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11/06/2026

Join us at the Read Local Author Showcase and connect with talented local authors representing a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, history, children's literature, and more.

Learn about their work, browse books, and take home signed copies for your collection or gifts. Plus, enjoy a book-themed craft and a mini workshop on finding your next great read.

📅 Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-4 p.m.
📍 Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.
No registration required, just stop by!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3V4qLZI

11/05/2026

📚 It's not too late to join the 2026 Adult Reading Challenge, but time is running out!

Whether you've already signed up or are thinking about participating, there's still time to log your reading in Beanstack and work toward earning a free library tote bag before the challenge ends on December 31. Be sure to submit your reading and claim your prize before time runs out.

And don't put that bookmark away just yet... 👀 The 2027 Adult Reading Challenge kicks off in January, so stay tuned for a brand-new year of reading and rewards!

11/04/2026

✍️ Virginia Beach has stories to tell.

Celebrate the region's literary talent at the Read Local Author Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Central Library.

Meet local authors, browse books across multiple genres, purchase signed copies and discover how Virginia Beach Public Library supports writers through its Local Author Collection and community resources.

Whether you're an avid reader, aspiring writer or both, this event is for you.

📖 Free to attend. No registration required.
Event details: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/read-local-0

Tag a book lover who should join you. 👇

11/02/2026

📢 Library Closure Notice: All Virginia Beach Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day.

🗳️ The Kempsville Area Library will be open for voting only as an official polling location. Regular library services will not be available. We'll resume normal operations on Wednesday.

💬 Drop a ✅ in the comments if you're ready to cast your ballot.

Visit https://bit.ly/4iUEGdW to view the City's full operating schedule.

10/23/2026

We're remembering Kathleen "Kathy" Eighmey, a former Virginia Beach Public Library staff member, who passed away on October 6 at age 83.

Kathy received a federal grant to research and write The Beach: A History of Virginia Beach, first published in 1977. Nearly 50 years later, her book remains a valued record of our city's story. She went on to earn a master's degree in Library Science and worked for the Library of Congress and FedLink.

Her family describes her as a lifelong learner who was endlessly curious and always teaching herself something new. That spirit is at the heart of what libraries do every day.

Our thoughts are with Kathy's loved ones. Thank you, Kathy, for helping Virginia Beach remember where it came from.

Read Kathy’s book in our local history collection at Central Library: https://bit.ly/4yHb2h8

10/23/2026

Families of children with special needs are invited to Kempsville Library’s Accessibility Hour on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. 🕕

The branch will open outside normal hours to offer a calm, sensory‑friendly experience, including storytimes, community resources and a small trick‑or‑treat activity. 🎃

Infants to teens welcome. No registration required.

Make plans to join us and learn how the library can support your family.

Details: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/accessibility-hour-6

10/16/2026

Library Card Sign-Up Month may be over, but the next chapter is just beginning! Please join us in congratulating our 10 lucky winners of custom Converse sneakers 👟📖 :

Vickie B.
Jude W.
Caleb W.
Bob W.
Heather B.
Cherie B.
Savannah C.
Macie A.
Deborra H.
Rhett L.

Don't have a library card yet? It's free for Virginia residents and opens the door to books, programs, digital resources and so much more. Visit any VBPL location to sign up today.

10/16/2026

UPDATE: Great Neck Library 50th Anniversary Event this Saturday

The Great Neck Library’s 50th anniversary celebration will be held as scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Due to rain in the forecast, all outdoor activities will be moved indoors.

However, unfortunately, the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Touch-a-Truck visit has been canceled.

All other activities, including crafts, storytimes, face painting and history displays, will take place indoors. Cake will be served at noon.

The event is free and open to all ages.

10/13/2026

Ready for the ultimate reading challenge? 📚✨

Battle of the Books registration is officially OPEN for fifth graders, middle schoolers, high schoolers and adults! Build your dream team, dive into this year’s incredible reading lists, and get ready to compete for prizes, trophies/medals and bragging rights.

From graphic novels to mysteries to award‑winners, there’s something for every reader.
👉 Learn more and sign up now: https://bit.ly/4AXATDL
👉 Registration deadlines vary by division — don’t wait!

Tag your future teammates and start plotting your victory strategy. 🏆📖

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4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA
23452

Telephone

(757) 385-0150

Website

http://www.VBgov.com/libraries

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