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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Now Read This Book Club: The Measure

5:30pm–6:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. A select number of book copies (physical or audio disc) are available for check-out at the Windsor Woods Area Library front desk beginning April 1.

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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

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ years, 60+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Introvert Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Marketplace
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Introvert Book Club is a low-pressure social gathering where people bring their own books (or audiobooks/e-readers) to read quietly in a public library, with optional, brief social mingling before or after the silent reading period, offering a gen

This event is in the "18+ years" group

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years
Digital Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. 

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Around the World Book Chat

12:00pm–1:30pm
18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "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

10:15am–11:15am
3-12 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Now Read This Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title:  The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.   

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Walk and Talk

10:00am–11:00am
18+ years, 60+ years
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

Day Before Memorial Day

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

7:30pm–8:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

Tween Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

From Page to Picture Tween Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

StoryWalk® Saturday: Plants Can't Sit Still

10:00am–4:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Lawn
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Plants Can't Sit Still by Rebecca Hirsch. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the 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

StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song

10:00am–4:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story, learn more about humpback whales, and explore outdoors! 

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Outdoor Book Club: Kayaking

9:00am–11:30am
18+ years, 60+ years
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Let’s do it again. Calling all adventurous readers! The Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering to combine reading and kayaking for another exciting book discussion.

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

StoryWalk®: What If...

10:00am–4:30pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! 

Independence Day Observed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

10:00am–4:30pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Outside
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Registration is NOT required.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group

From Page to Picture Tween Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
8-11 years, 12-14 years
Oceanfront Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Love reading? Do want to see how they take the story from page to screen. Join us for our tween book club and the movie adaptation of the book later in the month! This month's book is The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

StoryWalk®: Senorita Mariposa

10:00am–4:30pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Children's Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEAM
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Senorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

Registration is NOT required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ years, 60+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.