All Botetourt County Libraries will be closed on Friday, May 1 for Staff Development Day.
Give Me Liberty
Mon, Apr 27-Wed, May 6, Fincastle
Explore Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, a traveling exhibition, from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, highlighting Virginia’s central role in the American Revolution and the ideas, people, and events that helped shape a new nation.
Yoga for Beginners
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM, Blue Ridge
Mon, May 4, 10 AM, Eagle Rock
Tue, May 5, 9 AM, Fincastle
Learn gentle yoga stretches. Mats and yoga blocks provided or bring your own. Instructor: Jaime Thrasher, Botetourt County Parks & Recreation. Ideal for adults. *Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Youth Chess Club
Thu, Apr 30, 4 PM, Blue Ridge
Tue, May 5, 4 PM, Buchanan
Tue, May 5, 4 PM, Eagle Rock
Learn the basics of chess while expanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Best for ages 10-17. Class size limited to 10. *Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Belief and Belonging in Early Botetourt
Tue, May 5, 6PM, Eagle Rock
Learn how Christianity influenced many aspects of Botetourt County community life in the 1700s. Presented by Robert McRae, retired pastor and author of “Sentinels of the Faith: Called to Worship in Botetourt County, Virginia.”
Floating, Fishing, and Birding Our Two Local Rivers: the James and the New
Wed, May 6, 6PM, Blue Ridge
Learn the best places to fish, the best floats for both whitewater enthusiasts and families, and some common birds along both rivers. Presented by Bruce Ingram, local author of “The James River Guide” and “The New River Guide.”
