Roanoke County Public Library

Roanoke County Public Library

April

2016 Calendar of Events

Spring Book Sale

April 16 to April 21 @ South County Library

Events for Adults South County Library

6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, VA // 540.772.7507

Author Talk & Book Signing

New York Times Best-Selling Author, Kathleen Grissom will discuss her new book Glory Over Everything.

Sun., April 10 // 2:00-3:00pm

Movies for Grownups American Defenders: Past to Present

Come experience a unique living history display featuring a hands on display of uniforms, arms, & equipment of the typical soldier from almost every major conflict in American history from the Revolutionary War thru Operation Enduring Freedom. Meet soldiers of different eras & visit a small encampment to learn about army life during the 1860’s. Plus, get dressed up & have your picture taken!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Tues., April 19 // 6:00pm

Word 2016

Two-Part Class. Just the Basics & Beyond the Basics. Feel like you already know the basics? Then just come to the second class!

Fee: $20.00 per class Tues., April 26 // 2:00-4:00pm Thurs., April 28 // 2:00-4:00pm

Presented by the 24th Infantry Living Historians.

Sat., April 2 // 10:00am-4:00pm

First Tuesday Book Club A Tale for the Time Being

by Ruth Ozeki Tues., April 5 // 7:00-8:00pm

Computer Basics

Ever wanted to learn the basics of a computer? Now you can for FREE! Thurs., April 7 // 2:00-4:00pm

Colorist Club

A coloring club for adults.

Wed., April 27 // 6:30-8:30pm

Fourth Thursday Book Club

The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee by Marja Mills Thurs., April 28 // 10:00-11:00am

Events for Adults Bent Mountain Library

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

Bent Mountain Book Club

Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert Fri., April 15 // 2:30-3:30pm

Glenvar Library

3917 Daughtery Drive, Salem, VA // 540.387.6163

B.Y.O.Y.

Bring Your Own Yarn! A group for knitters & crocheters.

Every Thursday // 6:30pm

Glenvar Book Club

Garden Spells

by Sarah Addison Allen Wed., April 13 // 6:30-8:00pm

Computer Basics

Ever wanted to learn the basics of a computer? Now you can!

Fee: $20 Wed., April 6 // 2:00-4:00pm

DMV2Go

Why wait at the DMV office when the DMV will come to you!

Mon., April 25 // 10:00-11:00am

Windows 10 Mystery Book Club

Darned If You Do

by Monica Ferris Tues., April 12 // 6:00-7:30pm

Two-part class on learning the new features of Windows 10.

Fee: $40 Tues., April 19 // 2:00-4:00pm Thurs., April 21 // 2:00-4:00pm

Events for Adults Hollins Library

6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA // 540.561.8024

Hooks & Needles

Knit your own gloves!

Call us for a supply list.

Tues., April 5 // 6:00-8:00pm

Genealogy Class

Discover your family tree.

Sat., April 16 // 11:00am-12:00pm

Movie Night

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Thurs., April 7 // 6:00pm

Computer Basics

Ever wanted to learn the basics of a computer? Now you can!

Fee: $10.00 Tues., April 12 // 6:00-8:00pm

Color It Away

A coloring club for adults.

Tues., April 19 // 6:00-8:00pm

Reading Adventures

Falling Angels

by Tracy Chevalier Thurs., April 21 // 6:00-8:00pm

Movie Night

The Revenant (R) Thurs., April 21 // 6:00pm

Dividing Perennials

Presented by the Roanoke Master Gardeners on how to properly divide your perennial plants Thurs., April 14 // 6:30pm

Device Q & A

Bring your own device & get your questions answered.

Thurs., April 14 // 2:00-4:00pm

Paper Crafting

Craft using paper materials.

Tues., April 26 // 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., April 12 & 26 // 6:00pm

Vinton Library

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

Contract Bridge

Learn to play! All ages welcome.

Registration required.

Every Tuesday // 3:00-4:00pm *April 19 // 1:30-2:30pm

Movie Night on the Patio

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Bring your own chair or blanket! *Showing will be moved inside the library if there is bad weather.

Tues., April 5 // 7:00pm

Word 2016 Essentials Purls & Tea

Meet-up for people that enjoy knitting & crocheting.

Sat., April 2 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Roanoke Valley Dulcimers

Share songs, techniques, & learn the history of the instrument!

Beginners welcome.

Sat., April 2 // 2:00-4:00pm

Internet Safety for Parents Join the Vinton Police Department for a seminar on internet safety.

Mon., April 4 // 6:30pm

Discover the new version of Word.

Fee: $10 Wed., April 6 // 2:00-4:00pm

64 Shades of Vinton

A coloring club for adults.

Wed., April 6 & 18 // 6:00-8:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Play Super Smash Brothers after the library is closed! Ages 20 & up.

Registration is required.

Fri., April 22 // 5:30-8:00pm

Events for Adults Vinton Library {Continued}

Yack & Yarn

A social group for fiber folks!

Mon., April 11 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., April 26 // 6:30-8:30pm

Dog Obedience Training

Billie Kerfoot of Wynmoor Kennels will present a program on dog obedience & training.

Tues., April 19 // 6:30pm

Bite Club

A book club for people into books on paranormal romance. Ages 18 & up.

Tues., April 12 // 7:00pm

As The Page Turns

The Amateur Marriage

by Anne Tyler Wed., April 13 // 2:00pm

Excel 2016 Basics

Discover the new version of Excel.

Fee: $10 Wed., April 20 // 2:00-4:00pm

English Paper Piecing Knit-A-Long

A group that will take on specific projects. This month we’re making worsted weight socks.

Registration required.

Wed., April 13 // 6:00-8:00pm

Guitar Workshop

Learn to play the guitar!

Thurs., April 14 // 6:00-7:00pm

Discover the joy and portability of this quaint, time-honored quilt-making skill.

Mon., April 25 // 6:00-8:00pm

Lyme Disease: The Great Masquerader

Join Dr. Janine Talty for an educational seminar on Lyme Disease.

Thurs., April 28 // 7:00-8:00pm

Device Power Hour

Bring your own device & get your questions answered.

Wed., April 13 // 3:00-4:00pm Wed., April 27 // 2:00-3:00pm

Events for Kids!

South County Library 540.772.7507

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring your stuffed animal friend to a fun storytime! Your friend gets to have fun in the library overnight, too.

Let’s see what they will do!

Tues., April 4 // 6:30pm

Pokémon Club

Trade, play, & have fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Wed., April 11 // 4:00-5:00pm

American Girl Book Club

Lanie Ages 7-11. Registration required.

Tues., April 19 // 4:00-5:00pm

Science Lab

Make cardboard castles!

Grades 2-5.

Mon., April 25 // 4:00-5:00pm

Glenvar Library 540.387.6163

Lego Club

Build something fun with friends! Ages 6-12.

Mon., April 4 // 4:00-5:00pm

Hollins Library 540.561.8024

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Science Lab

Lego Club

Crafternoon

Bring your stuffed animal friend to a fun storytime! Your friend gets to have fun in the library overnight, too.

Let’s see what they will do!

Tues., April 5 // 6:30pm

Build something fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Tues., April 12 // 6:30-7:30pm

Busy Bookworms

Interactive playtime for ages 0-5.

Fri., April 15 // 10:30pm

Boats: Sink or Swim?

Grades 2-5.

Tues., April 19 // 4:00pm

Come craft with us! Grades K-3.

Thurs., April 21 // 4:00pm

American Girl Book Club

Meet Josefina Ages 7-11. Registration required.

Thurs., April 28 // 4:00-5:00pm

Events for Kids!

Mt. Pleasant Library 540.427.3130

Children’s Book Club

Bunnicula Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Wed., April 6 // 3:00pm

Lego Club

Build something fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Fri., April 15 // 6:30pm

Drop-In Crafts

Stop by to make springtime crafts.

Fri., April 22 // 2:00-5:00pm

Vinton Library 540.857.5043

Pokémon Club

Trade, play, and have fun with friends!

Ages 6-12.

Tues., April 5 // 4:00-5:00pm

American Girl Book Club

Meet Kaya Ages 7-11. Registration required.

Tues., April 19 // 4:00-5:00pm

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring a stuffed animal friend to a fun storytime! Your friend gets to have fun in the library overnight, too.

Let’s see what they will do!

Thurs., April 7 // 6:30pm

Gerald & Piggie & Pals

Book club featuring some of our favorite friends & book characters.

Grades K & up.

Thurs., April 14 // 4:00pm

Science Lab

Ozobots! Program this tiny robot to stop, go, spin, & more on a track that you design! Grades 2-5.

Thurs., April 21 // 4:00-5:00pm

Vinton Dogwood Festival!

Stop by during the festival for fun activities in the library!

Sat., April 30

Storytime - Colors

Starting Mon., April 11 // visit our website for details

Events for Teens South County Library 540.777.8788

April Fools!

Anime Club

Crafty Creators

Strategy Gaming

Real food or real pranks?

Drop by the Teen Center to find out!

Fri., April 1 // 4:00-6:00pm

DIY Chalk Boards Mon., April 4 // 4:00-8:00pm Bath Bombs Mon., April 11 // 4:00-8:00pm Color Changing Slime Mon., April 18 // 4:00-8:00pm DIY Bracelets Mon., April 25 // 4:00-8:00pm

All things anime & manga!

Sat., April 16 // 11:00am-1:00pm

Play tabletop games like Axis & Allies!

Tues., April 19 // 5:00-7:00pm

DIY Mini Pizzas

Make your own mini pizza to snack on & hang out with us!

Fri., April 22 // 4:00-6:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Play Super Smash Bros!

Tues., April 5 // 6:00-8:00pm

Movie Day

Marvel movies. Avengers assemble!

Sat., April 23 // 12:00-4:00pm

Chubby Bunny

How many marshmallows can you eat at once?

Fri., April 8 // 4:00-6:00pm

Coding Club

All things techy! Learn basic computer programming.

Thurs., April 14 // 6:00-7:30pm

Bored? Games!!

Play board games with friends.

Fri., April 15 // 4:00-6:00pm

Fandom Club

Supernatural fans wanted!

Tues., April 26 // 6:00-8:00pm

Fondue Party

Drop in and enjoy yummy, chocolate melty goodness!

Fri., April 29 // 4:00-6:00pm

Events for Teens Glenvar Library 540.387.6163

Crafty Creators

Origami Stars Wed., April 6 // 4:00-6:00pm Pom Pom Animals Wed., April 13 // 4:00-6:00pm Friendship Bracelets Wed., April 20 // 4:00-6:00pm

Gaming Unplugged

Play board games with friends!

Tues., April 21 // 6:00-8:00pm

Peepapalooza

Hang out with your peeps & eat marshmallowy Peeps!

Tues., April 26 // 4:00-6:00pm

Chubby Bunny

Book Club

The Lunar Chronicles

by Marissa Meyer Thurs., April 7 // 4:00-5:30pm

How many marshmallows can you eat at one time?

Wed., April 27 // 4:00-6:00pm

Movie Day

Anime Club

All things anime and manga!

Tues., April 12 // 6:00-8:00pm

Marvel movies. Avengers assemble!

Thurs., April 28 // 4:00-6:00pm

Hollins Library 540.561.8024

Spa Night

It’s almost the weekend, so why not pamper yourself?

Thurs., April 7 // 6:30-7:30pm

Fandom Club

Who loves Harry Potter?!

Thurs., April 14 // 6:00-8:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Play Mario Kart 8!

Tues., April 19 // 6:00-8:00pm

Anime Club

All things anime & manga!

Tues., April 12 // 6:00-8:00pm

Events for Teens Hollins Library {Continued}

Peepapalooza

Hang out with your peeps & eat marshmallowy Peeps!

Thurs., April 21 // 6:00-7:00pm

Minecraft Club

All things Minecraft!

Thurs., April 25 // 6:00-7:30pm

Gaming Club

Play games & eat snacks!

Thurs., April 28 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Library 540.857.5043

Fondue Party

Drop in & enjoy yummy, chocolate melty goodness!

Mon., April 4 // 4:00-7:00pm

Anime Club

All things anime and manga!

Wed., April 20 // 6:00-8:00pm

T.A.B. Fandom Club

PokĂŠmon. Gotta catch them all!

Mon., April 11 // 6:00-8:00pm

Magic: The Gathering Play Magic with friends.

Wed., April 13 // 6:00-8:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Play Super Smash Bros!

Wed., April 20 // 6:00-8:00pm

Teen Advisory Board!

Teens, tell us what you want.

Mon., April 25 // 6:00-7:00pm

Gaming Unplugged

Play board games with your friends.

Wed., April 27 // 6:00-8:00pm

Movie Day

Marvel movies. Avengers assemble!

Sat., April 30 // 12:00-4:00pm

Dogwood Festival

Stop by the Teen Center for a festival scavenger hunt!

Sat., April 30

Library Hours

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

Book Sale

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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General Sale

Sat., April 16 to Thurs., April 21

Half Price Day Wed., April 20

Box Day

Bring a box & fill it up for only $3.00 Thurs., April 21

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