Latest Libraries News Releases
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 · 11:20 am
Virginia Beach Public Library's Summer Reading Program offers fun activities and great prizes. But the most important reason to encourage children and teens to participate in the program is that it helps them retain what they learned during the school year.
Children who ...
Monday, June 18, 2012 · 03:30 pm
The 2012 Summer Reading Program launched today at Virginia Beach Public Library. More than 1,000 people signed up for the program in the first few hours of registration. New this year: Participants can register and manage their reading logs online at www.VBgov.com/SRP. Com...
Friday, May 25, 2012 · 12:45 pm
At its May meeting, the Virginia Beach Public Library Board elected Nancy K. Parker as chair of the board and Dr. Michael S. Summers as vice-chair.
Parker was appointed to the Library Board in September of 2006, and previously served on Virginia Beach City Council. Appoin...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 · 11:30 am
At its annual meeting on March 25, the Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library approved more than $170,000 in library grants for its upcoming fiscal year (April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013). Grants include $50,000 for the children’s room at the TCC-City Joint Library set t...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · 10:00 am
The Virginia Beach Establishment Review Task Force (ERTF) will host a free training session to individuals who manage and serve alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars
on Wednesday, March 7, starting at 6:15 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA), 411 In...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 · 03:00 pm
Sounds of excited fifth graders and cheering parents will fill the air at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. Eight teams of students from Virginia Beach schools will compete for first place in the fourth annual Battle of the Books, hosted b...
Thursday, January 12, 2012 · 11:30 am
Should we agree to make sacrifices now? Strengthen checks and balances? Invest in growth first? Share your thoughts in a nonpartisan community forum, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. Co-hosted by Virginia B...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 · 04:45 pm
Princess Anne Area Library, 1444 Nimmo Parkway, closed today at 4:30 p.m. due to a power outage. All other Virginia Beach Public Library locations are open as scheduled.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 · 02:30 pm
With e-readers, tablets and smartphones expected to be among the top holiday gifts this season, Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) is prepared to meet the increasing demand for electronic materials. The library offers an extensive collection of e-books, audiobooks and mu...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 · 03:35 pm
The Bayside and Special Services Library at 936 Independence Blvd. will close today at 4 p.m. because of a power outage. The library will be closed tomorrow and Friday, along with all other Virginia Beach Public Library locations, in observance of Thanksgiving.
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