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.
Bingo for Adults
Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Wednesday, June 27, 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!
Movie
Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection.
Evening Book Talk
Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
This month the group is discussing The Leavers by Lisa Ko.
Talking About Books
Thursday, June 14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
We will discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Join us for coffee and great discussion. Call to reserve your copy.
Around the World
Thursday, June 14, 1:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Grab a passport and travel around the world. Make crafts and sample treats from various countries.
Read with Me Book Club
Thursday, June 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
For kids grades 2nd-5th and their caregivers. Join us for fun, reading, and refreshments. June’s book will be London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd.
Talking About Books
Thursday, June 14, 2:00 – 3:30 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
This month we will be selecting our books for the next season. Bring in your choices and we’ll democratically decide on a list. They may be fiction, nonfiction, short stories, poetry, anything you like, but make sure there is something to discuss! And please keep them at 400 or fewer pages.
Creative Writing Workshop
Thursday, June 14, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Thursday, June 28, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Join us at the Meadowbrook Public Library to improve your writing! Bring your work for small-group feedback and editing. We’ll meet 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Yoga for Teens
Thursday, June 14, 6:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join the Blacksburg Yoga Collective for a free yoga class.
Ice Cream in a Bag
Saturday, June 16, 1:00 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Friday, June 15, 1:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Make your own ice cream in a bag and top it with your favorite treats to get in the summer groove. Registration required, supplies limited.
PAWS to Read with Pip the Bird
Saturday, June 16, 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 the cockatiel and his handler, Elisabeth!
Life in Rock Castle, Virginia
Saturday, June 16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Please join local author Mike Ryan as he discusses his latest book Life In Rock Castle, Virginia.
Music on the Lawn: Piedmont Blūz
Saturday, June 16, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Join us for the second show in our Music on the Lawn concert series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. This free concert is rain or shine.
Celebrate Summer!
Sunday, June 17 – Saturday, June 23, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Kickoff summer by making a hot craft in the children’s area all week long!
Tetris
Monday, June 18 – Sunday, June 24, All Day at the Blacksburg Library
Monday, June 18 – Sunday, June 24, All Day at the Christiansburg Library
Play our life-sized Tetris game located in the teen section.
Jonathan Austin
Monday, June 18, 10:00 AM at the Christiansburg Library
Monday, June 18, 2:00 PM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Monday, June 18, 6:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tuesday, June 19, 10:30 AM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Jonathan Austin will entertain all ages with his magic tricks, juggling and jokes.
Pajama Storytime!
Monday, June 18, 6:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Grab your PJs and favorite stuffed animal and join us for stories, snacks, and fun!
Talking About Books: Non-Fiction
Tuesday, June 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Join in a book discussion about the book Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Call to reserve a copy!
Evening Creative Writing Group
Tuesday, June 19, 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.