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
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.
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: Becca Imbur
All Month of May, at the Blacksburg Library
TBD
Art Exhibit: TAVA Neologism Exhibit
All Month of May, 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: Yvonna Alderman
All Month of May, at the Christiansburg Library
Experience local artist and library patron, Yvonne Alderman’s, painting experiments in acrylic and mixed media.
E. Pluribus Unum
All Month of May, 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 May, 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.
May Book Raffle
All Month of May, at the Blacksburg Library
TBD
StoryWalk©
All Month of May, 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.
Take-a-Note
All Month of May, at the Christiansburg Library
May is national teen self-esteem month. Be kind to yourself and reinforce positivity by taking a kind note from our teen section.
Bingo for Adults
Wednesday, May 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Wednesday, May 23, 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, May 9, 5:00 – 6:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Girls ages 7-11 years, and their mothers are welcome to join us for great books at activities that empower our girls. We are reading The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. Refreshment provided. Join us!
Talking About Books
Thursday, May 10, 2:00 – 3:30 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Join us as we talk about The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck. Ask for a copy at the desk or reserve one and join us for an easygoing discussion.
Alzheimer’s Presentation
Friday, May 11, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Presented by Robert Ferrari B.S., R.Ph., IHC, NBC-HWC, Nationally Board Certified Integrative Health Coach. Robert has 30 years’ experience as a community and hospital pharmacist. Observing the shortfalls of the current healthcare system for 30 years has lead him to seek a better alternative to help others, which he found in his training at Duke Integrative Medicine, in the field of Integrative Health Coaching which evokes and supports the power of the individual to transform their own lives.
BookMarks: RECYCLE*RECLAIM*RECREATE
Saturday, May 12, All Day at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Stop by all day on Saturday and enjoy making a 3-d Tulip Mother’s Day Card. We have all the supplies for this craft.
Music on the Lawn: Ron Ireland
Saturday, May 12, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for the first show in our Music on the Lawn concert series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. This free concert is rain or shine.
Lyme Disease Program with Dr. Janine Talty
Sunday, May 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Dr. Janine Talty, D.O., M.P.H., returns to address the issue of Lyme disease as well as the genetics behind who actually gets sick. Dr. Talty is board certified in Family Medicine by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. She specializes in Lyme disease and mold biotoxin disease.
Messy Munchkins
Monday, May 14, 10:00 AM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us at the library for messy, mushy, squishy, sensory play. Wear old clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty. Best for ages 3 years and under.
Stem Club: Robot Run
Monday, May 14, 1:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for our monthly gathering to explore science, technology, engineering, or math! Join us for the last STEM Club before summer for some fun with coding and robots! Ages 8 years and up.
Creative Writing Workshop
Monday, May 14, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, May 21, 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.
Evening Creative Writing Group
Tuesday, May 15, 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.
Art Club
Wednesday, May 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Do you know what a floating chalk print is? Discover how to make Impressionist-inspired art using this fun technique!
Teen Tech Game Night
Wednesday, May 16, 4:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Come hangout at the library and play videogames on our PS3 and Wii. Bring a friend to challenge! Age 11 years and up.
