Roanoke County Public Library February Events

Roanoke County Public Library

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

it's love your library month!

barnes and noble book fair this month! use code:12081535 check inside for details.

south county 6303 Merriman Road | Roanoke, VA 24018 | 540.772.7507 Gmail

Blind Date With a book Stop by the library to checkout a book that will be completely under wraps!

Who knows you just might find your next favorite novel!

All Month

Get started with Gmail, one of the most popular email services. Fee: $20 Mon., Feb. 13 // 2:00-4:00pm

Landscape Maintenance & Pruning A free presentation by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Mon., Feb. 13 // 6:30-7:45pm

iPhone Classes iPhone for Beginners | Fee: $20 Wed., Feb. 1 // 2:00-4:00pm iPhone: The Next Step | Fee: $20 Wed., Feb. 8 // 2:00-4:00pm

Medicare 101 Learn about your Medicare options.

Mon., Feb. 6 // 10:00am-12:00pm Thurs., Feb. 23 // 2:00-4:00pm

1st Tuesday Book Club

Writers Workshop Writing exercises followed by a reading & critique of your writing. This month we will be meeting at the Tanglewood Barnes & Noble to celebrate the Library’s book fair through B&N! Join us.

Tues., Feb. 14 // 6:30-8:30pm

Upcycle Friday

At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O’Neill Tues., Feb. 7 // 7:00-8:00pm

St. Patrick’s craft.

Fri., Feb. 17 // 2:00-4:00pm

Keeping Kids SAfe Online

Movies for Grownups

Worried about what your kids are looking at & who they are communicating with online? Discover how to keep them safe!

Fee: $10 Tues., Feb. 7 // 7:00-8:00pm

Genealogy Club Share ideas about how to do genealogical research & discuss any research you have done for your family tree.

Wed., Feb. 8 // 9:00-10:00am

The Light Between Oceans (PG-13) Tues., Feb. 21 // 6:00pm

Colorist Club A coloring club for adults.

Wed., Feb. 22 // 6:30-8:30pm

4th Tuesday Book Club The Girl in the Green Raincoat

by Laura Lippman Thurs., Feb. 23 // 10:00-11:00am

bent mountain 10148 Tinsley Lane |Bent Mountain, VA 24059| 540.929.4700 Book Club Dead Cold by Louise Penny Fri., Feb. 17 // 2:30-3:30pm

mt. pleasant

2918 Jae Valley Road|Roanoke, VA 24019 | 540.427.3130

Planner Craft Happy Planner!

Make a personalized planner clip!

Tues., Feb. 7 // 6:00pm

Drop in to plan your life, creatively!

Bring your own planner or come for more information and coupons.

Sat., Feb. 4 // 10:00am Tues., Feb. 28 // 6:00pm

glenvar

3917 Daugherty Drive |Salem, VA 24153 | 540.387.6163 Glenvar Book Club Device Power Hour

Special Topic: Poetry Wed., Feb. 8 // 6:30pm

Bring your device for a free Q & A! Wed., Feb. 1 // 4:00-5:00pm

BYOY

Facebook for tablets

Bring Your Own Yarn.

Thursdays // 6:30pm

For Android users | Fee: $20 Tues., Feb. 7 // 2:00-4:00pm For Apple iPad users | Fee: $20 Thurs., Feb. 22 // 2:00-4:00pm

hollins 6624 Peters Creek Road|Roanoke, VA 24019 | 540.561.8024 Hooks & Needles Crochet hearts. Beginners welcomed!

Tues., Feb. 7 // 6:00-8:00pm

Computer basics

Movie & Popcorn

Learn the basics. Fee: $10 Thurs., Feb. 9 // 2:00-4:00pm

Casablanca (NR) Tues., Feb. 21 // 6:30pm

Color it away Coloring club for adults. This month color a Valentine to take home!

Tues., Feb. 14 // 2:00-4:00pm

Reading Adventurers Reader’s Choice! Read a romance book.

Thurs., Feb. 23 // 6:30pm

Excel Basics Curious about Excel? Learn the basic functions. Fee: $10 Wed., Feb. 22 // 2:00-4:00pm

Device Power Hour(S)

Paper Crafting

Bring your device for a free Q & A! Thurs., Feb. 16 // 2:00-4:00pm

Make origami paper cranes.

