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WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:15am - 1:15pm
Oceanfront Children's Area at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Details:

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Come and participate in a library scavenger hunt! Come find some books that are described on the library scavenger hunt card. Passive Program. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Read & Share

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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. Adults. Reg...

Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Senior Resource Center
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Details:

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. Adults. Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Virginia African American Cultural Center Community Fall Festival

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at the Virginia African American Cultural Center Community Fall Festival.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture
Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at the Virginia African American Cultural Center Community Fall Festival.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Books & (Coffee) Brews

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Adults. Registration is not req...

Sign-up Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy.

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Books on Tap at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: You Only Call When You're In Trouble by Stephen McCauley. Book club copies are av...

Sign-up Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Meet us at Pungo Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse to discuss this month’s selected title: You Only Call When You're In Trouble by Stephen McCauley.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Outdoor Book Club: Trail Walk/Book Talk

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet at Marshview Park & Natural Area for this outdoor book club dedicated to bring nature and adventure to adults. Spend more time outdoors to appreciate and learn about ...

Sign-up Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Meet at Marshview Park & Natural Area for this outdoor book club dedicated to bring nature and adventure to adults. Spend more time outdoors to appreciate and learn about nature and books while you get exercise! 

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Friendship Village

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Visit the bookmobile, checkout library materials, and enjoy a fun craft activity. All ages welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Details:

Visit the bookmobile, checkout library materials, and enjoy a fun craft activity. All ages welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Read and Share

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  Ad...

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. 

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Now Read This Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane   Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library informati...

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Read & Share

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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. Adults. Reg...

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Adult Book Club for English Language Learners

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library Large Conference Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. The title for October is "The P...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book.

The title for October is "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck.

This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Key Guide to Zombies

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princess Anne Commons Area at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Come to the Princess Anne Area Library and learn about the origin of Zombies and their significance! Dr. Kyle Bishop will be visiting us via WebEx to tell us the fascinating histor...

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Come to the Princess Anne Area Library and learn about the origin of Zombies and their significance! Dr. Kyle Bishop will be visiting us via WebEx to tell us the fascinating history of this particular brand of the undead.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Community Health Fair at New Jerusalem Ministries

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Details:

Visit the bookmobile, checkout library materials, and learn about Virginia Beach Public Library programs and resources available to you. All ages welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Visit the bookmobile, checkout library materials, and learn about Virginia Beach Public Library programs and resources available to you. All ages welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver. Book club copies are available for check-out at the Bayside Library d...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet at Commonwealth Brewery to discuss this month’s selected title, "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver.

This event is in the "Babies (3-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Onesies (12-24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

BYOB(aby) Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required b...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (3-12 months), Onesies (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Culture, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Do your little ones make big noises? No problem! Bring them along for this judgment-free book club for adults. Talk about books while your kids play. Registration is not required but preferred.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

African American Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Join us in a discussion of James McBride's Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. This is the story of Chicken Hill, PA a dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Am...

Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us in a discussion of James McBride's Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. This is the story of Chicken Hill, PA a dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Svetlana Chmakova. Grades 4-6. Registration required.  

Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Svetlana Chmakova. Grades 4-6. Registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Books on Tap at Ballyhoos

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: the Wager by David Grann Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

Meet to discuss this month’s selected title: the Wager by David Grann

Book club copies are available for check-out at Great Neck Library. Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Battle of the Books Information Session

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Adults 18+
Details:

Join the 5th Grade and Middle School Edition Battle of the Books coordinators to learn all about this exciting program! It is perfect for first time student participant...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:
Join the 5th Grade and Middle School Edition Battle of the Books coordinators to learn all about this exciting program!
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Digital Program
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Details:

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.  No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Program
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Details:

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.