Upcoming Events

Families, especially new military families in the area, are welcome to come see what Virginia Beach Public Library and the City have to offer you. Have fun with games and crafts, and chat with staff.  All ages.

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.

Get creative with Perler beads!  Come and create designs that can be transformed, into pictures, coasters, magnets, and more with just a household iron.  All materials will be provided. Grades K-5.  Registration is 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

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required

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

Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Join in a five week beginner class learning chords and songs using our library ukuleles!

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

The year is full of fun-filled holidays, so let's celebrate and learn about them! Join us for our Happy Holiday Storytime Series; this Storytime includes books, rhymes, and themed activities that emphasize the importance of each holiday.

Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades 3-5.  Registration is required. 

Come build with us!  Use your imagination to design and construct a costume for KIBO before coding the robot to go trick-or-treating. Preschool-Grade 5. Registration is required.

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades 3-5. Registration is not required.

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required. 

Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Bring your own pixel art characters to life in this game design class. Design characters, backgrounds and game play.  Learn to expand with special powers, obstacles and objectives.

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

Come learn all about caring for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife from the rehabilitators at Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation!

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

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.