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South County
6303 Merriman Road Roanoke, VA 540.772.7507
Fall Book Sale Buy books, support the library! We will have hundreds of items for sale. October 1 to October 6 during South County’s normal hours of operation. October 5: Half Price Day | October 6: $3.00 Box Day
First Tuesday Book Club
Movies for Grownups
Word 2016 for Homeschoolers
Presidential Debate
Gilead by Marilyn Robinson Tues., Oct. 4 // 7:00-8:00pm
Learn about Microsoft’s popular program---especially for students. Call to register. Ages 10-16. Fee: $20 Tues., Oct. 11 // 2:00-4:00pm
Café Society (PG-13) Tues., Oct. 18 // 6:00pm
Travel back in time to witness Thomas Jefferson and John Adams dedication to the birth of our nation and how they were able to overlook their differences in order to remain friends. Call the library to reserve your seats! Fri., Oct. 21 // 7:00pm
Writers Workshop
Monthly writing exercises followed by a reading & critique of up to five double-spaced pages of your writing. Tues., Oct. 11 // 6:30-8:30pm
iPhone Classes
Colorist Club
The Next Step, Fee: $20.00 Thurs., Oct. 20 // 2:00-4:00pm
Fourth Thursday Book Club
For Beginners, Fee: $20.00 Thurs., Oct. 13 // 2:00-4:00pm
Windows 10
Learn about the newest features found in Microsoft’s latest update. Two day class. Fee: $20 each class Tues., Oct. 18 // 2:00-4:00pm Wed., Oct. 19 // 2:00-4:00pm
A coloring club for adults. Wed., Oct. 26 // 6:30-8:30pm
Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts Thurs., Oct. 27 // 10:00-11:00am
Upcycle Friday
Make leaf votive holders. Fri., Oct. 28 // 2:00-4:00pm
Glenvar BYOY
Bring Your Own Yarn. Thursdays // 6:30pm
Cooking without Gluten
Learn how to prepare wonderful meals that are Gluten-free. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Office. Tues., Oct. 11 // 2:00-3:45pm
Mystery Book Club
Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier. Bring a witch hat to the meeting, too! Tues., Oct. 11 // 6:30-8:30pm
Hollins Hooks & Needles
Crochet drink koozies! Bring a size 5, 5.5, or 6 mm hook & medium (4) weight yarn. Tues., Oct. 4 // 6:00-8:00pm
Word Basics
Learn the basic tools & functionalities of Word. Call to register. Fee: $10.00 Tues., Oct. 25 // 2:00-4:00pm
Excel Basics
Discover how to use Excel formulas and basic math tools. Call to register. Fee: $10.00 Thurs., Oct. 27 // 2:00-4:00pm
Vinton Open Bridge Club
Come play! Registration required. Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm
3917 Daugherty Drive Salem, VA 540.387.6163
Android for Beginners
New to having a smartphone? Sign up to discover how the basics of using your phone. Wed., Oct. 12 // 2:00-4:00pm
Glenvar Book Club
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Wed., Oct. 12 // 6:30-8:30pm
DMV2Go
Let the DMV come to you. Mon., Oct. 24 // 9:00am-4:00pm 6624 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 540.561.8024
Color It Away
Coloring for adults. Tues., Oct. 18 // 6:00-8:00pm
Device Power Hours
Bring your device for a free Q and A! Thurs., Oct. 20 // 2:00-4:00pm
Reading Adventurers
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Thurs., Oct. 20 // 6:00-8:00pm
Paper Crafting
DIY Paper Wreaths. Tues., Oct. 25 // 6:00-8:00pm
300 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 540.857.5043
Purls & Tea
Meet up for knitters & crocheters. Sat., Oct. 1 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday Morning Cartoons Bring your own blanket or chair. 10:00am-12:00pm Sat., Oct. 1: Tom & Jerry Sat., Oct. 8: Looney Tunes Sat., Oct. 15 : The Flintstones Sat., Oct. 22 : The Jetsons Sat., Oct. 29 : The Pink Panther
As The Page Turns Book Club
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Thurs., Oct. 6 // 2:00-3:00pm
Clay Houses
Make a clay fairy house or haunted house. Items will be fired and returned two weeks later. Ages 12+. Advanced registration is required and $15 cash fee is due at registration. Thurs., Oct. 6 // 6:00pm
Device Power Hour(s) Roanoke Valley Dulcimers
