Roanoke County Public Library's May 2016 Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

Events for Adults South County Library

6303 Merriman Road // Roanoke, VA // 540.772.7507

First Tuesday Book Club The Optimist’s Daughter

by Eudora Welty Tues., May 3 // 7:00pm

Chat with the Author

Meet author Joseph Richard Turner, Jr. the author of Slick Kin Folks: Never Trust Them Completely.

Sat., May 21 // 2:00-4:00pm

Colorist Club iPhone for Beginners

New iPhone? Come join us & learn what it can do. Fee: $20.00 Wed., May 4 // 2:00-4:00pm

iPhone the Next Step

Discover more iPhone features.

Fee: $20.00 Wed., May 11 // 2:00-4:00pm

A coloring club for adults!

Wed., May 25 // 6:30-8:30pm

Windows 10

Two-part class to help you learn the new Windows operating system.

Fee: $20.00/class Wed., May 25 // 2:00-4:00pm Thurs., May 26 // 2:00-4:00pm

Medicare 101

Learn about Medicare rights, the difference between A, B, C, & D, plus find out what is best for your future.

Thurs., May 12 // 1:00-3:00pm Fri., May 13 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Movies for Grownups Bridge of Spies (PG-13) Tues., May 17 // 6:00pm

Real Food for Real Life

Beat the Clock! Want good food in a hurry? Learn how to prepare healthy meals in a short time.

Presented by VCE. Mon., May 16 // 6:30-7:45pm

DMV2Go

DMV is spending a day at the library.

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

Events for Adults South County Library {Continued}

Fourth Thursday Book Club Flight Behavior

by Barbara Kingsolver Thurs., May 26 // 10:00-11:00am

Finding Good Health Information Online

If everything on the internet isn’t true, then how do you know what is? Come to this class to help you discover quality information regarding health.

Fee: $20.00 Tues., May 31 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Bent Mountain Library

10148 Tinsley Lane // Bent Mtn., VA // 540.929.4700

Bent Mountain Book Club Go Set a Watchman

by Harper Lee Fri., May 20 // 2:30-3:30pm

Glenvar Library

3917 Daughtery Drive // Salem, VA // 540.387.6163

Mystery Book Club A Cookbook Conspiracy

by Kate Carlisle Tues., May 10 // 6:00pm

Diva Night

Excel 2016: Just the Basics

B.Y.O.Y.

Technology Q & A

DIY bath & beauty products, chair & hand massages, games & prizes, beauty consultations, refreshments & more! Come to be pampered.

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

Bring Your Own Yarn!

Thursdays // 6:30pm

*We will not be meeting on Thurs., May 5

Learn the basics of the new version of Microsoft Excel then come back to learn even more. Fee: $20.00/class Tues., May 17 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., May 24 // 6:00-8:00pm

Bring your own device & get your questions answered!

Fri., May 27 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Events for Adults Hollins Library

6624 Peters Creek Road // Roanoke, VA // 540.561.8024

Hooks & Needles

A social group for fiber folks!

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

Internet Basics

Learn the basic functions of using the world wide web! Fee: $10.00 Wed., May 18 // 2:00-4:00pm

Orchid Rescue

Breathe new life into your orchid!

Join us for a demonstration presented

by Master Gardeners on how to successfully grow orchids. Bring your own ailing orchid for a diagnosis & treatment.

Mon., May 9 // 6:30pm

Reading Adventures

The Girls’ Guide to Hunting & Fishing

by Melissa Bank Thurs., May 19 // 6:00-8:00pm

Word Basics

Learn the basics of Microsoft’s most popular program. Fee: $10.00 Tues., May 10 // 6:00-8:00pm

Companion Planting

Presented by the Roanoke Master Gardeners on placement of your crops.

Thurs., May 26 // 6:30-7:30pm

Device Q & A

Bring your own device & questions!

Thurs., May 12 // 2:00-4:00pm

Color It Away

A coloring club for adults!

Tues., May 17 // 6:00-8:00pm

Paper Crafting

Create a piece of art using different types of paper materials!

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

Events for Adults Mt. Pleasant Library

2918 Jae Valley Road // Roanoke, VA // 540.427.3130

Art Therapy

A coloring club for adults!

Tues., May 10 & 24 // 6:00-9:00pm Sat., May 14 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Vinton Library

300 S. Pollard Street // Vinton, VA // 540.857.5043

Contract Bridge

Vinton Book Club

Medicare 101

DMV2Go

Learn how to play. Beginners welcome!

Registration required.

Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm

Learn about Medicare rights, the difference between A, B, C, & D, plus learn what is best for your future.

Tues., May 3 // 9:30-11:30am Wed., May 4 // 9:30-11:30am

All The Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr Thurs., May 5 // 2:00pm

DMV is spending the day at the library.

Thurs., May 5 // 9:00am-4:00pm

Get to Know Your Computer Learn the basics.

Wed., May 4 // 2:00-4:00pm Wed., May 25 // 2:00-4:00pm

64 Shades of Vinton

A coloring club for adults!

