This event is in the "3-12 months" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Pretend Play: Winter Wonderland 10:30am–11:30am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Pretend Play: Winter Wonderland 10:30am–11:30am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5. 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm 3-5 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Art 10:30am–11:15pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 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 This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
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 23 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick 3:30pm–4:15pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 23 2026 Fri Crafty Book Fridays: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick 3:30pm–4:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Natalia Rojas, Award-Winning Artist and Board Game Illustrator of Wingspan 6:00pm–8:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!
This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan 9:00am–10:00am 14-18 years, 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Art Workshop with Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator of Wingspan 9:00am–10:00am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: Join Winter Wildlife Festival special guest Natalia Rojas, award-winning board game illustrator, for an art workshop. No experience needed. Registration is required. Adults.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Baby Paint & Play 10:00am–10:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Baby Paint & Play 10:00am–10:30am Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-23 months 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 24 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Finger Gym 10:00am–11:00am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Upcoming Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7 with caregiver.
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Baby Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 24 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 Jan 24 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. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years TCC/City Joint-Use 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 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Virginia Opera's Dragon's Breath 10:30am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Upstairs Crystal Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture Details: The Virginia Opera presents Dragon's Breath! Dragon’s Breath is an interactive, hour-long, educational opera that teaches children the importance of empathy and self-love. 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 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Storytime 11:00am–11:45am 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 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Princess Anne Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Join us during the Winter Wildlife Festival for a story and craft event. Preschoolers (3-5 years) through 2nd grade with caregiver. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Oceanfront Area 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat "I Have a Dream" Speech Bubbles Project 12:15pm–1:15pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat We Have a Law Library! 1:00pm–2:00pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat We Have a Law Library! 1:00pm–2:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Workshops & Lectures Details: Did you know? Virginia Beach has a law 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Festival Celebration 1:00pm–3:00pm 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years TCC/City Joint-Use 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Winter Wildlife Festival Celebration 1:00pm–3:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Details: It's Winter Wildlife Festival week so come learn about the coastal wildlife of Virginia! There will be a variety of crafts and activities celebrating our local winter wildlife as well as information about the festival. Ages 3-8 with a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs. For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 years Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Middle School Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Kempsville Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Teen Space Age Group: 12-14 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Adventure awaits! Join an on-going Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. New players welcome, no prior experience 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 This event is in the "14-18 years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Play Chinese Mahjong! 2:30pm–4:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles!Family, ages 8 and up. 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 This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) 3:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required 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 Jan 25 2026 Sun Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) 3:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Auditorium, Folio & Libris Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18+ years Program Type: Culture, STEAM Registration Required Details: Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is Charles Rebstock professor of biology.
This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Teen Area Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: A chess club for teens by teens! Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens.Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy.Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Bayside Area Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Bayside Area Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months 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 26 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 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 26 2026 Mon Marvelous Math 9:30am–10:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Libris Meeting Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Pungo-Blackwater Library Upcoming Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months 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.
