Storytimes at the Blacksburg Library
Toddlers 2-3 years – Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Preschoolers 4-5 years – Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Tots 12-24 months – Fridays at 10:30 AM
Babies 0-12 months – Fridays at 11:00 AM
All Ages Storytime – Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Storytimes at the Christiansburg Library
Tots 12-24 months – Mondays at 10:00 AM
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Toddlers 2-3 years – Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
All Ages – Fridays at 11:00 AM
Storytimes at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd
All Ages Storytime – Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Storytimes at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville
All Ages Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Stay and Play, a Library Playgroup
Every Wednesday after Storytime, 10:30 – 11:30 AM, 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.
Stay and Play, a Library Playgroup
Every Wednesday after Storytime EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Christiansburg Library
Parents and caregivers are invited to socialize while supervising an informal play group for their babies and toddlers. Ages 0-4 years.
Club M.O.M. (Meeting Other Munchkins)
Every Wednesday after Storytime, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd
This play group will meet every Wednesday there is a Storytime planned. Relatives can relax and have a cup of tea while their children play with blocks and other toys.
April Art Exhibit: Jessica Goldsmith
All Month of April, at the Blacksburg Library
Local artist Jessica Goldsmith works with both oils and with roving, which is the cleaned, combed fiber of sheep, alpacas, and llamas. Stop by and view her fantastical creations!
April Book Raffle
All Month of April, at the Blacksburg Library
Enter to win a beautiful book on Gardening!
April Exhibit: Shining Opus Designs
All Month of April, at the Blacksburg Library
Eli Tuchler, the artist behind Shining Opus Designs, began wire wrapping in 2011 in his hometown of Blacksburg, VA. His passion for the art of wire jewelry led him to gain a deep appreciation for natural gemstones and minerals. This appreciation fuels his goal of displaying choice gemstones in the most eloquent way possible using silver and gold wire.
Artist in Residence: Yvonna Alderman
All Month of April, at the Christiansburg Library
Experience local artist and library patron, Yvonne Alderman’s, painting experiments in acrylic and mixed media.
Blackout Poetry
All Month of April, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
All month long we’ll have pages available for making Blackout Poetry. Sharpies provided for in house composition.
Children’s Activity Table
All Month of April, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make a variety of spring crafts.
Cup-Tastic!
All Month of April, at the Blacksburg Library
Come see what you can build in the kid’s area. How high can you get them?
Decorate Our Windows!
All Month of April, at the Christiansburg Library
Help us decorate our windows by writing the name of your favorite book on a paper raindrop and taping it to the windows in the kids section!
E. Pluribus Unum
All Month of April, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? Come in and help put together a 1,000 piece puzzle.
English Classes/Clases de Inglés
All Month of April, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
English Classes/Clases de Inglés. Free/Gratis. Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley will be at the Meadowbrook Public Library. Para más informacíon, llame (540) 268-1964. This class is by appointment only.
Food Drive for Meadowbook Backpack Program
All Month of April, at the Christiansburg Library
Support your community by donating to our food drive. All food will be distributed over the summer, during the Meadowbrook Library Backpack Program. Ask at the desk for a list of requested food items.
It’s a Wonderful Book
All Month of April, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Books can make you laugh or cry. They can inspire you and even help you through difficult times. Is there a book that touched your life? Share the title on our bulletin board.
Junior Artist Program
All Month of April, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Become a Junior Artist and earn a sketchbook! Just pick up an art card at the front desk, visit Miss Jessie’s Gallery, answer a few questions, then return your signed card to the front desk for a bookmark. Complete five cards, and you will get your very own artist sketchbook. Parental assistance is encouraged, particularly for the littlest Junior Artists!
Love Your Selfie
All Month of April, at the Blacksburg Library
Take a selfie and tag us!
Miss Jessie’s Gallery
All Month of April, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
We are thrilled to welcome the Textile Artists of Virginia and Penny Lane. TAVA is a local fiber art group; the members are sharing “Hot Stitches,” textile art melted with soldering irons, then embellished. Penny Lane is sharing her delicate fungi jewelry. She stabilizes the fragile fungi, then may chose permanent inks to enhance their natural beauty. The show will be up through March and April.
Mr. Potato Head
All Month of April, at the Blacksburg Library
Come see what face you can make in the kids area this month. Take a picture and tag #MFRLpotatohead so we can all see!
StoryWalk©
All Month of April, at the Christiansburg Library
Exercise your brain and body as you read and walk the trail! Begin at the library or the College Street entrance of Downtown Park. This month’s book is Animal Math.
Floyd Moves It! Monday
Monday, April 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Monday, April 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Monday, April 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Monday, April 23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Monday, April 30, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
It’s never too late to start exercising! Participants have reported increased strength, flexibility, mobility and energy. Join members of Healthy Floyd as they lead you through YouTube workouts to get you Moving It!
Unicorn Party
Monday, April 2, 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Unicorn enthusiasts of all ages join us for stories, unicorn crafts and magical treats.
English Conversation and More for Adults
Monday, April 2, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, April 9, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, April 16, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, April 23, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, April 30, 6:30 – 7:30 PM 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.
