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Calendar of Events We will be closed on Monday, July 4. Happy Independence Day!
events for adults
South County Library First Tuesday Book Club The Girl Next Door by Ruth Rendell Tues., July 5 // 7:00-8:00pm
Guitar Workshop
Join Randolph Walker and learn guitar basics if you are a newbie or brush up on your skills. Thurs., July 7 // 7:00-8:00pm
Tai Chi Demonstration
Annie Linn will demonstrate Tai Chi with a stick, a sword, and fans. Fun for all ages! Sat., July 9 // 10:00-10:30am Once upon a time
Movies for Grownups London Has Fallen (R) Tues., July 19 // 6:00pm
No Fear Windows 10
Learn about the new Windows. Two day class, Fee: $40 Wed., July 20 // 2:00-4:00pm Thurs., July 21 // 2:00-4:00pm
Upcycle Friday
Drop in to make paper beads from old book pages and create a bracelet. Call to register. Fri., July 22 // 2:00-4:00pm
DMV2Go
Let the DMV come to you. Mon., July 25 // 9:00am-4:00pm
Social Security 101 Writers Workshop
Monthly writing exercises followed by a reading and critique of up to five double-spaced pages of your writing. Tues., July 12 // 6:30-8:30pm
Seasonal Produce
Discover how to capture the flavors of summer with seasonal dishes. Presented by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Thurs., July 14 // 6:30pm-7:45pm
A beginner’s guide to social security. Mon., July 25 // 6:00-7:00pm
Colorist Club
A coloring club for adults. Wed., July 27 // 6:30-8:30pm
iPhone Classes
iPhone for Beginners, Fee: $20.00 Wed., July 27 // 2:00-4:00pm iPhone: The Next Step, Fee: $20.00 Thurs., July 28 // 2:00-4:00pm
Fourth Thursday Book Club The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls Thurs., July 28 // 10:00-11:00am
Bent Mtn. Library Book Club
The Rent Collector by Cameron Wright Fri., July 15 // 2:30-3:30pm
Glenvar Library BYOY
Bring Your Own Yarn. Thursdays // 6:30pm
Mystery Book Club
A Fistful of Collars by Spencer Quinn Tues., July 12 // 6:00-7:30pm
Glenvar Book Club
Women in Victorian Literature by various authors Wed., July 13 // 6:30-8:00pm
Mediterranean Cuisine
Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension. Thurs., July 14 // 2:00-3:15pm
Virginia 529 College Prep
Learn how to save for higher eduction expenses with the Virginia529 College Savings Plan. Tues., July 19 // 7:00-8:00pm
Hollins Library Meet the New Catalog
Learn how to use our updated online library catalog to look up books. Thurs., July 7 // 2:00pm
Hooks & Needles
Container Gardening
Learn how to garden in pots & other things! Presented by Donna Haley from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Sat., July 16 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Crochet a scarf in time for Christmas. Thurs., July 7 // 6:00-8:00pm
Excel Basics
Learn basic formulas and other helpful tools in Microsoft Excel. Fee: $10.00 Tues., July 12 // 6:00-8:00pm
Device Q and A
Bring your own device & we will help answer your questions. Thurs., July 14 // 2:00-4:00pm
Paper Crafting
Cool off by making paper snowflakes. Tues., July 26 // 6:00-8:00pm
Color It Away
A coloring club for adults. Tues., July 19 // 6:00-8:00pm
Medicare 101
Questions? Come learn more from Medicare Specialist, Terri Branstetter. Wed., July 20 // 2:00-4:00pm Fri., July 22 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Pet Workshop
Learn about your pets. Presented by Angels of Assisi’s Vet Assistant, Kristel Brizendine. Sat., July 23 // 2:00-4:00pm
Christmas in July BOOK SALE!
