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.
Art Exhibit: Sue Hossack
All Month of July, at the Blacksburg Library
After a long career in software engineering, Sue retrained as an occupational therapist in 2003. She began painting after retiring in 2013. She paints mostly in acrylic and ink, and prefers subjects with strong shadows such as trees, still life, boats, and animals, using vivid colors to bring the objects to life. She has a studio at the Art Bank, 263A Blue Grass Trail, Newport, VA (Facebook @Banking Art).
Art Exhibit: Becca Imbur
All of July
View local artist, Becca Imbur’s amazing work. Imbur creates paper and textiles using nature-based materials sourced from the New River Valley. Creating journals, blank books, art journals and artists books. She collects everyday objects to create the colors and patterns that are found on her papers and textiles.
Artist in Residence: Lisa Wood’s Art Students
All Month of July, at the Christiansburg Library
This season’s exhibit features pencil drawings by the students of Lisa Wood.
BackPack Program Donations
All Month of July, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
The Meadowbrook Public Library is a collection point for items needed for the BackPack Program. Bring your donations of the following items to the library during July: Pop-tops, ravioli, applesauce, peanut butter, plastic bottles of jelly, cereal, 100% Juice boxes, canned tuna or chicken, mac and cheese, Ramen noodles, canned fruit, granola bars or cereal bars. We will also be collecting school supplies for these children.
Children’s Activity Table
All Month of July, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make a variety of summer crafts.
Dinosaur Vs. ?
All Month of July, at the Blacksburg Library
Come submit who you think Bob Shea’s Dinosaur should take on next and have the community vote on whose idea is the most popular!
E. Pluribus Unum
All Month of July, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? Come in and help put together a 1,000 piece puzzle.
School Supply Drive for Meadowbrook Public Library Backpack Program
All Month of July, at the Christiansburg Library
Support your Community! We are a collection point for items needed for Meadowbrook Public Library’s Backpack program. Bring your donations of the following items to the library during July: highlighters, pencils, loose leaf paper, marble composition, rulers, glue, pens, or crayons.
StoryWalk©
All Month of July, 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 Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert.
Finding Jessie Peterman
All month
Learn all about our library’s esteemed namesake. We’ve compiled information about the life of Jessie Peterman by utilizing the library’s genealogy resources.
Jessie May Peterman was born on July 26, 1879. Visit the library during the month of July to learn more about Jessie Peterman and visit our interactive display to pick up tips and tricks to help begin your own genealogy research at the library!
In Miss Jessie’s Gallery
All month On display in Miss Jessie’s Gallery are abstract expressionist Adija Wolf and potter/instructor Aaron Moseley. Wolf’s paintings “dance dimensionally from one to the other and back again, musings on the energetic nature underlying the world we think we know.”– Doug Rubel. Moseley teaches classes at the Floyd Center for the Arts and creates functional work with a specific interest in wood-fire and soda kilns. You don’t want to miss this exhibit!
Adult Take & Makes!
Sunday, July 1 – Friday, July 27, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Stop by every Friday and pick up a craft to take home with you and create at your leisure!
BookMarks: RECYCLE*RECLAIM*RECREATE
Saturday, July 14, All Day at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make a straw rocket recycled items.
Family Trivia
Saturday, July 14, 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Compete in teams to answer trivia questions. Fun, refreshments and prizes for all ages.
Family Dance Party
Saturday, July 14, 2:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Get your dancing shoes on and bring the whole family for an afternoon of great music and dancing.
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Saturday, July 14, 2:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for tea, crafts, and a showing of the original Alice in Wonderland movie!
Voices from the Holy Land Film Series
Sunday, July 15, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Voices From the Holy Land is a series of films that discusses the issues in the middle east from all perspectives. This month’s selection is “Occupation of the American Mind.” Following the film there will be a discussion of the movie.
Dream Jar
Monday, July 16 – Saturday, July 21, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, July 16 – Saturday, July 21, All Day at the Blacksburg Library
What are your dreams? Write them down and put them in our Teen Dream Jar for safekeeping and maybe they will come true.
Dragon Eggs
Tuesday, July 17, 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Design a dragon egg using air dry clay and various craft supplies to decorate.
Evening Creative Writing Group
Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Bring your work for small-group feedback and editing. This group will meet every third Tuesday of the month.
Take an Author to Work Day
Wednesday, July 18, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Pick out your favorite author and show your reading pride at work.
Mill Mountain Zoo presents: Fight or Flight
Wednesday, July 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
When it comes to getting away from something that wants to eat you, animals have many tricks. Some have speed, others have camouflage, some have poison and others use distraction to get away. Come out and see some of Mill Mountain Zoo’s Education Animals and explore adaptations they use to defend themselves against predators.
