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🍊 Next time you're at Windsor Woods Area Library, check out the new Pretend Play Kitchen! Everything kids need to get (pretend) cooking: baskets containing vegetables, fruit, bread, meat, fish & cheese items plus kid-sized appliances with lots more to come!
💚 The Pretend Play Kitchen was funded by the Virginia Beach Library Foundation
Did you know? Princess Anne Library has a Plant Swap near the Seed Library!
🍃Take a plant, leave a plant! What a beautiful way to share what you're growing at home. A few notes for swapping yours:
Plant must be:
🌿labeled
🐜pest-free
💪healthy for swapping
🛶 Paddling through the pages: VBPL's latest Outdoor Book Club met at Stumpy Lake on Saturday, Aug. 24. After a safety briefing, the group headed out to enjoy the beauty of the lake and discuss the chosen title "No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon" by Erik Weihenmayer.
Thanks to the Virginia Beach Library Foundation for supporting unique programs like this! Find programs on land too, by visiting vbpl.librarymarket.com
UPDATE: the issue has been resolved!
📍 Note: Public computers are currently unavailable at VBPL branches; we apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue.
Also, the Potato Peeps food truck is unable to come to Central Library today.
Come to Bayside Area Library to view the works of artist Corrine Shofield. Her art highlights "the ebbs and flows of movements one might see through the wilting of a flower or even the physical movements of dance" through the medium of colored pencil.
Shofield's work is on display through the end of October!
🏹"Teen Movie Matinee!" Join us at Kempsville Library on Saturday, Sept. 7 for a dystopian adventure movie and crafts. For more about the movie and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4edgfn4
It's National Library Card Signup Month! Sure, coming in one of our branches to get your card is fun, but... did you know you can sign up online and access our resources right away? Share with a friend or family member! VirginiaBeach.gov/Library-Account
🥔 One potato, two potato, all the delicious potatoes! Come to Central Library on Thursday, Sept. 5 for lunch with The Potato Peeps food truck between 11:30 - 1:30pm!
These Reading Buddies at Bayside Area Library are sharing their love for literacy with little ones just learning! Reading Buddies are teens that volunteer for a 4-week program to mentor beginning readers - we think they're superheroes!
Volunteer opportunities can be found by visiting VirginiaBeach.gov/library-volunteer
💌 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered!"
Join us for an interactive discussion on letter-writing and using the library's archives to enhance your research efforts for family history! Peyton Roberts, local author of "My Dearest Bea: Love Letters from the USS Midway", and Sam Brownlee, VBPL's archive assistant, will show you practical tips for reviving the lost art of letter writing to forge lasting connections in your life across distance and generations.
📬 Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Central Library; to reserve your seat, visit: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/signed-sealed
🎲 "Gaming for English Language Learners"
Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Joint-Use Library for teens and adults!
Join us for a fun gaming session with others to practice English. Games are easy to learn, so we can start playing quickly. This program is for non-native English speakers. To register visit
https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/gaming-english-language-learners-1
🎨 Come meet and greet local artist Seda Pound at Central Library on Sept. 4!
She says of her paintings, “I believe that nature’s bold, saturated colors can trigger strong emotions and touch our souls. I love to create quasi-abstract landscapes to evoke particular moods and feelings with clean composition, color, and geometry."
Seda's paintings are on display in the Art Gallery through the month of September.
For more information visit https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/meet-artists-tbd-0
All VBPL branches will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. See our digital library for 24 access to e-books, movies, music, audiobooks and more: VirginiaBeach.gov/digital-library
Come play with us! Monday, Sept. 9 at Princess Anne Area Library - bring your preschooler for a fun Open Play, where you and your child can play and socialize with others! No registration required, but for more info, visit https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/preschool-open-play-202
✨Volunteer Spotlight! ✨ Congrats to Susan B. for her five years of service!
Susan volunteers with VBPL's Programming & Community Outreach department
and led English Conversation Clubs both in person and virtually during the pandemic. Now she writes lessons for Adult English Language Learners book club and is an ESL professor emeritus from TCC. Thank you Susan, for your knowledge, experience and welcoming rapport you offer our non-native English speakers!
To find volunteer opportunities visit VirginiaBeach.gov/Library-Volunteer
🔆 Database Highlight: Homework HelpNow
It's Back to School with VBPL! HelpNow is free with your VBPL account and offers tutoring, help with assignments, writing tips, and lessons in both English and Spanish. https://bit.ly/3KXgKp1
On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. View how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels.
