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Jan
19
2026
Mon
Closing
Martin Luther King Jr. 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
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This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
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
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
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Adults with Disabilities Game Day!
10:00am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
"Stork Storytime" Caregiver Workshop
10:30am–11:30am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Workshops & Lectures
Details:
This is a workshop for expectant and new parents! Become your baby’s first teacher! Our Stork Storytime will help you develop confidence and skills to create a daily reading routine before your baby arrives!
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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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
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
21
2026
Wed
CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation
10:00am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Adults with Disabilities Game Day!
10:00am–11:30am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Game Day! An assortment of board and card games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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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
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Now Read This Book Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.
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
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
20
2026
Tue
CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation
11:00am–12:30pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Remember When?
11:15am–12:15pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture,
Discussion Groups
Details:
| Do you enjoy reminiscing about the past? Join us for a walk down memory lane and share your stories on a new topic each month. Do you remember the rotary phone? January topic will be things from the past. Adult 18+. |
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
English Conversation Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Details:
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! Teens 16+ and Adults. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
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!
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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
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
20
2026
Tue
CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Group Orientation
2:00pm–4:00pm
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Join us for an engaging orientation program focused on the Silhouette Cameo 4 machine!
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
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.
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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
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
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
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.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Adults with Disabilities Social Hour
3:30pm–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Culture,
Movies & Entertainment
Details:
Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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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
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
22
2026
Thu
CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation
3:00pm–4:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our
Disclaimer(s)
Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Community Conversations: Entertainment & Media
5:00pm–6:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Details:
Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss our perspectives on entertainment media and how it affects us. Adults ages 18+. 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 "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
20
2026
Tue
CUSTOMER TRAINING: Silhouette Cameo Orientation
5:00pm–6:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Library Silhouette Cameo 4
Age Group:
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Evening Craft Time
5:30pm–6:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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+
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
DIY Cookie Coasters
5:30pm–6:30pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
We're making DIY Cookie Coasters out of air dry clay! This is a 2 part program. The first week we will sculpt and the 2nd week we will paint! Join us at Windsor Woods to make these delicious looking treats. Adults 18+
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This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Introductory English for Language Learners
6:00pm–7:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group:
18+ years
Program Type:
Culture
Details:
For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Adults. Registration required.
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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
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
18+ years
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
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
Details:
Winter Wildlife Festival Special Guest Speaker!
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