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This event is in the "18+ years" group

Adult English Language Learners Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
18+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: 18+ 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 "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

Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library Present Meet the Author: Lon Wagner, Author of The Fever: The Most Fatal Plague in American History

2:00pm–3:00pm
14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library Present Lon Wagner, Author of "The Fever: The Most Fatal Plague in American History." 

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

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, "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff.

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 Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library by Chris Grabenstein. Ages 9-13. 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.

Group Registration 

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

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Read & Share

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
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. Adults. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs

5:30pm–6:30pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
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: Books & Authors, Storytimes & Early Learning
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 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

Pawsitive Reading

12:00pm–1:00pm
5-7 years, 8-11 years
Princess Anne Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

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

Poetry Workshop

3:00pm–4:30pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Bayside Area Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Books & Authors, Workshops & Lectures
Registration Required
Details:

Join fellow beginner poets in drafting and sharing new poems through fun writing exercises. 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.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Closing
Branches:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group

StoryWalk® and Craft: Hats Are Not For Cats

04/06/2026 @ 10:00am–04/11/2026 @ 4:00pm
3-5 years, 5-7 years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Common Area
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk® and Craft featuring Hats Are Not For Cats by Jacqueline Rayner. A related craft will be available while supplies last. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!

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
This event is in the "60+ years" group

History Comes Alive! Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
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, Discussion Groups, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Details:

Join us on April 6, 2026 for discussion of  "By Any Other Name: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult.

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

Early Readers Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
5-7 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Help your child on their journey to independent reading.  Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading.  Ages 5-7.  Registratio

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

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
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Drop Everything And Read at the Library

10:15am–11:15am
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate author Beverly Cleary and her love of books and reading by dropping everything and reading at the library.  Bring your own book or choose one here at the library.  Snacks provided.  Ages 3-11.

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

Walk and Talk

10:30am–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, Discussion Groups, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around Lake Lawson/Lake Smith while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. We meet at the shelter nearest Parking Lot 1.

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 Morning Addition

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

Meet us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this month's selected title: Horse by Geraldine Brooks . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk.  Adults 18+ 60+.

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

Read and Share

10:30am–12:00pm
18+ years, 60+ years
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ 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. 

Adults. Registration is not required.

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
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: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.