Some bunny is visiting the drive-up window at Oceanfront Library🐰
No doubt looking for books with hoppy endings!
No borrows? No problem! Bonus Borrows from hoopla re available from August 25-31. Titles in this collection don't count against your monthly Instant limit. Happy borrowing! 📚❤️ https://hoopla.app.link/EPrJhKaDcMb
No borrows? No problem! Bonus Borrows are available from August 25-31. Titles in this collection don't count against your monthly Instant limit. Happy borrowing! 📚❤️ https://hoopla.app.link/EPrJhKaDcMb
Movie trivia (with prizes!), friendship bracelets and more: perfect for Twi-hards!
For ages 18+; Saturday, Aug. 31 at Central Library. For more info on the movie, and to register visit https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/twilight-trivia-movie
Grab these summertime deals at the Friends Book Shop while they last!
This Week’s Specials (Ending 8/29):
Religion, Self-Help, Short Stories & Plays, Biographies, Large Paperbacks:
Buy One, Get One Free!
From inspiring reads to captivating life stories, these selections offer something for everyone, whether you’re seeking personal growth, spiritual enrichment, or just a great story.
Children & Youth Books:
3 for $1.00
A perfect opportunity to stock up on books for the young readers in your life. Fuel their imagination and learning with these budget-friendly picks!
Small Paperbacks:
5 for $1.00
Discover hidden gems and beloved classics in our small paperback section—perfect for on-the-go reading.
Blue Card Books:
50% Off
Explore a variety of genres at half the price! Look for the blue card to find your next great read at a fantastic discount.
Every purchase you make helps us continue to provide resources and opportunities for all ages in our community. These deals are only available this week, so don’t miss out!
Visit Us:
The Friends of the Library Bookshop is located inside the Central Library in Virginia Beach.
Feel free to spread the word to friends and family who might be interested. Together, we can make a difference in our community!
Thank you for your continued support.
📽️ It's not just a library, it's a drive-in movie theater! At least it was at Great Neck Area Library when kids enjoyed an afternoon of retro fun, designing and decorating their own cars from recycled boxes and paper plates, climbing in and “driving” over to the Drive-In to watch a movie.
What sort of fun are you interested in? Find programs for all ages and interests at https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/
🎶Clean up, Clean up
Everybody, EverywherE🎶
Doing your part to keep 🌎 clean is easy with our Litter Kits! 🚮
The weekend weather looks beautiful and these kits have everything you need to host a small-scale cleanup including:
🗑 Bucket
🗑 4 Litter Grabbers
🗑 4 Safety Vests
Find a kit to take home at your local branch: https://bit.ly/4fTBhbP
Does your kiddo love playing with LEGO bricks? Find one of our Bricks at the Beach programs near you, and let's get building! https://bit.ly/4dV4NfF
After Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new VBPL Bookmobile hit the road and is headed to a branch near you. Climb aboard to take a tour, check out books, and see all the cool features! To find where the Bookmobile is headed next, visit https://bit.ly/4fWKCj1
Thanks to the Virginia Beach Library Foundation and Virginia Beach City Government for their funding of the Bookmobile.💙 💚 🧡
VBPL staffers Sandi H. and Cathy H. visited Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last week and the theme was all about pets!
Cathy shared a book “Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs,” the group played with VBPL's interactive dog and cat, and enjoyed the birds and fish at the center. It was a great visit!
Join us at Central Library for lunch on Thursday, Aug. 22! Prime757: Craft Meat and Seafood food truck will be here from 11:30 - 1:30pm with seafood, sandwiches, wings and more 😋
It's National Wellness Month and while it's important to stay connected with others through social media, we also have to take care of ourselves. This article explores 5 strategies to use social media while balancing our own wellness.
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Explore 5 strategies for how to cultivate a healthier relationship with social media.
🙌 Let's hear it for Luke!! He completed 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and is all smiles at Bayside Area Library. Learn more by visiting VirginiaBeach.gov/1000-Books
Way to go, Luke!!
Our website is experiencing intermittent outages; we hope to be back online soon!
The weekend is almost here! Want to get outside for some gardening, or plan for a fall garden? Check out our Seed Libraries at the Central, Kempsville and Princess Anne branches. Free flower, veggie, and herb seed packs are available, along with tips for planting and care!🌱
VirginiaBeach.gov/Library-Grow
Thanks to the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners for supporting our Seed Libraries! 💚
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