Libraries closed for President’s Day
All branches will be closed Saturday, February 17, through Monday, February 19, for Presidents Day.
NoveList
Not sure what to read next? Whether you feel like branching out into new reading territory or finding more of what you already like, NoveList is a great way to discover new books you’ll love. Go to bocolibraries.info > Online Resources > NoveList (K-8 for kids, Plus for teens and adults). Get reading recommendations for fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels. Find read-alikes, series info, and extra content like book reviews and discussion guides.
Where’s Waldo?
Wed, Feb 21, Blue Ridge & Eagle Rock
Thu, Feb 22, Buchanan & Fincastle
Inspired by the popular look-and-find book series, dive into activities that encourage exploration and curiosity about the world. Embark on a scavenger hunt for Waldo and friends around the library, navigate mazes, and create Where’s Waldo binoculars and hats. Best for ages 5-12, drop in anytime during the library’s regular service hours.
Readers’ Night Out
Tue, Feb 27, 4-6pm, Eagle Rock
Tue, Feb 27, 5-7:30pm, Fincastle
In this casual drop-in event, explore a sampling of books and authors from the Fantasy genre. Sign up for the Adult Reading Challenge and commit to reading 12 books in 2024, and you’ll receive your own personal reading journal that you can decorate at the event.
Murder Hole Cave
Sat, Feb 24, 11am, Buchanan
Learn about caves and the history and science of Murder Hole Cave, a local natural formation with Marian McConnell, the 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.
Eclectic Readers
Thu, Feb 22, 11am-12pm, Eagle Rock
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Thu, Feb 22, 1-2pm, Blue Ridge
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers while enjoying coffee and social connection.
Teen Reading Society
Tweens and teens are invited to engage with their peers as they discuss books and encourage reading together. Set your own reading goals, get badges for every book logged, and earn incentives along the way. Participate in club meetings to enjoy pizza/snacks and discuss your favorite books. Membership is free to all tweens/teens. There is no required reading list; members choose their own books to read.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
