This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Wednesday, January 21, 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. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 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. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Social Hour Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment Age Group: 18+ years Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Social Hour 3:30pm–5:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration 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 Introductory English for Language Learners Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 Adults with Disabilities Game Day! Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area 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 22 2026 Thu Adults with Disabilities Game Day! 10:00am–11:30am Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting 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 English Conversation Club Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 "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 Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 22 2026 Thu CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 "18+ years" group DIY Cookie Coasters Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years We're making DIY Cookie Coasters out of air dry clay! This is a 2 part program. The first week we will sculpt and the 2nd week we will paint! Join us at Windsor Woods to make these delicious looking treats. Adults 18+ Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu DIY Cookie Coasters 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: We're making DIY Cookie Coasters out of air dry clay! This is a 2 part program. The first week we will sculpt and the 2nd week we will paint! Join us at Windsor Woods to make these delicious looking treats. Adults 18+
This event is in the "18+ years" group Crafternoons Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne 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 23 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Auditorium at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker! 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 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!
This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years Join Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan 9:00am–10:00am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Join Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group 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 Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Culture Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love. View Details This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group 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 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Details: The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love. 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 We Have a Law Library! Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Did you know? Virginia Beach has a law library! View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat We Have a Law Library! 1:00pm–2:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Details: Did you know? Virginia Beach has a law library!
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 Play Chinese Mahjong! Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Libris Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!Family, ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!Family, ages 8 and up. 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, STEAM Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is Charles Rebstock professor of biology. 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 25 2026 Sun Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) 3:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, STEAM Registration Required Details: Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is Charles Rebstock professor of biology.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Mahjong Mondays Monday, January 26, 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 26 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 Monday Morning Movie Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:15pm Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Come in and enjoy a Monday morning feature film. This month's showing: The Lego Movie. Adults. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Monday Morning Movie 10:15am–12:15pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Details: Come in and enjoy a Monday morning feature film. This month's showing: The Lego Movie. Adults. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Adults with Disabilities Papercrafters Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 18+ years Explore your creativity with a paper project each month. No experience is necessary; simply bring your curiosity and discover the art of papercrafting in a welcoming environment. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Adults with Disabilities Papercrafters 11:00am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Explore your creativity with a paper project each month. No experience is necessary; simply bring your curiosity and discover the art of papercrafting in a welcoming environment. 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 English Conversation Club Monday, January 26, 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 26 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 Around the World Book Chat Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture Age Group: 18+ years Join us for a casual chat about books over coffee and snacks. Each month we will all read a book of our choice that takes place in a different country. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Around the World Book Chat 12:00pm–1:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture Registration Required Details: Join us for a casual chat about books over coffee and snacks. Each month we will all read a book of our choice that takes place in a different country. 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 Monday, January 26, 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 26 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 "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 26, 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 26 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 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures Age Group: 18+ years Practice your English skills for reading, speaking and listening in Part Two of this free two-part class.In Part One, you learned how to write a poem that is all about you. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 26 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 Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Practice your English skills for reading, speaking and listening in Part Two of this free two-part class.In Part One, you learned how to write a poem that is all about you.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group BYOB(aby) Book Club Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years 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 will be selected in advance. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group This event is in the "2-3 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 27 2026 Tue BYOB(aby) Book Club 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years 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. The book will be selected in advance. 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 Group Orientation Tuesday, January 27, 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 27 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.
