Toddler Open Play

10:00am–11:30am
12-23 months, 2-3 years
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 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.

Preschool Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
3-5 years
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.

Combined Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
3-5 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
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.

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation

11:00am–12:30pm
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

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:

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation

2:00pm–3:00pm
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

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

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.

My First Computer

2:00pm–3:00pm
3-5 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a fun filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer while learning a bit about how they work! 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.

CUSTOMER TRAINING: 3D Printer Orientation

3:00pm–4:30pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Library 3D Printer
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ 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.  

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Gyotaku Nature Printing

5:30pm–6:15pm
12-14 years, 14-18 years
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival by creating a Gyotaku print to take home. Learn about the traditional Japanese method of printing fish and create a nature print of your own. All supplies will be provided.