News Feature Stories Savvy Seniors Click with Technology Library program helps seniors stay connected. Library Treasure Hunt Strikes Gold Friends group finds rare book among donations. Storytimes for the Whole Child Skill-boosting programs help prepare children for school. Sharing Books and More VBPL reaches out to a community in memory of a beloved staff member. Career Coaching Available at Central Library Volunteers offer help with resume writing, interview tips and more. Jason Reynolds Visits Central Library for Stamped from the Beginning Finale Award-winning author engages and inspires audience during book talk and Q&A Meet VBPL’s Special Collections Librarian Preserving local history, one piece at a time Preschool Virtual Storytimes: Going the Extra Mile Early Literacy Outreach team delivers through the pandemic Connection Kits Help Reach People in Need Oceanfront Area Library and its partners create 75 kits full of hygiene products and helpful resources VBPL Staff Help 'Vaccinate VB' Library staff working at the Virginia Beach Convention Center were instrumental in the more than 115,000 vaccine shots given Special Services Offer Programs and Materials Through the Pandemic Bayside and Special Services staff provide much-needed connection with outside world to customers with disabilities Library Creates Activity Kits Library creates activity kits for residents with limited online access VBPL Brings Storytime to You Staff use digital platforms to continue interacting with young customers Let's Talk: English Conversation Club Group builds connections and confidence among non-native speakers Page ContentArticles and SegmentsMay 2022Virginia Beach Public Library's new 'Take Home Tech' kits make learning funReserve your Robot: Virginia Beach Public Library Lends New “Take Home Tech” :: Articles – City of Virginia Beach‘Woman They Could Not Silence’ chronicles harrowing fight for freedomALA News - 2022 PR Xchange Award Winners AnnouncedApril 2022'Prince' vividly portrays life of musical, artistic genius'The Year We Learned to Fly' speaks to power of the mindMarch 2022Retired firefighter brings history to Virginia Beach librariesPeople changes for the week of March 7February 2022Award-Winning Illustrator Oge Mora to Hold Children’s Workshop and Book Talk at Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL)Virginia Beach Public Library to host best-selling author Lev Grossman and others for ‘author talk’ eventsJohn le Carré says farewell with indelible spy thriller ‘Silverview”Virginia Beach Public Library names new director after nationwide searchVirginia Beach Public Library to host New York Times bestselling authorBestselling author Jason Reynolds to hold book discussion at Virginia Beach library Feb. 18January 2022CC: VB Winter Reading Challenge'Hunt, Gather, Parent' reveals strategies from Maya, Inuit, HadzabeVirginia Beach Public Library accepting applications for artists to display work for exhibitDecember 2021In ‘We All Play,’ Julie Flett illumines the value of playNovember 2021In 'The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World,' saying goodbye amid tragedyOctober 2021'Color Me Murder' a lighthearted, cozy mysterySeptember 2021'Stamped from the Beginning': Virginia Beach Public Library to host reading program discussing raceArts neighborhood starts new festival, mixing art and literature to promote literacy during National Literacy MonthViBe celebrates written word with literacy arts festival in Virginia BeachTen words softly echo throughout 'Wild Women and the Blues'August 2021'Arsenic and Adobo' by Mia P. Manansala a culinary cozy mysteryJuly 2021A Virginia Beach library had an unusual visitor waddle through its doors'The Chalk Giraffe' offers creative inspiration, vivid imageryVirginia Beach Public Library won't fine kids for overdue booksFive Virginia Beach libraries welcome back visitors after closing for pandemicVirginia Beach Public Library will no longer charge overdue fines on youth accountsJune 2021Virginia Beach's Oceanfront library will close Saturday for five monthsVirginia Beach Library Foundation Awarded 2021 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit AwardFor previous coverage, visit the news archive. Contact InformationChristine Brantley(757) 385-4354; (757) 334-3319cbrantle@vbgov.com Public Libraries News Library’s “TeenTober” Programs Promise Free Fun for TeensWednesday, October 05, 2022Climb Your Family Tree during “Moonlight Madness” at Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL)Wednesday, October 05, 2022Great Neck Area Library to Close for Renovation, Saturday, Aug. 27 Tuesday, August 23, 2022Library’s Summer Reading Challenge: Still Time to Read, Have Fun, Win PrizesWednesday, July 27, 2022 View More News Releases