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.
Adult Take & Makes!
All Month of June, at the Christiansburg Library
Stop by every Friday and pick up a craft to take home with you and create at your leisure!
Art Exhibit: Becca Imbur
All Month of June, at the Blacksburg Library
View local artist, Becca Imbur’s work during May and June. Imbur creates paper and textiles using nature-based materials sourced from the New River Valley. Creating journals, blank books, art journals and artist’s books. She collects everyday objects to create the colors and patterns that are found on her papers and textiles. The use of collected rain water, local creek and river water helps to connect her and her work to place, an important concept in work and study.
Art Exhibit: TAVA Neologism Exhibit
All Month of June, at the Blacksburg Library
Neologisms represent the evolving nature of the English language and get added to English dictionaries at the rate of 1,000 a year. Over time people create newly coined terms, words, or phrases defining concepts or ideas that were previously expressed using other words or may not have existed at all. Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) played with examples of neologisms that found their way into modern (and not so modern–day) English language. TAVA was established to support each member as a fiber artist, to explore the boundaries of the medium, and to educate and increase public awareness of fiber art.
Artist in Residence: Yvonne Alderman
All Month of June, at the Christiansburg Library
Experience local artist, Yvonne Alderman’s, painting experiments in acrylic and mixed media.
Children’s Activity Table
All Month of June, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make a variety of summer crafts.
E. Pluribus Unum
All Month of June, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? Come in and help put together a 1,000 piece
puzzle.
StoryWalk©
All Month of June, 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 Colors of Us by Karen Katz.
Summer Reading Program Begins
All Month of June, at the Blacksburg Library
The annual Summer Reading Program begins at MFRL June 1 with programs for all ages! Stop in and sign up to start reading to win great prizes!
English Classes/Clases de Inglés
All Month 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.
Cat Castles
Wednesday, June 6, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Use your creativity to make a place for your cat to play or sleep from our various supplies. For all ages.
Talking About Books
Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
We will discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Join us for coffee and great discussion. Call to reserve your copy.
Movie
Wednesday, June 6, 2:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, this tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home. Rated PG.
Floyd Moves It! Thursday
Thursday, June 7, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, June 14, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, June 14, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, June 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, June 28, 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!
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
Thursday, June 7, 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Thursday, June 7, 6:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Friday, June 8, 11:00 AM at the Blacksburg Library
Friday, June 8, 3:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Learn about science in this fun all ages show.
Author Talk: Molly Doss w/Tell Me Your Dreams
Friday, June 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Molly Doss grew up in southwest Virginia where she was taught to shoot for the moon, because if she missed, she would land among the stars. She now lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and two curious and spirited children. Her new children’s book, Tell Me Your Dreams is the perfect bedtime story for children. The whimsical illustrations and charming descriptions of dreams will be sure to capture the hearts of children and their imaginations.
BookMarks: RECYCLE * RECLAIM * RECREATE
Saturday, June 9, All Day at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make unique Dad’s tie with recycled items.
Adult Coloring Page Card Craft
Saturday, June 9, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Learn how to recycle finished adult coloring sheets into cards, envelopes, book marks, gift bags, and postcards! Please bring your own completed pages or come get some pages from the library to color ahead of time!
Beyond the Budget
Saturday, June 9, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Learn how to master your money by identifying subconscious thoughts and feelings and creating a positive money mindset.
Cookies in a Jar for Father’s Day
Saturday, June 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Layer the ingredients for a Superman cookies in a jar for your super dad! Registration required as supplies are limited.
Are You Smarter than a Librarian
Saturday, June 9, 2:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Come compete against our librarians in an afternoon of library trivia fun. Win prizes and bragging rights for ages 10 years and up.
Constructing a New Virginia: The Revolutionary Constitutional Convention with Dr. Brent Tarter
Saturday, June 9, 2:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Come learn about the Virginia Constitution of 1867 and the first African-Americans who voted in Virginia.
Father’s Day Craft
Monday, June 11 – Saturday, June 16, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Stop by the children’s area all week long to create a cool gift for that cool guy!
Community Art Mandala
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, All Day at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, All Day at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Visit the teen area and add some color to our mandalas!
Mini Zen Gardens
Monday, June 11, 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Create a mini Zen garden. Supplies limited.
Writing Workshop
Monday, June 11, 5:30 – 6:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, June 25, 5:30 – 6:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Workshop your writing pieces with fellow writers. For adults.
Creative Writing Workshop
Monday, June 11, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, June 25, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
A group of writers in the community gather to discuss their writing. Submissions are optional and biweekly. Adult writers at any stage are welcome! Join us for support and encouragement in your writing goals!
Coffee Break at the Library!
Tuesday, June 12, 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!
