonder Kit.  Ages 5-7. 
Registration is required. *Note this event is not an official Osmo event but uses the Osmo learning system

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.

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss what gratitude means, how we show it and how we receive it.

Adults 18  Adults 60+  Registration is required.

A evening of creativity meets elegance! We will be making Dictionary Stamped Art. These turn out so pretty they are frameable. All supplies provided.  Adults 18-60+. Registration is required.

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:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff.