Holiday Hours
All library branches will close at noon on Friday, December 22, and will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, December 26.
Fincastle Library closed January 2-20
The Fincastle branch will be closed temporarily for renovations. Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to our facility!
Little Explorers
Tuesdays 10:30am, Fincastle
Toddlers explore the world around them through educational and soft play toys while parents and caregivers get grown-up social time.
StoryTime
Wednesdays, 10:30am & 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Wednesdays, 6pm, Fincastle
Thursdays, 10:30am, Blue Ridge & Fincastle
Fridays, 10:30am, Buchanan
Enjoy books, songs, and tactile activities that build literacy, motor, and social skills. Best for preschoolers.
STEM Club
Tue, Dec 26, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Tue, Jan 2, 3:30pm, Buchanan
Learn the scientific method and engineering design process with hands-on projects. Best for ages 6-11. Call 540-928-2900 to register.
Garden Club
Wed, Jan 3, 11am, Eagle Rock
Dig into all aspects of gardening with guidance from local experts and/or hands-on projects. January project – Teacup Birdfeeders.
Outdoor Book Club
Tue, Jan 9, 11:30am, Troutville Town Park
Join a leisurely 20-minute group walk around Troutville Town Park, then discuss what you’re reading and share book recommendations over warm (or cool) beverages at One Love Coffee across the street (group discount provided).
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Jan 3, 12pm, Buchanan
Theme is “What Matters Most.” Choose a title from a list of recommendations.
Thu, Jan 4, 6:30pm, Pie Shoppe (Fincastle)
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Wed, Jan 10, 10:30am, Pie Shoppe (Fincastle)
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers while enjoying coffee and social connection.
Murder Hole Cave
Sat, Jan 6, 11am, Buchanan
Learn about the history and science of Murder Hole Cave, a local natural formation, as well as caves’ importance, safety, and conservation. Start with a short documentary, then enjoy a Q&A session with Marian McConnell, property owner, educator, and spelunking guide. Copies of McConnell’s book Murder Hole: Catawba Murder Hole Cave will be available for purchase and author signing.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
