January 2017 Calendar

Roanoke County Public Library January 2017 Calendar of events

all branches WILL BE CLOSED ON Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2 and on Monday, January 16

South County Library 6303 Merriman Road | Roanoke, VA 24018 | 540.772.7507 1st Tuesday Book Club A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Tues., Jan. 3 // 7:00-8:00pm

Genealogy Club Share ideas about how to do genealogical research & discuss any research you have done for your family tree.

Wed., Jan. 4 // 9:00-10:00am

Chinese New Year 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

Sat., Jan. 7 // 3:30-4:30pm

Victoria Premiere Party sneak-preview of the new PBS, Victoria.

Sun., Jan. 15 // 2:00pm

Movies for Grownups Sully (PG-13) Tues., Jan. 17 // 6:00pm

Overdrive classes For Apple users Mon., Jan. 9 // 2:00-3:00pm For Android users Mon., Jan. 23 // 2:00-3:00pm For eReader users Mon., Jan. 30 // 2:00-3:00pm

iPad Classes iPad for Beginners | Fee: $20 Tues., Jan. 10 // 2:00-4:00pm iPad: the Next Step | Fee: $20 Tues., Jan. 17 // 2:00-4:00pm iPad III | Fee: $20 Tues., Jan. 24 // 2:00-4:00pm

Device Power Hour Bring your own device for a Q and A! Thurs., Jan. 19 // 2:00-3:00pm

Essential Oils & Your Pets Thurs., Jan. 19 // 6:30-7:30pm

Upcycle Friday Fri., Jan. 20 // 2:00-4:00pm

Murder Hole Cave Documentary and discussion about the infamous wild cave in Catawba, VA. Sun., Jan. 22 // 3:00-4:30pm

Writers Workshop Tues., Jan. 10 // 6:30-8:30pm

Authors by the fireplace Meet Dr. Carolyn A. Roth the author of God as a Gardener.

Sat., Jan. 14 // 1:00-3:00pm

BEGINNER’S HARMONICA Bring a harmonica and learn the basics.

Mon., Jan. 23 // 7:00-8:00pm

Fruit Tree Pruning Learn how to show some TLC to your fruit trees! Presented by the VCE Master Gardener, Barb Leach.

Mon., Jan. 23 // 6:30-7:45pm

Getting started with androiD tablets Discover the basics of your new Android tablet. Fee: $20.00 Wed., Jan. 25 // 2:00-4:00pm

4th Thursday Book Club

DMV2Go Let the DMV come to you!

Mon., Jan. 23 // 9:00am-4:00pm

Gray Mountain by John Grisham Thurs., Jan. 26 // 10:00-11:00am

Bent Mountain Library

10148 Tinsley Lane |Bent Mountain, VA 24059| 540.929.4700 Book Club Barkskins by Annie Proulx Fri., Jan. 20 // 2:30-3:30pm

Glenvar Library

3917 Daugherty Drive |Salem, VA 24153 | 540.387.6163 Mystery Book Club Device Power Hour Bring your device for a free Q and A! Wed., Jan. 4 // 4:00-5:00pm

Tues., Jan. 10 // 6:00-7:00pm

Is This thing on?

Glenvar Book Club

Need assistance with your phone?

Come to one of the following classes: For Android users | Fee: $10 Tues., Jan. 10 // 2:00-3:00pm For Apple users | Fee: $10 Thurs., Jan. 12// 2:00-3:00pm

by Fannie Flagg Wed., Jan. 11 // 6:30pm

BYOY Bring Your Own Yarn.

Thursdays // 6:30pm

6624 Peters Creek Road|Roanoke, VA 24019 | 540.561.8024 Hooks & Needles Crochet for beginners!

Tues., Jan. 3 // 6:00-8:00pm

ipad basics Discover how to use your iPad. Fee: $10 Thurs., Jan. 5 // 2:00-4:00pm

Color it away Coloring club for adults.

Tues., Jan. 10 // 2:00-4:00pm

Word basics Tues., Jan. 10 // 6:00-8:00pm

Device Power Hour Bring your device for a free Q and A! Thurs., Jan. 19// 2:00-4:00pm

Reading Adventurers The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Thurs., Jan. 19 // 6:30pm

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powerpoint basics Wed., Jan. 25 // 2:00-4:00pm

popcorn & a movie

Paper Crafting

The Light Between Oceans (PG-13) Tues, Jan. 24 // 6:00pm

Create a variety of bookmarks!

