Virginia Beach Public Library Events

Anime Club

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

Hang out and watch anime with other fans! No registration required.

Event Type: Meetings
Location: MEO Central Library
Room: Storytime Room
Audience: Teens 12-18
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

Teen Mystery Night: Case Closed

Saturday, June 1, 2013, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Be the first to solve a mystery based on the manga, Case Closed, and win a cool prize! Registration begins May 10.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

TAG Meeting

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Join our great group of teen volunteers and gain valuable volunteer hours while having a great time! Need more reasons? Check out the Teen Update at the library. Pungo-Blackwater Library has spots available.

Event Type: Meetings
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Series Name: T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

Teen Advisory Group Meeting

Saturday, June 15, 2013, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Teens make a difference! Learn new things, make new friends, give back to the community and earn volunteer hours.

Event Type: Meetings
Location: MEO Central Library
Audience: Teens 12-18
Series Name: T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

Wreck a T-Shirt!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

For ages 10 and up. Bring a color, cotton t-shirt to redesign with stencils and bleach. Registration begins June 1 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Teens 12-18
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Digital Book Club with ODU Introduction Meeting

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Looking to connect with fellow book lovers? Join VBPL and ODU for a teen summer online book club, using a closed (invite-only) social network. During the summer this program will allow you to discuss some of the best new teen books through ODU-sponsored discussion forums. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP for the introduction meeting before May 31. Call 385-0147 to RSVP.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: MEO Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

"Audio"books

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Up-cycle old paperbacks into new and fun covers for your mp3 player or smartphone. Ages 9-18. Registration is required; contact your library for more information.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Great Neck Area Library
Contact Info: Great Neck (757) 385-2606

Teen Movies: The Hobbit

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Beat the heat with a summer movie! Ages 12-18. Contact your library at 385-2627 for more information.

Event Type: Movies
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

Calligraphy Rocks!

Monday, July 1, 2013, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Learn the Japanese art of calligraphy and paint your own personal kanji stone! Ages 12-14. Registration is required and begins June 17 by calling 385-2610.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

TAG Meeting

Saturday, July 13, 2013, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Join our great group of teen volunteers and gain valuable volunteer hours while having a great time! Need more reasons? Check out the Teen Update at the library. Pungo-Blackwater Library has spots available.

Event Type: Meetings
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Series Name: T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

Teen Art with Kim Herman

Saturday, July 13, 2013, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Look at the works of well-known artists, examine their techniques and create your own masterpiece! Ages 12-18. Registration is required and begins June 29 by calling 385-7790.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Contact Info: Pungo-Blackwater (757) 385-7790

Calligraphy Rocks!

Monday, July 15, 2013, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Learn the Japanese art of calligraphy and paint your own personal kanji stone! Ages 12-14. Registration is required and begins July 15 by calling 385-2630.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

Traveling with Duct Tape

Monday, July 15, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

For ages 12 and up. Create duct tape crafts to use when you’re abroad in the world; purses, wallets and all sorts of useful things. Registration begins June 15 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Teens 12-18
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Teen Art with Kim Herman

Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Look at the works of well-known artists, examine their techniques and create your own masterpiece! Ages 12-18. Registration is required and begins July 2 by calling 385-2651.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

Teen Movies: Les Miserables

Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Beat the heat with a summer movie! Ages 12-18. Contact your library at 385-2627 for more information.

Event Type: Movies
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

Teen Movies: The Hobbit

Thursday, July 25, 2013, 5 – 7 p.m.

Beat the heat with a summer movie! Ages 12-18. Contact your library at 385-0150 for more information.

Event Type: Movies
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: MEO Central Library
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

"Audio"books

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Up-cycle old paperbacks into new and fun covers for your mp3 player or smartphone. Ages 9-18. Registration is required, contact your library for more information.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

Calligraphy Rocks!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Learn the Japanese art of calligraphy and paint your own personal kanji stone! Ages 12-14. Registration is required and begins July 17 by calling 385-2630.

Event Type: Special Programs
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Windsor Woods Area Library
Contact Info: Windsor Woods (757) 385-2630

Traveling with Origami: Maps made even more useful!

Monday, August 5, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

For ages 12 and up, adults welcome. We’ll use maps to fold wonderful and useful origami creations to use while traveling, at play, home or in school. Registration begins July 5 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Audience: Teens 12-18
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

TAG Meeting

Saturday, August 10, 2013, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Join our great group of teen volunteers and gain valuable volunteer hours while having a great time! Need more reasons? Check out the Teen Update at the library. Pungo-Blackwater Library has spots available.

Event Type: Meetings
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Series Name: T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

Teen Art with Kim Herman

Friday, August 16, 2013, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Look at the works of well-known artists, examine their techniques and create your own masterpiece! Ages 12-18. Registration is required and begins July 22 by calling 385-2627.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

Teen Movies: The Avengers

Thursday, August 22, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.

Beat the heat with a summer movie! Ages 12-18. Contact your library at 385-0150 for more information.

Event Type: Movies
Audience: Teens 12-18
Location: MEO Central Library
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150