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! Mon., Feb. 13 // 5:00pm EN
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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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