All Botetourt County Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day.
Upcoming Events
Safe Online Shopping
Wed, Nov 5, 10 AM-11 AM, Fincastle
Thu, Nov 6, 10 AM-11 AM, Buchanan
Fri, Nov 7, 10 AM-11 AM, Blue Ridge
Join us to learn about shopping safely while using personal devices and how to detect scams. Presented by Sloan Champney from Roanoke Better Business Bureau. Best for adults.
Meet and Greet with Turkeys
Thu, Nov 6, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, Blue Ridge
Enjoy turkey themed activities and interact with live turkeys provided by Little Critters. Event will be held in the meeting room and on the front lawn. The first 20 families (1 per family) to show up for the event will get a turkey themed goodie bag with a turkey they can stuff themselves, turkey themed activities to do as a family, and a free turkey book.
Teen Takeover
Thu, Nov 6, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, Eagle Rock
Enjoy fun crafts and activities, forge great friendships, and find opportunities for community service. Best for ages 12 – 17.
Indigenous People of Virginia’s Frontier
Thu, Nov 6, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Fincastle
Have you wondered who the first people to occupy this region were and how they lived? Join Monacan Indian Nation tribal citizen, Victoria Ferguson to learn more about the first nations, in the area. In partnership with Botetourt Preservation, Inc. Best for ages 18+
First Friday Art
Fri, Nov 7, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, Buchanan
Explore simple art techniques and materials in a relaxing atmosphere. Best for ages 18+
Preventative Pest Control for Winter Months
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Blue Ridge
Join us to learn about preventative measures that can be taken to protect your house from pests and wildlife during the winter months. Presented by Tori Nininger of Star City Pest Control & Wildlife. Best for ages 18+
Discover AI
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Eagle Rock
See live demos of everyday Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and CoPilot. Learn about the ethical considerations (many), the practical applications (more), the pitfalls, (including hallucinations) and the differences between free version and paid subscriptions (significant). Presented by Chris Porter, Dean and Chair of the AI Task Force at Virginia Western Community College. Best for ages 18+
Native Medicinal Plants of the Shenandoah Valley: Author Talk with Rebecca Boone
Mon, Nov 10, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Fincastle
Join local author, Rebecca Boone and learn about the various medicinal plants and how they were used by native peoples and early settlers. Author Q&A with book signing to follow presentation. In partnership with Botetourt Preservation, Inc. Best for ages 18+
