Week Calendar

Read local! Join 5 local authors--Morghan Bosch, Paa-Kofi Obeng, Stephen Poplin, Juju Rafii,  and Tiffani Gallop--as they discuss their books and the path that led them to becoming writers.

Cut, fold, and draw to create a mini-comic!

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.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy with increased focus on more complex books. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required. 

Join us for outdoor storytime!  Stories, rhymes and songs will be shared for kids ages 2-5 and their families. Each family will receive a free kit with an activity to continue the fun at home.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as he develops pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required.

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Storytime includes books, rhymes and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5. Registration for this 5-week virtual series is required. 

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.

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. 

Join us for outdoor storytime!  Stories, rhymes and songs will be shared for kids ages 2-5 and their families. Each family will receive a free kit with an activity to continue the fun at home.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Ever wonder what a volcanic eruption look? Join us as we explore volcanos and eruptions, and work on fun activities together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver.

Joins us for a Storytime series for Preschool ages 3-5! In addition to stories, kids will have the chance to build school readiness skills through songs and various activities that will help build their literary skills.  

Let Joel Casanova and Joppa Whitehead teach you the basics of two dance forms: hip hop and tap. Once you know the basics, have fun creating a unique dance blend. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Join us to learn about helicopters. Students will design and build a scale model of a helicopter. Grades K-2. Registration is required.  This program will be presented outside on the lawn.

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Are you a fan of Minecraft? Join us to explore a fun, wearable, pixelized art project that is Minecraft inspired! Grades 3-5. Registration is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn.

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Join us for a barnyard party with miniature farm animals! All ages.

Join us for a barnyard party with miniature farm animals! All ages.

Join us for a barnyard party with miniature farm animals! All ages.

Join us for a barnyard party with miniature farm animals! All ages.

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Be a kid again and de-stress with various outdoor activities. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.  This program will be presented outside on the lawn.

This online group is an informal space to build confidence and practice speaking skills for anyone who is learning English.

Join us to connect with other community members and with the Virginia Beach Public Library.

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Discover the joy (and some science) of bubbles!

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements.

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Discover the joy (and some science) of bubbles!

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

This is Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition and the library is taking this game to a new level of virtual, interactive play.  Lots of juvenile humor and irreverence —you have been warned.

Read a book selected by 3rd-5th graders, then join in a virtual meeting with other readers your own age to discuss your thoughts on the book. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Learn how to create a wind chime using materials found on the Virginia Beach shore. Supplies are provided. Adults. Registration is required. This program will be presented outside on the lawn.

Hey boys and girls, join us every Wednesday in June and learn the basics of hand sewing. Learn a new skill and make different projects each week in this 5-week series. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.  

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece

Discover the joy (and some science) of bubbles!

Learn to create your own Macramé Plant Hanger. All materials provided via to-go kit supplies. Grades 3-5.  

Feeling chalk full of art? Come look at the sidewalk art drawn by your neighbors.  Register for a 30 minutes timeslot, then visit the information desk for a bin of washable sidewalk chalk and create your own outdoor masterpiece