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 years 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: Machiko Oshima Turner
All Month of November, at the Blacksburg Library
All Month of November, at the Blacksburg Library
Machiko Oshima Turner was born in Tokyo and lived in multiple areas of Japan before coming to America. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kyushu Sangyo University, studying art design and textile dyeing, she is currently a full time artist.
Art in Miss Jessie’s Gallery
All Month of November, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Come enjoy the work of printmaker David Hall and painter / sculptor Sienna Bearden for the month of November. Hall is displaying modern block prints, which he describes as a “guide to a place or feeling but not the end destination.” Bearden enjoys testing her art skills to see if she can create what is in her mind. Her wildly imaginative art is at times funny or horrifying, but she always enjoys the process.
Children’s Activity Table
All Month of November, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make a variety of Thanksgiving crafts and other.
Dinovember Dino Hunt
All Month of November, at the Christiansburg Library
Grab your binoculars, explorer’s gear and dig for the dinosaur bones in the kid’s area!
E. Pluribus Unum
All Month of November, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? Come in and help put together a 1,000 piece puzzle.
Harry Potter Fanfiction Contest
All Month of November, at the Blacksburg Library
What’s this craze sweeping the nation?! Fanfiction has become increasingly popular into today’s bookish world. Celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald and try your hand at creating Harry Potter fanfiction. Submit your entries at Blacksburg Library for a chance to win a fantastic prize!
Help the Veterans with Your Donations
All Month of November, at the Christiansburg Library
The Christiansburg Public Library is a collection point for items needed at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Ask in the library for a list of desired items. Co-Sponsored by Elliston-Shawsville Post 4920 & Auxiliary.
Help the Veterans with Your Donations-all month at the Meadowbrook Public Library
All Month of November, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
The Meadowbrook Public Library is a collection point for items needed at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Bring your donations of the following items to the library during November: deodorant, denture adhesive, 3 in 1 body wash/shampoo/conditioner, body lotion, toothpaste, nail clippers, sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts (size M, L, XL) , and new baseball caps. Co-Sponsored by Elliston-Shawsville Post 4920 & Auxiliary.
Junior Artist Program
All Month of November, 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!
No-Shave November
All Month of November, at the Christiansburg Library
Go to the teen alley and pin a mustache to a popular book character!
November Book Raffle
All Month of November, at the Blacksburg Library
November is National Novel Writing Month and National Picture Book Month! Enter our monthly book raffle to win these great books.
StoryWalk©
All Month of November, 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 Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina.
Thanksgiving Turkey Hands!
All Month of November, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
No matter your age, everyone remembers making a Thanksgiving turkey from your hand’s outline. We’re doing that all month at the library. Come by and “give us a hand” and tell us what you’re thankful for!
What are you thankful for?
All Month of November, at the Blacksburg Library
Come add your leaf to our thankful tree in the kid’s area! Tell everyone what you are thankful for and make our tree bigger.
PAWS to Read
Saturday, November 3, 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.
Veteran’s Program
Saturday, November 3, 3:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Veterans and family are invited to a special program to honor all Veterans. We will have a guest speaker 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 4, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Sunday, November 18, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
All ages and all levels are welcome to join this group of knitters and crocheters.
Floyd Moves It! Monday
Monday, November 5, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Monday, November 19, 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Monday, November 26, 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!
Free HIV and STI Testing with the Virginia Department of Health
Monday, November 5, 12:00 – 3:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, November 19, 12:00 – 3:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Worry Pets
Monday, November 5, 4:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Create a sensory buddy with your child! Lots of kids struggle with worries. These Worry Pets are small enough to fit in a pocket, and the cuddle fabric is snuggly soft. Kids can make their own pets to provide comforting sensory input and something to rub between worried fingers. These oh-so-cute pets are not just for worriers, though! The whole family will want to make one. Materials provided.
English Conversation and More for Adults
Monday, November 5, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, November 19, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, November 26, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Participants will explore a variety of topics through English conversation with coaching from an experienced ESL instructor. Instruction provided by Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute. Register at the Blacksburg Library.
Essential Oils
Monday, November 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Learn how essential oils can positively impact your life. This month, they will be discussing stress.
D & D Role Playing Club
Tuesday, November 6, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tuesday, November 20, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Come explore the fun of Dungeons and Dragons and other variations. Ages 11 years and up.
