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 May 17 2026 Sun Welcome VB 1:30pm–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 Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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 May 17 2026 Sun Welcome VB 1:30pm–4:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris 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: Culture Details: New to Virginia Beach or want to learn more about your city? Visit Central Library for the opportunity to get your questions answered.
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 May 18 2026 Mon JUL/VB Chess Club 4:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use 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 May 18 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 18 2026 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Details: Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Ages 9-13. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAM Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAM Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Challenge yourself to design and create! Ages 5-11 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 May 19 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 4:30pm–6:00pm 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 19 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group May 19 2026 Tue Manga Art: Pokémon 5:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 9-13 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group May 19 2026 Tue Manga Art: Pokémon 5:30pm–6:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Are you a manga lover? If so, come on over and create some manga inspired art with us. Ages 8-12 years. 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 May 20 2026 Wed STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 20 2026 Wed STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-10. 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 "8-11 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 20 2026 Wed Hands-On Science 4:30pm–5:15pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. 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 "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 21 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 21 2026 Thu In BeTWEEN Club 11:00am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 21 2026 Thu Pawsitive Reading 5:00pm–6:00pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 23 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 23 2026 Sat Bricks at the Beach 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Living Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
May 24 2026 Sun Day Before Memorial Day All Day Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Day Before Memorial Day All Day Branches: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial 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, Technology Services
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group May 26 2026 Tue National Paper Airplane Day! 2:00pm–3:00pm 8-11 years, 9-13 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "9-13 years" group May 26 2026 Tue National Paper Airplane Day! 2:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 9-13 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Come meet new people, design your own paper airplanes, and participate in challenges!Ages 8-13. Registration is required.Weather permitting, part of this program may be outside. Please dress accordingly. 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 May 27 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 May 27 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.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 27 2026 Wed Pawsitive Reading 4:30pm–5:30pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. 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 This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 28 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 May 28 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am Great Neck Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Bricks at the Beach 3:00pm–6:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Details: Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group This event is in the "12-14 years" group May 28 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Details: Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is The Great Texas Dragon Race by Kacy Ritter. Grades 4-6. 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 "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 May 29 2026 Fri Accessibility Hour 9:00am–10:00am 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 Kempsville 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 May 29 2026 Fri Accessibility Hour 9:00am–10:00am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Youth Space 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 Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Details: Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be opening an hour before our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month in order to better serve youth with special needs and their families. 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 "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 May 29 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area 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 May 29 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 10:30am–11:30am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
