This event is in the "12-23 months" group 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Celebrating Children 2026 8:30am–12:00pm 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "12-23 months" group 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Celebrating Children 2026 8:30am–12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: This free community event includes family-friendly entertainment, a 1-mile fun run, inflatables, games, crafts, resources, exhibitors, and so much more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. 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 "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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Pre-Fest: Chalk Art 10:00am–12:00pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library 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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Pre-Fest: Chalk Art 10:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Decorate the library sidewalk and parking lot with chalk! This "mural" will welcome visitors to our first ever Bayside Mini Zine Fest. After you're finished drawing, join us inside for the fest, starting at 12 p.m.! 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 "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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest 12:00pm–4:00pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library 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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest 12:00pm–4:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Common Area Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies Details: Come celebrate the DIY spirit with us at our very first Zine Mini Fest!Zines (pronounced "zeens") are self-published print-works made in small batches. Short for "magazine," they can be about anything! 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 "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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 1:00pm–2:00pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library 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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 1:00pm–2:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Make way! Steamroller coming through!Watch as a steamroller transfers a giant image onto canvas in our library parking lot! We will have two sessions of demonstrations, one starting at 1:00pm, and another starting at 3:00pm. 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 "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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 3:00pm–4:00pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library 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 "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 "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 "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bayside Zine Mini Fest: Steamroller Printmaking with Studio Shift 3:00pm–4:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Make way! Steamroller coming through!Watch as a steamroller transfers a giant image onto canvas in our library parking lot! We will have two sessions of demonstrations, one starting at 1:00pm, and another starting at 3:00pm. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library 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) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 21 2026 Tue PLEASE CANCEL 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 21 2026 Tue PLEASE CANCEL 10:30am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Combined Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Storytime and Craft 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Join us for an Earth Day Storytime and Craft: We will read a book, sing and dance, and then make a craft to take home!Ages 3-5 with caregiver. All supplies provided. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 22 2026 Wed 3s Please Storytime 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 22 2026 Wed 3s Please Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Pretend Play: Candy Shop 2:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Pretend Play: Candy Shop 2:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. 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.
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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:15am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use 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.
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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Coloring Club 10:15am–11:15am 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Coloring Club 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Make new art while you make new friends! Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month. We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver. 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 "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Combined Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Finger Gym 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Finger Gym 10:30am–11:15am Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Preschool Science 11:15am–12:00pm 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Preschool Science 11:15am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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.