Tues., Feb. 28 // 6:00-8:0pm

vinton

300 S. Pollard Street|Vinton, VA 24179 | 540.857.5043 64 Shades of Vinton A coloring club for adults.

Wed., Feb. 1 // 6:00-8:00pm

Vinton Book Club The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri Thurs., Feb. 2 // 2:00pm

RELISH! A group for people that like to cook & eat!

Registration required. Ages 18+.

Thurs., Feb. 2 // 6:00-7:30pm

Purls & Tea A meeting for “fiber-minded” folks to get together, meet new friends, & share ideas.

Sat., Feb. 4 // 10:00am-12:00pm

Roanoke Valley Dulcimers A group for sharing songs & techniques!

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

Device power hour(s) Bring your own device for a free Q & A! Mon., Feb. 6 // 10:00-11:00am Thurs., Feb. 23 // 2:00-3:00pm

Yack & Yarn A social group for knitters & crocheters.

Mon., Feb. 13 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Feb. 28 // 6:30-8:30pm

Bite Club A Book Club for fans of the paranormal.

Tues., Feb. 14 // 7:00pm

Windows 10 Family Search Presented by Church of Latter Day Saints How to use Family Search Tues., Feb. 7 // 6:30-8:30pm Tools to Further Research Tues., Feb. 21 // 6:30-8:30pm

As The Page Turns Noah’s Compass by Anne Tyler Wed., Feb. 8 // 2:00pm

Get to know your computer

Learn the new features of the Windows 10 interface. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills. Fee: $20 Wed., Feb. 22 // 2:00-4:00pm

Living with Lyme A group with positive action & interaction as we fight the battle to beat Lyme.

Thurs., Feb. 23 // 6:30-8:30pm

English Paper Piecing Discover the joy of this quilt making skill.

Registration required. Space is limited!

Mon., Feb. 27 // 6:00-8:00pm

Learn the basic parts of the computer, programs, & how to use storage devices.

Prereq.: Mouse & Keyboard knowledge.

Fee: $20 Wed., Feb. 8 // 2:00pm

Knit-A-Long A group that takes on specific projects.

Registration required.

Wed., Feb. 8 // 6:00-8:00pm

DIY Paper Roses Learn to make beautiful roses.

Mon., Feb. 13 // 6:00-7:30pm

ESL: English as a second language Taught by the Church of Latter Day Saints.

Registration required. FREE Thursdays // 6:00-8:00pm

Open Bridge Club A weekly bridge group! Call to register.

Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm

barnes and nob

support Roa

Shop online or at ANY B&N from Fri., Feb. 10 to Thurs., Feb. 16 to raise money for the Friends of the Library!

use this code:

12081535

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A percentage of your B&N purchases will benefit the Friends of the Library.

What can you buy?

Almost ANYTHING!* {including online purchases}

PLUS! Visit www.yourlibrary.us to see our book wishlists! *Some limitations apply. visit your store for details.

ble book fair!

anoke County Friends of the Library

events!

Come see us at the TANGLEWOOD BARNES & NOBLE throughout the week!

Address: 4478 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA Phone: 540.776.2960 Store Hours: Fri-sat | 9am-10p Sun | 10am-9pm mon-thurs | 9am-9pm

Website: www.bn.com

Tuesday | Feb., 14 Friday | Feb., 10 Coloring for Adults 6:00-7:00pm Storytime for Kids 6:30-7:00pm Fanfiction Kick-Off for Teens {New club! Join other fan-fiction writers for learning & writing together.} 6:00-7:00pm

Saturday | Feb., 11 Finger Knitting 101 {Learn how easy it is to knit with just your fingers! We’ll provide the yarn, too.} 2:00-3:00pm

Writer’s Workshop for Adults {Writing exercises followed by a reading & critique of your writing.} 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday | Feb., 15 Crafting for Kids 10:00am-12:00pm Hand Lettering 101 {Discover the beauty of hand lettering.} 2:00-3:00pm Board Games for All Ages 6:30-8:00pm

Thursday | Feb., 16 **LAST DAY TO SHOP!!**

Genealogy 101 {Share ideas about how to do genealogical Sunday | Feb., 12 research & discuss any research you have Performances by Valley Chamber Orchestra done for your family tree.} 2:00-4:00pm 2:00-3:00pm Adulting 101 {Learn about communication & the art of Monday | Feb., 13 small talk. For “new” and “young” adults.} Board Games for All Ages 6:00-7:00pm 6:00-8:00pm

Events for Kids Winter Reading Begins on February 1st Visit the Library to sign up today.