Wed., May 4 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., May 16 // 6:30-8:30pm

Paint THIS Workshop

Learn to paint a beautiful dogwood using acrylic paints on canvas.

Registration required by April 28.

Supply Fee: $30.00 Fri., May 6 // 10:00am-2:00pm Sun., May 15 // 1:00-4:00pm

Purls & Tea

Meet up for knitters & crocheters.

Sat., May 7 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Events for Adults Vinton Library {Continued}

Roanoke Valley Dulcimers

Facebook for Beginners

Yack & Yarn

Guitar Workshop

Bite Club

Device Power Hours

A group for sharing songs, techniques, & the history of the mountain dulcimer! Beginners welcome.

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

A social group for fiber folks!

Mon., May 9 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., May 24 // 6:30-8:30pm

A book club for people who enjoy paranormal romance books.

(Ages 18+) Tues., May 10 // 7:00-8:00pm

New to Facebook? Come learn all of the ins & outs of the most popular social media site.

Wed., May 11 // 2:00-4:00pm

Learn to play the guitar or get help if you are a newbie!

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

Bring your own device & questions!

Thurs., May 12 // 3:00-4:00pm Fri., May 20 // 3:00-4:00pm Tues., May 31 // 3:30-4:30pm

Vinton Heritage & Storytelling Festival

As The Page Turns Book Club Kitchens of the Great Midwest

by Ryan Stradal *Skype with the author!

Wed., May 11 // 2:00-3:00pm

Knit-A-Long

A group that will take on projects.

This month knit a sweater.

Registration required.

Wed., May 11 // 6:00-8:00pm

Presented by the Vinton Library & the Vinton History Museum. This will include: a frontier encampment, quilting demonstration, a presentation on family history resources, dulcimer music, exhibits and sales, & a special performance by the Jack Tale Players.

Concessions will be provided by Star City Succotash & Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee.

The festival will be at both locations.

Sat., May 14 // 10:00am-5:00pm

Events for Adults Vinton Library

Dog Agility Workshop

{Continued}

Billie Kerfoot of Wynmoor Kennels will present on dog agility training.

Tues., May 17 // 6:30pm

Author Talk

Wildflowers Through the Seasons

Join Butch Kelly from Blue Ridge Wildflower Society for a presentation on regional wildflowers.

Thurs., May 5 // 6:30-7:30pm

L. Lincoln Clark, a native of Vinton and author of Inherit the Wind and Inherit the Land, will be speaking.

Wed., May 18 // 6:30pm

DIY Garden Fairy Houses

Make your own clay garden fairy house. Registration required. Fee: $15 Thurs., May 19 // 6:00-8:00pm

Managing Income & Expense One of the greatest satisfactions in life is having a sense of control over finances. Go step by step on how to create a spending plan that works best for you. This presentation includes a detailed budget that you can use for your personal goals. Presented by Member One Federal Credit Union.

Registration required.

Thurs., May 26 // 6:30-8:00pm

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Adult Gaming Tournament Welcome to the 1970s!

Play in a Super Smash Brothers Join us on our patio to watch classic cartoons! Bring your own chair or blanket.

Sat., May 21 // 10:00am-12:00pm Sat., May 28 // 10:00am-12:00pm

English Paper Piecing

Discover the joy & portability of this quilt making skill.

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

tournament. Winner will win a $100 Game Stop gift card (2nd place: $50 gift card; 3rd place: $25 gift card).

Registration required. Ages 20 & up.

Fri., May 13 // 5:30pm

Movie Night on the Patio

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (PG-13) Tues., May 31 // 6:30pm

Events for Kids South County Library

Word 2016: Homeschoolers

Preschool Dance Party

May the 4th Be With You!

American Girl Book Club

Learn about Microsoft’s most popular program to help out with homework.

Registration required.

Tues., May 3 // 2:00-4:00pm

Make your own Star Wars craft.

Wed., May 4 // 3:00pm

Pokémon Club

Trade, play, & have fun with friends.

Ages 6 to 12.

Mon., May 9 // 4:00-5:00pm

Lego Club

Come wiggle & shake to some awesome tunes! Please bring a healthy snack for sharing!

Fri., May 13 // 10:00am

Melody Registration required. Ages 7-11.

Tues., May 17 // 4:00-5:00pm

Lego Club

Build something fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Wed., May 18 // 4:00-5:00pm

Glenvar Library

Build something fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Mon., May 2 // 4:00-5:00pm

Hollins Library Science Lab

May the 4th Be With You! Make your own Star Wars craft.

Wed., May 4 // 2:30-4:30pm

Lego Club

Build something fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Tues., May 10 // 6:30-7:30pm

Build something with KEVA Planks.

Grades 2-5. Registration required.

Tues., May 17 // 4:00pm

Crafternoon

Come craft with us!

Thurs., May 19 // 4:00pm

Events for Kids Hollins Library {Continued}

Busy Bookworms Play Date

American Girl Book Club

A fun interactive playtime for kids up to 5 years old.

