Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and fun at our Fall Storytimes! Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5, along with their adults. We will listen to stories, dance to songs, and make crafts to take home, plus other fun activities! We have some special events to look out for with our scheduled storytimes. Our [...]
May Events at the Virginia Public Library We have two lovely Legacy programs visiting the library in May. Here are some details about each of them: Animal Tales of How & Why with Rose Arrowsmith May 3rd at noon This event features storyteller Rose Arrowsmith who will be sharing stories about animal tales. These stories [...]
Summer Reading 2018 - Reading Takes You Everywhere That's right! Summer Reading is just around the corner. We will soon have a host of new events, prizes, and books to look forward to! While we wait for our official Summer Reading brochures and school visits, here are some essential dates for you to know - [...]
10 Reading Tips for Kids (and Adults) It was Love your Library month in February, but libraries and schools are still celebrating books and those who read them! Your local Children’s librarian in Virginia has given some school talks last month on spreading the love of reading. I wanted to share some tips on how [...]
That's right! The Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale is back! Here's what you need to know about this event: When is the Spring Booksale? April 25 - April 27; from when the library opens until an hour before the library closes. Friends of the Library members get early access to the sale on [...]
Your Library Goes Green - with Green-colored Books! That's right! Our Adult and Teen display books are taking on an emerald hue this March. And while some books may also be about helping the environment, the topics of these books range widely, from mystery and historical fiction, to romance and folk tales! There may [...]
Winter is here - and things are heating up at the library! We're having lots of fun events and winter challenges from January - February. Check out our schedule below for some winter fun at your library! Winter Bingo Challenge - Jan 1 - Mar 1 Winter Reading is here for Adults, but this [...]
Want to know what fun events are coming soon to the library? Then check out our library calendar page! You can find upcoming events for children and adults and recurring events like storytime and Paws to Read. You can also find things like Friends of the Library meetings and library closures. Have a question about [...]
Snow & Ice: Wintery books at your library! 'Tis the season for winter conditions outdoors - and in a book! The library has many books featuring snow, ice and wintery weather - check out our Adult and Young Adult book displays this December for a chilly read! Adult books on display can be found [...]
The Friends of the Virginia Public Library help the library in many ways, including program support and funding, as well as the purchase of some materials that are not included in the Library's normal budget. They are vital to the smooth running of library events. The Summer Reading Program for children, the Hot Reads for [...]