Summer Learning Adventure 2025

Registration Begins June 9, 2025

  • June 9 to Aug. 16.
  • For children ages 0 through grade 8.
  • Register online June 9 and log activities on your adventure map to earn prizes.

Check out our online calendar to find fun things to do for free, all summer long.

  • Programs & Outreach
    • Kids Summer Learning Adventure Storytimes and Early Literacy Kid Coding Battle of the Books StoryWalks 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Teens Battle of the Books Teen Readers Society Adults Career Online High School Battle of the Books: Adult Edition Community Outreach Reading Programs & Challenges Summer Learning Adventure Events Calendar On-Demand Programs Virginia Beach GrowSmart

Latest Blog Post

Celebrate Literacy through Read Across America

March 6, 2025

Attend free events centered around community and a love of reading March 7-8.

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Four Reasons (Beyond Books) to Love Your Library

February 13, 2025

Libraries are known for providing access to books and information, but offer lots of other services, too.

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Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Virginia Beach

February 7, 2025

Go beyond the typical with a tea party, love-themed arts and crafts for teens or with animals at the Virginia Aquarium.

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Celebrating Black History Month Across Virginia Beach

January 31, 2025

Events and activities are taking place throughout February to recognize African American history, heritage and culture.

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