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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Cardboard Gingerbread House 2:00pm–4:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Cardboard Gingerbread House 2:00pm–4:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 2- Grade 5 with caregiver. Registration is required**. **Please register each participant individually.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Technology Petting Zoo 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Technology Petting Zoo 3:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Ever curious about new (or new to you) technology? Join us for an opportunity to get some hands on experience trying out some of our different technology and coding robots. 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 10:30am–11:30am 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 10:30am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior STEAM Society 2:00pm–3:00pm 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Junior 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: 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Teen Time: Pictionary Relay 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Teen Time: Pictionary Relay 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve 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
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas 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
Dec 26 2025 Fri Day After Christmas All Day All Branches Closing Dec 26 2025 Fri Closing Day After Christmas 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
Dec-Jan 2025 TCC Winter Break All Day 12/26–1/1 TCC/City Joint-Use Library Closing Dec-Jan 2025 Closing TCC Winter Break All Day 12/26–1/1 Branches: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Teen Time: TAG Presents Snow Day! 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Teen Time: TAG Presents Snow Day! 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.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm 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, Wahab Public Law Library, Windsor Woods Area Library, Bookmobile, Digital Program, Off Site
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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 "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 Jan 2 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Princess Anne 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri Art a la Cart 12:00pm–4:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Preschool Science- Fireworks 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Preschool Science- Fireworks 10:30am–11:15am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 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.
This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Elementary STEAM ages 8-11: Virginia Wildlife 10:30am–11:30am 8-11 years Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Elementary STEAM ages 8-11: Virginia Wildlife 10:30am–11:30am Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Get ready to have some fun with Virginia wildlife this winter. We are going to track, identify, and create some rare and common animals in our area.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 "3-5 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 9:30am–10:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 10:30am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Jr. Naturalist Program 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Jr. Naturalist Program 10:30am–11:30am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7. 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 2:00pm–2:45pm 3-5 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Science 2:00pm–2:45pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 6 2026 Tue Teen Time: Dystopian Book Talks 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 6 2026 Tue Teen Time: Dystopian Book Talks 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Let's Play: Chess! 4:30pm–5:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Details: Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Preschool Science 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Preschool Science 10:30am–11:15am Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be learning about patterns. Age 3-5 with caregiver. 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 7 2026 Wed Snow Scoop Challenge 1:30pm–2:30pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Snow Scoop Challenge 1:30pm–2:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Jobs & Careers, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Registration Required Details: Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week for the Snow Scoop Challenge. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm 5-7 years, 8-11 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Mini Math Night 4:30pm–5:30pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. 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.
