This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat 3D Printer Orientation 10:30am–12:00pm Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+ Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat 3D Printer Orientation 10:30am–12:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Library 3D Printer Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class 10:30am–12:00pm Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Teen and Tween Nature Workshop: Pollinator Class 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Learn all about pollinators in this STEM workshop for teens and tweens. After the program, participants will take home a bee hotel to build themselves. Grades 4-12. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register. 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 "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Jul 19 2025 Sat T-Shirts Into Totes Workshop 10:30am–1:30pm Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Jul 19 2025 Sat T-Shirts Into Totes Workshop 10:30am–1:30pm Princess Anne Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: Hobbies Registration Required Details: Bring in your old t-shirts and learn how to upcycle them into tote bags. Presented by Sew N Grow. Teens. Ages 12 and up. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register. 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 "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q & A 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 18+ Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q & A 1:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Community Area Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library.Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 18+ Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Community Area Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 18+ Princess Anne Area Library This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Princess Anne Area Library Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Commons Area Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 18+ Bayside Area Library This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 18+ Kempsville Area Library This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Seed Library Q&A 1:00pm–3:00pm Kempsville Area Library Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Help Desk Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Hobbies Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master Gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Parataxis 30th Anniversary Reception 2:00pm–3:00pm Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+ Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Parataxis 30th Anniversary Reception 2:00pm–3:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Folio & Libris Meeting Rooms Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture Details: Join us in a reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ken Daley’s vibrant installation, "Parataxis." Daley masterfully combined elements of light, glass, and literary references to create an immersive and thought-provoking experience.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Puzzle Mania! 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults 18+ Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Puzzle Mania! 2:00pm–4:00pm Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Culture Registration Required Details: Take a break from the hot summer weather and join us for an afternoon of relaxation, socializing and puzzle-piecing! Work as a team, with a partner or alone! There will be an assortment of 300 and 500 piece jigsaw puzzles.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit 3:00pm–4:00pm Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Pungo-Blackwater Library This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Reptile Education of Virginia: Animal Presentation and Visit 3:00pm–4:00pm Pungo-Blackwater Library Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library Room: Creeds Library Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: STEAM Details: Learn about what makes reptiles special, where they live in the wild, and the care they require. Then meet some of REV’s reptile friends! For Grades K-12.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Family Fort Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Family Fort Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Room: Central Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Details: Have you ever wanted to stay in the library after hours and build a fort? Well now you can!
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Baby Science & Play 9:30am–10:00am Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Baby Science & Play 9:30am–10:00am Kempsville Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: It's time for Baby Science! In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring different textures. Ages 3-24 months. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register. 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 "Babies (3-12 months)" group This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) Bayside Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Bayside Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register. 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 "Grades K-2" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Reading Buddies 9:30am–10:30am Grades K-2 Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Reading Buddies 9:30am–10:30am Kempsville Area Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library Room: Kempsville Storytime Room Age Group: Grades K-2 Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 21 2025 Mon 3D Printer Orientation 10:00am–11:30am Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+ TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 21 2025 Mon 3D Printer Orientation 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sign-up Closed Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Library 3D Printer 1 Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Do you want to use a 3D Printer at a Virginia Beach Public Library branch? Register for a required 3D printer orientation with a VBPL staff member to learn how to use the 3D Printer.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Toddler Open Play 10:00am–11:30am Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years) TCC/City Joint-Use Library This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Toddler Open Play 10:00am–11:30am TCC/City Joint-Use Library Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library Room: Joint-Use Storytime Room Age Group: Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Preschool (3-5 years) Oceanfront Area Library This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Preschool Open Play 10:00am–12:00pm Oceanfront Area Library Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Children's Area Age Group: Preschool (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.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group Jul 21 2025 Mon StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song 10:00am–5:00pm Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2 Bayside Area Library This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group Jul 21 2025 Mon StoryWalk®: Following Papa's Song 10:00am–5:00pm Bayside Area Library Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Lawn Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2 Program Type: Books & Authors Details: Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 10:15am–10:45am Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) Princess Anne Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Combined Rhyme Time 10:15am–10:45am Princess Anne Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library Room: Princess Anne Storytime Room Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register. 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 "Preschool (3-5 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Preschool (3-5 years) Oceanfront Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Combined Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Oceanfront Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (2-3 years) Windsor Woods Area Library This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Windsor Woods Area Library Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Details: 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (2-3 years) Bayside Area Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Just 2s Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Bayside Area Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Storytime Room Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury 10:30am–12:00pm Adults 18+ Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Pathways to Connections with Westminster Canterbury 10:30am–12:00pm Bayside Area Library Sign-up Open Library Branch: Bayside Area Library Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Lectures Registration Required Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register. Age Requirement for Registration Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.