Garden Club
Mon, Mar 3, 3pm, Eagle Rock
Dig into all aspects of gardening with guidance from local experts and/or hands-on projects. March’s project: Hummingbirds with Master Gardener Donna Haley
Beginning Engineering
Tue, Mar 4, 4pm, Fincastle
Wed, Mar 5, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Tue, Mar 11, 4pm, Buchanan
Wed, Mar 12, 4pm, Eagle Rock
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. Ages 8+.
Teen Takeover
Thu, Mar 6, 4pm, Eagle Rock
Enjoy fun crafts and activities while building social skills and forging great friendships. March’s theme: Minecraft Mania–create Minecraft characters and build Minecraft creations. Minecraft books will be on display for teens to review and check out. Ages 12-17.
Who Made Those Tracks
Fri, Mar 7, 3:30pm, Blue Ridge
Explore with a Virginia State Park Ranger to learn about wildlife through reading, gaming, and tracking. Registration required; limited to 10. Call (540) 928-2900 to register. Ages 6-12.
Cozy Mystery Author Talk with Krista Davis
Sat, Mar 8, 12pm, Blue Ridge
New York Times bestselling mystery author Krista Davis will visit with us after the newest release in her Paws & Claws mystery series. Join us as we discover how she keeps up with writing three different mystery series and how she stays inspired. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Chapter Champions Book Club
Mon, Mar 10, 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. March’s theme: adventure books!
Deciphering Codes in Death Certificates
Thu, Mar 13, 2pm, Buchanan
Tue, Apr 8, 2pm, Fincastle
Learn how to decipher codes on death certificates when researching your family history, presented by Library Genealogist Rena Worthen.
Science Fair Workshop
Thu, Mar 6, 4pm, Buchanan
Wed, Mar 12, 4pm, Fincastle
Wed, Mar 19, 4pm, Eagle Rock
Tue, Mar 25, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Join Beth Leffel in this special program to learn how to plan an experiment, collect and present data, and teach others about your ideas. Participants will conduct a science experiment during the workshop. Ages 5-18.
Free COVID Tests
Stop by any Botetourt County Library Branch for a free test while supplies last. Curbside services are also available! Please call upon arrival, and a staff member will bring the tests to your vehicle.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
