This event is in the "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Beaded Pens and Book Reviews Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Calling all book lovers! Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Beaded Pens and Book Reviews 3:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Calling all book lovers! Learn about the art of crafting a book review while creating your own beaded pen. Put your new skills (and pen) to paper as you craft a book review for one of your favorite titles.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Winter Wildlife Paintings Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Come celebrate the Winter Wildlife Festival and paint some portraits of winter animals located in Virginia Beach! Adults. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Paintings 3:00pm–4:45pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Come celebrate the Winter Wildlife Festival and paint some portraits of winter animals located in Virginia Beach! Adults. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Mahjong Mondays Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Mahjong Mondays 10:00am–12:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years 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. 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Read and Share Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Read and Share 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years 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 "18+ years" group English Conversation Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years 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 and teens 16+. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Art Group Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All materials provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Art Group 1:00pm–2:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: View art together to get your creative juices flowing.Experiment with a variety of materials to create your own art. This program is every 2nd Monday of the month. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years 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. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Game Day! Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Age Group: 18+ years Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 2:30pm–4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Memory Cafe Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Memory Cafe 3:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Discussion Groups Registration Required 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group JUL/VB Chess Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Joint-Use Marketplace South at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Hobbies Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor View Details This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Marketplace South Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 12 2026 Mon English Language Learners: Your Life is a Poem 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Practice writing, reading, and speaking English in this free two-part class (January 12 and January 26).Participants must attend both sessions.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Books & (Coffee) Brews Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.Adults. Registration is not required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Books & (Coffee) Brews 12:30pm–2:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups Registration Required Details: Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Great Neck Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine! Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation 2:00pm–4:00pm Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Puzzle Mania! Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Culture Age Group: 18+ years Come join us for an afternoon of relaxation, socializing and cozy winter puzzle-piecing! Work as a team, with a partner or alone! There will be an assortment of 300 piece jigsaw puzzles laid out on tables and ready to go. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Puzzle Mania! 4:30pm–6:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Come join us for an afternoon of relaxation, socializing and cozy winter puzzle-piecing! Work as a team, with a partner or alone! There will be an assortment of 300 piece jigsaw puzzles laid out on tables and ready to go. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years 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 Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 13 2026 Tue CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 5:00pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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 Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years 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 Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 10:00am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Full Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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 Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Lunch & Learn with Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Are you interested in learning more about topics that impact the Autism community? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Lunch & Learn with Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia 11:00am–1:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Are you interested in learning more about topics that impact the Autism community? 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!Adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years 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 ages 18+. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4 at Kempsville Area Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years 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: Sign-up Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:30pm–5:00pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Library Silhouette Cameo 4 Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group AI Workshop: Resume and Interviewing Skills Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Joint-Use Classroom 202 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: 18+ years Looking to make the next step in your job search or advance in your current career? Attend this class to find out how generative AI can help you fine-tune your resume and help you practice interviewing to secure that dream job. Adults. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed AI Workshop: Resume and Interviewing Skills 5:30pm–6:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Classroom 202 Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Looking to make the next step in your job search or advance in your current career? Attend this class to find out how generative AI can help you fine-tune your resume and help you practice interviewing to secure that dream job. Adults. 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.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Introductory English for Language Learners Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture Age Group: 18+ years For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.Adults. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Introductory English for Language Learners 6:00pm–7:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.Adults. Registration required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group English Conversation Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: 18+ years 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!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 11:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: 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!Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Read & Share Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: 18+ years 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Read & Share 11:00am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required 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 "18+ years" group Armchair Experts Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies Age Group: 18+ years Explore a new topic of interest with this month's "armchair expert", join in and discuss a new topic each month and share what you know and maybe learn something new! January's topic is Cats or Dogs. Are you a dog person or a cat person? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Armchair Experts 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Discussion Groups, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Explore a new topic of interest with this month's "armchair expert", join in and discuss a new topic each month and share what you know and maybe learn something new! January's topic is Cats or Dogs. Are you a dog person or a cat person?
