Week Calendar

Reading is an adventure--and so is kayaking. Virginia Beach Public Library and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation are partnering to combine reading and kayaking for a unique book discussion!

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.

Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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 a program that will get you and your child moving together! With some family friendly aerobics, interactive songs, helpful stretches, and a story of course; this short exercise will engage both your body and mind.

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 - 8. Registration is required. 

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. 

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.

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.

Help your child on their journey to independent reading using Cubetto! Cubetto robots provide an intuitive way for kids to grasp early concepts in the field of Computer Science without any “screens.” Ages 4-8. Registration required.

Learn the basics of the Hawaiian instrument the ukulele! Build muscle strength and friendships as you strum chords and songs. Program attendees will check out one ukulele and a beginner book from Windsor Woods Area Library beginning Aug.

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.

Meet local artist Renee Calway.  See the big reveal of Oceanfront Area Library's new mural at 10:30 am.  Speak with the artist and explore the inspirations and artistic techniques behind the new mural.  Also, enjoy Renee's compellin

Instructor-led workshop to create a beautiful oyster shell design. This is a beginner friendly class. Adults. Registration is required. 

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

Discover part of the library’s downloadable collection with Libby (formerly OverDrive), a library mobile app that allows you to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more all from the convenience of your mobile device.

Mayor's Cup Blood Drive

Save lives, Support you City, Donate Blood

To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org

and enter sponsor code: VBMayor

Come in from the heat and humidity! Enjoy a feature film during our Wednesday matinee!

Our final showing is: Encanto, starring Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Diane Guerro, and Wilmer Valderama.

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. 

Learn to fly our new indoor Tello drones and put your skills to the test in our drone obstacle course! Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Funding for this drone program provided by The Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library.

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. 

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.

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.

What happens when people who look like you are not considered beautiful? Never appear in advertisements, on TV or in the movies except as the help or the usual suspects?

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.

Design a unique foil art piece with Publisher, a laminator, and your imagination!

Elementary Open Studio is a space for your child to create art freely with others. You may feel free to bring your own art supplies, but art supplies will also be provided. Let's keep those creative muscles active and free! Grades K-5.

Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome!

Learn to make your own dragon eye resin coaster and decorate with color and add-ins. Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Learn the basics of photo editing and recognizing photo editing using Photopea! This course will go over the various tools, layers, and methods to create better images. Teens and adults only. Registration 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:

Join us for a book chat with activities, meet other teens, and discover new reads!  Plus, enjoy some munchies.

Teens, grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Learn to make your own dragon eye resin coaster and decorate with color and add-ins. Resin needs time to set, so coasters will be picked up at a later date. Grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Apply pre-cut vinyl designs to a planter. All supplies are provided. Adults. Registration required.

Come meet with us at the Virginia Commonwealth Brewery in the Corduroy Room and talk about this month's book selection!

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.

Book club copies are available for check-out at the GREAT NECK information desk. Adults. Registration is not required.