june events
South County Library Summer Kick Off Party
An event for all ages and the whole family! Pizza, petting zoo, and fun! Plus, register for the Summer Reading Program! Fri., June 10 // 6:00-8:00pm
Pokémon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Ages 6-12. Mon., June 13 // 4:00pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 6-12. Wed., June 15 // 4:00pm
Crafternoon
Summertime crafting! Grades K+. Wed., June 22 // 3:00pm
Game On!
Play games throughout the library with your friends and family. All ages invited to play! Mon., June 27 // 1:00-3:00pm
Wiggles & Shakes
Dance and play with us! Presented by Bonnie Lance with Patty Cake Kids. Fun movements that help develop gross motor skills. Please register. Thurs., June 16 // 10:00am & 10:30am
Hampsted Stage presents “The Wizard of Oz” We’re off the see the Wizard! Geard for ages 5 and up. Mon., June 20 // 6:00pm
Mill Mountain Theater presents “All The World’s a Stage”
Shakespeare’s life and work...in 30 minutes! An event for the whole family in the auditorium. Tues., June 28 // 10:30am
Science Lab
All things science! Come experiment. Please register. Grades 2-5. Wed., June 29 // 4:00pm
Bent Mtn. Library Annual Kick Off Picnic
An event for the whole family! Food, games, and fun!*large groups and daycares please call to let us know you’re coming! 540.929.4700 Wed., June 15 // 12:00-2:00pm
Larsen’s Reptiles
Snakes. Lizards. REPTILES! Wed., June 22 // 10:00am
Glenvar Library
Lego Club
Minecraft building! Ages 6-12. Mon., June 6 // 4:00pm
Preschool Play Date
Have fun at the library! Ages 3-5. Sat., June 18 // 10:00-11:00am
Summer Kick-off!
An event for all ages and the whole family! Enjoy snacks based on books, games, and fun! Please register. Tues., June 7 // 1:00-3:00pm
Father’s Day Cards
Make dad a unique card! Drop in and be creative. Ages 3-12. Thurs., June 16 // 10:00am-4:00pm
Science Lab
Making boats. Grades 2-5. Thurs., June 23 // 2:00pm
Family Movie
Kung Fu Panda while enjoying popcorn! Thurs., June 30 // 1:00pm
Hollins Library Lego Club
Science Lab
Minute To Win It!
Crafty Thursday
Hampsted Stage presents “The Wizard of Oz”
Science Tellers
Build cool things! Ages 5-11. Tues., June 14 // 6:30pm
Can you do these challenges before the timer runs out?! Ages 7-11. Thurs., June 16 // 2:00pm
We’re off the see the Wizard! Geard for ages 5 and up. Mon., June 20 //2:00pm
Three Little Pigs Challenge! Please register. Grades 2-5. Tues., June 21 // 2:00pm
Summertime crafting! It’s Fishy Fun! Ages 5-8. Thurs., June 23 // 10:00am
Science Tellers combine storytelling and exciting science experiments into an awesome show! Ages 5-11. Thurs., June 30 // 2:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Library Kick Off Cookie Decorating
Come decorate cookies and register for the Summer Reading Program! Fri., June 10 // 2:00-5:00pm
Larsen’s Reptiles
Snakes. Lizards. REPTILES! Wed., June 22 // 12:30pm
Kid’s Coloring Club
Let’s color something fridge-worthy! Fri., June 24 // 2:00-5:00pm
Vinton Library Pokémon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Grades 2-6. Tues., June 7 // 4:00pm
Larsen’s Reptiles Family Patio Movie
Bring your own blanket/chair to watch a movie on the rooftop! Thurs., June 9 // 10:00am Thurs., June 23 // 10:00am
Snakes. Lizards. REPTILES! Wed., June 22 // 3:00pm
Gaming Unplugged
Play board games! Fri., June 24 // 1:00-3:00pm
Science Tellers
Science Tellers combine storytelling and exciting science experiments into an awesome show! Thurs., June 30 // 10:30am
Mill Mountain Theater presents “All The World’s a Stage” Shakespeare’s life and work... in 30 minutes! For all ages. Tues., June 14 // 10:30am
july events
South County Library Science Tellers
Science Tellers combine storytelling and exciting science experiments into an awesome show! Fri., July 1 // 2:00pm
PokĂŠmon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Grades 2-6. Mon., July 11 // 4:00pm
Crafternoon
Summertime crafts! Wed., July 13 // 3:00pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 6-12. Wed., July 20 // 4:00pm
Professor Whizzpop
Fantastic medly of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all! Thurs., July 21 // 2:30pm
Game On!
Play games throughout the library with your friends and family. All ages invited to play! Mon., July 25 // 1:00-3:00pm
Snakes ALIVE!
