Spooky Storytelling in the Park
Sat, Oct 19, 5-8pm, Troutville Town Park (or Botetourt Family YMCA if raining)
Bring the whole family for an evening of spooktacular stories and fun! Start out with games and crafts for kids, followed by family-friendly storytellers Joelle Shenk (5:30pm), Clint Atwood (6:15pm) and Megan Hicks (7:15pm – scarier stories, let younger kids stay at your own risk!). Meet local organizations and grab some cocoa. BYO chairs and blankets if you’re not crazy about cold bleachers.
Sensory 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.
Fairy Tales StoryTime
Fri, Oct 4, 3pm, Blue Ridge
Wed, Oct 16, 2:30pm, Eagle Rock
Kids will enjoy songs, sign language, and hands-on activities around the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”
Yoga for Beginners
Mon, Oct 7, 10:30am, Buchanan
Yoga instructor Kathy Austin guides attendees through gentle yoga stretches. This program is offered in partnership with Botetourt County Parks & Recreation. Mats and yoga blocks provided or bring your own. Class size is limited, call 540-928-3005 to register.
Painting Workshop: Seasons of the Gnome
Fri, Oct 11, 11am, Blue Ridge
Paint a fall-themed garden gnome. Supplies provided. Space is limited; call 540-928-2900 to sign up.
True Crime Book Club
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm, Blue Ridge
Discuss “whodunnit” books and authors with fellow true crime enthusiasts. Theme: Historical Crimes.
Senior Bingo
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am, Buchanan
Win fun prizes and enjoy social time with this popular game. Offered in partnership with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and Parks & Recreation.
Read & Stitch
Thu, Oct 28, 4pm, Eagle Rock
Bring your own needlework project to work on while you discuss books with fellow crafters. October’s discussion: A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Oct 9, 10:30am, Fincastle
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
Thu, Oct 24, 11am, Eagle Rock
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
Fri, Oct 25, 11am, Blue Ridge
The Librarianist by Patrick DeWitt
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
