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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
3
2026
Tue
Preschool Science
9:30am–10:15am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
4
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:30am–10:15am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
5
2026
Thu
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:30am–10:15am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Read Across America Day Storytime
9:00am–9:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Please join us for a special Storytime to celebrate Read Across America Day! We will sing, dance, and read Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies by Carmen Oliver. 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
2
2026
Mon
Preschool Open Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
Mar
2
2026
Mon
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
3
2026
Tue
Preschool Open Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
3-5 years
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Mar
3
2026
Tue
Jr. Naturalist Program
10:30am–11:30am
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7.
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 "3-5 years" group
Mar
3
2026
Tue
Kindergarten Gear Up Information Session
10:30am–11:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Attend this information session to learn about Kindergarten Gear Up, a program designed to help preschool-aged children develop key social and academic skills for a successful transition to Kindergarten.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
4
2026
Wed
3s Please Storytime
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:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Mar
4
2026
Wed
Builder's Lab
10:30am–11:30am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Cool technology, non-traditional building materials and designing your own blueprints are all part of this STEM based program. Ages 3-7. 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Preschool Science
10:00am–11:00am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Finger Gym
10:15am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your child’s hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities.
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 "3-5 years" group
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Preschool Paint
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:
STEAM
Details:
Come and explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 years 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Mar
7
2026
Sat
Saturday Storytime and Craft
10:00am–11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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
Details:
Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
2
2026
Mon
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Great Neck Area Library
Library Branch:
Great Neck Area Library
Room:
Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
2
2026
Mon
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
11:15am–12:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library
Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
3
2026
Tue
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
Mar
3
2026
Tue
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Library Branch:
Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room:
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
4
2026
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Bayside Area Library
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
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.
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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Mar
4
2026
Wed
Finger Gym
11:15am–12:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
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. 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 "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
5
2026
Thu
Preschool Art
11:15am–12:00pm
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
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.
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 "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
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 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
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Art a la Cart
12:00pm–4:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Details:
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
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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
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
9-13 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years,
16+ years,
18+ years,
60+ years
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
Mar
7
2026
Sat
Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries
12:00pm–3:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Mar
2
2026
Mon
Preschool Science
1:00pm–2:00pm
Princess Anne Area Library
Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. 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.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Mar
2
2026
Mon
Finger Gym- Books
2:30pm–3:15pm
Windsor Woods Area Library
Library Branch:
Windsor Woods Area Library
Room:
Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 a caregiver.
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This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
3-12 months,
12-23 months,
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
18+ years,
60+ years
This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group
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 "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Read Across America Day Author Carmen Oliver
2:30pm–3:30pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Auditorium
Age Group:
3-12 months,
12-23 months,
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
18+ years,
60+ years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Celebrate Read Across America 2026 author Carmen Oliver for a special storytime featuring "Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies." This heartwarming story celebrates the joy of reading through the eyes of a young girl and her loveable co
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
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 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
Mar
6
2026
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: The Bad Mood and the Stick by Lemony Snicket
3:30pm–4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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
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.
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