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 motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
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.
Bookmobile Open House
The bookmobile is hitting the road and visiting all the Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Take a tour during this “open house” and be one of the first to check out materials from the new bookmobile.
Start your week off with Mahjong! Come learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play with others. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
Physical therapists will lead moms and babies as they learn stretching exercises, movements, and tummy positions to help with development.
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.
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. Teens 16+ Registration is not required.
Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity is watching anime and discussing popular manga.
Grades 4-8. Registration is required.
Enjoy a preschool storytime with the family to celebrate the new bookmobile! The storytime will take place outside, so bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
If it rains, we will relocate to the storytime room.
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.
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donor
Learn how to use a web browser to access the web and practice useful strategies for finding and evaluating information on the internet. Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer mouse/keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults.
Disclaimer(s)
For more information please visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov/research-learn/technology.