Pickup your perfect book to read poolside, in the mountains, or at the ocean! August 1 will be box day. Bring your own box and fill it up for just $3. Thurs., July 28 to Mon., Aug. 1
Vinton Library Open Bridge Club
Come play! Registration required. Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm
Saturday Morning Cartoons Watch some of the best cartoons from the past! Bring your own blanket or chair for patio seating. Saturdays // 10:00am-12:00pm
Purls & Tea
Meet up for knitters and crocheters. Sat., July 2 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Movies on the Patio
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair & enjoy a movie outside! Independence Day Tues., July 5 // 6:30pm Allegiant Thurs., July 12 // 6:30pm Ice Age Thurs., July 14 // 10:00am Batman Vs. Superman Tues., July 19 // 6:30pm Eddie the Eagle Thurs., July 21 // 6:30pm Bourne Identity Tues., July 26 // 6:30pm Finding Nemo Thurs., July 28 // 10:00am *in the event of rain or inclement weather movies will be shown inside the library
Roanoke Valley Dulcimers
A group for sharing songs, playing techniques, and the history of the mountain dulcimer. Beginning players are welcome! Sat., July 2 // 2:00-4:00pm
64 Shades of Vinton
As The Page Turns Book Club
Vinton Book Club
Knit-A-Long
A coloring club for adults. Wed., July 6 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., July 18 // 6:00-8:00pm
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Thurs., July 7 // 2:00-3:00pm
All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner Wed., July 13 // 2:00-3:00pm
Learn to knit Fair Isle. Call to register. Wed., July 13 // 6:00-8:00pm
Device Power Hour(s)
Bring your own device & we can help answer your questions. Thurs., July 7 // 3:00-4:00pm Tues., July 12 // 3:00-4:00pm Fri., July 29 // 2:30-3:30pm
Living On Your Own
Family Search
Use familysearch.org to further the research of your family tree. Sat., July 9 // 2:00-4:00pm
Yack & Yarn
A social group for fiber folks. Mon., July 11 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., July 26 // 6:30-8:30pm
Bite Club
A paranormal romance book club. Tues., July 12 // 7:00-8:00pm
A guide for young people. Moving off to college, joining the military, or entering the workforce? There are many financial decisions that go along with big life decisions. Presentation covers three of the many things to consider: renting an apartment, buying a car, and wisely using credit. Presented by Member One Federal Credit Union. Call to register. Wed., July 20 // 6:30pm
English Paper Piecing
Discover the joy of this time-honored quilt making skill. Call to register. Mon., July 25 // 6:00-8:00pm
Clay Buttons
Drop in to make clay buttons. Fee: $1.50 per button. Call to register. Thurs., July 28 // 6:00-7:30pm
events for kids See a program you want to attend? Just call the library to register!
South County Library Science Tellers
Science Tellers combine storytelling and exciting science experiments into an awesome show. Fri., July 1 // 2:00pm
PokĂŠmon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Grades 2-6. Mon., July 11 // 4:00pm
Crafternoon
Summertime crafts. Wed., July 13 // 3:00pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 6-12. Wed., July 20 // 4:00pm
Professor Whizzpop
Fantastic medley of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all! Thurs., July 21 // 2:30pm
Game On!
Play games throughout the library with your friends and family. All ages invited to play! Mon., July 25 // 1:00-3:00pm
Snakes ALIVE!
Reptile show in the auditorium. Tues., July 26 // 10:00am & 2:00pm
Science Lab
All things science. Come experiment. Please register. Grades 2-5. Wed., July 27 // 2:00pm
Harry Potter Book Event
Celebrate the new J.K. Rowling book: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. All ages welcome! We will have snacks, crafts, food, and fun. Dress up is encouraged, too! Sat., July 30 // 5:00-7:00pm
Bent Mtn. Library Little Critters Petting Zoo Come see all of the animals! Wed., July 13 // 2:00-4:00pm
Glenvar Library
Science Tellers
Science Tellers combine storytelling and exciting science experiments into an awesome show. Fri., July 1 // 10:00am
Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy. Tues., July 19 // 2:30pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 6-12. Tues., July 5 // 4:00pm
Little Critters Petting Zoo
Professor Whizzpop
Come see all of the animals. Fri., July 8 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Fantastic medley of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all! Wed., July 20 // 10:30am
Crafternoon
Science Lab
Recycled bird feeders. Grades K+. Wed., July 13 // 3:00pm
Lego Club
Marshmallow engineering. Come experiment. Grades 2-5. Thurs., July 21 // 2:00pm
Hollins Library
Build cool things! Ages 5-11. Tues., July 12 // 6:30pm
Candy BINGO
Is there any better type of BINGO?! Ages 7-11. Thurs., July 14 // 2:00pm
Science Lab
It’s Kitchen Science. Please register. Ages 7-11. Tues., July 19 // 2:00pm
Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy. For all ages. Tues., July 19 // 10:30am
Professor Whizzpop
Fantastic medley of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all ages! Thurs., July 21 // 10:30am
Crafty Thursday
Octopus fun! Ages 5-8. Thurs., July 28 // 10:00am
Mt. Pleasant Library Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy! Mon., July 18 // 2:30pm
Kid’s Coloring Club
Let’s color something fridge-worthy. Fri., July 22 // 2:00-5:00pm
Vinton Library Pokémon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Ages 6-12. Tues., July 5 // 4:00pm
Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy. Mon., July 18 // 10:30am
Family Patio Movie
Bring your own blanket/chair to watch a movie on the rooftop. Thurs., July 14 // 10:00am Thurs., July 28 // 10:00am
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Professor Whizzpop
Fantastic medley of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all! Wed., July 20 // 2:30pm
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Science Lab: Take It Apart! We’re giving you permission to take things apart! Please register. Grades 2-5. Tues., July 26 // 2:00pm
Gaming Unplugged
Play board games with your family and friends. Fri., July 15 // 1:00-3:00pm
events for teens
See a program you want to attend? Just call the library to register! Programs are for 11-17 year olds.
