Holiday Closures
All library branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day and Saturday, November 9 – Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Book returns and WiFi access remain open 24/7.
Looney’s Ferry
Thu, Nov 7, 2pm, Buchanan
Learn about the history of Looney’s Ferry, the James River crossing established in 1742. Presented by owner Charles Alphin and retired judge, senator, delegate and history buff, Malfourd “Bo” Trumbo.
Hawks, Falcons, and Owls
Tue, Nov 12, 5:30-7pm, Eagle Rock
Learn about local birds of prey and their role in our ecosystem – and meet some real birds of prey! Presented by Corey Basham.
Intro to Mahjong
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am, Blue Ridge
Learn this popular tile-based game. Presented by Katherine Arney of Star City Mahjong.
Community Cooking: Ginger Gungas
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am-12:30pm, Wilson Warehouse in Buchanan
Celebrate the town’s historic Ginger Gungas cookbook with Buchanan’s Town Improvement Society. Bring your favorite Fall treat to share (optional) and sample ginger gungas, a type of gingerbread cookie, made from the original historic recipe.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Nov 6, 12pm, Buchanan
The Seasons series by Ali Smith
Thu, Nov 7, 6:30pm, Fincastle
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
Fri, Nov 8, 11am, Blue Ridge
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am, Fincastle
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Thu, Nov 21, 11am, Eagle Rock
We’ll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
Little Explorers
Tuesdays 10:30am, Fincastle
Thursdays 11am, Blue Ridge
Toddlers explore the world around them through educational and soft play toys while parents and caregivers get grown-up social time.
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.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