Tues., Jan. 31 // 6:00-8:00pm

Mt Pleasant Library

2918 Jae Valley Road|Roanoke, VA 24019 | 540.777.8760 (NEW!) Happy Planner!

Sat., Jan. 14 // 10:00am | Tues., Jan. 17 // 6:00pm

Vinton Library

300 S. Pollard Street|Vinton, VA 24179 | 540.857.5043 Beginning knitting

St. Distaff’s Day

Tues., Jan. 3 | Tues., Jan. 17 // 6:00pm (Tues., Feb. 7 | Tues., Feb. 21 // 6:00pm)

Sat., Jan. 7 // 10:00am-2:00pm

Family Search

Purls & Tea

Interested in learning more about your family history? Presented by the Church of

Sat., Jan. 7 // 10:00am

Tues., Jan. 3 // 6:00-8:00pm Tools to Further the Research Tues., Jan. 17 // 6:00-8:00pm

A group for sharing songs & techniques!

Sat., Jan. 7 // 2:00-4:00pm

64 Shades of Vinton A coloring club for adults.

Wed., Jan. 4 // 6:00-8:00pm

Roanoke Valley Dulcimers

Yack & Yarn Mon., Jan. 9 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Jan. 24 // 6:30-8:30pm

Bite Club RELISH! A group for people that like to cook & eat!

Pick a SOUP/STEW/BREAD recipe, prepare it, & bring it to share with the group!

Registration required. Ages 18+.

Thurs., Jan. 5 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Book Club Gray Mountain by John Grisham Thurs., Jan. 5 // 2:00pm

A Book Club for fans of the paranormal.

Tues., Jan. 10 // 7:00pm

As The Page Turns What We Find by Robyn Carr Wed., Jan. 11 // 2:00pm

Master the Mouse Want to learn how to navigate computers?

Register today! Fee: $10 Wed., Jan. 11 // 3:00pm

Device power hour(s)

Master the keyboard

Bring your own device for a free Q and A! Thurs., Jan. 12 // 2:00-3:00pm Tues., Jan. 24 // 5:30-6:30pm Mon., Jan. 30 // 10:00-11:00am

Learn about one of the main components of a computer! Fee: $10 Wed., Jan. 25 // 3:00-4:00pm

Clay Roses

Living with Lyme Disease. Discuss treatments, medical and

Thurs., Jan. 19 // 6:00-7:30pm

Thurs., Jan. 26 // 6:30pm

English Paper Piecing

Open Bridge Club

Discover the joy of this quilt making skill.

Mon., Jan. 23 // 6:00pm

Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm

Events for Kids Winter Storytime Beginning on January 9. Visit www.yourlibrary.us to see your library’s schedule.

Kids South County Library Pokemon club

Books & Bites

& trade! Grades 2-6.

Mon., Jan. 9 // 4:00pm

Enjoy snacks and discuss Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings Mon., Jan. 23 // 4:00pm

Family Movie night

Science Lab

Storks (PG) Thurs., Jan. 12 // 6:30pm

Candy Experiments for grades 2-5.

Mon., Jan. 30 // 4:00pm

Lego Club Come and build with us! Ages 6-12.

Wed., Jan. 18 // 4:00pm

Kids Glenvar Library

Crafternoon

Science Lab

Wed., Jan. 11// 3:00pm

Snow Frenzy! Grades 2-5.

Thurs., Jan. 19 // 3:00pm

Family Movie night

American Girl Book Club

Storks (PG) Tues., Jan. 17 // 6:00pm

. Ages 7-11.

Tues., Jan. 24 // 6:00pm

Kids American Girl Book Club Meet Kit. Ages 7-11.

Thurs., Jan. 19 // 4:00pm

Lego Club Come build with us. Ages 6-12.

Tues., Jan. 10 // 6:30pm

Busy Bookworm playdate

Family Movie night Storks (PG) Thurs., Jan. 26 // 6:30pm

Play, socialize, learn! Ages 0-5.

Fri., Jan. 13 // 10:30am

Science Lab Balloon Cars. Grades 2-5.

Tues., Jan. 17 // 4:00pm

Kids Mt Pleasant Library

Lego Club

Pokemon Club

Come build with us. Ages 5-12.