A group for sharing songs, playing techniques, & the history of the mountain dulcimer. Beginning players are welcome! Sat., Oct. 1 // 2:00-4:00pm
Movies on the Patio
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair! Movies start promptly at 6:30pm. Tues., Oct. 4: X-Men: Apocalypse Tues., Oct. 11: Monster High: Welcome to Monster High Tues., Oct. 18: Frankenweenie
Bring your own device for Q and A. Fri., Oct. 7 // 3:00-4:00pm Tues., Oct. 18 // 3:00-4:00pm Thurs., Oct. 27 // 3:00-4:00pm
Yack & Yarn
A social group for fiber folks. Mon., Oct. 10 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Oct. 25 // 6:30-8:30pm
Guitar Workshop
Brush up on your skills or learn to play if you are a newbie. Tues., Oct. 11 // 6:00-7:00pm
Bite Club
A paranormal romance book club. Tues., Oct. 11 // 7:00-8:00pm
Tues., Oct. 25: Paranorman Mon., Oct. 31: Young Frankenstein
Intro to the Internet
Learn to Use Gmail
64 Shades of Vinton
Knit-A-Long
Learn how to properly navigate the Internet. We will discuss safety, search engines, & practice visiting websites. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Wed., Oct. 5 // 3:00-4:00pm A coloring club for adults. Wed., Oct. 5 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., Oct. 17 // 6:00-8:00pm
New to Gmail? Come learn how to navigate, compose, and many of the other features of Gmail. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Wed., Oct. 12 // 3:00-4:00pm Finish learning how to make fingerless mittens. Call to register. Wed., Oct. 12 // 6:00-8:00pm
*In the event of inclement weather events on the patio may be canceled. Call for updates.
Facebook for Beginners
Learn the basics of Facebook. By the end of the course you will be able to edit your profile, customize settings, post to your wall, and find friends! Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Wed., Oct. 19 // 2:00-4:00pm
Author Talk
Deedie Kagey will discuss her new book From Bonsack to Blue Ridge: A Historical Perspective of Roanoke County and Botetourt County. Thurs., Oct. 27 // 6:30pm
Clay Buttons & Pendants Call to register. $1.50/button. Thurs., Oct. 20 // 6:00pm
English Paper Piecing
Discover the joy of this time-honored quilt making skill. Call to register. Mon., Oct. 24 // 6:00-8:00pm
Bent Mountain
10148 Tinsley Lane // Bent Mountain, VA 540.929.4700
Book Club
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Fri., Oct. 21 // 2:30-3:30pm
Living with Lyme
Learn about the latest treatments, current medical and political stand on Lyme, and help shape this stance. Come join us in a fight against Lyme. Thurs., Oct. 27 // 6:30pm
Mt. Pleasant
2918 Jae Valley Road // Roanoke, VA 540.427.3130
Art Therapy
Coloring for adults. Tues., Oct. 11 // 4:00-7:00pm
Happy Planner!
Drop in to learn about the creative way to plan your life! Bring your own planner or come for information. Sat., Oct. 15 // 10:00am-12:00pm Tues., Oct. 18 // 4:00-7:00pm
events for kids
South County Pokémon Club
Gotta catch ‘em all! Grades 2-6. Mon., Oct. 10 // 4:00-5:00pm
Books & Bites: A Book Club The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Ages 8-11. Mon., Oct. 17 // 4:00pm
6303 Merriman Road Roanoke, VA Children’s Desk: 540.777.8772
Lego Club
Come build with us! Ages 6-12. Wed., Oct. 19 // 4:00-5:00pm
Halloween Parties Preschool Party Mon., Oct. 24 // 10:00am K-3rd Grade Mon., Oct. 24 // 3:30pm
3917 Daugherty Drive Salem, VA 540.387.6163
Glenvar Halloween Crafts
American Girl Book Club
Lego Club
Science Lab
Retro Family Movie Night
Halloween Party
Craft something boo-tiful for ages 5-11. Sat., Oct. 1 // 11:00am
Meet Felicity. Ages 7-11. Tues., Oct. 18 // 6:00pm
Halloween science. Grades 2-5. Thurs., Oct. 20 // 4:00pm
Build a cool robot! Ages 6-12. Mon., Oct. 3 // 4:00-5:00pm
Hocus Pocus (PG) Tues., Oct. 4 // 5:30pm
Preschool Party! Dress up for a spoooooky time! Thurs., Oct. 27 // 10:00am 6624 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 540.561.8024
Hollins Lego Club
