FEATURED EVENT
Spooky Storytelling in the Park
Sat, Oct 25, 5:30-8 PM, Troutville Town Park
Join us for a night of spooktacular stories, performances, games and other fun activities for the entire family! Grab some food and try your hand at pumpkin painting, spooky science lab, spooky scavenger hunt, and Halloween-themed games. Prizes awarded for Best Spooky Costume, Best Book-Related Costume, and Best Family Costume. Every child will receive a free book from the Friends of the Library (while supplies last).
6:00pm – Attic Productions’ book-based play Room on the Broom (written and directed by students)
6:30pm – Children’s Storyteller Joelle Shenk
7:15pm – Re-enactor Campbell Harmon as Edgar Allen Poe
Upcoming Events
Community Art
Wed, Oct 22, 10 AM-11 AM, Fincastle
Collaborate with others to create unique group art through a variety of art media. Best for adults/seniors. September: Pastels/Chalks October: Multi-Media Collage. Best for Adults and Seniors.
Yoga For Beginners
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Intro to Mahjong
Mon, Oct 27, 11 AM-12 PM, Buchanan
Learn the game that’s so old, it’s new again! Instructor: Katherine Arney, Star City Mahjong *Registration required. Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
Discover AI
Mon, Oct 27, 6-7 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. Ideal for Adults.
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Oct 28, 4-5 PM, Buchanan
Tue, Oct 28, 4-5 PM, Eagle Rock
Learn the basics of chess while expanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ideal for ages 10-17. *Registration required; Register at https://botetourtva.libcal.com/ or call 540-928-2900 with questions.
