10:15a.m.
Family Storytime
Central Library · Chesapeake Public Library
Family
Event page ↗Library storytimesVirginia Beach–Norfolk · Hampton Roads
Library storytimes in Virginia Beach–Norfolk, by day and branch.
We read the event calendars of Norfolk Public Library, Virginia Beach Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library and found 15 storytimes that repeat every week at 14 branches: one baby, seven toddler, two preschool and five family or mixed-age. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.
15storytimes a week
14branches
3library systems
Freeno sign-up listed
The quick answersChecked
Baby storytime?Baby & Toddler Storytime at Major Hillard Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.1 a weekToddler storytime?Toddler Storytime at Russell Memorial Library, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Plus 6 more.7 a weekPreschool storytime?Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime at Oceanfront Area Library, Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Plus 1 more.2 a weekAnything on the weekend?Not on a weekly schedule right now. This week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.Weekdays onlyAfter work?Sunset Toddler Time at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.Evening
Every week
Pick a day, find a storytime
The bars show how many storytimes run each day. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so tap through to the event page before you go.
Who it’s for
Mondays
3 storytimes10:30a.m.
Drop-in Just 2s Storytime
Windsor Woods Area Library · Virginia Beach Public Library
Family
Event page ↗11:15a.m.
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
Oceanfront Area Library · Virginia Beach Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗
None match that filter on Mondays. Try .
Tuesdays
6 storytimes9:30a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Russell Memorial Library · Chesapeake Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Major Hillard Library · Chesapeake Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Indian River Library · Chesapeake Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Toddler Time
Larchmont Branch Library · Norfolk Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Russell Memorial Library · Chesapeake Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗4:30p.m.
Sunset Toddler Time
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library · Norfolk Public Library
Toddler · evening
Event page ↗None match that filter on Tuesdays. Try .
Wednesdays
2 storytimes10:30a.m.
Toddler Time
Downtown Branch at Slover · Norfolk Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Travel Story Time
Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library · Norfolk Public Library
Family
Event page ↗None match that filter on Wednesdays. Try .
Thursdays
2 storytimes10:15a.m.
Storytime
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library · Chesapeake Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗11a.m.
Artistic Storytime
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek · Norfolk Public Library
Family
Event page ↗None match that filter on Thursdays. Try .
Fridays
2 storytimes10:30a.m.
Toddler Time
Lafayette Branch Library · Norfolk Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Toddler Time
Van Wyck Branch Library · Norfolk Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗None match that filter on Fridays. Try .
Saturdays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Saturdays. Try Mondays, with 3 storytimes.
Sundays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Sundays. Try Mondays, with 3 storytimes.
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Which storytime is which
Libraries name them differently, so every listing gets one of these labels.
BabyBabytimeLap songs, rhymes and bounces for babies and a grown-up.
ToddlerToddler storytimeShort books, movement and songs for walkers who don’t sit still yet.
PreschoolPreschool storytimeLonger stories and a craft or activity for kids who can listen a while.
FamilyFamily and pajamaMixed ages, siblings welcome. Pajama storytimes run in the evening.
Near you
Storytimes by branch
Find the branch closest to home and see its whole week at a glance.
Russell Memorial Library
2 a weekChesapeake Public Library
- Tue 9:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime
Central Library
1 a weekChesapeake Public Library
- Mon 10:15 a.m. Family Storytime
Downtown Branch at Slover
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
1 a weekChesapeake Public Library
- Thu 10:15 a.m. Storytime
Indian River Library
1 a weekChesapeake Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Thu 11 a.m. Artistic Storytime
Lafayette Branch Library
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Fri 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time
Larchmont Branch Library
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time
Major Hillard Library
1 a weekChesapeake Public Library
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Tue 4:30 p.m. Sunset Toddler Time
Oceanfront Area Library
1 a weekVirginia Beach Public Library
- Mon 11:15 a.m. Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime
Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Travel Story Time
Van Wyck Branch Library
1 a weekNorfolk Public Library
- Fri 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time
Windsor Woods Area Library
1 a weekVirginia Beach Public Library
- Mon 10:30 a.m. Drop-in Just 2s Storytime
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Before you go
Three things that make storytime easier
TimingArrive 10 minutes earlyPopular storytimes fill the room. Early gets you a spot on the rug and a calm start.
StrollerPark the stroller outsideMany rooms have a stroller spot by the door. A baby carrier helps with wiggly babies.AfterStay and borrowStorytime usually ends near the picture books. Grab this week’s favorites on the way out.Keep planning
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Good questions
Storytime in Virginia Beach–Norfolk: the FAQ
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Major Hillard Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.).
Toddler Storytime (Russell Memorial Library, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.); Toddler Time (Larchmont Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (Russell Memorial Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Sunset Toddler Time (Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.); Toddler Time (Downtown Branch at Slover, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.), and 2 more below.
Drop-in Combined Preschool Storytime (Oceanfront Area Library, Mondays at 11:15 a.m.); Storytime (Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.).
Not on a weekly schedule right now. Every storytime we found is on a weekday; this week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.
None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.
Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 28, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.
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