Week Calendar

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.

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.

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 our Fall Fitness Walking Groups for a themed weekly walk.

9/24: Art Walk - Meet at the Oceanfront Area Library to explore several public murals in the surrounding area.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months 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.

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.

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 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. 

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.  No registration 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.

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.

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

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 not required.

Manage your data online with Google Sheets. Learn how to add, edit, and share spreadsheets and more from any internet capable device. Prerequisites: Ability to access and use Google Drive or have taken Getting Started with Google Drive. Adults.

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.

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.

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.

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 not required.

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based on something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Bring your preschooler to explore the wonders of nature through art. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

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 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.

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

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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.

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 not required.

Participate in fun activities, meet other kids and parents, and practice kindergarten readiness! Kindergarten Gear Up is a 6 session program that prepares kids and parents with the skills needed to be prepared for kindergarten.

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 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 program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with caregiver.

Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the science of airplanes. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

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 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.

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

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

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.

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.

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

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.

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.

Join us for a fun-filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer, and learn about how they work. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is 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.

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

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have a fun craft as well! Family. Registration is required.

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

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.

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not 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.

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!

Ages 16+. Registration is not required.

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. 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. Registration is required.

Have any questions about health related topics? Want to learn more about healthy aging? Join Shanell from the Virginia Department of Health for a resource session. 

Open to all. 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.

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. 

Join us for a fun filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer while learning a bit about how they work! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  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.

Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Join in a five week beginner class learning chords and songs using our library ukuleles!

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.

Get ready for the fright season! Learn scary face-painting techniques. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. 

Learn about the Jewish artist Marc Chagall and create your own decorative painted plate (10.5 inch) inspired by Chagall's stained glass windows. All supplies included. Adults. Registration is required. 

Make an autumn themed "impossible" card. Using cuts and folds you will create an illusion that the card could never be made from a single piece of paper. All materials provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Families, especially new military families in the area, are welcome to come see what Virginia Beach Public Library and the City have to offer you. Have fun with games and crafts, and chat with staff.  All ages.

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.

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Grades 9-12 and homeschool teens. Registration is not required. Just drop in!

Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure 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. 

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

Add a beach-inspired touch to any space with delightful seashell candles. Organic beeswax creates clean-burning, all-natural candles that are 100% biodegradable. Adults. Registration is required.

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

This month’s activity: September- Rock Painting

Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as Matthew Ashby (Technology Education Librarian) joins us to talk about Artificial Intelligence - the good, the bad and the ugly!  Adults. Registration is required.

Join forces with your fellow sleuths to solve the crime! Work together to figure out who the murderer is in this murder mystery. Grades 6-12. 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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For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in.

Celebrate the recent Hobbit Day by making cute Hobbit door ornaments. All supplies provided.

Teens and Adults. Registration is required.

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.

Do you love to build?  Come build with us! We'll use a variety of creative building manipulatives and our imagination to build amazing creations. Join us and meet others who enjoy building. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Create your own chainmail dice holder! All supplies will be provided to make this gaming accessory. 

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Hola, Amigos! Today were celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by making some fun crafts. Come celebrate and be a part of the fun! Grades K-2. 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!

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Is your nonprofit new to the field of grantseeking? Learn how to research and identify potential grantmakers using Foundation Directory, a comprehensive prospect research tool. 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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Interested in learning how to crochet but don’t know where to start? Come learn the basics of crochet with us! All supplies will be provided.

Adults. Registration is required. 

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a free check up with a certified child life specialist! The goal of this Teddy Bear Clinic is to familiarize children with common medical terms and equipment while reducing worry.

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi. Grades 4-6. Registration required.  

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Grades 6-12.

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Diva" by Daisy Goodwin.

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: Book Of Hope by Jane Goodall

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