August Calendar of Events

roanoke county public library

August Calendar of Events

events for adults

South County Library Social Security 101

A beginner’s guide to benefits.

Tues., Aug. 2 // 6:00-7:00pm

Virginia 529

How to save for higher education.

Tues., Aug. 2 // 7:00-8:00pm

First Tuesday Book Club

Creativity, INC: Overcoming the Unseen

by Ed Catmull Tues., Aug. 2 // 7:00-8:00pm

iPad Classes

iPad for Beginners, Fee: $20.00 Tues., Aug. 2 // 2:00-4:00pm

The Hit the Roof Band

Duet of keyboardist & drummer reinvigorates old songs with a new twist. A musical afternoon of ragtime, swing, rock n’ roll, blues, & New Orleans piano.

Sat., Aug. 20 // 2:00-3:00pm

Getting to the Root of Genealogy

Trace your family history.

Two day class, Fee: $40 Wed., Aug. 24 // 2:00-4:00pm Thurs., Aug. 25 // 2:00-4:00pm

Colorist Club

iPad: The Next Step, Fee: $20.00 Tues., Aug. 9 // 2:00-4:00pm

A coloring club for adults.

Wed., Aug. 24 // 6:30-8:30pm

iPad III, Fee: $20.00 Tues., Aug. 16 // 2:00-4:00pm

Fourth Thursday Book Club

Writers Workshop

Monthly writing exercises followed by a reading & critique of up to five double-spaced pages of your writing.

Tues., Aug. 9 // 6:30-8:30pm

Movies for Grownups

The Orphan Train

by Christina Baker Kline Thurs., Aug. 25 // 10:00-11:00am

Upcycle Friday

Drop in to make new journals out of old books. Call to register.

Fri., Aug. 26 // 2:00-4:00pm

Race (PG-13) Tues., Aug. 16 // 6:00pm

Bent Mtn. Library

Mt. Pleasant Library Happy Planner!

Book Club

The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah Fri., Aug. 19 // 2:30-3:30pm

Drop in to learn about the creative way to plan your life! Bring your own planner or come for information.

Tues., Aug. 16 // 4:00-7:00pm

Glenvar Library Summer Fest

BYOY

End your summer with food, games, & fun for all ages!

Sat., Aug. 20 // 11:00am-2:00pm

Bring Your Own Yarn.

Thursdays // 6:30pm

Mystery Book Club

Private Games by James Patterson Tues., Aug. 9 // 6:00-7:30pm

Glenvar Book Club

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Wed., Aug. 10 // 6:30-8:00pm

DMV2Go

Let the DMV come to you.

Mon., Aug. 22 // 9:00am-4:00pm

Hollins Library

Book Sale: Box Day!

Bring a box & fill it up for just $3.00.

Mon., Aug. 1 // all day

Blood Drive

Sign-up online at www.vadonor.org or just walk in. Appointments are recommended.

Mon., Aug. 1 // 2:00-6:00pm

Hooks & Needles

Crochet your own little owl. Please bring your own crochet hook - either size 2, 3, or 4.

Tues., Aug. 2 // 6:00-8:00pm

Computer Basics

Learn the simple computer functions.

Fee: $10.00 Wed., August 3 // 6:00-8:00pm

Word Basics

Learn the capabilities of Microsoft Word. Fee: $10.00 Tues., Aug. 9 // 6:00-8:00pm

Color It Away

A coloring club for adults.

Tues., Aug. 16 // 6:00-8:00pm

Device Q & A

Bring your own device & we will help answer your questions.

Thurs., Aug. 18 // 2:00-4:00pm

Reading Adventurers

Defending Jacob by William Landay Thurs., Aug. 18 // 6:00-8:00pm

Pet Workshop

Presented by Angels of Assisi’s Vet Assistant, Kristel Brizendine.

Sat., Aug. 20 // 2:00-4:00pm

Tie Dye

Bring your own item to dye!

Tues., Aug. 23 // 6:00-8:00pm

Movie Night

The Huntsman: Winter’s War (PG-13) Thurs., Aug. 25 // 6:00pm

Breakfast Foods

Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Master Food Volunteers.

Sat., Aug. 27 // 11:00am-12:15pm

Paper Crafting

Make window stars.

