Roanoke County Public Library
MARCH
2016 Calendar of Events
South County Library 6303 Merriman Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018
Hollins Branch 6624 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019
Bent Mountain Branch 10148 Tinsley Ln. Bent Mountain, VA 24059
Mt. Pleasant Branch 2918 Jae Valley Rd. Roanoke, VA 24014
Glenvar Branch 3917 Daugherty Rd. Salem, VA 24153
Vinton Branch 300 S. Pollard St. Vinton, VA 24179
Events for Adults
South County 540.772.7507
Movies for Grownups Watch Big Stone Gap (PG-13) Tues., March 15 // 6:00pm
Colorist Club
A coloring club for adults Wed., March 23 // 6:30-8:30pm
Chat with the Author
Joesph Richard Turner, Jr. author of Slick Kin Folks: Never Trust Them Completely Sat., March 12 // 2:00-4:00pm
So You Want to Grow a Few Vegetables? Gardening on a small scale Presented by Master Gardeners Mon., March 21 // 6:30-8:00pm
First Tuesday Book Club
Read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sa’enz Tues., March 1 // 7:00-8:00pm
Fourth Thursday Book Club
Read Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Thurs., March 24 // 10:00-11:00am
Downton Abbey Finale
Watch Season 1, Episode 1 (starting @ 7:30pm) then the final episode of the series (starting @ 9:00pm). Enjoy faux champagne during the intermission. Dress up if you want! Sun., March 6 // 7:00-10:30pm
iPhone for Beginners
Learn what your phone can do Fee: $20.00 Thurs., March 3 // 2:00-4:00pm
iPhone: The Next Step
Learn more about your phone Fee: $20.00 Thurs., March 10 // 2:00-4:00pm
Digitizing Old Printed Photos & Documents
Learn how to digitize your file Fee: $20.00 Thurs., March 17 // 2:00-4:00pm
Events for Adults
Glenvar 540.387.6163
B.Y.O.Y.
Bring Your Own Yarn! Every Thursday // 6:30pm
Hollins 540.561.8024
Windows 10
Learn what is new in Windows 10 Fee: $10.00 Tues., March 8 // 6:00-8:00pm
Device Q&A
Bring your own device and we will help answer your questions Thurs., March 17 // 2:00-4:00pm
Advanced Excel Mystery Book Club Read Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs Tues., March 8 // 6:00pm
Glenvar Book Club
Read Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross Wed., March 9 // 6:30pm
Word 2016: Essentials
Learn the basics of the new Word Fee: $20.00 Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Word 2016: Mail Merge Discover the time saving technique of using Mail Merge Fee: $20.00 Tues., March 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Computer class on learning more of what Excel can do for you Fee: $10.00 Thurs., March 24 // 2:00-4:00pm
Reading Adventurers
Read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-8:00pm
Cold Frames, Cool Crops Master Gardeners presentation on gardening tips & tricks Sat., March 5 // 10:00-11:00am
Events for Adults
Hollins {continued}
Hooks & Needles
Guest instructor will show you how to knit winter gloves! Two-part class Tues., March 1 & 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Color It Away
Knit-A-Long
A group that will take on specific projects. March & April make worsted weight socks. Registration required. Wed., March 9 // 6:00-8:00pm
A coloring club for adults Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Paper Crafting
Create a work of art with paper! Tues., March 29 // 6:00-8:00pm
Vinton 540.857.5043
Yack & Yarn
A social group for fiber folks! Mon., March 14 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., March 22 // 6:30-8:30pm
EPP: English Paper Piercing
Discover and learn the joy of this historic quilt making skill Mon., March 28 // 6:00-8:00pm
Roanoke Valley Dulcimers
Share songs, techniques, and learn the history of the instrument! Beginners are welcome! Sat., March 5 // 2:00-4:00pm
Guitar Workshop
Learn to play the guitar! Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-7:00pm
Purls & Tea
Meet-up for people that enjoy knitting and crocheting Sat., March 5 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Breeding Show Puppies
Billie Kerfoot from Wynmoor Kennels presents on her experience breeding award winning show dogs and the importance of spaying and neutering pets Tues., March 15 // 6:30pm
Events for Adults
Vinton {continued}
Create a Gmail Account Create your own email account Tues., March 16 // 2:00-4:00pm
64 Shades of Vinton
A coloring club for adults Wed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., March 21 // 6:00-8:00pm
Get to Know Your Computer
Learn technology basics Wed., March 9 // 2:00-4:00pm
Vinton Book Club
Device Power Hour
Bite Club
Staying Safe Online
Read Cannery Row by John Steinbeck Thurs., March 3 // 2:00pm
A book club for people into books on paranormal romance (ages 18+) Tues., March 8 // 7:00pm
Technology Q&A Thurs., March 10 // 2:00-3:00pm Thurs., March 24 // 2:00-3:00pm
Learn tips and tricks to being safe Tues., March 23 // 2:00-4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant 540.427.3130
Color It Away New Vinton Book Club
Read The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore Wed., March 9 // 2:00pm
Using Family Search
Learn how to use Family Search for genealogy research Wed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm
A coloring club for adults Tues., March 1 // 6:00pm Tues., March 15 // 6:00pm Tues., March 29 // 6:00pm *every other Tuesday
Bent Mtn. 540.929.4700
Book Club
Read Bully Pulpit by Doris Kerns Goodwin Fri., March 18 // 2:30-3:30pm
Events for Kids!
