Life of a Revolutionary War Continental Soldier
Wed, Oct 2, 12pm, Buchanan
Historic interpreter Jeff Briggs wears recreated period clothing and uses various items from the Revolutionary War period to discuss what life was like from a Patriot’s perspective.
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.”
Beginning Engineering
Tue, Oct 8, 4pm, Fincastle
Presented by engineer David Sproles. This first class will focus on basic skills and a transistor project. No prior experience required. Best for ages 10+. October: Blinking Lights. Space is limited, call 540-928-2700 to sign up.
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.
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.
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.
Eclectic Readers
Wed, Oct 2, 12pm, Buchanan
Theme: Narrative Cookbooks
Thu, Oct 3, 6:30pm, Fincastle
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
Wed, Oct 9, 10:30am, Fincastle
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
Discuss books and authors with fellow readers.
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.
Find even more events at BOCOLibraries.info.
