Carilion Free Health Screenings
Wed, Feb 28, 10:30am-12:30pm, Buchanan
Wed, Mar 6, 11am-1pm, Blue Ridge
Fri, Mar 8, 10:30am-12:30pm, Eagle Rock
Get a free health screening, including a blood pressure check, from Carilion Community Health & Outreach.
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.
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.
Garden Club
Wed, Mar 6, 11am-12pm, Eagle Rock
Dig into all aspects of gardening with guidance from local experts and/or hands-on projects. March: Spring Garden Prep
Raising Chickens
Tue, Mar 12, 6-7pm, Blue Ridge
Learn whether to choose heritage or hybrid birds, how to make a chicken illness kit, how to raise chicks, and more with local author and locavore Bruce Ingram.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Mar 6, 12-1pm, Buchanan
Theme is “Winds of Change” – see list of recommended titles
Thu, Mar 7, 6:30-7:30pm, Fincastle
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers while enjoying coffee and social connection.
Beginning Engineering
Wed, Mar 20, 4:30-5:30pm, Eagle Rock
Thu, Mar 21, 4:30-5:30pm, Blue Ridge
Get hands-on experience with electrical projects that focus on safety and real-world engineering skills. Presented by engineer David Sproles. Best for ages 10+.
The Singing Cowgirl
Wed, Mar 27, 11am-12pm, Buchanan
Wed, Mar 27, 3-4pm, Blue Ridge
Clap, laugh, sing, dance, and role-play with the “Singing Cowgirl” Aspen Black! Travel through the land, cultures, and history of cowboys and cowgirls. Great for ages 5+.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
