Roanoke County Public Library September 2016 Calendar of events
September is Library Card Sign Up Month Stop by the library for more information!
events for adults
South County Library First Tuesday Book Club Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones Tues., Sept. 6 // 7:00-8:00pm
Excel Classes
Just the Basics, Fee: $20.00 Tues., Sept. 6 // 2:00-4:00pm Beyond the Basics, Fee: $20.00 Tues., Sept. 13 // 2:00-4:00pm
Fall Color in the Garden
Plan your fall garden! Presented by VCE Master Gardeners. Tues., Sept. 8 // 6:30-7:30pm
Medicare 101
Learn about Medicare rights & plans. Plus, find out the best options for your future. Mon., Sept. 19 // 2:00-4:00pm Wed., Sept. 21 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Movies for Grownups Me Before You (PG-13) Tues., Sept. 20 // 6:00pm
Fourth Thursday Book Club All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Thurs., Sept. 22 // 10:00am-11:00am
Upcycle Friday
Make pumpkins from book pages. Fri., Sept. 23 // 2:00-4:00pm
Ukulele Workshop
Interested in learning how to play the Ukulele? Join us for a free workshop. Ages 12 & up. Mon., Sept. 12 // 6:00-7:00pm
Banned Book Week
Can you guess what books are hidden under the wrapping paper? Sun., Sept. 25 to Sat., Oct. 1
Writers Workshop
Monthly writing exercises followed by a reading & critique of up to five double-spaced pages of your writing. Tues., Sept. 13 // 6:30-8:30pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Find out about our Mango Language Learning program that we offer. Dress like a pirate to receive free loot! Mon., Sept. 19 // all day
DMV2Go
Let the DMV come to you. Mon., Sept. 26 // 9:00am-4:00pm
Colorist Club
Coloring for adults. Wed., Sept. 28 // 6:30-8:30pm
Bent Mtn. Library
Mt. Pleasant Library Art Therapy
Coloring for adults. Tues., Sept. 20 // 6:00-9:00pm
Book Club
Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America by Amy Belding Brown Fri., Sept. 16 // 2:30-3:30pm
Happy Planner!
Drop in to learn about the creative way to plan your life! Bring your own planner or come for information. Tues., Sept. 27 // 4:00-7:00pm
Glenvar Library BYOY
Email: Beyond the Basics
Mystery Book Club
Glenvar Book Club
Learn even more about using email. Wed., Sept. 14 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Bring Your Own Yarn. Thursdays // 6:30pm
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Wed., Sept. 14 // 6:30-8:30pm
Raining Cat Sitters & Dogs by Blaize Clement Tues., Sept. 13 // 6:00-7:30pm
Hollins Library Hooks & Needles
Arm knitting. Bring your own jumbo yarn to practice with! Tues., Sept. 6 // 6:00-8:00pm
Mouse & Keyboard
Learn computer basics. Fee: $10.00 Wed., Sept. 7 // 2:00-4:00pm
Device Power Hours
Drop in with your device for Q & A! Thurs., Sept. 15 // 2:00-4:00pm
Color It Away
Coloring for adults. Tues., Sept. 20 // 6:00-8:00pm
iPad for Beginners
Bring your own iPad. Fee: $10.00 Thurs., Sept. 22 // 2:00-4:00pm
Paper Crafting
The paper rose. Learn how to make a beautiful rose out of paper. Tues., Sept. 27 // 6:00-8:00pm
Reading Adventurers
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Thurs., Sept. 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Fall Festival
Join us for games, crafts, food, & more! All ages welcome. Call for details. Fri., Sept. 30 // 5:30-7:30pm
Vinton Library Open Bridge Club
Come play! Registration required. Tuesdays // 3:00-5:00pm
Vinton Book Club
Between the World & Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Thurs., Sept. 1 // 2:00-3:00pm
Saturday Morning Cartoons Watch cartoons on our patio!*
Inspector Gadget Sat., Sept. 3 // 10:00am-12:00pm Duck Tales Sat., Sept. 10 // 10:00am-12:00pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sat., Sept. 17 // 10:00am-12:00pm Beetlejuice Sat., Sept. 24 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Purls & Tea
Meet up for knitters & crocheters. Sat., Sept. 3 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Roanoke Valley Dulcimers
A group for sharing information and music about the mountain dulcimer. Sat., Sept. 3 // 2:00-4:00pm
Movies on the Patio Now You See Me 2 Tues., Sept. 6 // 6:30pm Captain America: Civil War Tues., Sept. 13 // 6:30pm TMNT 2: Out of the Shadows Tues., Sept. 20 // 6:30pm Warcraft Tues., Sept. 27 // 6:30pm *Please bring your own seating or blankets. In the event of inclement weather patio events may be canceled. Call for updates.
