Week 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.

Move and learn! This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Yoga mats will NOT be provided so feel free to bring your own! Age 3-5 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, or use our carpet! Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bayside Library and Westminster Canterbury are providing a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. 

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. 

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.  No registration 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! 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.

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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.

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. Registration is required.

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. 

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program.

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 months with 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.

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.

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. 

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. 

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults.

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

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 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.

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.

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

We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.

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.

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. Registration is not required.

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall. Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk.   

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.

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

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. Registration is not required.

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.

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

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

Join us as we celebrate African American Heritage. Today we will view the movie, Buffalo Soldiers which depicts African American men who fought in the Civil war and also helped "settle the west". 

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

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

Did you know February is National Bird-Feeding Month in the United States? Come learn about the local birds of Virginia Beach. Then use your skills to build and decorate a bird feeder using recycled materials you can take home. Grades K-5.

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

February marks Black History Month, and as we celebrate the contributions to our collective history, come listen to a traditional African folktale about Anansi the Spider from Ghana, then create a paper weaving project.  

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Come to Windsor Woods Area Library for 1.5 hours of Nintendo Switch games! Registration is required.

Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. Grades 6-12 and Adults. Registration is required.

Make a unique faux stained-glass bookmark on acrylic. 

Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Join us for a special painting program celebrating African American artists and their profound impact on the art world!

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults. Registration is not required. 

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

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-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.

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.

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

Join us Tuesday nights 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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Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month we will work on a craft together. Grades 4-6. Registration is required.

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. In this session, we'll be making ourselves over into Gym Leaders! "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month!

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 Lord of the Rings by making cute Hobbit door ornaments. All supplies provided.

Adults. Registration is required.

This chess meetup is for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner. Playing chess can help promote fun and learning, deductive reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem solving in young audiences. Grades 1-5.

Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. 

We're making sculptures, but were not using clay, marble, wood, or stone. Aluminum foil is what we'll be using! So, come check it out. Grades 2 - 5 Registration is not required.

Join us Tuesday nights 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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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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To highlight the important contributions that African Americans have made to society at large and specifically the arts, Windsor Woods Area Library invites you to learn about Alma Thomas, an abstract artist.  You will then have the opportunit

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection!  Grades K-2.  Registration is required.

We will be making magnets out of air dry clay. There will be some clay for molding and some pre-dried clay to paint. Try your hand at sculpting and painting as we make these delightful trinkets. Registration is required. 

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.  Teens, grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

This month's activity: TBA

For non-native speakers of English. This is a free beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English.

Every Thursday.

Adults. Registration is required. 

Join us at Vibrant Shore Brewing Co. to paint a tiny canvas using acrylic paint. All supplies provided.

Adults. Registration is required.