Story times
Blacksburg Library:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Toddlers 2-3 years
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers 4-5 years
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Tots 12-24 months old
Fridays at 11 a.m.
Babies 0-12 months old
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
All ages storytime
Christiansburg Library:
Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.
Tots 12-24 months old
Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Toddlers 2-3 years old
Fridays 11 a.m.
All ages storytime
Jessie Peterman Library:
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
All ages storytime
Meadowbrook Public Library:
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
All ages storytime
Stay and Play, a Library Playgroup, Wednesdays
Every Wednesday after Storytime, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Blacksburg Library
Under their parent’s supervision, babies and toddlers can play during this informal gathering. This program is for ages 0-4 and meets in the storytime room.
Wee Play, a Library Playgroup, Wednesdays
Every Wednesday after Storytime EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Christiansburg Library. Parents and caregivers are invited to socialize while supervising an informal play group for their babies and toddlers. Ages 0-4.
Club M.O.M. (Meeting Other Munchkins), Wednesdays
Every Wednesday after Storytime, 11:15 – 12:15 p.m., Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd. This play group will meet every Wednesday there is a Storytime planned.
Essential Oils: Essential Emotions
Thursday, November 2, 7– 8 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Experience the Power of Essential Oils to Support Healthy Emotions.
Bountiful Basket Auction
Friday, November 3, 6–8 p.m .at the Blacksburg Library
Come tap your toes, mingle with friends, and bid on unique baskets! Over 100 baskets and experiences to bid on. All proceeds benefit the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
Land Curves: A Venture into Geometric Drawing
Saturday, November 4, 12-2 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Join instructor Amie Slate and learn to make complex geometric drawings using only a straightedge. No special experience necessary. Registration is required: the sign-up sheet is at the front desk. Ages 16 and up.
Intro to Role Playing
Saturday, November 4, 3-5 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for an afternoon of tabletop roleplaying (RPG) and snacks. All materials provided, for ages 11 and up.
Veteran’s Program
Saturday, November 4, 3 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Veterans and family are invited to a special program to honor ALL Veterans. Guest Speaker Commander Frank Ware will be speaking and afterwards we will have an early dinner Co-Sponsored by Elliston-Shawsville Post 4920, and Auxiliary and Meadowbrook Public Library.
Knit and Chat
Sunday, November 5, 2– 4 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Sunday, November 19, 2–4 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
All ages and all levels are welcome to join this group of knitters and crocheters.
Nature Explorers
Monday, November 6, 4:30 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, November 13, 4:30 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, November 14, 4:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, November 20, 4:30 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, November 21, 4:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, November 27, 4:30 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, November 28, 4:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Emily Newton, Claytor Lake’s Park Interpreter, will be doing science/nature-related activities every week this month. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
English Conversation and More for Adults
Monday, November 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, November 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, November 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, November 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Instruction provided by Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute. Participants will explore a variety of topics through English conversation with coaching from an experienced ESL instructor. Register at the Blacksburg Library
Brick Blast
Tuesday, November 7, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Duplos and Legos available for free play. Open to all ages.
Free Tutoring
Tuesday, November 7, 6 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Need tutoring help? T. Byron Kelly with Advance Tutoring will provide FREE tutoring help at 6:00 p.m. every Second Tuesday. By appointment only.
Bingo for Adults
Wednesday, November 8, 2–3 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? How about a few games of Bingo? Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. PRIZES!
Power Girls Mother Daughter Book Club
Wednesday, November 8, 5-6 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Girls ages 7-11, and their mothers are welcome to join us for great books at activities that empower our girls. We are reading Matilda by Roald Dalh in November. Refreshment provided. Join us!
Evening Book Talk
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
This month the group is discussing Lab Girl by Hope Jahren.
