News Feature Stories 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 SegmentsAugust 2020Book Review: ‘At the Wolf’s Table’ a gripping tale of Hitler’s personal taste tester.July 2020Book Review: 'Spinning' pulls at heart strings with lessons of self-discovery and perseveranceVB Public Library will begin phased reopening July 20.Virginia Beach Public Library to reopen five locations.Literary Notes: Beach libraries, opening doors starting July 20Five Virginia Beach public libraries reopening with coronavirus regulations.Five Virginia Beach libraries welcome back visitors after closing for pandemic.Fun crafts for kids on Coast Live.June 2020Slave sale receipt sparks man's long quest in Virginia.Book Review: 'Normal People' a reflection of real-life trials.Using books as a bridge to race relations with your children.Notes & Notables: Care for the Stars and Stripes.Occupy Your Kids With These Free Virtual Summer Camps.Virginia Beach is reopening services and popular gathering spots.May 2020Ping pong tables, pica poles and precious memories: Moving out of our Brambleton Avenue building while preserving the pastHas COVID-19 affected your reading life? Let us know.At-home activities for kids on Coast LiveVirginia Beach man finds a receipt for the sale of four slaves in 1858. He now wants to find their descendants.Book Review: Sholem Aleichem explores religious symbolism, community and family in combined volumeAdult crafts and activities on Coast LiveDiscovery of slave sale receipt sparks Virginia man's searchApril 2020 Arts and crafts for kids on Coast Live Book Review: 'Hair Love' promotes confidence and self-acceptance.Two Libraries In One: When Schools and Public Libraries Share Space, All Users Benefit VB libraries use 3D printing to create face shields for first responders during COVID-19 crisis Virginia Beach Public Library staff using 3D printers to make much needed PPE for first respondersVirginia Beach libraries 3-D printing essential masksVirginia Beach libraries put resources to useVirginia Beach Library launches annual 'Spring into Summer Reading' program early and virtually For previous coverage, visit the news archive. Contact InformationChristine Brantley(757) 385-4354; (757) 334-3319cbrantle@vbgov.com Public Libraries News Great Neck, Oceanfront and Windsor Woods Libraries to Open for Limited Services on Sept. 17; Pungo-Blackwater Branch to Close for RenovationsTuesday, September 15, 2020Library Postpones Reopening Four Branches; Five Branches Remain Open for Limited ServicesFriday, August 07, 2020Virginia Beach Public Library to Begin Phased ReopeningWednesday, July 08, 2020Library to Begin Accepting Returns at Seven Branches on June 8Wednesday, June 03, 2020 View More News Releases