Extra Credit: Poetry: A Pleasant Pursuit
Tuesday, April 3, 3:45 – 5:15 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, April 10, 3:45 – 5:15 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, April 17, 3:45 – 5:15 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Tuesday, April 24, 3:45 – 5:15 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Join Deborah J. Smith MSEd during National Poetry Month! Learn strategies to help us figure out what poems mean and how they relate to our own lives. Learn how sound, shape, and word choice enhance poems and how they can become important elements in free-verse poems we write ourselves. Parents are welcome (but not required) to participate. For children ages 8 – 12. Light snack provided.
D&D Role Playing Club
Tuesday, April 3, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tuesday, April 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
We are starting a role playing club, where we will be playing Dungeons and Dragons and other variations. Join us to explore the fun! Ages 10-16 years.
Peep Art
Tuesday, April 3, 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Saturday, April 7, 11:00 AM at the Christiansburg Library
What can you make with peeps? We have extra peeps for snacking. Best for ages 5 years and up.
Family Reads: An English Learning Program for Families of Preschoolers
Tuesday, April 3, 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tuesday, April 10, 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tuesday, April 24, 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Family READS (Reading and English to Achieve Dreams and Success) will be held each Tuesday, from 5:30-8, and will include dinner, learning, and fun. For parents of children 2-5, and their siblings, who what to improve their language skills. Program made possible through the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Talking About Books
Wednesday, April 4, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
This month the group is discussing If The Creek Don’t Rise by Leah Weiss.
Carnivorus Plants
Wednesday, April 4, 4:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Come explore the wonders of carnivorous plant life with Ms. Kaderabek.
Talking About Books
Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
We will discuss Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Join us for coffee and great discussion. Call to reserve your copy.
Floyd Moves It! Thursday
Thursday, April 5, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, April 12, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, April 26, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday is offering a double workout! A more active workout is offered @ 11:00 a.m. followed by the regular session @ noon. Participate in one or the other OR both! Remember it’s never too late to start an exercise program. So bring a friend and join in the FUN!
Creative Writing Workshop
Thursday, April 5, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Thursday, April 12, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Thursday, April 19, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Thursday, April 26, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Join us to improve your writing! Bring your work for small-group feedback and editing. We’ll meet every Thursday of the month.
Essential Oils
Thursday, April 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Learn more about essential oils. A different topic is featured every month.
Miracle Fruit Party
Friday, April 6, 3:30 – 4:30 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Come try a tablet made from the “miracle fruit,” the berry that makes salty and sour foods taste sweet. We will have a variety of foods to experience. Lemons taste like candy and salt tastes like sugar when your taste buds are under the influence of this magical fruit.
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call (540) 745-2947 to sign up.
Self Defense
Saturday, April 7, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Learn useful self-defense strategies and how to maintain boundaries in this class with Logan Doughty from Personal Self Protection
Blackout Poetry
Saturday, April 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Explore the creative possibilities of Blackout Poetry in this introductory program. Find the poem that is already on the page and blackout everything but the words which tell it.
PAWS to Read
Saturday, April 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Parents, reserve a 10 minute reading slot for your child to practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog, “Moose” and his handler, Trent.
Anthracite Pokemon Gym
Saturday, April 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Sunday, April 15, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Sunday, April 29, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Pokemon League Event! Card battles and trading! All ages welcome, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by Youtuber and Pokemon Master Reekyking56, and Jdog Gaming.
Intro to Role Playing
Saturday, April 7, 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for an afternoon of tabletop roleplaying (RPG) and snacks. All materials provided, for ages 11years and up.
Make your own Bookmobile
Sunday, April 8 – Saturday, April 14, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Celebrate National Library Week and make a bookmobile to take home.
Reading Nooks
Sunday, April 8 – Saturday, April 14, All Day at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
During National Library Week, grab a book and try out a reading nook in the children’s area.
Celebrate National Library Week-April 8-14
Sunday, April 8 – Saturday, April 14, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Help us celebrate National Library Week by putting your name in the drawing for Wonderful Baskets of goodies.
Stem Club
Monday, April 9, 1:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for our monthly gathering to explore. Ages 8 years and up.
Creative Writing Workshop
Monday, April 9, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, April 23, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Whether you see yourself as a novelist, teacher, or simply writing for pleasure, we invite you to join a supportive community of writers engaged in developing their writing skills. Bring a short piece you’ve written to share and receive feedback. Advance registration required.
Coffee Break at the Library
Tuesday, April 10, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Bring the kids and let them play while you relax with coffee and chat with friends! All before nap time!
Talking About Books: Non-Fiction
Tuesday, April 10, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Join in a book discussion about the book Hidden Figures by Margot L. Shetterly. Call ahead to reserve a copy!
Free Tutoring
Tuesday, April 10, 6:00 PM 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, April 11, 2:00 – 3:00 PM 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, April 11, 5:00 – 6:00 PM 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 Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo. Refreshment provided. Join us!
Evening Book Talk
Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
This month the group is discussing Faithful Place by Tana French.
