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: Debby Freed with DSF Ceramics
All Month of September, at the Blacksburg Library
Based in Montgomery County, Artist Debby Freed works from her home. Her pieces are hand built, using slab, pinch pot, coil, and other hand building techniques. A member of Round the Mountain and the Blue Ridge Potters Guild, Freed takes part in the annual potters Guild shows.
Artist in Residence: Lisa Wood’s Art Students
All Month of September, at the Christiansburg Library
This season’s exhibit features pencil drawings by the students of Lisa Wood.
Design a Constellation
All Month of September, at the Blacksburg Library
Create a story and design a constellation. Show us what you make!
DIY Teen Book Club
All Month of September, at the Blacksburg Library
Come check out this month’s DIY Teen Book Club. Every Month is a new genre. Pick a book and submit your reviews, and we will post them for everyone to see. Then vote for next month’s genre.
E. Pluribus Unum
All Month of September, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? Come in and help put together a 1,000 piece
puzzle.
GET CARDED at the library!
All Month of September, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Help us to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. Let us take your photo holding your library card and we’ll add it to our display!
Hunt for the Golden Tickets
All Month of September, at the Christiansburg Library
Celebrate the Birthday of Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by finding one of our golden tickets, each one tucked away in our children’s section, and win a piece of candy!
I Spy Autumn
All Month of September, at the Blacksburg Library
Come see what you can spy at our autumn themed I Spy table.
National Library Card Sign-up Month Raffle!
All Month of September, at the Christiansburg Library
Sign-up for a library card and be entered into raffle for a chance at a prize!
September Book Raffle
All Month of September, at the Blacksburg Library
Enter to win Beth Macy’s Factory Man and the Book Lover’s Cookbook during the month of September!
StoryWalk©
All Month of September, 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 Owl Babies by Martin Waddell.
Teen Scrabble
All Month of September, at the Christiansburg Library
Play Scrabble in our teen alley throughout the month of September.
Children’s Activity Table
Saturday, September 1, All Day at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Make a variety of crafts.
PAWS to Read
Saturday, September 1, 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.
Grandparents Day
Tuesday, September 4 – Tuesday, September 11, All Day at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Don’t forget that Grandparent’s day is Sunday, September 9. We will have the supplies to make a card for grandparents or a special person in your life at the activity table.
Dragon Eggs
Friday, September 28, 2:30 – 3:30 PM at the Christiansburg Library
Calling all young dragon keepers! We have found evidence of dragons in the library and we need your help. Craft a dragon egg; draw your dragon, and more! All ages.
Fall Crafternoon
Friday, September 28, 2:30 PM at the Blacksburg Library
At this Early Release Program, come and make Mod Podge creations. Pumpkins, glittery bowls, and more! Ages 5 years and up.
Witch’s Lair Escape Room
Saturday, September 29, 11:00 AM at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Find clues and solve puzzles before you become a witch’s next meal in the Witch’s Lair Escape Room. Registration required- four sessions 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. For ages 11 years and up.
Fall Plant Swap
Saturday, September 29, 2:30 – 3:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Tired of looking at the same plants and shrubs? Bring a perennial, take a perennial. Change up your flower garden! Houseplants, seeds, small shrubs, and bulbs welcome too! Setup begins at 1:30, and the swap will begin promptly at 2:30.
Dying Green
Sunday, September 30, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Join us for the screening of Dying Green, a documentary on green burials. Followed by a discussion led by Phil Olsen, a professor at Virginia Tech and board member of the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Email ellieduensing@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Postpartum VA Support Group
Sunday, September 30, 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Blacksburg Library
Circle of Moms (expecting moms through school-age) exists to offer support to all mothers in the NRV. Join us when you can to discuss the transition of becoming of mother and all things very real and honest about being a mom. No topics are off limits and all group discussions will remain confidential. Babies in arms are welcome. The goal is to keep this group peer-led and offer a safe environment where mothers feel confident sharing whatever is on their mind.
