Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am, Buchanan Town Park
Thu, Jul 10, 6pm, Fincastle
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am, Eagle Rock
Fri, Jul 11, 3pm, Blue Ridge
See and touch farm animals like chickens, rabbits, pygmy goats, ducks, alpacas, and miniature horses and donkeys in this traveling petting zoo.
Homeschooling 101
Mon, Jul 14, 10am, Blue Ridge
Fri, Jul 18, 10am, Fincastle
Mon, Jul 21, 5pm, Eagle Rock
Whether you’re thinking about homeschooling or just getting started, get tips about requirements, options and support while networking with like-minded local parents. Presented by Renee Campbell from Greater Roanoke Homeschool Educators.
End of Summer Ice Cream Party
Fri, Jul 11, 2pm, all branches
Celebrate the end of summer with an ice cream party!
Prepare with Pedro
Tue, Jul 15, 10am, Blue Ridge
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am, Fincastle
Pedro the Penguin walks you through creating a family emergency plan and a home fire drill. Presented by Virginia Regional Preparedness. Best for pre-K through 2nd grade.
Community Art
Wed, Jul 16, 10am, Fincastle
Wed, Aug 13, 10am, Fincastle
Mon, Aug 25, 2pm, Eagle Rock
Collaborate with others to create unique group art through a variety of art media.
Fincastle: July – Pass the Sketch ; August – Pass the Stamp
Eagle Rock: Pass the Canvas
Dragon Training Camp
Wed, Jul 16, 2pm, Blue Ridge
Wed, Jul 23, 2pm, Fincastle
Celebrate the movie release of “How to Train Your Dragon” with fun projects and interactive games. Best for ages 5-12.
Summer Chalk Walk
Wed, Jul 16, all day, Fincastle
Fri, Jul 18, all day, Fincastle
Tue, Jul 22, all day, Fincastle
Fri, Jul 25, all day, Fincastle
Join us in decorating the sidewalk around the library with chalk art.
American Girl Book Club
Thu, Jul 17, 4pm, Fincastle
Discuss American Girl books, enjoy light refreshments, and complete a hands-on activity or craft related to the book. Best for ages 8-12. *Registration required; call 540-928-2900 to register.
July: “Meet Molly”
1757: The Botetourt Frontier and the Capture of Hannah Dennis
Thu, Jul 17, 6pm, Wilson Warehouse
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm, Blue Ridge
Tue, Aug 26, 4pm, Eagle Rock
In 1757, Shawnee warriors attacked settler families near present-day Buchanan, taking Hannah Dennis and others captive. Learn about Hannah’s capture and daring escape from local historian Ed McCoy.
Seaside Shadow Box
Fri, Jul 18, 11am, Blue Ridge
Create your own shadow box with seashells. Materials provided, including seashells (but may bring your own if desired). *Registration required; call 540-928-2900 to register.
Author Talk with Audrey Ingram
Fri, Jul 18, 6:30pm, Blue Ridge
Meet local author Audrey Ingram and learn about her new fiction book set in Virginia, “The Summer We Ran.”
Games You Grew Up With
Wed, Jul 20, 10am, Fincastle
Wed, Aug 6, 10am, Fincastle
Bring the whole family to play vintage games, both new and old favorites.
July – Games from 1930s-1960s
August – Games from 1970s-2000s
Be Red Cross Ready
Mon, Jul 21, 2pm, Blue Ridge
Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm, Blue Ridge
Wed, Aug 27, 11am, Fincastle
Create an emergency kit and develop an evacuation plan through interactive activities and discussion. Presented by Virginia Regional Preparedness. Best for 3rd-5th graders.
Interlibrary Loan
Need something we don’t own? Botetourt County residents can borrow books and more from libraries across the U.S. through our interlibrary loan service—most items arrive in 1-4 weeks, and a $3 fee applies only if the request is filled. To get started, visit BOCOLibraries.info > Services > Interlibrary Loan and submit a request form.
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