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  • Preschool Science at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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

  • My First Computer at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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 required.

  • Teen Time: Cherry Blossom Festival at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Book Talks 2 nd Tuesday: Skill Building/STEM […]

  • Kawaii Cherry Blossom Celebration at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival. Create Kawaii crafts, taste test Japanese candy, and test your knowledge of all things cute in the Kawaii trivia challenge. Ages 12 […]

  • Gyotaku Nature Printing at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Celebrate the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival by creating a Gyotaku print to take home. Learn about the traditional Japanese method of printing fish and create a nature print of your own. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 18 . […]

  • Teen Time: Surprise! at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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! 1 st Tuesday: Gaming 2 nd Tuesday: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, […]

  • Crafty Evenings at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Just 2s Storytime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

    TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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 caregiver. Registration is required.

  • Combined Rhyme Time at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]

  • Drop-in Baby Rhyme Time Storytime at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Please note: Because this class starts before […]

  • Combined Preschool Storytime at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Bayside Area Library 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. […]

  • Just 2s Storytime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

    TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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 caregiver. Registration is required.

  • Toddler Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages […]

  • 3s Please Storytime at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Combined Rhyme Time at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • 3s Please Storytime at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Windsor Woods Area Library 3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available […]

  • Combined Preschool Storytime at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Bayside Area Library 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]

  • Finger Gym: Gardening at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Baby Paint & Play at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

    TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

  • LiveArt at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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-5. Registration is required.

  • Finger Gym: Gardening at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Crafternoons at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Pawsitive Reading at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Teen Time: Beaded Safety Pins at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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! Weekly Themes: 1 st Wednesday: Arts & Crafts 2 nd Wednesday: Gaming 3 […]

  • Introductory English for Language Learners at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Adults. Registration required. When you register you are registering for the series. The class is every Wednesday as listed in the drop down […]

  • Onesies Rhyme Time at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. **Because this class starts before […]

  • Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. […]

  • Toddler Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Bayside Area Library 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages […]

  • Toddler Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages […]

  • Combined Rhyme Time at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Combined Rhyme Time at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Windsor Woods Area Library 3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a […]

  • Just 2s Storytime at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Just 2s is for ages 2 only with a caregiver. Registration is […]

  • Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

  • Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Enjoy a warm and inviting space designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through play, touching, and […]

  • In BeTWEEN Club at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Bayside Area Library 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Welcome to our daytime hangout for tweens at Bayside Library! Each meeting we will engage in games, arts & crafts, or STEAM related activities. Perfect for homeschool; all are welcome! Ages 9-13. Registration required.

  • Preschool Art at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

    TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • English Conversation Club at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Crafternoons at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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.

  • Bricks at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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

  • LiveArt at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. This month we will be learning about upcycling and creating journals from old books and materials. All […]

  • Pawsitive Reading at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.

  • Bricks at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

    Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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

  • Teen Time: Wild Card (Cherry Blossom Festival) at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

    TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    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. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in anytime! This week: Join […]

  • Paint Chip Poetry at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

    MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Expand your creative palette by using the names of colors on paint chips to craft poems. Supplies are provided. Adults. Registration is required.