Libraries Closed May 3
All library branches will be closed on Friday, May 3, for staff development.
Summer Reading Challenge
May 13 – June 30
Calling kids age 0-12 to “Dive into Reading” with our ocean-themed challenge! Earn brag tags and prizes by reading books of your choice, and participate in fun activities and events all summer long.
Dive Into Reading Kickoff
Fri, May 17, 6-8pm, Buchanan Elementary School
Enjoy a wet/dry slide, bubbles, face painting, obstacle courses, battleship water pong, crafts, and other games and activities. Bring a towel; you might get wet! Concessions available, with community partners and vendors onsite. Stay after sunset to watch the movie “Moana” with Botetourt County Parks & Recreation.
Make Your Own Keychain
Sat, May 11, 10am-2pm (drop-in), Buchanan
Enjoy a story about a shark and seahorse, then create a shark or seahorse keychain to decorate your backpack.
Art Lab
Ocean Shirt Tie Dye – all ages
Wed, May 15, 3:30pm, Fincastle
Whale Bubble Wrap Art – ages 2-6
Sat, May 18, 11am, Buchanan
Dive into hands-on, book-based, ocean-themed crafts!
Eclectic Readers
Wed, May 8, 10:30-11:30am, Fincastle
The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
Senior Bingo
Wed, May 15, 10-11:30am, Fincastle
Win fun prizes and enjoy social time with this popular game. Offered in partnership with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and Parks & Recreation.
Online Genealogy Resources
Thu, May 16, 11-12pm, Buchanan
Learn about reliable online resources, both free and paid, to conduct your genealogy research with Rena Worthen, Library Genealogist.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
