Community Conversation: Artificial Intelligence
Tue, Apr 16, 7-8:30pm, Tizzone (Daleville Town Center)
How does AI affect you now, and what does it mean for the future? Following a brief talk by Vladimir Bratic, Association Professor of Communication Studies at Hollins University, share your thoughts and hear from others in a small group conversational format.
One Deep: Navigating Our Differences
Thu, Apr 11, 6:30-7:30pm, Fincastle
As the 2024 election cycle heats up, there’s one bipartisan agreement: this is miserable. While we tend to focus on the players at the top, the biggest difference we can make is right in front of us: one person deep. Josh Urban facilitates a discussion on how we can understand our neighbors better, engage in difficult conversations productively, and build a better world – one relationship at a time.
Anniversary Open House
Thu, Apr 11, 10am-8pm, Blue Ridge
Sat, Apr 13, 10am-2pm, Eagle Rock
Celebrate Blue Ridge’s 36th and Eagle Rock’s 14th birthdays! Enjoy light refreshments, tour the library, and participate in fun activities.
Author Talks
J’Nell Cielielski (historical romance) – Fri, Apr 12, 4-5pm, Buchanan and Sat, Apr 13, 10:30-11:30am, Blue Ridge
Brook Allen (historical fiction) – Sat, Apr 13, 10:30-11:30am, Fincastle
Build Your Own Bear
Fri, Apr 12, 3-4pm, Fincastle
Fri, Apr 12, 3:30-4:30pm, Eagle Rock
Sat, Apr 13, 11am-12pm, Buchanan
Sat, Apr 13, 12:30-1:30pm, Blue Ridge
Build and color your own stuffed tie-dye teddy bear to take home. $5 fee required for each participant (covers partial supply costs), payable at the event. Ages 5-12 only. Registration required; space is limited.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Wed, Apr 17, 4-6pm, Blue Ridge
Thu, Apr 25, 4-6pm, Fincastle
Tue, Apr 30, 4-6pm, Eagle Rock
Based on the popular book series, follow a story and choose your own plot twists to create a unique adventure! Follow your adventure to craft stations inspired by the first four original books in the “Choose Your Own Adventure” series. Best for ages 7-14.
National Library Week
April 7-13
Drop by any library branch for fun activities all week long!
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