Storytime

Tons of Fun

Bunnies, bears, and deer, oh my!

5 Week Session Beginning on Feb. 27 Visit www.yourlibrary.us for more info!

Come out to Tanglewood Mall for a funfilled day for kids & families!

Sat., Feb. 4 // 10:00am-4:00pm

South County {kids} Rail yard Dogs

Pokemon club

The Rail Yard Dogs Hockey Team will be visiting the library!

Wed., Feb. 8 // 4:00pm

Bring your cards &/or DS games to battle & trade! Grades 2-6.

Mon., Feb. 13 // 4:00pm

Harry Potter Book Night!

Join us for a magical night in the library!

Dress up with the family, enjoy treats off the Trolley, & more!

Thurs., Feb. 2 // 5:00-8:00pm

Winter Reading Kick-off

Books & Bites Enjoy snacks & discuss Dying to Meet You by Kate Klise Mon., Feb. 20 // 4:00pm

Lego Club

Join us for a PJ dance party!

Tues., Feb. 7 // 6:30pm

Come & build with us! Ages 6-12.

Wed., Feb. 22 // 4:00pm

Family Movie Night

Science Lab

Trolls (PG) Thurs., Feb. 9 // 6:30pm

Snow frenzy for grades 2-5.

Mon., Feb. 27 // 4:00pm

glenvar {kids} Winter Reading Kick-Off

Crafternoon

Join us for a PJ dance party!

Fri., Feb. 3 // 10:00am

Valentine’s Day crafting!

Wed., Feb. 8 // 3:00pm

Cursive Writing Classes Science Lab For children ages 8-11 years old.

Mondays // 3:00-4:00pm (Starting on Feb., 6 for 8-weeks)

Lego Club Come build with us. Ages 5-12.

Mon., Feb. 6 // 4:00pm

Create paper columns for grades 2-5.

Thurs., Feb. 16 // 3:00pm

American Girl Book Club Meet Marie-Grace. Ages 7-11.

Tues., Feb. 21 // 6:00pm

hollins {kids} Winter Reading Kick-Off

American Girl Book Club

Join us for a PJ dance party!

Thurs., Feb. 2 // 6:30pm

Meet Molly. Ages 7-11.

Thurs., Feb. 16 // 4:00pm

Busy Bookworm playdate Play, socialize, learn! Ages 0-5.

Fri., Feb. 10 // 10:30am

Lego Club Come build with us. Ages 6-12.

Tues., Feb. 14 // 6:30pm

Science Lab Candy science. Grades 2-5.

Tues., Feb. 21 // 4:00pm

mt. pleasant {kids} Cookie Decorating Decorate sweet treats!

Wed., Feb. 8 // 3:00pm

Lego Club Come build with us. Ages 5-12.

Fri., Feb. 10 // 3:00pm

Pokemon Club Gotta catch ‘em all!

Tues., Feb. 21 // 3:00pm

vinton {kids} Winter Reading Kick-Off

Science Lab

Join us for a PJ dance party!

Thurs., Feb. 2 // 10:30am

Engineering for kids. Make balloon cars!

Thurs., Feb. 16 // 3:30pm

Rail yard Dogs The Rail Yard Dogs Hockey Team will be visiting the library!

Mon., Feb. 13 // 6:00pm

Dragon Party Storytime, crafts, and snacks.

Tues., Feb. 21 // 11:00am

Pokemon Club Gotta catch ‘em all! Grades 2-6.

Tues., Feb. 14 // 3:30pm Tues., Feb. 28 // 3:30pm

Lego Club

book club

American Girl Book Club

Spiderwick Chronicles 2 by Tony Diterlizzi Wed., Feb. 15 // 3:30pm

Come build with us. Ages 6-12.

Tues., Feb. 21 // 3:30pm

Meet Rebecca. Ages 7-11.

Wed., Feb. 22 // 3:30pm

Events for Teens barnes and noble book fair events!

