Libraries Closed May 25-27
All library branches will be closed on Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
New print service
With our new Princh print management system, you can now print remotely (like from home), from any mobile device (like your smartphone) or laptop, as well as from library computers! Pay at the library’s front desk to release your print job. See instructions at bocolibraries.info > Services > Print Remotely.
Beach Party with Shana Banana
Wed, Jun 5, 2:30-3:30pm, Botetourt Family YMCA
Travel through the water cycle with this one-woman interactive musical concert, meeting all sorts of interesting aquatic and marine species along the way. YMCA membership is not required to attend.
Art Lab
Dive into hands-on, book-based, ocean-themed crafts!
Whale Bubble Wrap Art – ages 2-6
Tue, May 28, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Ocean Shirt Tie Dye – all ages
Wed, May 29, 3pm, Buchanan
Fri, May 31, 11am, Blue Ridge
Fri, May 31, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Recycle & Play
Enjoy a story, then dive into an ocean-themed craft using recycled materials.
Aquarium Dig – ages 2-6
Wed, May 29, 11am, Blue Ridge
Aquarium Sensory Bottle – ages 7-11
Tue, May 21, 3pm, Buchanan
Jumping Dolphin Tissue Box – ages 7-11
Tue, May 28, 11am, Buchanan
Paint Pour Ocean Canvas
Thu, May 30, 4-5pm (teens) or 6-7pm (adults), Blue Ridge
Thu, May 30, 4:30-5:30pm (teens/adults), Eagle Rock
Fri, Jun 7, 3-4pm (teens/adults), Buchanan
Create a swirly ocean scene using straws and paint. Wear old clothes, this will be messy! Registration required; call 540-928-2900 to sign up.
Eclectic Readers
Thu, May 23, 11am-12pm, Eagle Rock
Chances Are… by Richard Russo
Fri, May 24, 11am-12pm, Blue Ridge
The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
Septic Health: Preventing Costly Repairs
Mon, Jun 3, 4-5pm, Blue Ridge
Tue, Jun 4, 11am-12pm, Buchanan
Learn how to maintain your septic system so you don’t spend money on costly repairs down the road, as well as keep harmful contamination from spreading on your property. Get details on Residential Septic Program’s cost-share options available for parts of Botetourt County. Presented by Mountain Castles Soil & Water.
Summer Reading Challenge
Calling kids age 0-12 to “Dive into Reading” with our ocean-themed challenge! Ends June 30.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