Tues., Aug. 30 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Library Open Bridge Club

Purls & Tea

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Roanoke Valley Dulcimers

Come play! Registration required.

Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm Watch some of the best cartoons from the past! Bring your own blanket or chair for patio seating.

Saturdays // 10:00am-12:00pm

National Coloring Week

Stop by & color our jumbo poster.

Mon., Aug. 1 - Fri., Aug. 7

Movies on the Patio

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair & enjoy a movie outside!

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Tues., Aug. 2 // 6:30pm Grease Tues., Aug. 9 // 6:30pm

Meet up for knitters & crocheters.

Sat., Aug. 6 // 10:00am-12:00pm A group for sharing songs, playing techniques, & the history of the mountain dulcimer. Beginning players are welcome!

Sat., Aug. 6 // 2:00-4:00pm

Device Power Hour(s)

Bring your own device & we can help answer your questions.

Mon., Aug. 8 // 2:00-3:00pm Tues., Aug. 16 & 30 // 3:00-4:00pm Thurs., Aug. 25 // 3:00-4:00pm

Yack & Yarn

A social group for fiber folks.

Mon., Aug. 8 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Aug. 23 // 6:30-8:30pm

Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone Thurs., Aug. 11 // 10:00am Angry Birds Tues., Aug. 16 // 6:30pm School of Rock Tues., Aug. 23 // 6:30pm Footloose Tues., Aug. 30 // 6:30pm *in the event of inclement weather movies may be canceled. Call for updates.

64 Shades of Vinton

A coloring club for adults.

Wed., Aug. 3 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., Aug. 15 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Book Club

Andrew’s Brain by E.L. Doctorow Thurs., Aug. 4 // 2:00-3:00pm

DMV2Go

Let the DMV come to you.

Tues., Aug. 9 // 9:00am-4:00pm

Bite Club

A paranormal romance book club.

Tues., Aug. 9 // 7:00-8:00pm

Word 2016 Essentials

Want to learn more of the basics that are essential to successfully using Word 2016? Come to this free class.

Wed., Aug. 10 // 2:00-4:00pm

As The Page Turns Book Club Stella Bain by Anita Shreve Wed., Aug. 10 // 2:00-3:00pm

Knit-A-Long

Learn to knit Fair Isle. Call to register.

Wed., Aug. 10 // 6:00-8:00pm

Guitar Workshop

Brush up on your skills or learn to play if you are a newbie.

Thurs., Aug. 11 // 6:00-7:00pm

HaikuJAM

Come join us for a live JAM! Where one person starts& two will finish.

For teens & adults. Call to register.

Sat., Aug. 13 // 2:30pm

Paper Blooms Project

The Paper Blooms Project is a collaborative-based exhibition that will be composed of a collection of handmade paper flowers to create a community garden. This exhibition will be made by volunteers to unite & support the community through art.

Learn to create beautiful paper flowers that will be added to the exhibition at Roanoke College.

Call to register. Limit to 15.

Wed., Aug. 17 // 2:00-4:00pm

Excel 2016 Essentials

Want to learn more of the basics that are essential to successfully using Excel 2016? Come to this free class.

Wed., Aug. 17 // 2:00-4:00pm

Keeping Debt Under Control

When your debt is out of control, the road to your financial security may take a detour. Know the warning signs of a credit crisis to avoid overwhelming debt. Learn how to bypass the debt detour. Presented by Member One Federal Credit Union. Call to register.

Thurs., Aug. 18 // 6:30pm

English Paper Piecing

Discover the joy of this time-honored quilt making skill. Call to register.

Mon., Aug. 22 // 6:00-8:00pm

Windows 10

New Windows user or uncomfortable with the newest update? Register for this free class.

Wed., Aug. 24 // 2:00-4:00pm

Book Sale

Come find your new favorite book at low prices!

Fri., Aug. 26 to Sun., Aug. 28

Extreme Couponing

Learn tips & tricks to save you money when you go shopping!

Tues., Aug. 30 // 6:00pm

kid, teen, & adult Summer Reading Programs end on August 5th.

Call your library for more details

events for kids

South County Library Pokémon Club

Gotta catch ‘em all! Ages 6-12.

Mon., Aug. 8 // 4:00pm

Crafternoon

Summertime crafts! Grades K+.

