News Feature Stories 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 Meet VBPL's New Disability Services Librarian Kaitlyn Hodges will raise awareness about library resources Living Room Conversations Libraries foster civil discussions about hot topics Seeing Beyond Library group provides enrichment and fun for people with visual disabilities Harry Potter Lock-In Young readers celebrate magical book characters during wickedly fun event Preschoolers Climb Aboard the Bookmobile for Storytime Fun Outreach program encourages early childhood literacy Project Complete: Teen Assembles 3-D Printer at Kempsville Library Volunteer builds hardware for future teen programming Princess Anne Re-opening Library Customers return to their favorite reading spot Library Volunteers Win Award The Teen Advisory Group at Join-Use Library was recognized by the mayor and by the cit's Office of Volunteer Resources. Page ContentArticles and SegmentsSeptember 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 AwardMay 2021Library of Congress Presents Awards to Two Libraries for their Outstanding Service to Readers with DisabilitiesA family craft demonstration from VB library on Coast Live'Smart pole' provides free wireless connectivity in and around Pungo-Blackwater Library in rural cityApril 2021Local Libraries Offer More Than Just Books: Check Out Telescopes, Board Games, Movies and More!StoryWalk program in Virginia Beach gives kids an outdoor reading experienceFor previous coverage, visit the news archive. Contact InformationChristine Brantley(757) 385-4354; (757) 334-3319cbrantle@vbgov.com Public Libraries News Library Offers Free Resources for Job-Seekers, Career-Changers and StudentsTuesday, October 12, 2021Library Launches Grant-funded Reading Program to Foster Community Discussion about Race through Local LensTuesday, September 28, 2021Virginia Beach Public Library Adds 16 Hours per Week; Consolidates Phone NumbersThursday, August 05, 2021Fine Free for Kids: Library Will No Longer Charge Overdue Fines on Youth AccountsThursday, July 01, 2021 View More News Releases