Solar Energy & Your Home
Thu, Apr 3, 4pm, Buchanan
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am, Blue Ridge
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.
Birdwatching for Kids
Sat, Apr 5, 10:30am, Blue Ridge
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am, Fincastle
Learn how to spot and identify birds with a Roanoke Valley Bird Club volunteer.
Deciphering Codes in Death Certificates
Tue, Apr 8, 2pm, Fincastle
Learn how to decipher codes on death certificates when researching your family history. Presented by Library Genealogist Rena Worthen.
Eagle Rock Library 15th Anniversary Celebration
Sat, Apr 12, 10am-2pm, Eagle Rock
You’re invited to Eagle Rock Library’s 15th birthday party! Celebrate how the library has grown and look forward to the next chapter in its story. Enjoy live bluegrass music by Blue Connection (11am-1pm), an open chess game with Mr. Bill (10am-12pm), bingo (10:30am-11am and 1pm-1:30pm), and more! Food trucks on site are provided by Aaron’s Smokehouse (the first 50 people, including kids, eat free!) and A & A Kettle Corn Company. Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and festivities! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Tree Care 101
Sat, Apr 12, 11am, Blue Ridge
Learn preventative maintenance steps to care for your trees and prevent expenses due to damage. Presented by William Smith, the “Dancing Lumberjack” and certified arborist.
Community Café
Mon, Apr 14, 9am, Fincastle
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am, Eagle Rock
This program provides an opportunity for seniors to mingle through coffee, conversation, and challenging/fun game!
Intro to Mahjong
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am, Blue Ridge
Learn this popular tile-based game. Presented by Katherine Arney of Star City Mahjong.
To assist returning players and teach new players, Katherine Arney will be joining us on the second Monday of every month. Stop by to join the fun and learn about the game that is taking over social media. Registration required; call (540) 928-2900 to register.
Earth Day Fair and Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 26, 10am-2pm, Fincastle Library
Join the Fincastle Friends of the Library and the Fincastle Sustainability Committee for an exciting Earth Day Fair and Plant Swap. Explore fascinating topics like soil and water conservation, composting, bees and pollination, forestry, astronomy, and more! Learn about solar energy for your home, citizen-led climate action, and community gardening. There’s even Earth Day art to inspire creativity! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate our planet.
Story Trail Kickoff at Big Spring Park
Sat, Apr 26, 3pm, Big Spring Park in the Town of Fincastle (201 E. Back St.)
Celebrate the new story trail at Fincastle’s Big Spring Park! Enjoy a story, listen to live music, and make a seed bomb to take home. In partnership with the Town of Fincastle and Friends of the Fincastle Library.
Book Sale by Friends of the Fincastle Library
Thu—Sat, Apr 24—26, Fincastle Library
Spring is back, and that means it’s once again time for the Friends of the Fincastle Library’s used book sale! Browse and find that long-sought treasure or stumble upon an unexpected gem you didn’t know you needed. The book sale will be open during the library’s regular hours—don’t miss it!
Seed Library
Did you know you can borrow seed packets from any Botetourt County Libraries branch? Grow vegetables, fruits, and flowers while promoting biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices. After harvesting your plants, save seeds for yourself and return a portion to the library!
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
