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.
Painting Book Ends
Wednesday, April 25, 4:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Come decorated our bookends. Ages 11 and up.
Roanoke Valley SPCA Spay/Neuter Bus
Thursday, April 26, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
The Roanoke Valley SPCA Spay/Neuter bus will be parked on the premises to provide low cost spay and neuters. Please call 339-9512 to make an appointment.
Nonfiction Book Club
Thursday, April 26, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
This month we will be discussing Borderlands by Gloria Anzaldua.
Teen Game Night
Thursday, April 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! Ages 11 years and up.
Beyond Earth Day: What You Can Do
Thursday, April 26, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Join us to learn about local initiatives to help protect the environment all year long. Local experts will give brief presentations on their organizations and initiatives to make it easy for you to take the next steps to keep your Earth Day energy going. Refreshments are served at 6pm, program begins at 6:30pm. Brought to you by Sustainable Blacksburg.
VA Boating Safety Course
Saturday, April 28, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
All operators (regardless of age) of PWCs (personal watercraft such as jet skis, Sea Doos, and Wave Runners) and operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater will be required to have a boating safety education. Register online https://www.register-ed.com/events/register/117933 or contact Mendy Harman (540) 494-3569.
Caturday Reading Buddies
Saturday, April 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 to practice reading and socialize shelter cats. All Ages.
Spring Plant Swap
Saturday, April 28, 2:30 – 3:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Bring a plant, take a plant! Houseplants, seeds, small shrubs, and vegetable seedlings welcome. Swap begins promptly at 2:30 PM! Free and open to everyone!
Fiber Art Demonstrations
Sunday, April 29, 2:30 – 4:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Join Megan McKewan as she demonstrates how to create beautiful hooked tapestries. Learn what tools are needed and how to choose colors and fabrics. This will be followed by a felting demonstration by Robert & Jeanne Martin of Chestnut Ridge Farm. You’ll learn the difference between wet, needle and nuno felting and see examples of each technique. They will also demonstrate how to card wool and make roving.
