Roanoke County Public Library MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events 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
Events for Adults Souh County 540.772.7507 Movies for Grownups Watch Big Stone Gap (PG-13) Tues., March 15 // 6:00pm Colorist Club A coloring club for adults Wed., March 23 // 6:30-8:30pm Chat with the Author Joesph Richard Turner, Jr. author of Slick Kin Folks: Never Trust Them Completely Sat., March 12 // 2:00-4:00pm So You Want to Grow a Few Vegetables? Gardening on a small scale Presented by Master Gardeners Mon., March 21 // 6:30-8:00pm First Tuesday Book Club Read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sa enz Tues., March 1 // 7:00-8:00pm Fourth Thursday Book Club Read Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Thurs., March 24 // 10:00-11:00am iphone for Beginners Learn what your phone can do Fee: $20.00 Thurs., March 3 // 2:00-4:00pm Downton Abbey Finale Watch Season 1, Episode 1 (starting @ 7:30pm) then the inal 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 iphone: The Next Step Learn more about your phone Fee: $20.00 Thurs., March 10 // 2:00-4:00pm Digitizing Old Printed Photos & Documents Learn how to digitize your ile Fee: $20.00 Thurs., March 17 // 2:00-4:00pm
Events for Adults Glenvar 540.387.6163 B.Y.O.Y. Bring Your Own Yarn! Every Thursday // 6:30pm Hollins 540.561.8024 Windows 10 Learn what is new in Windows 10 Fee: $10.00 Tues., March 8 // 6:00-8:00pm Device Q&A Bring your own device and we will help answer your questions Thurs., March 17 // 2:00-4:00pm Mystery Book Club Read Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs Tues., March 8 // 6:00pm Glenvar Book Club Read Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross Wed., March 9 // 6:30pm Word 2016: Essentials Learn the basics of the new Word Fee: $20.00 Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm Advanced Excel Computer class on learning more of what Excel can do for you Fee: $10.00 Thurs., March 24 // 2:00-4:00pm Reading Adventurers Read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-8:00pm Cold Frames, Cool Crops Master Gardeners presentation on gardening tips & tricks Sat., March 5 // 10:00-11:00am Word 2016: Mail Merge Discover the time saving technique of using Mail Merge Fee: $20.00 Tues., March 22 // 6:00-8:00pm
Events for Adults Hollins {continued} Hooks & Needles Guest instructor will show you how to knit winter gloves! Two-part class Tues., March 1 & 22 // 6:00-8:00pm Color It Away A coloring club for adults Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm Paper Crafting Create a work of art with paper! Tues., March 29 // 6:00-8:00pm Vinton 540.857.5043 Yack & Yarn A social group for iber folks! Mon., March 14 // 6:00-8:00pm Tues., March 22 // 6:30-8:30pm Purls & Tea Meet-up for people that enjoy knitting and crocheting Sat., March 5 // 10:00am-12:00pm Knit-A-Long A group that will take on speciic projects. March & April make worsted weight socks. Registration required. Wed., March 9 // 6:00-8:00pm EPP: English Paper Piercing Discover and learn the joy of this historic quilt making skill Mon., March 28 // 6:00-8:00pm Roanoke Valley Dulcimers Share songs, techniques, and learn the history of the instrument! Beginners are welcome! Sat., March 5 // 2:00-4:00pm Guitar Workshop Learn to play the guitar! Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-7:00pm Breeding Show Puppies Billie Kerfoot from Wynmoor Kennels presents on her experience breeding award winning show dogs and the importance of spaying and neutering pets Tues., March 15 // 6:30pm
Events for Adults Vinton {continued} 64 Shades of Vinton A coloring club for adults Wed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm Mon., March 21 // 6:00-8:00pm Create a Gmail Account Create your own email account Tues., March 16 // 2:00-4:00pm Get to Know Your Computer Learn technology basics Wed., March 9 // 2:00-4:00pm Vinton Book Club Read Cannery Row by John Steinbeck Thurs., March 3 // 2:00pm Bite Club A book club for people into books on paranormal romance (ages 18+) Tues., March 8 // 7:00pm New Vinton Book Club Read The Supremes at Earl s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore Wed., March 9 // 2:00pm Using Family Search Learn how to use Family Search for genealogy research Wed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm Device Power Hour Technology Q&A Thurs., March 10 // 2:00-3:00pm Thurs., March 24 // 2:00-3:00pm Staying Safe Online Learn tips and tricks to being safe Tues., March 23 // 2:00-4:00pm Mt. Pleasant 540.427.3130 Color It Away A coloring club for adults Tues., March 1 // 6:00pm Tues., March 15 // 6:00pm Tues., March 29 // 6:00pm *every other Tuesday Bent Mtn. 540.929.4700 Book Club Read Bully Pulpit by Doris Kerns Goodwin Fri., March 18 // 2:30-3:30pm
