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

Crafternoons

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+

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 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Gaming for English Language Learners

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join us for a fun gaming session with other adults and teens to practice English. Selected games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly! This program is for non-native English speakers. Adults and Teens, grades 9-12.

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

Astrology for Beginners

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+

You know your sun sign, but do you want to dig deeper? Join us to learn the foundational knowledge needed to get started on your astrological journey. If possible, bring your birth date, birth time, and birth location to explore further. Adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

You know your sun sign, but do you want to dig deeper? Join us to learn the foundational knowledge needed to get started on your astrological journey. If possible, bring your birth date, birth time, and birth location to explore further. Adults.

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 "Adults 18+" group.

BYOB(aby) Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+

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. Registration is not required but preferred.

Upcoming
Registration 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), Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

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. Registration is not required but preferred.

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

Diabetes Self-Management

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Attend this American Diabetes Association-approved program to learn techniques to deal with symptoms of diabetes.  Topics include glucose monitoring, proper foot care, action-planning, working more effectively with doctors and more.

Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Attend this American Diabetes Association-approved program to learn techniques to deal with symptoms of diabetes.  Topics include glucose monitoring, proper foot care, action-planning, working more effectively with doctors and more.

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

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.

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

Read & Share

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.

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

African American Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Join us in a discussion of  Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Join us in a discussion of  Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black. 

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

AANHPI Heritage Month Origami

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by crafting different origami creations! Origami instructions and supplies will be provided. Family. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by crafting different origami creations! Origami instructions and supplies will be provided. Family. Registration is required.

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

Paint Night: Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Join us as we learn about a ground breaking Asian American Artist and their contributions to the art world. We will create a painted piece inspired by their work. Adult 18+. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we learn about a ground breaking Asian American Artist and their contributions to the art world. We will create a painted piece inspired by their work. Adult 18+. Registration required. 

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

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

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

Bayside Seeing Beyond

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture
Details:

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

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

Crafternoons

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+

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: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Seed Library Q & A

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Community Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.

Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.

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

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oceanfront Community Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Community Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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

Seed Library Q&A

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Hobbies
Details:

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. 

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

We Have a Law Library!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Did you know?  Virginia Beach has a law library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Did you know?  Virginia Beach has a law library!

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

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

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

Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

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

English Conversation Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+

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. Teens 16+. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:

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. Teens 16+. Registration is not required.

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

Crafternoons

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+

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: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library 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 "Adults 18+" group.

Memory Café

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

Community Conversation: Talking to Strangers - Good or Bad?

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss... Talking to Strangers!  

Adults.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss... Talking to Strangers!  

Adults.  Registration is required.