Reptile show in the auditorium. Tues., July 26 // 10:00am & 2:00pm
Science Lab
All things science! Come experiment. Please register. Grades 2-5. Wed., July 27 // 2:00pm
Harry Potter Book Event
Celebrate of the new J.K. Rowling new book: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. All ages welcome! We will have snacks, crafts, food, and fun! Dress up is encouraged, too! Sat., July 30 // 5:00-7:00pm
Bent Mtn. Library Little Critters Petting Zoo Come see all of the animals! Wed., July 13 // 2:00-4:00pm
Glenvar Library
Science Tellers
Science Tellers combine storytelling and exciting science experiments into an awesome show! Fri., July 1 // 10:00am
Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy! Tues., July 19 // 2:30pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 6-12. Tues., July 5 // 4:00pm
Little Critters Petting Zoo
Professor Whizzpop
Come see all of the animals! Fri., July 8 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Fantastic medly of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all! Wed., July 20 // 10:30am
Crafternoon
Science Lab
Recycled bird feeders! Grades K+. Wed., July 13 // 3:00pm
Lego Club
Marshmallow engineering! Come experiment.Grades 2-5. Thurs., July 21 // 2:00pm
Hollins Library
Build cool things! Ages 5-11. Tues., July 12 // 6:30pm
Candy BINGO
Is there any better type of BINGO?! Ages 7-11. Thurs., July 14 // 2:00pm
Science Lab
It’s Kitchen Science. Please register. Ages 7-11. Tues., July 19 // 2:00pm
Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy! For all ages. Tues., July 19 // 10:30am
Professor Whizzpop
Fantastic medly of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all ages! Thurs., July 21 // 10:30am
Crafty Thursday
Octopus fun! Ages 5-8. Thurs., July 28 // 10:00am
Mt. Pleasant Library Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy! Mon., July 18 // 2:30pm
Kid’s Coloring Club
Let’s color something fridge-worthy! Fri., July 22 // 2:00-5:00pm
Vinton Library Pokémon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Ages 6-12. Tues., July 5 // 4:00pm
Farmer Minor & Daisy
Come meet Farmer Minor and his book loving pig, Daisy! Mon., July 18 // 10:30am
Family Patio Movie
Bring your own blanket/chair to watch a movie on the rooftop! Thurs., July 14 // 10:00am Thurs., July 28 // 10:00am
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Fantastic medly of comic mayhem and mishandled magic. Fun for all! Wed., July 20 // 2:30pm
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Science Lab: Take It Apart! We’re giving you permission to take things apart! Please register. Grades 2-5. Tues., July 26 // 2:00pm
Gaming Unplugged
Play board games with your family and friends! Fri., July 15 // 1:00-3:00pm
august events South County Library
PokĂŠmon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Ages 6-12. Mon., Aug. 8 // 4:00pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 6-12. Wed., Aug. 17 // 4:00pm
Crafternoon
Summertime crafts! Grades K+. Wed., Aug. 10 // 3:00pm
Bent Mtn. Library Sensory Fun!
Join us for some hands-on fun! Come dressed to play! Wed., Aug. 3 // 10:00am
Glenvar Library Lego Club
Build a cool robot! Ages 6-12. Mon., Aug. 1 // 4:00pm
Crafternoon
Book art! Grades K+. Wed., Aug. 10 // 3:00pm
Science Lab
Build your own catapult! Come experiment. Please register. Grades 2-5. Thurs., Aug. 18 // 3:00pm
Summer Fest!
End the summer right with food, games, and fun! For all ages! Sat., Aug. 20 // 11:00am-2:00pm
Hollins Library Minute To Win It
Can you do these challenges before the timer runs out?! Ages 7-11. Thurs., Aug. 4 // 2:00pm
Art Explosion!
Drop in for a variety of arts and crafts! Thurs., Aug. 11 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Lego Club
Build cool things! Ages 5-11. Tues., Aug. 9 // 6:30pm
Science Lab
Make your own rocket! Please register. Ages 7-11. Tues., Aug. 16 // 2:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Library Summer Wrap Up!
Legos and ice cream and fun! Ice cream served at 2:00pm. Please register. Fri., Aug. 19 // 1:00pm
Vinton Library Family Patio Movie PokĂŠmon Club
Trade, play, & have fun with friends! Grades 2-6. Tues., Aug. 2 // 4:00pm
Art Explosion
Drop in for a variety of arts and crafts! Wed., Aug 3 // 10:00am
Bring your own blanket/chair to watch a movie on the rooftop! Thurs., Aug. 11 // 10:00am
storytimes 5 Week Sessions // June 20-July 21
@ South County Mondays & Tuesdays {Choose One!} 2 year olds 10:00am 3-5 year olds 11:00am 3-5 year olds {Jammie Time} 6:30pm on Tuesdays
@ Glenvar Thursdays 2-5 year olds 10:00am
@ Hollins
Tuesdays & Wednesdays {Choose One!} 2 year olds 10:00am 3-5 year olds 11:00am
Wednesdays & Thursdays {Choose One!}
18-24 Months {Wee Read} 9:30am 2 year olds 10:00am 3-5 year olds 11:00am
@ Bent Mtn. Wednesdays Preschool 10:00am
@ Vinton
Tuesdays & Wednesdays {Choose One!}
0-16 months {Book Bugs} 9:15am on Wednesdays 2 year olds 10:00am 3-5 year olds 11:00am
Thursdays K-3rd grade 2:00pm *4 Week Session
Please call your library to register!
Learn about how to save for higher education expenses with the Virginia529 College Savings Plan. Whether your child attends community college, trade school, or a four year university, Virginia529 has a plan for you. In this presentation you will learn about the four plans we offer and you will learn how to: - Prepay tuition - Save for other costs, such as housing, meal plans & textbooks - Lower your taxes - Meet your savings goals
@ Hollins Library
Mon., June 13 // 7:00-8:00pm
@ Glenvar Library
Tues., July 19 // 7:00-8:00pm
@ South County Library Tues., August 2 // 7:00-8:00pm
library hours South County Library 540.777.8772 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 Monday & Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm 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 540.427.3130 Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm-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
Please register for any program you plan to attend! We want to know you’ll be there, so just call the library!