march 2016 roanoke county public library calendar of events
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Roanoke County Public Library
2016 Calendar of EventsMARCH
South County Library
6303 Merriman Rd.Roanoke, VA 24018
Bent Mountain Branch
10148 Tinsley Ln.Bent Mountain, VA 24059
Glenvar Branch
3917 Daugherty Rd.Salem, VA 24153
Hollins Branch
6624 Peters Creek Rd.Roanoke, VA 24019
Mt. Pleasant Branch
2918 Jae Valley Rd.Roanoke, VA 24014
Vinton Branch
300 S. Pollard St.Vinton, VA 24179
South County540.772.7507
Movies for GrownupsWatch Big Stone Gap (PG-13)Tues., March 15 // 6:00pm
Colorist ClubA coloring club for adultsWed., March 23 // 6:30-8:30pm
First Tuesday Book ClubRead Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sa’enzTues., March 1 // 7:00-8:00pm
Fourth Thursday
Book ClubRead Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Thurs., March 24 // 10:00-11:00am
Downton Abbey FinaleWatch Season 1, Episode 1 (starting @ 7:30pm) then the final episode of the series (starting @ 9:00pm). Enjoy faux champagne during the intermission. Dress up if you want!Sun., March 6 // 7:00-10:30pm
Chat with the AuthorJoesph Richard Turner, Jr. author of Slick Kin Folks: Never Trust Them CompletelySat., March 12 // 2:00-4:00pm
So You Want to Grow a
Few Vegetables?Gardening on a small scalePresented by Master GardenersMon., March 21 // 6:30-8:00pm
iPhone for BeginnersLearn what your phone can do Fee: $20.00Thurs., March 3 // 2:00-4:00pm
iPhone: The Next StepLearn more about your phone Fee: $20.00Thurs., March 10 // 2:00-4:00pm
Digitizing Old Printed
Photos & DocumentsLearn how to digitize your file Fee: $20.00Thurs., March 17 // 2:00-4:00pm
Events for Adults
B.Y.O.Y.Bring Your Own Yarn!
Every Thursday // 6:30pm
Mystery Book ClubRead Bones Never Lie
by Kathy Reichs
Tues., March 8 // 6:00pm
Glenvar Book ClubRead Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind
by Ann B. Ross
Wed., March 9 // 6:30pm
Word 2016: EssentialsLearn the basics of the new Word
Fee: $20.00
Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Word 2016: Mail MergeDiscover the time saving
technique of using Mail Merge
Fee: $20.00
Tues., March 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Windows 10Learn what is new in Windows 10
Fee: $10.00
Tues., March 8 // 6:00-8:00pm
Device Q&ABring your own device and we will
help answer your questions
Thurs., March 17 // 2:00-4:00pm
Advanced ExcelComputer class on learning more
of what Excel can do for you
Fee: $10.00
Thurs., March 24 // 2:00-4:00pm
Reading AdventurersRead All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-8:00pm
Cold Frames, Cool CropsMaster Gardeners presentation
on gardening tips & tricks
Sat., March 5 // 10:00-11:00am
Events for Adults
Glenvar540.387.6163
Hollins540.561.8024
Yack & YarnA social group for fiber folks!Mon., March 14 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., March 22 // 6:30-8:30pm
Purls & TeaMeet-up for people that enjoyknitting and crochetingSat., March 5 // 10:00am-12:00pm
Hooks & NeedlesGuest instructor will show you how to knit winter gloves!Two-part classTues., March 1 & 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Color It AwayA coloring club for adults
Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Paper CraftingCreate a work of art with paper!Tues., March 29 // 6:00-8:00pm
Events for Adults
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Vinton540.857.5043
Knit-A-LongA group that will take on specific projects. March & April make worsted weight socks. Registration required.Wed., March 9 // 6:00-8:00pm
EPP: English
Paper PiercingDiscover and learn the joy of this historic quilt making skillMon., March 28 // 6:00-8:00pm
Roanoke Valley DulcimersShare songs, techniques, and learn the history of the instrument! Beginners are welcome!Sat., March 5 // 2:00-4:00pm
Guitar WorkshopLearn to play the guitar!Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-7:00pm
Breeding Show PuppiesBillie Kerfoot from Wynmoor Kennels presents on her experience breeding award winning show dogs and the importance of spaying and neutering petsTues., March 15 // 6:30pm
64 Shades of VintonA coloring club for adultsWed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pmMon., March 21 // 6:00-8:00pm
Vinton Book ClubRead Cannery Row by John SteinbeckThurs., March 3 // 2:00pm
Bite ClubA book club for people into books on paranormal romance (ages 18+)Tues., March 8 // 7:00pm
New Vinton Book ClubRead The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey MooreWed., March 9 // 2:00pm
Using Family SearchLearn how to use Family Search for genealogy researchWed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm
Vinton
Bent Mtn.
