Library Offers More Than 400 Free Fun Programs in April

If you’re staying close to home for spring break, head to your Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) to find more than 400 free, engaging activities for the entire family. VBPL has more than 85 programs for children and teens in just the first week of April, when many local schools observe spring break.  

From storytime for young children to arts and crafts, gaming and activities focused on science, technology, engineering and math for school-age children and teens, library programs provide opportunities for fun and enrichment during the school break, all at no cost.   

Program Highlights  

• Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures, teens
  April 1, Oceanfront Area Library
  
  
• Bricks at the Beach, ages 2-grade 5
  April 1, Great Neck Area Library
  
  
• Sew Cool: Glowing Pens, grades 6-12
  April 2, Pungo-Blackwater Library
  
  
• Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
  April 2, Windsor Woods Area Library
  
  
• Zumba Kids with Tanecia & Tamerah, preschool-grade 5
  April 3, Princess Anne Area Library
  
  
• Spring Carnival, grades K-5
  April 4, Kempsville Area Library
  
  
• LIVEArt: Creative Writing for Kids, grades 3-5
  April 4, TCC/City Joint-Use Library
  
  
• Graphic Novel Workshop, grades 3-5
  April 5, Bayside Area Library
  
  
• Teen Bunny Craft, teens
  April 6, Central Library

To find more info about free library programs for all ages, visit VBPL’s event calendar. 

Books and More!

Spring break is a great time to relax and read, so stock up on plenty of books during your library visit. You can also borrow outdoor games and equipment, board games, telescopes, robots and more. Browse VBPL’s “Library of Things” to explore the possibilities.