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This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Fire Safety Storytime and Craft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Do you know what to do in case of a fire?  Join us for a fire safety storytime and craft presented by the Virginia Beach Fire Department. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is req...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Do you know what to do in case of a fire?  Join us for a fire safety storytime and craft presented by the Virginia Beach Fire Department. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Drop-in Just 2s Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Details:

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning op...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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 a caregiver.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Ballooning 101

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy for this workshop on making a variety of balloon creations. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy for this workshop on making a variety of balloon creations. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Manga Read and Share

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 6-8
Details:

Are you an anime or manga fan? Do you love Japanese pop culture? Do you wish to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects? Then this is...

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Are you an anime or manga fan? Do you love Japanese pop culture? Do you wish to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects? Then this is for you! Grades 5-8. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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.  

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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.

 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Drop-in Stained Glass Pasta

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2
Details:

Who says food can't be used for art? We're using pasta to make a colorful stained window. Grade K-2. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Who says food can't be used for art? We're using pasta to make a colorful stained window. Grade K-2. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

LiveArt Gr. 3-5

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Details:

Join us at the library to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Grades 3-5 Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us at the library to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Grades 3-5 Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Adults with Disabilities Social Group

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create fireworks...

Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create fireworks paintings & compete on trivia about the US!

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Afternoon Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Join us as we share stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills. Ages birth-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.    

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us as we share stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills. Ages birth-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

 

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Perler Bead Creations

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Calling all tweens and teens! Feeling craftsy this afternoon? Drop by the library and make some Perler Bead art! Grades 4-12, registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Details:

Calling all tweens and teens! Feeling craftsy this afternoon? Drop by the library and make some Perler Bead art! Grades 4-12, registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Details:

Join us Wednesdays 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...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays 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:

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Drone Obstacle Course

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by The Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Paint Your Partner

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Bring your partner and let’s put this to the test! Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint your partner (friend, family me...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Bring your partner and let’s put this to the test! Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint your partner (friend, family member, coworker, etc.) using acrylics on canvas.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Joint-Use Storytime Room at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. ...

Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 acti...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Toddler Open Play

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years)
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 o...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (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.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.  

Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Drone Obstacle Course

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by ...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Adults. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by The Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Combined Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kempsville Storytime Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
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 acti...

Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

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 not require...

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

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 not required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Bricks at the Beach

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 3-8. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 3-8. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore the wonders of nature through art. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore the wonders of nature through art. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.

Drop-in Combined Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is NOT required. ...

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months)
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is NOT required.