Week Calendar

Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

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

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

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

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.

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.

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.

Build early language and large/gross motor skills through rhyme, songs, concepts, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.

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 for this 5 week-long series is required.

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independenc

With increased focus on more complex books, we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, hands-on activities, as well as independence and confidence building. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long 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.

Drop into the library and make a fun craft to take home. All ages. Registration is not required

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long 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.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and book sharing. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week series is required.

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!  Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

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 Ryan the Balloon Guy to make some zany balloon creations you can take home. All ages.  Registration is required.

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

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

Onesies Rhyme Time builds early language skills as children move from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, baby sign, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, etc.) and early literacy tips with your curious toddler, as they develop independence as well as pre-literacy and social skills. Age 2 with caregiver.

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.

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

Come to the library to learn basic coding concepts with Cubetto! Cubetto robots provide an intuitive way for kids to grasp early concepts in the field of Computer Science without any “screens.” Grades K-2. Registration required.

Book Title: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past.

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

Drop in for a fun new craft in our Children’s Room!  Family.  No registration required.

Join us here at the library and create something wonderful!  Make and take crafting will be occurring in the Princess Anne Area Library Meeting room between 10 am and noon every Wednesday throughout the summer.  No registration required.

Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.

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.

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.

Get moving with Tanecia & Tamerah and learn some kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography, play games, do activities, and explore cultural elements of Zumba. PreK-5th Grade.

Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! 

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 for this 5 week series.

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 for this 5 week-long 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 warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 6 to 24 months with caregiver.

Roar!  Stomp your feet over to the library for Dinosaur Storytime.  We will learn about these prehistoric creatures through songs, books and a craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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.  Ages 3-5.  Registration is required.

Solve puzzles, decipher clues, and find your way out working as a team!  Are you up to the challenge? Adults.  Registration is required.

Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Grades K-5.  Registration is not 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.

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.

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.

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 for this 5 week series.

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, On My Own storytimes include books, rhymes and literacy based activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.

Interested in learning about houseplants? Join us to discuss techniques and share tips on how to care for your houseplant. Adults. Registration required.

Hollowed-out hardcover books make distinguished homes for your cherished keepsakes. Bring your own ready-to-retire favorite or choose one from our discarded collection. Adults 18+. Registration required. 

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, On My Own Preschool Science invites 5 year-olds to engage in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. Registration for this 5 week series is required.

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults 18+. Registration is not required. 

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.

Join us at the movies!  Spend some of the warm summer afternoon with us at the library and enjoy a family-friendly film.  Bring your own snacks and get comfy in cinema-land.  

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.

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults 18+. Registration is not required.

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! Meets weekly. Adults. Registration is not required.

What do animals do all day? What do they do at night? Live a day in the wild lives of Virginia's native animals, and meet some of them along the way.

Today is International Chess Day! Join us as we play and learn about the wonderful world of Chess with various-sized games, challenges, and trivia games.

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

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!

Adults. Registration is not required.

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy for this workshop on making a variety of balloon creations. Grades 6-12. 

Online registration is required and begins two weeks prior to the start of the program. 

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults 18+. Registration is not required.

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. This month, we will be doing Karaoke. Adults. Registration required. 

Hang out at the library and play Mario Kart! Challenge your friends and show off your skills.

Grades 6-12.

Registration is not required.

If you like plants but aren’t interested in taking care of one, come make a miniature paper plant instead! All materials will be provided. Adults. Registration required.

Come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we discuss student debt and the balance between rising education costs and the cost to taxpayers.

Agults 18+

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2.  Registration for this 5 week-long series is required. 

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!

Weekly Themes:

Have your own piece of the beach by making your own resin coaster.

Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date.

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Learn how to make a name tag in Tinkercad! Tinkercad is a free, browser-based 3-D modeling program. Once you know how to design your own, you can make an appointment on our 3-D printer to print your creation! Adults. Registration is required.

Have your own piece of the beach by making your own resin coaster.

Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date.

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Have your own piece of the beach by making your own resin coaster.

Note: Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date.

Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

You've heard of escape the room, but can you escape a computer? Solve puzzles and uncover clues to find your way out of three exciting completely virtual escape rooms without ever leaving a computer chair. Adults. Registration is required.

Calling all teens! Come out for a FREE night at the Virginia Aquarium, sponsored by the Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library.  Bring some friends or family members and explore the museum after hours.