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 Apr 24 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 Apr 24 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. 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 This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Preservation Week: Recording Family Stories 6:00pm–7:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Preservation Week: Recording Family Stories 6:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: This program will teach workshop participants how to plan a family oral history project.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Time2Learn: Write a Book 2:30pm–3:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Time2Learn: Write a Book 2:30pm–3:30pm Windsor Woods Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History 6:00pm–7:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Preservation Week: Preserving Your Family's History 6:00pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to preserve your family's historic documents and heirlooms at home. 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 May 4 2026 Mon Pathways to Connections 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 4 2026 Mon Pathways to Connections 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Join us for a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. Adults 60+. Registration is required. Call 757-385-0150 for assistance. 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 May 13 2026 Wed Lunch & Learn with Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia 11:00am–1:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 13 2026 Wed Lunch & Learn with Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia 11:00am–1:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Are you interested in learning more about topics that impact the Autism community? Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Explore: More Storytelling 2:00pm–3:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 16 2026 Sat Explore: More Storytelling 2:00pm–3:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Hobbies, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Let's celebrate National Share A Story Month. Got a story you can't wait to tell?
This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon Pathways to Connections 10:30am–12:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 18 2026 Mon Pathways to Connections 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Join us for a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. Adults 60+. Registration is required. Call 757-385-0150 for assistance. 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.
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
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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 30 2026 Sat We Have a Law Library 10:30am–11:30am 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group May 30 2026 Sat We Have a Law Library 10:30am–11:30am Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Details: Did you know? Virginia Beach has a law library!
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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
Jul 3 2026 Fri Independence Day Observed All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day Observed 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
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence 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
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor 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
Sep 9 2026 Wed All Staff Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 9 2026 Wed Closing All Staff 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Sep 20 2026 Sun BYOP(roject) Creatives Session 2 2:00pm–3:30pm 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Sep 20 2026 Sun BYOP(roject) Creatives Session 2 2:00pm–3:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Do you have unfinished projects you would like to complete?
