Day Calendar

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. 

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.

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. Registration is required.

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.

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.

Learn about the benefits of using Ancestry.com with your Virginia Beach Public Library card! We will cover the basics of getting started in your family research, building a family tree, and provide some searching tips as well. Adults.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

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 due to room capacity.

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.

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.

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.

Thinking about homeschooling? Currently homeschooling but could use some tips? Join this seminar to learn from a seasoned teacher, tutor and homeschooler. We will have a fun craft as well! Family. Registration is required.

Welcome to the world of Robots. To close robotics week, we're showing a thriller that has touched everyone's imagination.

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.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and strengthen hand muscles. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration is required. 

Join us in Family Afternoon Storytime as we sing, rhyme, share, and play our way to building early language and large motor skills, boosting and developing social-emotional skills, practicing basic concepts, and creating and reinforcing important

Adventure awaits! Meet up with other interested adults and play a tabletop roleplaying game with an experienced local Game Master. No prior experience required. Adults. Registration is required.

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!

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Upcycle a cigar box with transfers. We will get creative and make an old box new again. Create a unique keepsake box, seed box, or jewelry box. All materials for this project will be provided. Adults. Registration is required.

Join Oceanfront Area Library’s graphic novel book club at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to discuss Rachel Smythe's