Week Calendar

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

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.

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. 

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Play Bingo, win prizes, and learn techniques for stretching, breathing, balance and fall prevention.  This is a free 10 week course that meets twice a week for 1 hour provided by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, and ends on October 1

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Let's dive into summer with a fun preschool pool party! Join us for stories, crafts, and other outdoor fun. Feel free to dress your preschooler in their favorite summer outfit to cool off in one of our pools! Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

The bookmobile is hitting the road and visiting all the Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Take a tour during this “open house” and be one of the first to check out materials from the new bookmobile.

Reading is an adventure--and so is kayaking. Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering this season to combine reading and kayaking for a unique book discussion!

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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.

The bookmobile is hitting the road and visiting all the Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Take a tour during this “open house” and be one of the first to check out materials from the new bookmobile.

Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.

Practice creative problem solving, and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5. Registration is not required.

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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. 

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.

The bookmobile is hitting the road and visiting all the Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Take a tour during this “open house” and be one of the first to check out materials from the new bookmobile.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.

The bookmobile is hitting the road and visiting all the Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Take a tour during this “open house” and be one of the first to check out materials from the new bookmobile.

Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child.

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.

Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.

The bookmobile is hitting the road and visiting all the Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Take a tour during this “open house” and be one of the first to check out materials from the new bookmobile.

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. Registration is not required but preferred.

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

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.

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.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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 a caregiver.

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.

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.

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Teens 16+   Registration is not required.

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required.

Meet to discuss this month's selected title:  Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson.&n

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.

Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Enjoy a preschool storytime with the family to celebrate the new bookmobile! The storytime will take place outside, so bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
If it rains, we will relocate to the storytime room.

Enjoy a preschool storytime with the family to celebrate the new bookmobile! The storytime will take place outside, so bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather.  If it rains, we will relocate to the storytime room.

Enjoy a preschool storytime with the family to celebrate the new bookmobile! The storytime will take place outside, so bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
If it rains, we will relocate to the storytime room.

Enjoy a preschool storytime with the family to celebrate the new bookmobile! The storytime will take place outside, so bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
If it rains, we will relocate to the storytime room.

Enjoy a preschool storytime with the family to celebrate the new bookmobile! The storytime will take place outside, so bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
If it rains, we will relocate to the storytime room.

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-2 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Do you have a special talent? Maybe singing or spoken word or art? Join us for an End of Summer Talent Show! Perfect for homeschoolers!

Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

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.

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities!

Adults. Registration is not required.

Enjoy a camp film about two young kids who want to escape the camp and just be together. Their disappearance creates chaos and on top of that a massive storm is brewing! Will they be rescued in time?  Rated PG13.  Adults.

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.

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.

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

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.

Inviting preschool and elementary families to join us for a special storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories. Ages 3-5 & K-2nd and their family. Registration is required.

Learn techniques for getting the perfect nature shot from avid photographer, Denise Nichols of Pungo-Blackwater Library.

Calling all tween gamers!  Challenge your friends to the ultimate Super Smash Bros. tournament and discover who will be crowned champion. Grades 4-8, registration is required. 

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month we will create stained glass sidewalk chalk art!

Come in for for 1.5 hours of board games and video games.

Grades 6-12. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

Move and shake with music! Come learn about scales, different types of instruments, composers and the world of music in a new and fun way! Grades 2nd-5th.  Registration required. 

Join us for a different craft or activity every month! Perfect for homeschoolers! All tweens are welcome!

This month’s activity: August: Perler Bead Crafts

Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.

Follow Ms. Jenna for a step-by-step tutorial to paint your very own painting! All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator.  Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners.  Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor

Join us Tuesday nights 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!

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Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity will explore coding with robots.  Grades 4-7. Registration is required.

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. In this session, we'll be making Pokemon fridge magnets. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month!

Make cute mini cake slices out of polymer clay for a keychain, necklace charm, or magnet.

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Plant a seed for the summer, then use your creativity to create a scene around the teacup and on the plate! Grades 6-12. Registration required. 

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required

Join us Tuesday nights 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!

Weekly Themes:

Make a coloring page bookmark and decorate it with crayons or color pencils. Adults. Registration is required.

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!

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Whether you are in your Taylor Era or just like crafting come hangout and make your own friendship bracelets for keeps or to swap. All materials will be provided. 

Adults. Registration is required.

​Do you like to solve problems?

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Grades 4-6. Registration required.  

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This week: Perler Beads!

Get ready for a throwback craft experience that will transport you back to the 90s! We will create designs that can be transformed into pixelated pictures, coasters, magnets, and more.  

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a summer-inspired tiny canvas. All supplies included.

Adults. Registration is required.

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: "You Only Call When You're In Trouble" by Stephen McCauley

Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required.