Virginia Beach Public Library Events

Who’s Your Mummy?

Monday, June 17, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

For ages 8 and up. We’ll write your name in hieroglyphs and you can find out! Registration begins May 15 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Youth 5-12
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

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

Off to See the World!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3 – 4 p.m.

For ages 3 and up with families. Create a cool craft for all your summer sightseeing! NO Registration needed.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Family all ages

Australian Art

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the art of Australia in this fun, hands-on class. Create your own Aboriginal dot painting while you listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins Jun 12 by calling 385-2680.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

Make Your Own Flat Self!

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

For ages 5 and up, including teens and adults. Make a flat mini version of yourself. Dress him/her up in cool clothes and travel accessories. Then send your flat self on a summer trip. Registration begins May 31 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Global Art with Kim Herman

Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Travel around the globe, creating art inspired by India, China, Japan, Africa and America. Ages 6-9. Registration is required and begins June 25 by calling 385-2630.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: Windsor Woods Area Library
Contact Info: Windsor Woods (757) 385-2630

Tag Your Bags for Travel!

Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Create a personalized luggage tag for your summer travels.
NO Registration needed

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Frozen Watercolors

Thursday, July 11, 2013, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Beat the summer heat with some cool art. Create your own masterpiece from recycled and frozen watercolor paints. All ages. Registration is required; contact your library at 385-2680 for more information.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Bayside Special Services Library
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: Bayside Library (757) 385-2680

Frozen Watercolors

Friday, July 12, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Beat the summer heat with some cool art. Create your own masterpiece from recycled and frozen watercolor paints. All ages. Registration is required; contact your library at 385-0150 for more information.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: MEO Central Library
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

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

Australian Art

Monday, July 15, 2013, 3 – 4 p.m.

Learn about the art of Australia in this fun, hands-on class. Create your own Aboriginal dot painting while you listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins Jul 1 by calling 385-2630.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: Windsor Woods Area Library
Contact Info: Windsor Woods (757) 385-2630

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

Australian Art

Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Learn about the art of Australia in this fun, hands-on class. Create your own Aboriginal dot painting while you listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins Jul 2 by calling 385-0150.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: MEO Central Library
Contact Info: MEO Central Library (757) 385-0150

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

Frozen Watercolors

Thursday, July 18, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Beat the summer heat with some cool art. Create your own masterpiece from recycled and frozen watercolor paints. All ages. Registration is required; contact your library at 385-2606 for more information.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Great Neck Area Library
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: Great Neck (757) 385-2606

Global Art with Kim Herman

Saturday, July 20, 2013, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Travel around the globe, creating art inspired by India, China, Japan, Africa and America. Ages 6-9. Registration is required and begins July 6 by calling 385-7790.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: Pungo-Blackwater Area Library
Contact Info: Pungo-Blackwater (757) 385-7790

Australian Art

Monday, July 22, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Learn about the art of Australia in this fun, hands-on class. Create your own Aboriginal dot painting while you listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins Jul 8 by calling 385-2627.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

The Dog Days of Summer Make & Take

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Come in out of the heat and make a cool cooling craft. Registration begins July 1 by calling 385-2610 or stopping by the library.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

Australian Art

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Learn about the art of Australia in this fun, hands-on class. Create your own Aboriginal dot painting while you listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins July 9 by calling 385-2640.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Audience: Youth 5-12
Location: Oceanfront Area Library
Contact Info: Oceanfront (757) 385-2640

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

Frozen Watercolors

Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Beat the summer heat with some cool art. Create your own masterpiece from recycled and frozen watercolor paints. All ages. Registration is required; contact your library at 385-2627 for more information.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Kempsville Area Library
Audience: Family all ages
Contact Info: Kempsville (757) 385-2627

ARTreach

Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Let those creative juices flow in this hands-on art workshop provided by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Ages 3-5. Registration is required by calling 385-2610.

Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Location: Princess Anne Area Library
Audience: Preschool 3-5
Contact Info: Princess Anne (757) 385-2610

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