Science Lab
Come build with us. Ages 6-12. Tues., Oct. 11 // 6:30-7:30pm
Busy Bookworms Playdate
A fun and interactive playtime for kids that are 5 years old and younger. Fri., Oct. 14 // 10:30am
Gooey, messy fun! Tues., Oct. 18 // 4:00pm
American Girl Book Club Meet Addy. Ages 7-11. Thurs., Oct. 20 // 4:00pm
Halloween Parties Preschool Party Tues., Oct. 25 // 10:00am
K-3rd Grade Thurs., Oct. 27 // 6:30pm
Mt. Pleasant
2918 Jae Valley Road Roanoke, VA 540.427.3130
Pokémon Club
Gotta catch ‘em all! Grades 2-6. Tues., Oct. 4 // 4:00pm
Lego Club
Come build with us. Ages 5-12. Fri., Oct. 14 // 4:00pm
Vinton
Halloween Party Dress up for a spoooooky time! Grades K-5. Wed., Oct. 26 // 3:00pm 300 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 540.857.5043
preschool Halloween Party Dress up for a spoooooky time! Tues., Oct. 18 // 10:00am
events for teens Teen Read ...eek It’s Teen Read Week! Visit any of our libraries for crafts, activities, and fun challenges! Sun., Oct. 9 to Sat., Oct. 15 6303 Merriman Road Roanoke, VA Teen Center: 540.777.8788
South County Make It, Take It
Drop in to make masks. Mon., Oct. 3 // 4:00-8:00pm Stop by for book pumpkins. Mon., Oct. 10 // 4:00-8:00pm DIY marbled artwork, come anytime! Mon., Oct. 17 // 4:00-8:00pm
Popcorn & Pokémon
Because who doesn’t love popcorn while trying to catch ‘em all? We’ll even set off a Lure Module or two. Fri., Oct. 7 // 4:00-6:00pm
Anime Club After Hours
All things anime & manga...and after the library is closed! Call to register. Sat., Oct. 22 // 5:00-7:00pm
Community Art!
Help color our Halloween murals. Mon., Oct. 24 to Mon., Oct. 31
Record Breakers
Try to break world records. Thurs., Oct. 27 // 4:00-5:00pm
Halloween Party
Dress up for a costume contest, games, food, and spooktacular fun! Mon., Oct. 31 // 4:00-6:00pm 3917 Daugherty Drive Salem, VA 540.387.6163
Glenvar Record Breakers
Book Club
Make It, Take It
Pumpkin Decorating
Try to break world records. Tues., Oct. 4 // 6:00-7:00pm Drop in to make masks. Wed., Oct. 5 // 4:00-6:00pm Stop by for book pumpkins. Wed., Oct. 12 // 4:00-6:00pm DIY marbled artwork, come anytime! Wed., Oct. 19 // 4:00-6:00pm Community Art! Wed., Oct. 26 // 4:00-6:00pm
Transatlantic Conspiracy by GD Falksen Thurs., Oct. 6 // 4:00-5:00pm Decorate mini pumpkins to take home! Thurs., Oct. 20 // 5:00-6:00pm
Halloween Movies Watch spooky movies. Movies rated PG-13. Mon., Oct. 31 // 4:00-8:00pm
more events are on the back!
6624 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 540.561.8024
Hollins
Life Size Foosball
Minecraft Club
Record Breakers
Gaming Club!
M-Rated Gaming
Fear Factor
The game of table soccer, but bigger! Thurs., Oct. 6 // 6:00-7:00pm Try to break world records. Tues., Oct. 11 // 6:00-7:00pm
All things Minecraft. Mon., Oct. 24 // 6:30-7:30pm Play video games and board games! Thurs., Oct. 27 // 6:00-8:00pm
Call of Duty. Signed permission slip required to play/attend. Ages 13-17. Thurs., Oct. 13 // 6:00pm
Eww. Complete these icky challenges! Mon., Oct. 31 // 6:00-7:00pm
Mt. Pleasant
2918 Jae Valley Road Roanoke, VA 540.427.3130
Halloween Party!
Come for a wicked good time with a costume contest, games, snacks, and fun. Wed., Oct. 26 // 4:00pm
300 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 540.857.5043
Vinton
Make It, Take It
Anime Club
Magic The Gathering Club
Minecraft & More!
DIY Masks. Mon., Oct. 3 // 6:00-7:00pm
Play the game of strategy with friends. Wed., Oct. 12 // 6:00-8:00pm
Gaming Tournament
All things anime and manga. Wed., Oct. 19 // 6:00-8:00pm Everything Minecraft! Wed., Oct. 26 // 6:00-8:00pm
Play Rock Band with your friends. Thurs., Oct. 13 // 6:00-8:00pm
After Hours
In honor of the fictional characters that have passed away in our favorite books, dress up just like them! Spoilers Ahead! Obi Wan Kenobi, Beth March, Rue, and Snape all left their fictional worlds before we, as readers, were ready. Fri., Oct. 21 // 5:00-8:00pm
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