Holiday Closures
All library branches will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 9-Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Book returns and Wi-Fi access remain open 24/7.
Notary Services
Did you know Botetourt County Libraries offer FREE notary services? Please contact a library location to schedule an appointment.
Hawks, Falcons, and Owls
Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm, Eagle Rock
Learn about local birds of prey and their role in our ecosystem – and meet some real birds of prey! Presented by Corey Basham.
Reading with a Ranger
Fri, Nov 15, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Read a book with a Virginia State Park Ranger to learn about nature and make a craft to take home.
Community Cooking: Ginger Gungas
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am-12:30pm, Wilson Warehouse in Buchanan
Celebrate the town’s historic Ginger Gungas cookbook with Buchanan’s Town Improvement Society. Bring your favorite Fall treat to share (optional) and taste ginger gungas (a type of gingerbread cookie) made from the original historic recipe.
Hidden Genealogy
Tue, Nov 19, 2pm, Fincastle
Learn how to research newspaper articles, census records funeral records, and other resources to find the maiden names of women in history and where ancestors were laid to rest. Presented by Rena Worthen, Library Genealogist.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Nov 6, 12pm, Buchanan
The Seasons series by Ali Smith
Thu, Nov 7, 6:30pm, Fincastle
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am, Fincastle
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Thu, Nov 21, 11am, Eagle Rock
We’ll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark
Fri, Nov 22, 11am, Blue Ridge
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
STEM Club
Tue, Nov 12, 4pm, Fincastle
Wed, Nov 13, 4pm, Buchanan
Mon, Nov 18, 4pm, Eagle Rock
Tue, Nov 26, 4pm, Blue Ridge
Learn the scientific method and engineering design processes with hands-on projects.
Open to children of any age, but younger children need an adult or older child to assist them.
November’s project: Acids and bases.
Special Needs Storytime
Wednesdays, 6pm, Fincastle
Enjoy books, songs and tactile activities that build literacy, motor, and social skills – especially designed for children with special needs. Best for preschoolers.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