Fri., Jan. 13 // 3:00pm

Tues., Jan. 24 // 3:00pm

Books and Bites: A book club for kids Have fun with friends, plus enjoy snacks and discuss The One and Only Ivan by K.A. Applegate!

Wed., Jan. 18 // 3:00pm

Kids

Vinton Library

stem club

American Girl Book Club

Engineering for kids! This month we will focus on making columns.

Thurs., Jan. 5 // 3:30pm

Meet Samantha. Ages 7-11.

Wed., Jan. 11 // 3:30pm

Pokemon Club

Come build with us. Ages 6-12.

Tues., Jan. 17 // 3:30pm

Lego Club

Tues., Jan. 10 // 3:30pm Tues., Jan. 24 // 3:30pm

“No Name” book club Read, discuss, learn, and have fun! Plus, help us name our new book club!

Wed., Jan. 18 // 3:30pm

Events for Teens South County Library GAMING Board, card, video, and strategy games!

Fri., Jan. 6 // 4:00-6:00pm Fri., Jan. 20 // 4:00-6:00pm

Dungeons & Dragons Play this popular game of strategy!

Tues., Jan. 10 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Jan. 24 // 6:00-8:00pm

Anime Club Watch Voltron and eat dumplings!

Sat., Jan. 14 // 11:00am-1:00pm

Mario Kart 8 Tournament Book Club: A first for ya Mon., Jan. 9 // 6:00-7:00pm

Let’s get crafty!

Pencil Spinning Tops Mon., Jan. 9 // 4:00-8:00pm Moon Sand Mon., Jan. 30 // 4:00-8:00pm

Play against your friends, eat snacks, win!

Wed., Jan. 18 // 4:00-6:00pm

Science Something Create a liquid rainbow.

Mon., Jan. 23 // 4:00-8:00pm

Teen Movie day Jason Bourne (PG-13) Thurs., Jan. 26 // 6:00pm

ADULTING 101: Let’s Talk Money Being an adult is hard, but you’re not alone. We’re teaming up with Member One Credit Union to Coffee & refreshments will be provided.

Program is for new adults & young adults.

Thurs., Jan. 12 // 6:00-7:00pm

teens Glenvar Library Let’s get crafty!

Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Pencil Spinning Top Wed., Jan. 4 // 4:00-6:00pm Moon Sand Wed., Jan. 11 // 4:00-6:00pm Friendship Bracelets Wed., Jan. 25 // 4:00-6:00pm

Play against your friends, eat snacks, win!

Tues., Jan. 17// 5:00-7:00pm

Book Club Choose books for the new year!

Thurs., Jan. 5 // 4:00-5:00pm

Science Something Create a liquid rainbow.

Wed., Jan. 18 // 4:00-6:00pm

Teen Movie day Jason Bourne (PG-13) Tues., Jan. 24 // 6:00pm

teens Let’s get crafty!

Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Pencil Spinning Top Mon., Jan. 9 // 5:00-7:00pm

Play against your friends, eat snacks, win!

Tues., Jan. 24 // 4:00-6:00pm

Teen Movie day

Minecraft Club

Jason Bourne (PG-13) Tues., Jan. 17 // 6:00pm

teens

Mon., Jan. 30 // 6:00-7:00pm

Mt Pleasant Library Science Something Create a liquid rainbow.

Thurs., Jan. 19 // 4:00-5:00pm

Let’s get crafty!

Friendship Bracelets.

Wed., Jan. 4 // 4:00-6:00pm

Recycled Art Fri., Jan. 20 // 4:00pm

Gaming

After Hours

Play board and card games with friends!

Tues., Jan. 10 // 4:00-7:00pm

Mon., Jan. 23 // 6:00-8:00pm

teens Vinton Library TAB: teen advisory board

Anime Club

Pizza and programming ideas! Ask the

All things anime!

Thurs., Jan. 19 // 6:00-8:00pm

Tues., Jan. 3 // 5:00-6:00pm

Teen Movie day Jason Bourne (PG-13) Wed., Jan. 4 // 6:00pm

Minecraft & More!

Wed., Jan. 25 // 6:00-8:00pm

Magic: The Gathering Play this popular game of strategy!

Thurs., Jan. 12 // 6:00pm

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