Beach Party with Shana Banana
Wed, Jun 5, 2:30pm, Botetourt Family YMCA
Travel through the water cycle with this one-woman interactive musical concert, meeting all sorts of interesting aquatic and marine species along the way. YMCA membership is not required to attend. Great for the whole family.
Larsen’s Lizards
Tue, Jun 18, 10am & 11:30am, Fincastle
Tue, Jun 18, 1:30pm, Eagle Rock
Thu, Jun 20, 10am & 11:30am, Blue Ridge
Tue, Jun 20, 1:30pm, Buchanan
Touch lizards, turtles, snakes and more in this hands-on experience led by reptile specialists Scott and Kim Larsen. Great for the whole family.
Make Your Own Keychain
Wed, Jun 5, 11am, Blue Ridge
Tue, Jun 11, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Tue, Jun 18, 4pm, Fincastle
Enjoy a story about a shark and seahorse, then create a shark or seahorse keychain to decorate your backpack. Ages 4+. Registration required; call 540-928-2900 to sign up.
Braided Plastic Bag Rug
Tue, Jun 11, 3pm, Blue Ridge
Fri, Jun 14, 3pm, Buchanan
Thu, Jun 20, 4:30pm, Eagle Rock
Bring your own plastic bags and create a recycled rug! Great project for teens and adults.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Jun 5, 12pm, Buchanan
Theme: Small Town Stories
Thu, Jun 6, 6:30pm, Fincastle
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
Septic Health: Preventing Costly Repairs
Mon, Jun 3, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Tue, Jun 4, 11am, Buchanan
Learn how to maintain your septic system and stop harmful contamination, as well as money-saving options. Presented by Mountain Castles Soil & Water.
Outdoor Book Club
Tue, Jun 11, 11:30am, Troutville Town Park
Join a leisurely 20-minute group walk around Troutville Town Park, discussing what you’re reading with fellow book-lovers.
The Caribbean Environment
Tue, Jun 4, 6pm, Blue Ridge
Fri, Jun 7, 11am, Eagle Rock
Renee Godard, Director and Chair of Environmental Science at Hollins University, has conducted long-term research in the Caribbean. Learn about efforts to preserve the Caribbean’s rich natural resources and environment.
Summer Reading Challenge
Kids age 0-12 can “Dive into Reading” with our ocean-themed challenge! Ends June 30.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