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540.929.4700Book ClubRead Bully Pulpit by Doris Kerns GoodwinFri., March 18 // 2:30-3:30pm
Color It AwayA coloring club for adultsTues., March 1 // 6:00pmTues., March 15 // 6:00pmTues., March 29 // 6:00pm*every other Tuesday
Mt. Pleasant540.427.3130
Events for AdultsCreate a Gmail AccountCreate your own email accountTues., March 16 // 2:00-4:00pm
Get to Know Your ComputerLearn technology basicsWed., March 9 // 2:00-4:00pm
Device Power HourTechnology Q&AThurs., March 10 // 2:00-3:00pmThurs., March 24 // 2:00-3:00pm
Staying Safe OnlineLearn tips and tricks to being safeTues., March 23 // 2:00-4:00pm
Events for Kids!
Pokemon ClubTrade cards and have fun!Grades 2-6Mon., March 14 // 4:00pm
American Girl Book ClubRead ChrissaAges 7-11, please registerTues., March 15 // 4:00pm
Lego ClubBuild Lego creations!Ages 6-12Wed., March 16 // 4:00pm
Family Movie NightWatch The Peanuts Movie (G)Thurs., March 24 // 6:30pm
Spring Craft Drop InJoin us to make fun springtime craftsMon., March 21 // 3:00-5:00pmWed., March 23 // 3:00-5:00pm
South County HollinsLego ClubBuild Lego creations!Ages 6-12Tues., March 8 // 6:30pm
Family Movie NightWatch The Peanuts Movie (G)Thurs., March 10 // 6:30pm
Busy Bookworms PlaydateInteractive playtime for ages 0-5Fri., March 18 // 10:30am
EggstravaganzaBring your own hard boiled eggs & we will have some fun dying! Please registerTues., March 22 // 6:30pm
American Girl Book ClubRead Meet CarolineAges 7-11, please registerThurs., March 24 // 4:00pm
Kid’s Book ClubKnights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka for Grades 3 to 5 Registration requiredWed., March 2 // 3:00pm
Lego ClubBuild with Legos Ages 6-12.Fri., March 18 // 6:30pm
EggstravaganzaBring your own hard boiled eggs & we will have fun dying together! Please register.Fri., March 25 // 2:00-5:00pm
Gerald & Piggie & Pals!Book club for ages K+ featuring some of our favorite friends and book charactersThurs., March 10, 4:00pm
American Girl Book ClubRead Meet FelicityAges 7-11, please registerTues., March 15 // 4:00pm
Science Lab: Take It ApartYes, you have permission to take things apart!Thurs., March 17 // 4:00pm
Preschool Lab: What’s the Weather?A hands-on story-time for young scientists! Explore basic weather concepts through activities and demonstrations. Ages 3-5.Thurs., March 24 // 10:00am
Saturday CrafterdayDrop-in crafts!Every Saturday // All day
Glenvar
Vinton
Mt. Pleasant
Lego ClubBuild with Legos!Ages 6-12. Mon., March 7 // 4:00pm
Events for Kids!
Events for Teens!
