Holiday Closing
The libraries will close at 6pm on Tuesday, December 31st and remain closed Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year holiday. Book returns and Wi-Fi access remain open 24/7.
Beginning Engineering
Ages 10+.Get hands-on experience with electrical projects that focus on safety and real-world engineering skills. Presented by engineer David Sproles. No prior experience required – just curious minds! *Registration required; class size limited to 8 (no exceptions).
January project: Hurricane Season Night Light
Tue, Jan 7, 4pm, Fincastle
Wed, Jan 8, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Tue, Jan 14, 4pm, Buchanan
Wed, Jan 15, 4pm, Eagle Rock
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Jan 7 & 21, 4pm, Buchanan
Tue, Jan 14 & 28, 4pm, Eagle Rock
Ages 10-17. Learn the basics of chess while expanding critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Registration is required; class size limited to 10.
Genealogy Research Using City Directories
Thu, Jan 9, 2pm, Buchanan
Tue, Jan 28, 2pm, Fincastle
Dig into your family history by using city directors to find out about people, where they lived, and their professions. Presented by Rena Worthen, Library Genealogist.
State Trooper Storytime
State Trooper Rick Jarrell will read the book Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann, followed by an interactive discussion about the story, safety tips, and state troopers.
Thu, Jan 9, 3pm, Fincastle
Tue, Jan 14, 3pm, Eagle Rock
Wed, Jan 15, 3pm, Blue Ridge
Chapter Champions Book Club
Jan 13 & 27, 3:30pm, Blue Ridge
Kids who are just getting started with early chapter books will discuss their favorite books and complete a hands-on activity tied to the monthly theme. January – Humor/Joke Books
Solar Energy & Your Home
Tue, Jan 14, 2pm, Fincastle
Learn what you need to consider before getting solar, what financial incentives there are, and how to avoid scams. Presentation and Q&A led by Channing Preston of Advanced Roofing and Solar.
Breaking Bread, Building Bridges
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm, Buchanan
Join your neighbors for light refreshments and talk about things that matter with our host, writer and astronomer Josh Urban. Bring up the things that interest you and engage with ideas in an environment where people can disagree and still get along.
Cozy Mystery Author Talk with Libby Klein
Sat, Jan 25, 11am, Blue Ridge
Join us for a morning of coffee and conversations with author Libby Klein, best known for her mystery series about gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister and her aunt Ginny at their B&B in Cape May.
Magzter Library app
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