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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