South CountyCrafty CreatorsBatman & Superman WalletsMon., March 7 // 4:00-8:00pmPet RocksMon., March 21 // 4:00-8:00pmLetter PaintingMon., March 28 // 4:00-8:00pm
Popcorn BarMake your own snackFri., March 4 // 4:00-6:00pm
Strategy GamingPlay tabletop strategy gamesTues., March 8 // 5:00-7:00pm
Coding ClubLearn all things techyThurs., March 10 // 6:00-7:30pm
Bored? Games!Play classic gamesFri., March 11 // 4:00-6:00pm
Pi DayPi and Pie!Mon., March 14 // 4:00-8:00pm
Doodle MonthCome doodle with usAll Month
St. Patrick’s DayWear your green!Thurs., March 17 // 4:00-7:00pm
DIY SundaesCreate your own sweet treatFri., March 18 // 4:00-6:00pm
Anime ClubAll things Anime!Sat., March 19 // 11:00am-1:00pm
Movie Day!Batman and Superman moviesSat., March 26 // 12:00-4:00pm
Fandom ClubWhovians unite!Tues., March 29 // 6:00-8:00pm
After HoursA time for teens to be teens after the library is closed! Registration requiredSat., March 19 // 5:00-8:00pm
Crafty CreatorsDIY Key ChainsThurs., March 3 // 6:30-7:30pm
Anime ClubEverything about anime!Tues., March 8 // 6:00-8:00pm
Gaming TournamentMario Kart 8 on the Wii-UThurs., March 10 // 6:00-8:00pm
Fandom ClubAll about SupernaturalTues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
St. Patrick’s DayCrayon RainbowMake something to brighten up any room!Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-7:00pm
Minecraft ClubAll things MINECRAFTMon., March 28 // 6:00-7:30pm
Gaming ClubPlay games with your friendsThurs., March 31 // 6:00-8:00pm
Crafty CreatorsLetter PaintingWed., March 9 // 4:00-6:00pmColor Changing GakWed., March 23 // 4:00-6:00pmPet RocksWed., March 30 // 4:00-6:00pm
Spa NightMake your own sugar scrubWed., March 2 // 4:00-6:00pm
Book ClubRead Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s
Stone by J.K. RowlingWed., March 3 // 4:00-5:30pm
Anime ClubAll things anime!Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm
Eww FactorThat’s so gross!!Wed., March 16 // 4:00-6:00pm
St. Patrick’s DayWear your green!Thurs., March 17 // 4:00-7:00pm
Gaming UnpluggedPlay some classic gamesTues., March 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Glenvar Hollins
Events for Teens!
Interactive Harry PotterBe a part of the movie!Mon., March 21 // 6:00-8:00pm
Tech ClubLearn all things techyTues., March 22 // 6:00-7:00pm
T.A.B.Teen Advisory Board, discuss program ideas & ways to get involved at your library!Mon., March 28 // 6:00-7:00pm
Gaming UnpluggedBored? Games! Plus snacks!Wed., March 30 // 6:00-8:00pm
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VintonEvents for Teens!
Gaming TournamentMario Kart 8 on the Wii-UWed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm
Fandom ClubLearn all things SupernaturalMon., March 7 // 6:00-8:00pm
Magic: The GatheringPlay the game of strategyWed., March 9 // 6:00-7:30pm
Pi DayPi and PieMon., March 14 // 4:00-7:00pm
Anime ClubWatch and talk about all things anime and mangaWed., March 16 // 6:00-8:00pm
St. Patrick’s DayCelebrate with authentic Irish food and watch moviesThurs., March 17 // 6:00-8:00pm
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Vinton LibraryMarch 23 from 9am-4pm
South County LibraryMarch 28 from 9am-4pm
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Library Hours
South County
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-9:00pmFriday
9:00am-6:00pmSaturday
9:00am-5:00pmSunday
1:00pm-5:00pm
Bent Mountain
Monday & Friday
1:00pm-5:00pmTuesday & Thursday
5:00pm-9:00pmWednesday
9:00am-5:00pmSaturday
9:00am-1:00pmSunday
Closed
Glenvar
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-9:00pmFriday & Saturday
9:00am-5:00pmSunday
Closed
Hollins
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-9:00pmFriday & Saturday
9:00am-5:00pmSunday
Closed
Mt. Pleasant
Monday
9:00am-5:00pmTuesday & Thursday
5:00pm-9:00pmWednesday & Friday
2:00pm-6:00pmSaturday
9:00am-1:00pmSunday
Closed
Vinton
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-9:00pmFriday & Saturday
9:00am-5:00pmSunday
1:00pm-5:00pm