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 16 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 16 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 "3-5 years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Story & Craft- I’m Going to Build a Snowman by Jashar Awan 10:30am–11:15am 3-5 years Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Story & Craft- I’m Going to Build a Snowman by Jashar Awan 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Early Learning Details: Join us at Windsor Woods Library while we enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 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 "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 This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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 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 This event is in the "16+ years" group This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries 12:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Studio Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.
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 17 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 17 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 17 2026 Sat Explore: Cats of the World 2:30pm–3:30pm 18+ years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Explore: Cats of the World 2:30pm–3:30pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Let us take you on a journey to learn about cat culture of the world.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue "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 20 2026 Tue "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 "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Shrink Art 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 20 2026 Tue Teen Time: Shrink Art 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 "18+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Evening Craft Time 5:30pm–6:30pm 18+ years Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Evening Craft Time 5:30pm–6:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: It is January and it is cold outside. Join us to design and paint our own mugs to keep our warm beverages in. All supplies provided. Registration required. Adults 18+
This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Reaver Beach Brewing: Book Journals 6:30pm–8:30pm 18+ years Off Site Sign-up Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Reaver Beach Brewing: Book Journals 6:30pm–8:30pm Off Site Sign-up Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: 18+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Registration Required Details: Hang out and make a journal to track your reading in 2026 with us at Reaver Beach Brewing Co.. Craft is beginner friendly. All materials will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Make & Take Craft 10:30am–11:30am 2-3 years Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Make & Take Craft 10:30am–11:30am Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio Age Group: 2-3 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.
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 21 2026 Wed "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 21 2026 Wed "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 "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Baby Paint 2:00pm–2:30pm 3-12 months, 12-23 months Oceanfront Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Baby Paint 2:00pm–2:30pm Oceanfront Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront 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 wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 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 "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm 18+ years Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafternoons 2:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville 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 "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Social Hour 3:30pm–5:00pm 18+ years, 60+ years Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "18+ years" group This event is in the "60+ years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Adults with Disabilities Social Hour 3:30pm–5:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. 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 "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central 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 21 2026 Wed Kids Craft Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies Details: Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. 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. 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 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm 12-14 years, 14-18 years Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "12-14 years" group This event is in the "14-18 years" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen Time: Movie Night 5:00pm–6:45pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM Details: Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time! This months movie: The Mitchells vs. The Machines
This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Baby Paint & Play 10:00am–10:30am 3-12 months, 12-23 months Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-12 months" group This event is in the "12-23 months" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Baby Paint & Play 10:00am–10:30am Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Open 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 22 2026 Thu Coloring Club 10:15am–11:15am 3-5 years, 5-7 years Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group This event is in the "5-7 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Coloring Club 10:15am–11:15am Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Library Large Conference Room Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Make new art while you make new friends! Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month. We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 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. 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Toddler Art 11:00am–11:30am 2-3 years Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "2-3 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Toddler Art 11:00am–11:30am Pungo-Blackwater Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room Age Group: 2-3 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your toddler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Age 2 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 "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am 5-7 years, 8-11 years Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "5-7 years" group This event is in the "8-11 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–11:45am Great Neck Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck Storytime Room Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Preschool Art 11:00am–12:00pm 3-5 years TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "3-5 years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Preschool Art 11:00am–12:00pm TCC/City Joint-Use Library Waitlist Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: 3-5 years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Details: Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media. Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu "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 22 2026 Thu "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 22 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm 18+ years Great Neck Area Library This event is in the "18+ years" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Great Neck Area Library Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library Room: Great Neck 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.