Master the Mouse
Learn how to properly use a mouse, what the buttons do, & practice by playing online games. Call to register. Wed., Sept. 7 // 3:00-4:00pm
64 Shades of Vinton
A coloring club for adults. Wed., Sept. 7 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., Sept. 19 // 6:00-8:00pm
Device Power Hour(s)
Bring your own device for Q & A. Thurs., Sept. 8 // 3:00-4:00pm Tues., Sept. 13 // 3:00-4:00pm Fri., Sept. 23 // 3:00-4:00pm Wed., Sept. 28 // 3:00-4:00pm
Yack & Yarn
A social group for fiber folks. Mon., Sept. 12 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., Sept. 27 // 6:30-8:30pm
Guitar Workshop
Brush up on your skills or learn to play if you are a newbie. Tues., Sept. 13 // 6:00-7:00pm
Bite Club
A paranormal romance book club. Tues., Sept. 13 // 7:00-8:00pm
Knit-A-Long
Knit fingerless mittens. Call to register. Wed., Sept. 14 // 6:00-8:00pm
As The Page Turns Book Club Mrs. Darcy & the Blue Eyed Stranger by Lee Smith Wed., Sept. 14 // 2:00-3:00pm
Master the Keyboard
Learn how to properly use a keyboard. Wed., Sept. 14 // 3:00-4:00pm
Important Papers
Ever wonder what files you should keep or shred? Learn how to get organized with this presentation by Member One Federal Credit Union. Tues., Sept. 20 // 6:30pm
Get to Know Your Computer Learn the basic parts of a computer & what the main programs are. Must have a good understanding of how to use a mouse & keyboard. Call to register. Wed., Sept. 21 // 3:00-4:00pm
Clay Birds
Make a clay bird. Fee: $15. Registration required. Wed., Sept. 21 // 6:00-7:30pm
Real Food for Real Life
Learn how to make kefir, a yogurt-like substance that is a source of healthy probiotics. Presented by VCE. Thurs., Sept. 22 // 11:00am-12:15pm
Scrapbooking Through Quilts
Discover what quilts can tell you about the past in this fascinating presentation & antique quilt display by Juanita Reynolds of The Hill Art in Rustburg, VA. Reservation preferred. Thurs., Sept. 22 // 6:00pm
English Paper Piecing
Discover the joy of this time-honored quilt making skill. Call to register. Mon., Sept. 26 // 6:00-8:00pm
events for kids
South County Library Family Movie
Lego Club
PokĂŠmon Club
Explore the Wild
Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl!
Science Lab
The Jungle Book Thurs., Sept. 8 // 6:30pm
Gotta catch ‘em all! Grades 2-6. Mon., Sept. 12 // 4:00-5:00pm
Stop in to make some fun crafts. Tues., Sept. 13 // 2:00-4:00pm
Come build with us! Ages 6-12. Wed., Sept. 21 // 4:00-5:00pm
Fun stories, crafts, & safety tips! Thurs., Sept. 22 // 6:30pm
Grades 2-5. Please register. Wed., Sept. 28 // 4:00pm
Glenvar Library Meet Our Firefighters Lego Club
Build a treehouse! Ages 6-12. Tues., Sept. 6 // 4:00-5:00pm
Learn fire safety, explore a firetruck, & hear stories! Sat., Sept. 10 // 11:00am
Explore the Wild
American Girl Book Club
Crafternoon
Science Lab
Fun stories, crafts, & safety tips! Tues. Sept. 13 // 6:00pm
Meet Kaya. Ages 7-11. Tues., Sept. 20 //6:00pm
Weaving wall tapestries. Wed., Sept. 14 // 3:00pm
Rocket launching. Ages 7-11. Thurs., Sept. 22 // 4:00pm
Hollins Library Family Movie Night
Explore the Wild
Busy Bookworms Playdate
Science Lab
Fun stories, crafts, & safety tips! Thurs., Sept. 15 // 6:30pm
The Jungle Book Thurs., Sept. 1 // 6:30pm
Interactive playtime for kids up to 5 years old! Fri., Sept. 9 // 10:30am
Lego Club
Come build with us. Ages 6-12. Tues., Sept. 13 // 6:30-7:30pm
Experiments! Ages 7-11. Tues., Sept. 20 // 4:00pm
American Girl Book Club Meet Kirsten. Ages 7-11. Thurs., Sept. 22 // 4:00pm
Fall Festival
Join us for games, crafts, food, & more!All ages welcome. Call for details. Fri., Sept. 30 // 5:30-7:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Library
Lego Club
Come build with us. Ages 6-12. Fri., Sept. 9 // 4:00pm
Kid’s Book Club
Swindle by Gordon Korman Wed., Sept. 21 // 3:00pm
Drop In Crafts
Stop by for crafting fun! Tues., Sept. 13 // 3:00-5:00pm
Vinton Library Pokémon Club
Gotta catch ‘em all! Grades 2-6. Tues., Sept. 6 // 4:00-5:00pm
Storytimes Let’s Celebrate Fall!