Art Club
Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Make a mini Rothko this month using paint, tempera sticks, and cardboard.
Movie Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library Disney film about a boy’s journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse. Rated PG
Around the World
Wednesday, July 18 at 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Grab a passport and travel around the world. Treats and crafts from various countries. All ages.
Fall Gardening and Seed Saving
Thursday, July 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
It’s never too early to start thinking about your fall garden and to prepare for next year’s plantings. Come out to learn more!
Rock the 50s! End of Summer Reading Party
Friday, July 20, 2:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Help us end summer reading with a groove as we enjoy snacks, make our own musical instruments, and rock out! All Ages.
Murder Mystery
Friday, July 20, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Whodunit? Can you solve the mystery? Prizes and pizza. Registration and waiver required to attend. Ages 11 years and up.
The Grinch Escape Room
Saturday, July 21, All Day at the Meadowbrook Public Library
The Grinch stole Santa and has him locked in his cave. Can you solve the clues to rescue Santa? Please register for 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. For ages 11 years and up.
Author Dan Thorp
Saturday, July 21, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Dan Thorp will talk about his book Facing Freedom: An African American Community in Virginia from Reconstruction to Jim Crow. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Caturday
Saturday, July 21, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Saturday, July 28, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Sign up at the front desk for a 15 minute slot to read to a cat from the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center. You can practice reading and socialize shelter cats. All ages.
Christiansburg Institute Heritage Tour
Saturday, July 21, 12:00 – 3:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Celebrate the opening of the Christiansburg Institute Smokehouse Museum at their location on Scattergood and learn more about the history of the CI with a tour of historical sites. There will be a community picnic and activities for children.
PAWS to Read with Pip the Bird
Saturday, July 21, 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 bird “Pip” and his handler, Elisabeth.
Christmas in July
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 AM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Come see Santa on his summer vacation and take some photos. Visit the crafters and vendors to do some early Christmas shopping. Check out the craft table at the library. Don’t forget to tour the museum. Sponsored by The Shawsville Farmers’ Market.
Author Talk: Noley Reid
Saturday, July 21, 3:00 – 4:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Author Noley Reid grew up in Blacksburg and set her new book Pretend We Are Lovely here. Join us as she reads from her book and discusses her work with our community. Poet, Erika Meitner will also be attending for the Q & A session. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
“Voices From the Holy Land” movie series
Sunday, July 22, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Voices From the Holy Land is a series of films that discusses the issues in the middle east from all perspectives. This month’s selection is “Occupation of the American Mind”. Following the film there will be a discussion of the movie.
Global Tiger Day
Monday, July 23 – Saturday, July 28, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Help us celebrate Global Tiger Day all week long in children’s area by creating a ferocious craft!
Game on!
Monday, July 23, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Play a variety of video games. All ages.
529 Plan for College Savings
Wednesday, July 25, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality. Join us for our college savings presentation as we discuss questions, strategies, and benefits of various education savings plans.
Movie Wednesday, July 25, 2:00 PM
Balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl’s worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house. Rated PG
Talking About Books: Nonfiction
Thursday, July 26, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
This month the group is discussing Never Caught by Erica Dunbar.
Game Night
Thursday, July 26, 4:30 – 6:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Come hangout at the library and play videogames on our PS3 and Wii U. Bring a friend to challenge! Age 11 and up.
Harry Potter Escape Room
Friday, July 27, 12:00 – 4:15 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
You have 30 minutes to solve the clues to find the sorcerer’s stone before Professor Quirrell. Register for 1 of 6 sessions. For ages 11 years and up.
Quilting Marathon
Saturday, July 28, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
The Meadowbrook Quilters will be hosting a quilting marathon. The public is invited to see these skilled individuals. This event is open to anyone of any skill level. Come and quilt/sew, ask questions, and get ideas.
Back to School Block Party
Saturday, July 28, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Come and enjoy inflatables, games, face painting, prizes, and cool refreshments. This program is made possible by our sponsor Farmland Equipment. ALL FREE!!!
Anthracite Pokemon Gym
Saturday, July 28, 2:00 – 5:00 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.
Talking About Books: Fiction
Monday, July 30, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Join in a book discussion about the book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyby Mary Ann Shaffer. Call ahead to reserve a copy!
Craft Supply Swap
Tuesday, July 31, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Have craft supplies languishing in your closets? Bring them to the library to swap supplies with other community members. Stay and craft with us too!
