Closed on July 4th
All branches will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, for Independence Day.
Interstellar Readathon
Fri, June 30, 10:30am-2:30pm, all branches
Enjoy free snacks and lunch, settle into a comfy space, and read! Help us reach our community goal of 500,000 pages read. You can also join the read-a-thon from the comfort of your home. Recommended for all ages.
…But, Aliens
Thu, July 13, 6-7pm, Buchanan Library
Your Uncle Jimmy has seen one, but NASA can’t find a trace. Learn about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, the Fermi Paradox, and the challenges of interstellar travel (plus some special tips for citizen research) with astronomer Josh Urban. Recommended for adults and teens 14+.
Space Art: Nebula Jar
Thu, July 6, 2:30-3:30pm, Fincastle Library
Thu, July 6, 3-4pm, Blue Ridge Library
Fri, July 7, 2:30-3:30pm, Buchanan and Eagle Rock Libraries
Use cotton balls, paint and a mason jar to capture the essence of the galaxy. Supplies provided.
Little Critters Petting Zoo
Mon, July 10, 10-11am, Eagle Rock Library
Mon, July 10, 4-5pm, Fincastle Library
Tue, July 11, 4-5pm, Fincastle Library
Wed, July 12, 4-5pm, Blue Ridge Library
Bring the famiJuly to see, touch, and learn about a wide range of animals, including sheep, miniature horses and donkeys, chickens, rabbits, pygmy goats, llamas and alpacas!
Mad Libs Live!
Mon, July 10, 10-11am, Buchanan Library
Mon, July 10, 12:30-1:30pm, Blue Ridge Library
An acting experience with a twist, in the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience! This truJuly interactive musical changes at every performance. Recommended for families.
Movie: Space Chimps (G)
Thu, July 27, 2-4pm, Blue Ridge & Fincastle Libraries
Fri, July 28, 2:30-3:30pm, Buchanan & Eagle Rock Libraries
Three chimps who are sent into space to explore the possibility of alien life when an unmanned space shuttle crash lands on an uncharted planet. Recommended for all ages.
Little Explorers
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:30am, Fincastle Library
Every Thursday 10:30-11:30am, Blue Ridge Library
Bring your toddler to a special play space so they can explore with educational and soft play toys, as well as interact with other toddlers.
Summer Learning Challenge: Find Your Place in Time and Space
Through Aug 5th
Earn brag tags and tickets for amazing prizes with this reading challenge, activities and events all summer long! Pick up your events calendar at any library location and get ready to launch into summer!
Books & Ice Cream Party
Fri, Aug. 4, 3-4pm, all branches
Anyone who participated in the online reading challenge in Beanstack can pick out a free book and earn their completion badge, plus get free ice cream to celebrate!
See our calendar at BOCOLibraries.info for more great events.
