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

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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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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