5 Week Storytime Session starting Mon., Sept. 12. Call your library for details!
events for teens
South County Library Popcorn Painting
Drop in for colorful, yummy popcorn. Fri., Sept. 2 // 4:00-8:00pm
Make It, Take It
Drop in to make Chia Pets. Mon., Sept. 12 // 4:00-8:00pm Stop by for DIY Phone Speakers. Mon., Sept. 26 // 4:00-8:00pm
Anime Club
All things anime & manga! Sat., Sept. 17 // 11:00am-1:00pm
Arrg...Matey!
It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day. Stop by the Teen Center if ye dares. Mon., Sept. 19 // 4:00-7:00pm
Movie Day
Watch both Now You See Me movies & practice your magic skills. Sat., Sept. 24 // 12:00-4:00pm
Record Breakers
Try to break world records. This month blow bubbles, cover yourself in sticky notes, & unroll toilet paper. Tues., Sept. 27 // 4:00-5:00pm
Glenvar Library Make It, Take It
Drop in to make Chia Pets. Wed., Sept. 7 // 4:00-6:00pm Stop by for DIY Phone Speakers. Wed., Sept. 14 // 4:00-6:00pm
Book Club
Talk about summer reads & pick out a book to read during September. Thurs., Sept. 8 // 4:00-5:30pm
Gaming Tournament
Play Super Smash Brothers! Tues., Sept. 13 // 6:00-8:00pm
Arrg...Matey!
It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day. Stop by the Teen Center if ye dares. Mon., Sept. 19 // 4:00-6:00pm
Record Breakers
Try to break world records. This month blow bubbles, cover yourself in sticky notes, & unroll toilet paper. Thurs., Sept. 22 // 5:00-6:00pm
Gaming Unplugged
Drop in to play games after school. Thurs., Sept. 29 // 6:00-8:00pm
Hollins Library Record Breakers
Try to break world records. This month blow bubbles, cover yourself in sticky notes, & unroll toilet paper. Tues., Sept. 6 // 6:00-7:00pm
Sundae on Monday
Enjoy ice cream after school. Mon., Sept. 12 // 6:00-8:00pm continued on back!
Gaming Tournament
Play Super Smash Brothers! Thurs., Sept. 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Minecraft Club
All things Minecraft. Mon., Sept. 26 // 6:00-7:30pm
Bored? Games!
Play games throughout the library. Thurs., Sept. 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Library Gaming Unplugged
Stop by to play board games! Fri., Sept. 16 // 4:00pm
Vinton Library
Make It, Take It
Arrg...Matey!
Magic The Gathering Club
Anime Club
Stop by for DIY Toilet Paper Speakers. Wed., Sept. 7 // 6:00-7:00pm
Come play this game of strategy. Wed., Sept. 14 // 6:00-8:00pm
Gaming Tournament
Play Super Smash Brothers! Mon., Sept. 26 // 6:00-8:00pm
It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day. Stop by the Teen Center if ye dares. Mon., Sept. 19 // 4:00-7:00pm All things anime. Wed., Sept. 21 // 6:00-8:00pm
Minecraft & More!
All things Minecraft and gaming. Wed., Sept. 28 // 6:00-8:00pm
CAll us to register for programs! South County Library 540.772.7507 Bent Mountain Library 540.929.4700 Glenvar Library 540.387.6163
Hollins Library 540.561.8024 Mt. Pleasant Library 540.427.3130 Vinton Library 540.857.5043
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