This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities.Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Time: Tranquil Thursday 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in any time!This month's activity: DIY Dragon Egg
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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Tween/Teen Hangout: STEM 2:30pm–3:30pm 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Windsor Woods Area Library 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Tween/Teen Hangout: STEM 2:30pm–3:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Perfect for homeschoolers! All are welcome! Join us Friday for tween and teen only activities. Work together to create structures that will survive an earthquake. Registration is not required. Tweens and Teens, ages 9-18. 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 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ 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 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Studio Age Group: 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: Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.
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 17 2026 Sat Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 1:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Closed 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 17 2026 Sat Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Put together a team of up to 5 and race to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Ages 8 and up. Registration required. Prize (and bragging rights) for the winning team.
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 17 2026 Sat Movie Matinee 2:00pm–3:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 17 2026 Sat Movie Matinee 2:00pm–3:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Details: Drop-in and hangout with us as we watch A Minecraft Movie (2025)! Please bring your own snacks.Rated PG. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Bayside Area Library, Great Neck Area Library, Kempsville Area Library, Oceanfront Area Library, Princess Anne Area Library, Pungo-Blackwater Library, TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Shrink Art 4:00pm–5:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Shrink Art 4:00pm–5:45pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!Weekly Themes: 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Tabletop Gaming! 5:15pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Tabletop Gaming! 5:15pm–6:45pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. Ages 12-18. 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Anime! 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Anime! 5:30pm–6:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!Weekly Themes:
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure 5:00pm–6:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Windsor Woods Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Tabletop Roleplaying Adventure 5:00pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Details: Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time! This months movie: The Mitchells vs. The Machines
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Makerspace 5:30pm–6:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Makerspace 5:30pm–6:30pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen Time: STEAM 5:30pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen Time: STEAM 5:30pm–6:45pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. 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 "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 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open 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 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: 9-13 years, 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 "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-Feb 2026 Pokémon Scavenger Hunt 01/24/2026 @ 10:00am–02/08/2026 @ 5:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 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-Feb 2026 Pokémon Scavenger Hunt 01/24/2026 @ 10:00am–02/08/2026 @ 5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Community Area Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Visit and explore the Meyera E.
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 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use Library 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 "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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm 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 "3-5 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Common Area Age Group: 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: Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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 "9-13 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat TAG Presents Cookie & Calendar Decorating 2:00pm–4:00pm 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat TAG Presents Cookie & Calendar Decorating 2:00pm–4:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Ring in the new year and get creative decorating a personal calendar with various art supplies, then design your own cookies with frosting and toppings. All supplies provided. Age 9-18. Planned and presented by the Teen Advisory Group. 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 "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 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist 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 Waitlist 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 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 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open 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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: A chess club for teens by teens! Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. 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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon The Vibe Check 3:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open 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 This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 26 2026 Mon The Vibe Check 3:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Performing a series of original songs, Arts for Learning’s Roberta Lea explores ways that music can positively impact well-being and promote self-expression. Family. 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.
