Upcoming Events

Join us for Oceanfront Area Library's Family Fright Fest! Enjoy hands-on activities, storytime, crafts, make & takes, and more. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume!

The WHRO STEM Van is coming to the library! Children will experience a variety of learning activities, focused on environmental education that includes video segments, online games, mobile apps, and hands-on activities.

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. 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.

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome! Grades K-2.  Registration is required. 

Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Grades K-5. Registration is required.

Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-5.  Registration is required.

Celebrate the festival of lights with stories and a craft!  Ages 3-7. Registration is required.

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.

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

Explore actual fossils, rocks, and geodes and learn more about the earth below us. Grades K-2. Registration is required.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a free check up with a certified child life specialist! The goal of this Teddy Bear Clinic is to familiarize children with common medical terms and equipment while reducing worry.

Join us for a storytime celebrating friendship and being kind to others before making a craft! Ages 3-7. Registration is required. 

Join us for some Saturday Storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-5 and K-2 with caregiver. Registration is not required.

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Gather your littles and create a scarecrow with all the necessary supplies provided.

Create your own scarecrow with all the necessary supplies provided. However, you are welcome to bring any items such as hats, sun glasses, fancy buttons, clothes, or outfits, which will add your special touch to your scarecrow. All Ages.

Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3–7 with a caregiver. Registration is not required.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

Try out Cubetto, the library coding toy meant for new coders! Guide Cubetto over a map to help tell the stories we'll be reading. Learn computer coding basics and STEAM skills. Ages 3-5 and K-2 with caregiver.

Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your little ones! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-8.