South County
Pokemon Club
Trade cards and have fun! Grades 2-6 Mon., March 14 // 4:00pm
Hollins
Lego Club
Build Lego creations! Ages 6-12 Tues., March 8 // 6:30pm
American Girl Book Club Read Chrissa Ages 7-11, please register Tues., March 15 // 4:00pm
Lego Club
Build Lego creations! Ages 6-12 Wed., March 16 // 4:00pm
Family Movie Night
Watch The Peanuts Movie (G) Thurs., March 10 // 6:30pm
Busy Bookworms Playdate Interactive playtime for ages 0-5 Fri., March 18 // 10:30am
Family Movie Night
Watch The Peanuts Movie (G) Thurs., March 24 // 6:30pm
Eggstravaganza
Bring your own hard boiled eggs & we will have some fun dying! Please register Tues., March 22 // 6:30pm
Spring Craft Drop In
Join us to make fun springtime crafts Mon., March 21 // 3:00-5:00pm Wed., March 23 // 3:00-5:00pm
American Girl Book Club
Read Meet Caroline Ages 7-11, please register Thurs., March 24 // 4:00pm
Events for Kids!
Glenvar
Lego Club
Build with Legos! Ages 6-12. Mon., March 7 // 4:00pm
Preschool Lab: What’s the Weather? A hands-on story-time for young scientists! Explore basic weather concepts through activities and demonstrations. Ages 3-5. Thurs., March 24 // 10:00am
Vinton
Gerald & Piggie & Pals!
Book club for ages K+ featuring some of our favorite friends and book characters Thurs., March 10, 4:00pm
American Girl Book Club Read Meet Felicity Ages 7-11, please register Tues., March 15 // 4:00pm
Science Lab: Take It Apart
Yes, you have permission to take things apart! Thurs., March 17 // 4:00pm
Saturday Crafterday Drop-in crafts! Every Saturday // All day
Mt. Pleasant
Kid’s Book Club
Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka for Grades 3 to 5 Registration required Wed., March 2 // 3:00pm
Lego Club
Build with Legos Ages 6-12. Fri., March 18 // 6:30pm
Eggstravaganza
Bring your own hard boiled eggs & we will have fun dying together! Please register. Fri., March 25 // 2:00-5:00pm
Events for Teens!
South County
Crafty Creators
Batman & Superman Wallets Mon., March 7 // 4:00-8:00pm Pet Rocks Mon., March 21 // 4:00-8:00pm Letter Painting Mon., March 28 // 4:00-8:00pm
Popcorn Bar
Make your own snack Fri., March 4 // 4:00-6:00pm
Strategy Gaming
Play tabletop strategy games Tues., March 8 // 5:00-7:00pm
Coding Club
Learn all things techy Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-7:30pm
St. Patrick’s Day
Wear your green! Thurs., March 17 // 4:00-7:00pm
DIY Sundaes
Create your own sweet treat Fri., March 18 // 4:00-6:00pm
Anime Club
All things Anime! Sat., March 19 // 11:00am-1:00pm
Movie Day!
Batman and Superman movies Sat., March 26 // 12:00-4:00pm
Bored? Games!
Play classic games Fri., March 11 // 4:00-6:00pm
Pi Day
Pi and Pie! Mon., March 14 // 4:00-8:00pm
Doodle Month
Come doodle with us All Month
Fandom Club
Whovians unite! Tues., March 29 // 6:00-8:00pm
After Hours
A time for teens to be teens after the library is closed! Registration required Sat., March 19 // 5:00-8:00pm
Events for Teens!
Glenvar
Crafty Creators
Letter Painting Wed., March 9 // 4:00-6:00pm Color Changing Gak Wed., March 23 // 4:00-6:00pm Pet Rocks Wed., March 30 // 4:00-6:00pm
Hollins
Crafty Creators
DIY Key Chains Thurs., March 3 // 6:30-7:30pm
Anime Club
Everything about anime! Tues., March 8 // 6:00-8:00pm
Spa Night
Gaming Tournament
Book Club
Fandom Club
Make your own sugar scrub Wed., March 2 // 4:00-6:00pm
Read Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Wed., March 3 // 4:00-5:30pm
Anime Club
All things anime! Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Eww Factor
That’s so gross!! Wed., March 16 // 4:00-6:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day
Wear your green! Thurs., March 17 // 4:00-7:00pm
Gaming Unplugged
Play some classic games Tues., March 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-8:00pm
All about Supernatural Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day Crayon Rainbow
Make something to brighten up any room! Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-7:00pm
Minecraft Club
All things MINECRAFT Mon., March 28 // 6:00-7:30pm
Gaming Club
Play games with your friends Thurs., March 31 // 6:00-8:00pm
Events for Teens!
Vinton
Gaming Tournament
Interactive Harry Potter Be a part of the movie! Mon., March 21 // 6:00-8:00pm
Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U Wed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm
Fandom Club
Learn all things Supernatural Mon., March 7 // 6:00-8:00pm
Tech Club Magic: The Gathering Play the game of strategy Wed., March 9 // 6:00-7:30pm
Learn all things techy Tues., March 22 // 6:00-7:00pm
T.A.B. Pi Day
Teen Advisory Board, discuss program ideas & ways to get involved at your library! Mon., March 28 // 6:00-7:00pm
Pi and Pie Mon., March 14 // 4:00-7:00pm
Anime Club
Watch and talk about all things anime and manga Wed., March 16 // 6:00-8:00pm
Gaming Unplugged
Bored? Games! Plus snacks! Wed., March 30 // 6:00-8:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate with authentic Irish food and watch movies Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-8:00pm
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Library Hours South County
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Bent Mountain
Monday & Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday Closed
Glenvar
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed
Hollins
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed
Mt. Pleasant
Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday & Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday Closed
Vinton
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm