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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