Fri., May 20 // 10:30am

Marie-Grace Registration required. Ages 7-11.

Thurs., May 26 // 4:00-5:00pm

May the 4th Be With You!

Drop-In Crafts

Mt. Pleasant Library

Make your own Star Wars craft.

Wed., May 4 // 2:30-4:30pm

Come craft with us!

Fri., May 27 // 2:00-5:00pm

Lego Club

Build something fun with friends.

Ages 6 to 12.

Fri., May 20 // 6:30pm

PokĂŠmon Club

Vinton Library

Trade, play, & have fun with friends!

Ages 6 to 12.

Tues., May 3 // 4:00-5:00pm

Preschool Lab

A hands-on storytime for young scientists! Explore gardening with activities & demonstrations. Ages 3-5.

Registration required.

Thurs., May 5 // 10:00am

Gerald & Piggie & Pals

Everyones favorite friends and book characters! Grades K+ Thurs., May 12 // 4:00pm

American Girl Book Club

Meet Julie Registration required. Ages 7-11.

Tues., May 17 // 4:00-5:00pm

Goofing Around with Granny & Gramps

A social group for grandparents & their young grandchildren! Connect with other grandparents while the kids play & socialize!

Wed., May 18 // 10:00am

Paper Airplane Challenge

How far and fast will yours fly? Show off your skills at this unique challenge!

Grades 2-5. Registration required.

Thurs., May 19 // 4:00pm

Events for Teens South County Library

Crafty Creators {Just Drop In} Duct Tape Projects Mon., May 2 // 4:00-8:00pm Sand Art Mon., May 9 // 4:00-8:00pm Pom Pom Bookmarks Mon., May 16 // 4:00-8:00pm All Scream, Ice Cream!

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

Bored? Games!

Play games & eat snacks with friends!

Fri., May 13 // 4:00-6:00pm

Strategy Gaming

Play games that make you think!

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

Popcorn Bar

Cinco De Mayo

Let’s have a fiesta!

Thurs., May 5 // 4:00-7:00pm

DIY Popcorn & toppings.

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

ANIME After Hours

Comic Book Day

Read comics, watch comics!

Sat., May 7 // 11:00am-1:00pm

Have fun when the library is closed.

Registration required! 540.777.8788 Fri., May 20 // 6:00-8:00pm

Coding Club

Star Wars Episode VII

All things techy!

Thurs., May 12 // 6:00-7:30pm

Watch the movie.

Sat., May 28 // 12:00-2:00pm

Glenvar Library

Crafty Creators {Just Drop In} Sand Art Wed., May 4 // 4:00-6:00pm Emoji Pillows Wed., May 11 // 4:00-6:00pm Duct Tape Projects Wed., May 18 // 4:00-6:00pm

Cinco De Mayo Party

Let’s have a fiesta!

Thurs., May 5 // 4:00-7:00pm

Anime Club

All things anime & manga!

Tues., May 10 // 6:00-8:00pm

Book Club

Discuss the books we read this spring & let’s have a party!

Thurs., May 12 // 4:00-5:30pm

Star Wars Episode VII

Watch the movie.

Thurs., May 26 // 4:00-6:00pm

Events for Teens Hollins Library

DIY Tote Decorating

Make your own tote bag to carry around all of your summer goodies!

Thurs., May 5 // 6:30-7:30pm

Minecraft Club

Everything Minecraft!

Mon., May 23 // 6:00-7:30pm

Anime Club

All things anime & manga!

Tues., May 10 // 6:00-8:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Super Smash Bros tourney! Winner gets a prize! Registration required.

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

Gaming Club

Play games & eat snacks!

Thurs., May 26 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Library

Gaming Tournament

Chess Night

Play this game of strategy with snacks!

Mon., May 2 // 6:00-8:00pm

Cinco De Mayo

Mario Kart 8 tourney! Winner gets a prize. Registration required.

Mon., May 18 // 6:00-8:00pm

Anime Club

All things anime & manga!

Wed., May 18 // 6:00-8:00pm

Let’s have a fiesta!

Thurs., May 5 // 4:00-7:00pm

Comic Book Day

T.A.B.

Magic: The Gathering Club

Gaming Unplugged

Read comics, watch comics!

Sat., May 7 // 11:00am-1:00pm

Play Magic with friends & enjoy snacks! No experience needed.

Wed., May 11 // 6:00-8:00pm

Teen Advisory Board! Plan events, meet friends, & have fun!

Mon., May 23 // 6:00-7:00pm

Play games & eat snacks with friends!

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

Library Hours

South County Library Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Bent Mountain Library 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 Library Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed

Need a Passport?

Call the South County Library @ 540.777.8782

Schedule your appointments early to avoid the rush.

Monday-Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Monday & Tuesday evenings 5:00pm-8:00pm

For more information visit:

roanokecountyva.gov/passports

Hollins Library

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed

Mt. Pleasant Library 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 Library

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

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