Events for Kids! Souh County Pokemon Club Trade cards and have fun! Grades 2-6 Mon., March 14 // 4:00pm American Girl Book Club Read Chrissa Ages 7-11, please register Tues., March 15 // 4:00pm Hollins Lego Club Build Lego creations! Ages 6-12 Tues., March 8 // 6:30pm Lego Club Build Lego creations! Ages 6-12 Wed., March 16 // 4:00pm Family Movie Night Watch The Peanuts Movie (G) Thurs., March 10 // 6:30pm Busy Bookworms Playdate Interactive playtime for ages 0-5 Fri., March 18 // 10:30am Family Movie Night Watch The Peanuts Movie (G) Thurs., March 24 // 6:30pm Spring Craft Drop In Join us to make fun springtime crafts Mon., March 21 // 3:00-5:00pm Wed., March 23 // 3:00-5:00pm Eggstravaganza Bring your own hard boiled eggs & we will have some fun dying! Please register Tues., March 22 // 6:30pm American Girl Book Club Read Meet Caroline Ages 7-11, please register Thurs., March 24 // 4:00pm
Events for Kids! Glenvar Lego Club Build with Legos! Ages 6-12. Mon., March 7 // 4:00pm Vinton Gerald & Piggie & Pals! Book club for ages K+ featuring some of our favorite friends and book characters Thurs., March 10, 4:00pm Preschool Lab: What s the We ather? A hands-on story-time for young scientists! Explore basic weather concepts through activities and demonstrations. Ages 3-5. Thurs., March 24 // 10:00am American Girl Book Club Read Meet Felicity Ages 7-11, please register Tues., March 15 // 4:00pm Science Lab: Take It Apart Yes, you have permission to take things apart! Thurs., March 17 // 4:00pm Saturday Crafterday Drop-in crafts! Every Saturday // All day Mt. Pleasant Kid s Book Club Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka for Grades 3 to 5 Registration required Wed., March 2 // 3:00pm Lego Club Build with Legos Ages 6-12. Fri., March 18 // 6:30pm Eggstravaganza Bring your own hard boiled eggs & we will have fun dying together! Please register. Fri., March 25 // 2:00-5:00pm
Events for Teens! Souh County Crafty Creators Batman & Superman Wallets Mon., March 7 // 4:00-8:00pm Pet Rocks Mon., March 21 // 4:00-8:00pm Letter Painting Mon., March 28 // 4:00-8:00pm St. Patrick s Day Wear your green! Thurs., March 17 // 4:00-7:00pm Popcorn Bar Make your own snack Fri., March 4 // 4:00-6:00pm Strategy Gaming Play tabletop strategy games Tues., March 8 // 5:00-7:00pm Coding Club Learn all things techy Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-7:30pm DIY Sundaes Create your own sweet treat Fri., March 18 // 4:00-6:00pm Anime Club All things Anime! Sat., March 19 // 11:00am-1:00pm Movie Day! Batman and Superman movies Sat., March 26 // 12:00-4:00pm Bored? Games! Play classic games Fri., March 11 // 4:00-6:00pm Pi Day Pi and Pie! Mon., March 14 // 4:00-8:00pm Doodle Month Come doodle with us All Month Fandom Club Whovians unite! Tues., March 29 // 6:00-8:00pm After Hours A time for teens to be teens after the library is closed! Registration required Sat., March 19 // 5:00-8:00pm
Events for Teens! Glenvar Crafty Creators Letter Painting Wed., March 9 // 4:00-6:00pm Color Changing Gak Wed., March 23 // 4:00-6:00pm Pet Rocks Wed., March 30 // 4:00-6:00pm Hollins Crafty Creators DIY Key Chains Thurs., March 3 // 6:30-7:30pm Anime Club Everything about anime! Tues., March 8 // 6:00-8:00pm Spa Night Make your own sugar scrub Wed., March 2 // 4:00-6:00pm Book Club Read Harry Potter & the Sorcerer s Stone by J.K. Rowling Wed., March 3 // 4:00-5:30pm Anime Club All things anime! Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm Eww Factor That s so gross!! Wed., March 16 // 4:00-6:00pm St. Patrick s Day Wear your green! Thurs., March 17 // 4:00-7:00pm Gaming Unplugged Play some classic games Tues., March 22 // 6:00-8:00pm Gaming Tournament Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U Thurs., March 10 // 6:00-8:00pm Fandom Club All about Supernatural Tues., March 15 // 6:00-8:00pm St. Patrick s Day Crayon Rainbow Make something to brighten up any room! Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-7:00pm Minecraft Club All things MINECRAFT Mon., March 28 // 6:00-7:30pm Gaming Club Play games with your friends Thurs., March 31 // 6:00-8:00pm
Events for Teens! Vinton Gaming Tournament Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U Wed., March 2 // 6:00-8:00pm Interactive Harry Potter Be a part of the movie! Mon., March 21 // 6:00-8:00pm Fandom Club Learn all things Supernatural Mon., March 7 // 6:00-8:00pm Magic: The Gathering Play the game of strategy Wed., March 9 // 6:00-7:30pm Pi Day Pi and Pie Mon., March 14 // 4:00-7:00pm Anime Club Watch and talk about all things anime and manga Wed., March 16 // 6:00-8:00pm St. Patrick s Day Celebrate with authentic Irish food and watch movies Thurs., March 17 // 6:00-8:00pm Tech Club Learn all things techy Tues., 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 Unplugged Bored? Games! Plus snacks! Wed., March 30 // 6:00-8:00pm Like us on Facebook! Teens @ RCPL
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