Botetourt & the Civil War
Thu, Apr 24, 11am, Wilson Warehouse
Learn how the Civil War affected Botetourt County 160 years ago, presented by local historian Ed McCoy. Light refreshments will be provided.
Book Sale by Friends of the Fincastle Library
Thu—Sat, Apr 24—26, Fincastle Library
Spring is back, and that means it’s once again time for the Friends of the Fincastle Library’s used book sale! Browse and find that long-sought treasure or stumble upon an unexpected gem you didn’t know you needed. The book sale will be open during the library’s regular hours—don’t miss it!
Earth Day Fair and Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 26, 10am-2pm, Fincastle Library
Join the Fincastle Friends of the Library and the Fincastle Sustainability Committee for an exciting Earth Day Fair and Plant Swap. Explore fascinating topics like soil and water conservation, composting, bees and pollination, forestry, astronomy, and more! Learn about solar energy for your home, citizen-led climate action, and community gardening. There’s even Earth Day art to inspire creativity! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate our planet.
Story Trail Kickoff at Big Spring Park
Sat, Apr 26, 3pm, Big Spring Park in the Town of Fincastle (201 E. Back St.)
Celebrate the new story trail at Fincastle’s Big Spring Park! Enjoy a story, listen to live music, and make a seed bomb to take home. In partnership with the Town of Fincastle and Friends of the Fincastle Library.
Puzzles and Games for Seniors
Mon, Apr 28, 10am, Fincastle
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am, Eagle Rock
This program is specifically designed to facilitate activities for eye-hand coordination, mental exercise, and building of older adult companionships.
Fincastle Courthouse Community Update
Thu, May 8, 4pm, Fincastle
Join Botetourt County’s Capital Project Manager Rich Evans to get the latest updates, plans, and goals on the demolition and construction of the new Botetourt Courthouse.
Managing Nutrition with Alpha-Gal
Sat, May 10, 12pm, Buchanan
Learn what to expect with Alpha-Gal Syndrome and how you get your nutritional needs met if you have it. Participants can sample a salad dressing and take recipes home. Presented by Aimee Valenzuela, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, MPH.
Sentinels of Faith: 270 Years of Botetourt Churches
Mon, May 12, 6pm, Eagle Rock
Dive into the rich history of Botetourt churches with Robert McRae, local pastor and author of the book “Sentinels of Faith.”
Botetourt Senior Bingo
Tue, May 13, 10:30am, 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. Ages 65+.
Test Proctoring
In the interests of supporting lifelong learning, the Botetourt County Library proctors written and online tests for patrons upon request and availability of personnel, facilities and technology. Call your local branch for more details!
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