Fan Fiction Kick-off

Adulting 101

New club! Join other fan-fiction writers for learning & writing together. Meet us at the Tanglewood B&N! Fri., Feb. 10 // 6:00-7:00pm

Learn about communication & the art of small talk. Plus, network with others while we meet at Tanglewood B&N! Thurs., Feb. 16 // 6:00-7:00pm

South County {teens} Harry Potter Book Night

Celebrate the Hogwarts’ Professors! Potions with Snape, Transfiguration with McGonagall, & more! Plus, enjoy treats from Honeydukes! Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite witch, wizard, or magical beast! Thurs., Feb. 2 // 5:00-8:00pm

Dungeons & Dragons

GAMING Board, card, video, & strategy games!

Fri., Feb. 3 // 4:00-6:00pm Fri., Feb. 17 // 4:00-6:00pm

Play this popular game of strategy!

Tues., Feb. 14 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Feb. 28 // 6:00-8:00pm

Let’s get crafty!

Anime Club

Tissue Painted Canvas Mon., Feb. 6 // 4:00-8:00pm Valentine’s Day Craft Mon., Feb. 13 // 4:00-8:00pm DIY Plush Toy Mon., Feb. 20 // 4:00-8:00pm DIY Silly Putty Mon., Feb. 27 // 4:00-8:00pm

Eat rice bowls & watch Nichijou.

Sat., Feb. 18 // 11:00am-1:00pm

Teen Movie Night Watch Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13) & movie themed snacks!

Tues., Feb. 21 // 5:00pm

Book Club: A first for ya Discuss Afterworld by Westerfield & snag your copy of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell!

Mon., Feb. 6 // 6:00-7:00pm

After Hours Have fun after the library is closed!

Fri., Feb. 24 // 6:00-8:00pm

Glenvar {teens} Let’s get crafty!

DIY Silly Putty Wed., Feb. 1 // 4:00-6:00pm Valentine’s Day Craft Wed., Feb. 8 // 4:00-6:00pm

DIY Plushy Wed., Feb. 15 // 4:00-6:00pm Tissue Painted Canvas Wed., Feb. 22 // 4:00-6:00pm

Book Club

Teen Movie day

Let’s discuss mystery books!

Thurs., Feb. 9 // 4:00-5:00pm

Watch Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13) & movie themed snacks!

Tues., Feb. 21 // 6:00pm

Hollins {teens} After Hours Have fun after the library is closed!

Fri., Feb. 3 // 5:00-8:00pm

Super Smash Bros

Let’s get crafty!

Play SSB with your friends & win a prize.

Thurs., Feb. 23 // 6:30-7:30pm

Tissue Painted Canvas.

Tues., Feb. 7 // 4:00-8:00pm

Teen Movie day Central Intelligence (PG-13) Mon., Feb. 13 // 6:00pm

Minecraft Club All things Minecraft with mini games & chances to win a “slime” plush-toy.

Mon., Feb. 27 // 6:00-7:00pm

mt. pleasant {teens} Minecraft Mania

Let’s get crafty!

Valentine’s Day Crafts Wed., Feb. 8 // 4:00-6:00pm Tissue Painted Canvas Tues., Feb. 21 // 4:00-6:00pm

All things Minecraft!

Wed., Feb. 15 // 4:30-5:30pm

Teen Gaming Play board games with your friends!

Fri., Feb. 17 // 4:00pm

Vinton {teens} TAB: teen advisory board Snacks & programming ideas! Ask the children’s desk for a registration form.

Tues., Feb. 7 // 5:00-6:00pm

Teen Movie day Watch Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13) & movie themed snacks!

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Anime Club All things anime!

Thurs., Feb. 23 // 6:00pm

Magic: The Gathering Play this popular game of strategy!

Thurs., Feb. 16 // 6:00-8:00pm

Minecraft Mania All things Minecraft!

Wed., Feb. 22 // 6:00-8:00pm

your library information: South County Library 540.772.7507 Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Bent Mountain Library 540.929.4700 *New Hours* Monday & Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday Closed

Glenvar Library 540.387.6163 Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Closed

Hollins Library 540.561.8024

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

Mt. Pleasant Library 540.777.8760 *New Phone Number* Monday 9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 2:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday & Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday Closed

Vinton Library 540.857.5043

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

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don't forget the book fair code!

12081535