New library hours:
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Blue Ridge & Fincastle Libraries: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-5pm, and Sat 9am-2pm
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Buchanan & Eagle Rock Libraries: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Forgotten Cemeteries & Communities
Thu, Oct 2, 2-3 PM, Buchanan
Learn how to find small family cemeteries and communities that have been long forgotten. Presented by Library Genealogist Rena Worthen. Ideal for adults.
Hands Only CPR
Sat, Oct 4, 10-11 AM, Blue Ridge
Learn a lifesaving technique for all age groups that anyone can do! Hands-Only CPR teaches you the essentials of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation without mouth-to-mouth breaths. Presented by Virginia Regional Preparedness. Best for ages 13+.
Special Needs StoryTime
Sat, Oct 4, 10:30-11:30 AM, Fincastle
Enjoy books, songs, and tactile activities that build literacy, motor, and social skills – especially designed for children with special needs. Best for ages 3-8.
Spooktacular Saturday
Sat, Oct 4, 11 AM-12 PM, Eagle Rock
Join us for an interactive (mildly) spooky story and activity. The Little Old Woman Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams with marionette craft. Ideal for ages 0-6.
Sat, Oct 4, 12:30 -1:30 PM, Eagle Rock
Join us for an interactive (mildly) spooky story and activity. “The Dead Man’s Brains” from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz with pumpkin guts slime craft. Ideal for ages 7-12.
Yoga For Beginners
Thu, Oct 2, 6:30-7:30 PM, Blue Ridge
Mon, Oct 6, 10-11 AM, Blue Ridge
Mon, Oct 6, 1-2 PM, Fincastle
Learn gentle yoga stretches. Mats and yoga blocks provided or bring your own. Instructor: Jaime Thrasher, Botetourt County Parks & Recreation. Best for ages 18+
*Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Beginning Engineering
Tue, Oct 7, 4-5:30 PM, Buchanan
Get hands-on experience with electrical projects that focus on safety and real-world engineering skills. Presented by engineer David Sproles. No prior experience required – just curious minds! Best for ages 10+.
*Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Discover AI
Tue, Oct 7, 6 – 7 PM, Fincastle
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. Ideal for adults.