Wed., Aug. 10 // 3:00pm

Lego Club

Build cool things! Ages 6-12.

Wed., Aug. 17 // 4:00pm

Bent Mtn. Library

Mt. Pleasant Library

Sensory Fun!

Summer Wrap Up!

Join us for some hands-on fun!

Come dressed to play!

Wed., Aug. 3 // 10:00am

Legos & ice cream & fun!

Fri., Aug. 19 // 1:00pm

Glenvar Library

Crafternoon

Lego Club

Build a cool robot! Ages 6-12.

Mon., Aug. 1 // 4:00pm

Science Lab

Book art! Grades K+.

Wed., Aug. 10 // 3:00pm

Build your own catapult!

Come experiment. Grades 2-5.

Thurs., Aug. 18 // 3:00pm

Hollins Library Minute To Win It

Compete to Win! Ages 7-11.

Thurs., Aug. 4 // 2:00pm

Lego Club

Build cool things! Ages 5-11.

Tues., Aug. 9 // 6:30pm

Art Explosion!

Drop in for a variety of arts & crafts!

Thurs., Aug. 11 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Science Lab

Make your own rocket! Ages 7-11.

Tues., Aug. 16 // 2:00pm

Vinton Library Pokémon Club

Gotta catch ‘em all! Grades 2-6.

Tues., Aug. 2 // 4:00pm

Art Explosion

Drop in for a variety of arts & crafts!

Wed., Aug 3 // 10:00am

events for teens End of the Summer Lock-In! {at South County Library}

Celebrate the end of summer with us!

Stay at the library all night long for games, movies, activities, & fun.

Drawing winners will be announced. You do not have to be present to win!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 540-777-8788 today.

South County Library DIY Frostys

Drop in to make a delicious treat.

Mon., Aug. 1 // 3:00-6:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Mario Kart 8. Go for the gold!

Wed., Aug. 3 // 6:00-8:00pm

Altered Books

Take apart & recreate a book.

Thurs., Aug. 4 // 2:00-4:00pm

Minecraft Competition

Popcorn Bar

Drop into the teen center for popcorn & games all afternoon.

Wed., Aug. 10 // 12:00-4:00pm

Candy Bar & Movies

Pick out your favorite candy & enjoy snacking on it during movies.

Mon., Aug. 15 // 12:00-5:00pm

DIY Pizza

Make your own mini pizza.

Wed., Aug. 24 // 4:00-6:00pm

Compete in a quest.

Tues., Aug. 9 // 2:00-4:00pm

Glenvar Library Chalkboard Magnets

Minecraft Competition

Gaming Tournaments

Candy Bar & Movies

Drop in to make locker decorations.

Mon., Aug. 1 // 2:00-4:00pm

Pokken Thurs., Aug. 4 // 6:00-8:00pm Mario Kart 8 Thurs., Aug. 18 // 6:00-8:00pm

Compete in a quest.

Wed., Aug. 10 // 2:00-4:00pm

Pick out your favorite candy & enjoy snacking on it during movies.

Wed., Aug. 24 // 4:00-6:00pm

Hollins Library

Spam Olympics

Duct Tape Planters

Silent Library

Gaming Tournament

Compete with all things Spam-y.

Tues., Aug. 2 // 4:00-6:00pm

Shh...Be quiet!

Mon., Aug. 8 // 4:00-6:00pm

Drop in to make something cute.

Tues., Aug. 16 // 2:00-4:00pm

Play Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U. Thurs., Aug. 4 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Library Spam Olympics

Compete with all things Spam-y.

Wed., Aug. 3 // 2:00-4:00pm

Gaming Tournament

Play Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U. Thurs., Aug. 4 // 6:00-8:00pm

Minecraft Competition Compete in a quest.

Mon., Aug. 8 // 6:00-8:00pm

Popcorn Day

Drop into the teen center for popcorn.

Thurs., Aug. 11 // 1:00-3:00pm

Chalkboard Magnets

Drop in to make locker decorations.

Thurs., Aug. 18 // 2:00-4:00pm

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Call us to register for events!

South County Library 540.772.7507

Hollins Library 540.561.8024

Bent Mountain Library 540.929.4700

Mt. Pleasant Library 540.427.3130

Glenvar Library 540.387.6163

Vinton Library 540.857.5043