Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am, Buchanan
Wed, Jul 24, 6pm, Fincastle
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am, Eagle Rock
Thu, Jul 25, 6pm, Blue Ridge
See and touch farm animals like chickens, rabbits, pygmy goats, ducks, alpacas, and miniature horses and donkeys in this traveling petting zoo.
Eclectic Readers
Thu, Jul 25, 11am, Eagle Rock
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves
Fri, Jul 26, 11am, Blue Ridge
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
Thu, Aug 1, 6:30pm, Fincastle
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield
Wed, Aug 7, 12pm, Buchanan
Theme: Summer & Love
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
Regular children’s programs resume in August
All regular children’s programs will resume the first week of August, with the exception of StoryTime, which will resume the week of August 11. Other programs include Little Explorers, STEM Club, LEGO Club, and Youth Chess Club.
Story Brush: Artistic Writing for Kids
Wednesdays 3:30pm, Fincastle
Dive into a guided art activity, then build a story around your art. August’s theme: Fantasy Genre. Best for ages 7+.
Art Lab
1st Fridays, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
3rd Thursdays, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Enjoy a story and art from illustrated children’s picture books, then create your own picture using the same art medium that the illustrator used. August illustrator: Mo Willems. Best for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Life of a Revolutionary War Loyalist
Sat, Aug 3, 11am, Buchanan
Historic interpreter Jeff Briggs wears recreated period clothing and uses various items from the Revolutionary War period to discuss what life was like for a colonist loyal to the King of England. Great for the whole family.
Garden Club
Mon, Aug 5, 3pm, Eagle Rock
Dig into all aspects of gardening with guidance from local experts and/or hands-on projects. August project: Houseplant and tropical plant swap
Botetourt Senior Bingo
Thu, Aug 8, 10:30am, Eagle Rock
Win fun prizes and enjoy social time with this popular game. Offered in partnership with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and Parks & Recreation.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
