Life of a Revolutionary War Loyalist
Sat, Aug 3, 11am, Buchanan
Historic interpreter Jeff Briggs wears recreated period clothing and uses various items from the Revolutionary War period to discuss what life was like for a colonist loyal to the King of England. Great for the whole family.
Garden Club
Mon, Aug 5, 3pm, Eagle Rock
Dig into all aspects of gardening with guidance from local experts and/or hands-on projects. August project: Houseplant and tropical plant swap
Botetourt Senior Bingo
Thu, Aug 8, 10:30am, Eagle Rock
Win fun prizes and enjoy social time with this popular game. Offered in partnership with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and Parks & Recreation.
Genealogy Research: Courthouse Records
Tue, Aug 13, 2pm, Buchanan
Research your family history using courthouse records. Presented by Rena Worthen (Library Genealogist) and Loretta Caldwell.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Aug 7, 12pm, Buchanan
Theme: Summer & Love
Wed, Aug 14, 10:30am, Fincastle
The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
STEM Club
1st Tuesdays, 4pm, Fincastle
2nd Wednesdays, 4pm, Buchanan
3rd Mondays, 4pm, Eagle Rock
4th Tuesdays, Aug 27, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Learn the scientific method and engineering design processes with hands-on projects. Best for ages 8-14. Registration required. August: Bernoulli’s Principle (High and Low Air Pressure)
LEGO Club
2nd Thursdays, 4pm, Blue Ridge
3rd Mondays, 4pm, Fincastle
Develop engineering and creative skills through LEGO challenges. Older kids (6-11) tackle LEGO activities together while younger kids (0-5) play with large LEGO DUPLO blocks.
StoryTime
Resumes week of August 11
Tuesdays 10:30-11am, Blue Ridge
Wednesdays 10:30-11am, Eagle Rock
Thursdays 10:30-11am, Blue Ridge & Fincastle
Fridays, 10:30-11am, Buchanan
Enjoy books, songs, and tactile activities that build literacy, motor, and social skills. Best for preschoolers.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