South County Library After Hours
Play games when the library is closed! Fri., July 1 // 6:00-8:00pm
Gaming Tournament
Play Pokken on the Wii-U. Wed., July 13 // 6:00-8:00pm
Metal Stamping
Make customized jewelry. Thurs., July 14 // 2:00-4:00pm
Anime Club
Japanese food workshop + candy sushi Sat., July 2 // 11:00am-1:00pm DIY Japanese Fans Sat., July 16 // 11:00am-1:00pm
Yoga
Breath. Relax. Stretch. Mon., July 18 // 10:00-11:00am
Mountain Dew Mania Who likes Mountain Dew? Wed., July 6 // 2:00-4:00pm
3D Doodle Pens
Make 3D works of art. Thurs., July 7 // 2:00-4:00pm
Life Size Pacman
Wakka Wakka Wakka. Mon., July 18 // 2:00-3:00pm
Paint Night
Paint a groovy picture. Wed., July 20 // 6:00-8:00pm
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Cool off with a treat. Thurs., July 21 // 3:00-6:00pm
Field Day
Have fun playing outdoor games then cool off with Popsicles Mon., July 11 // 2:00-4:00pm
Silent Library
How quiet can you be? Tues., July 12 // 2:00-4:00pm
Harry Potter Book Event
Celebrate the new J.K. Rowling book: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. All ages welcome! We will have snacks, crafts, food, and fun. Dress up is encouraged, too! Sat., July 30 // 5:00-7:00pm
Creative Writing Workshop It was a dark and stormy night.... Sat., July 23 // 11:00am-1:00pm
Game On!
Egg Head
Eggs and pool noodles. What are we up to? Come to find out! Wed., July 27 // 2:00-4:00pm
For all ages. Play games in the library. Mon., July 25 // 1:00-3:00pm
Get Soaked!
No, we’re not joking! Tues., July 26 // 2:00-4:00pm
Shrinky Dinks
Make your own emoji art! Thurs., July 28 // 2:00-4:00pm
Glenvar Library Bag Stamping
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Paint Night
Mountain Dew Mania
Paint a picture to decorate your room. Wed., July 6 // 4:00-6:00pm
Who likes Mountain Dew? Wed., July 20 // 2:00-4:00pm
Gaming Tournament
Frozen Lemonade
Feather Painting
Silent Library
Make your own bag. Tues., July 5 // 2:00-4:00pm
Play Super Smash Brothers! Mon., July 11 // 6:00-8:00pm
Create cool artwork with feathers. Thurs., July 14 // 2:00-4:00pm
Cool off with a treat! Drop in. Tues., July 19 // 1:00-3:00pm
Beat the summer heat! Tues., July 26 // 1:00-3:00pm How quiet can you be? Thurs., July 28 // 2:00-4:00pm
Hollins Library Cupcake Wars
Ready. Set. Decorate! Tues., July 5 // 2:00-4:00pm
Bottle Rockets
Use everyday objects to make a rocket! Thurs., July 7 // 4:00-6:00pm
After Hours
Play games when the library is closed! Fri., July 8 // 5:00-8:00pm
Metal Stamping
Make customized jewelry. Thurs., July 21 // 2:00-4:00pm
Gaming Tournament
Play Pokken on the Wii-U. Mon., July 11 // 6:00-8:00pm
Laser Tag!
Free! Wear cool clothes and come play! Wed., July 13 // 2:00-4:00pm
Minecraft Club
All things Minecraft! Mon., July 25 // 6:00-7:30pm
Wii Heart Milkshakes Video games and milkshakes! Wed., July 27 // 4:00-6:00pm
Field Day
Have fun playing outdoor games! Tues., July 19 // 2:00-4:00pm
Mountain Dew Mania Who likes Mountain Dew? Fri., July 29 // 2:00-4:00pm
Vinton Library Anime Club
Enjoy sushi and watch anime! Wed., July 6 // 6:00-8:00pm DIY Japanese Fans Wed., July 20 // 6:00-8:00pm
Cupcake Wars
Ready. Set. Decorate! Fri., July 15 // 2:00-4:00pm
Minecraft Competition Compete in a quest to win. Mon., July 18 // 6:00-8:00pm
After Hours Uno Tournament
Play to win! Thurs., July 7 // 4:00-6:00pm
Gaming Tournament
Play games after the library is closed! Fri., July 22 // 5:00-8:00pm
Milkshakes on the Patio Cool off with a sweet treat! Tues., July 26 // 6:00-7:00pm
Play Pokken on the Wii-U. Mon., July 11 // 6:00-8:00pm
Magic: The Gathering Play the game or trade cards. Wed., July 13 // 6:00-8:00pm
Emoji Pillows
Make your own pillow. Thurs., July 14 // 4:00-6:00pm
Silent Library
How quiet can you be? Wed., July 27 // 6:00-8:00pm
Hollins Library 540.561.8024
South County Library 540.772.7507 Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Bent Mountain Library 540.929.4700
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed
Mt. Pleasant Library 540.427.3130
Monday & Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday Closed
*new hours! Monday 9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 2:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday & Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday Closed
Vinton Library 540.857.5043
Glenvar Library 540.387.6163
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed
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