Virginia Beach Public Library Events

Beginner Computer Class in Spanish

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

A 4-part class conducted in Spanish for the beginning computer user meeting the first 4 Wednesdays of the month. Topics include the basic components of the computer, how to use the mouse and a basic discussion about Microsoft Windows, Internet searching, and email. Enrollment begins April 24. Registration is required. Stop in or call the library at 385-0150 to register.

Event Type: Classes
Location: MEO Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Audience: Adults 18+
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

Beginner Computer Class

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A 4-part class for the beginning computer user meeting the first 4 Thursdays of the month. Topics include the basic components of the computer, how to use the mouse and a basic discussion about Microsoft Windows, Internet searching, and email. Enrollment begins April 26. Stop in or call the library at 385-0150 to register.

Event Type: Classes
Location: MEO Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Audience: Adults 18+
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

Genealogy Book Tour

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Join a guided tour of the Central Library Local History and Genealogy section, including suggestions of books and microforms to advance your genealogical project. Registration is required. Stop in or call the library at 385-0150 to register.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Adults 18+
Location: MEO Central Library
Room: Local History Area
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

Recipe Swappers

Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Participants will engage in conversation about their cooking interests, tie-ins with collection and databases as well as online resources and apps that serve the active kitchen user, special guests may focus on specific topics such as ethnic cuisine or diet and nutrition. Registration is required. Please call the library at 385-2680 to register.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Adults 18+
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Room: Meeting Room
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

Romance in the Afternoon

Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Great Scot, Romance! New York Times bestselling romance author Cathy Maxwell will be visiting the Senior Resource Center* , 912 Princess Anne Road.
Join us as she shares travel and romance writing adventures! Call or visit the library for more information and to register 385-7790. *Senior Resource Center is next to the Pungo-Blackwater Library.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Adults 18+
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Contact Info: Pungo-Blackwater (757) 385-7790
More info: www.cathymaxwell.com

Book Chatters

Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Join one of the VBPL's longest running book groups for a lively discussion of our current title each month! This is an after hours event so be at the library before 7 pm to participate.

Event Type: Book Groups
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Audience: Adults 18+
Book Description: Bossy Pants by Tina Fey, From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon, comedian Tina Fey reveals all, and proves that you're no one until someone calls you bossy..
Next Month's Title: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Contact Info: Pungo-Blackwater (757) 385-7790

Book Lovers' Coffee Hour

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Come in from the heat and enjoy a discussion of our favorite books over light refreshments. NO required reads. Call 385-2610 to register or simply drop in.

Event Type: Book Groups
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Audience: Adults 18+
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Recipe Swappers

Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Participants will engage in conversation about their cooking interests, tie-ins with collection and databases as well as online resources and apps that serve the active kitchen user, special guests may focus on specific topics such as ethnic cuisine or diet and nutrition. Registration is required. Please call the library at 385-2680 to register.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Adults 18+
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Room: Meeting Room
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

Book Chatters

Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Join one of the VBPL's longest running book groups for a lively discussion of our current title each month! This is an after hours event so be at the library before 7 pm to participate.

Event Type: Book Groups
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Audience: Adults 18+
Book Description: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The story of a woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own past.
Next Month's Title: Meet Me at Emotional Baggage Claim by Lisa Scottoline

Book Lovers' Coffee Hour

Thursday, July 18, 2013, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Come in from the heat and enjoy a discussion of our favorite books over light refreshments. NO required reads. Call 385-2610 to register or simply drop in.

Event Type: Book Groups
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Audience: Adults 18+
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Recipe Swappers

Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Participants will engage in conversation about their cooking interests, tie-ins with collection and databases as well as online resources and apps that serve the active kitchen user, special guests may focus on specific topics such as ethnic cuisine or diet and nutrition. Registration is required. Please call the library at 385-2680 to register.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Adults 18+
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Room: Meeting Room
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

Book Chatters

Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Join one of the VBPL's longest running book groups for a lively discussion of our current title each month! This is an after hours event so be at the library before 7 pm to participate.

Event Type: Book Groups
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Audience: Adults 18+
Book Description: Meet Me at Emotional Baggage Claim by Lisa Scottoline, The award-winning mother-daughter team of Best Friends, Occasional Enemies presents a new collection of essays about womanhood and the bonds between female relatives, discussing such topics as the proper technique for packing dishes, the importance of bringing a coat in the summertime and the dos and don'ts of dating. ..
Next Month's Title: Home Front By Kristen Hannah
Contact Info: Pungo-Blackwater (757) 385-7790

Book Lovers' Coffee Hour

Thursday, August 15, 2013, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Come in from the heat and enjoy a discussion of our favorite books over light refreshments. NO required reads. Call 385-2610 to register or simply drop in.

Event Type: Book Groups
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Audience: Adults 18+
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Mahjong @ the library

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

For ages 9 and up, including adults and teens. Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. For ages 9 and up, including adults and teens. Registration begins July 27 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Adults 18+
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610