Holiday Closures
All library branches will be closed from 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1 for Thanksgiving. Book returns and Wi-Fi access remain open 24/7.
Free COVID Tests
Botetourt County Libraries and the Virginia Department of Health are partnering to support access to COVID-19 testing resources. Community members can pick up FREE test kits from participating libraries (library cards aren’t required) and take the kits home to self-test for COVID-19.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Blue Ridge
Tue, Dec 3, 6pm, Blue Ridge
Get to know your neighbors as you celebrate the holiday season together. Enjoy hot cocoa, snacks, crafts, games, live music, and other family-friendly activities – and of course, the tree lighting!
Art Club
Fri, Dec 6, 3pm, Buchanan
Engage your creativity and find your inner artist with hands-on projects. Casual atmosphere, drop in anytime during the event time to enjoy warm tea, relaxing music, and at-your-own-pace art activities. Scalable for all ages.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Eagle Rock
Mon, Dec 9, 5pm, Eagle Rock
Celebrate the holiday season with us at the library! Join us for hot cocoa, snacks, crafts, and music as we host our annual tree lighting celebration.
Painting Workshop: Seasons of the Gnome
Wed, Dec 11, 11am, Blue Ridge
Embark on a whimsical journey through the seasons with our Seasonal Gnome Painting Series! The beginner-friendly series is designed for adults and seniors who want to explore the joy of painting while creating charming gnome-themed artwork. Registration required.
Foxfire Wreaths
Thu, Dec 12, 6pm, Fincastle
Inspired by Foxfire Christmas, attendees will learn how to make wreaths from foraged items found in the Appalachian Mountains. Learn how to make wreaths out of foraged evergreen, pinecones, and other native plants. Library will provide foraged materials, wire wreath frames, and garden wire. Registration required.
Reading with a Ranger
Fri, Dec 13, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Read a book with a Virginia State Park Ranger to learn about nature and make a craft to take home.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Dec 4, 12pm, Buchanan
Stories set in Mexico:
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Thu, Dec 5, 6:30pm, Fincastle
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am, Fincastle
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Thu, Dec 19, 11am, Eagle Rock
When the Jessamine Grows by Donna Everhart
Fri, Dec 27, 11am, Blue Ridge
True Biz by Sara Novic
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
