BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260423T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T174808Z UID:10001214-1789200000-1789232400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Saturdays. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-46/2026-09-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260521T153254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182316Z UID:10001569-1789387200-1789390800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Technology Assistance DESCRIPTION:Come to Technology Assistance every Monday of the month starting at noon. Our Adult Services librarian will be there to try and answer questions regarding phone and computer devices. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/technology-assistance-4/2026-09-14 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Technology-Assistance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T163000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260521T152636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T161718Z UID:10001404-1789399800-1789403400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:"Yards of Yarn" Knitting and Crocheting Club DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join\, whether you are a beginner or a skilled crafter in the art of knitting and crocheting. Held in the library event room on Mondays starting at 3:30pm. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/yards-of-yarn-knitting-and-crocheting-club-2/2026-09-14 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Knitting-and-Crocheting-Club-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T165444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165531Z UID:10001443-1789477200-1789480800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Coffee and Cribbage DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon cup of coffee and a game of cribbage. No previous experience needed! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/coffee-and-cribbage/2026-09-15 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Coffee-Cribbage-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T181500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T174009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T164305Z UID:10001462-1789577100-1789582500@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub DESCRIPTION:The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors\, dive into queer themes\, and build community. September’s Author: Aiden Thomas URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-10 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T174500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T163614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174619Z UID:10001436-1789663500-1789667100@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers. This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know. Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T162115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T164425Z UID:10001504-1789729200-1789732800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:Hear stories\, songs\, and rhymes as we foster a love for reading at Family Storytime. Held in the library event room. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/family-storytime-23/2026-09-18 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260825T142048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142131Z UID:10001488-1789804800-1789837200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED on Saturdays. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-52/2026-09-19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T123000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260903T180257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180300Z UID:10001517-1790159400-1790166600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Sand Painting & Rangoli Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Sand Painting & Rangoli with COMPAS Artist Shakuntala Maheshwari. These free art workshops will travel to participating ALS libraries September 8-30\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCreate your own mandala-like designs with chalk\, sand\, or rice flour in this interactive workshop. Artists will learn about Indian culture\, history\, and celebrations through sand painting and rangoli. Rangoli designs are temporary floor art created to bring good luck and happiness to homes throughout India. Your stylized rangoli can be displayed temporarily or transferred to paper to bring home.  \n\n\n\nThese workshops are 2 hours long and are suited for adults\, teens and children ages 10 and up. Younger children can participate with adult assistance. Interested attendees should contact or visit their local library for workshop details\, as space and supplies for these workshops are limited. \n\n\n\nThis program\, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System\, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events\, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/sand-painting-rangoli-workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAND-Facebook-Slider-1024x523-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260904T161438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T161440Z UID:10001588-1790175600-1790179200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:70s Disco Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Come get groovy at this 70s inspired disco dance party! Held in the library event room. All ages welcome! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/70s-disco-dance-party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260904T161305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T161307Z UID:10001587-1790245800-1790251200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Live Well Leave Well DESCRIPTION:Come learn about different tips to prepare for life after a passing. Held in the library event room. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/live-well-leave-well-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260904T153915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T153917Z UID:10001585-1790348400-1790352000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Friday Makerspace DESCRIPTION:Come create some unique and fun crafts by joining us for this month’s Friday Makerpsace! Arts and crafts supplies provided. All ages welcome! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friday-makerspace-3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/National-Creativity-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T163000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T164526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T164557Z UID:10001437-1790780400-1790785800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Cricut Create Series DESCRIPTION:RESERVATION ONLY participants must be present at all three classes. Ages 12 and up. All classes begin at 3 p.m. Learn how to use Cricut Design Space\, then use your new knowledge to create decals\, Iron-On totes\, and vinyl mugs in this three-part series. Wednesday\, September 30th using desing space & notebook decals. Wednesday\, October 7th iron – on totes. Wednesday\, October 21 vinyl mugs & bring your own materials to design with. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/cricut-create-series/2026-09-30 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260903T180827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180828Z UID:10001518-1790852400-1790856000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Healthcare Directive Community Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for… A free community workshop on advance care planning hosted by the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging. Learn the essentials of healthcare directives\, pick up the necessary forms and a step-by-step guide\, and have a trained facilitator on hand to answer questions as you get started. This interactive session offers a supportive space to reflect on your wishes\, ask questions\, and take a meaningful first step toward putting them in writing. Space is limited – reserve your spot today! To register\, scan the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/DucksinarowMNWorkshops URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/healthcare-directive-community-workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5902.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T174500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T164930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174549Z UID:10001440-1792082700-1792086300@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers. This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know. Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T181500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T172750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174410Z UID:10001459-1792601100-1792606500@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub DESCRIPTION:The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors\, dive into queer themes\, and build community. October’s Author: Sonido Reyes URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-8 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260903T181634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181635Z UID:10001519-1793368800-1793372400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Haiku Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present free writing workshops at participating ALS libraries from October 9-30\, 2026. These workshops\, presented by author Sandra Hisakuni\, are titled: The Northland Beckons: Writing in Haiku. \n\n\n\nGrow your creativity and writing skills in this fun haiku workshop. Writers will learn the structure and form of haiku\, its origins in Japanese literature\, and how Sandra Hisakuni connects this writing practice to Minnesota’s Northwoods. Workshop attendees will explore this powerful tool for mindfulness\, joyful reflection\, and playful expression. Writers will use words and art to create their own haiku masterpiece to take home. \n\n\n\nThis program is 1 hour long and suited for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10 and up. \n\n\n\nThis program\, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System\, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events\, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/haiku-writing-workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEBOOK1-1024x523-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T181500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T173351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174314Z UID:10001461-1795020300-1795025700@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub DESCRIPTION:The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors\, dive into queer themes\, and build community. November’s Author: Adam Silvera URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T174500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T180528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180529Z UID:10001464-1795106700-1795110300@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers. This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know. Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T181415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181416Z UID:10001466-1795687200-1795802400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, November 26th and Friday\, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-50 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thanksgiving.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T181500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T174239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174240Z UID:10001463-1797439500-1797444900@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub DESCRIPTION:The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors\, dive into queer themes\, and build community. December’s Author: Ashley Herring Blake URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-11 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T174500 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T180724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180725Z UID:10001465-1797525900-1797529500@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers. This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know. Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-4 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161431 CREATED:20260813T181911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181912Z UID:10001467-1798106400-1798221600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, December 24th and Friday\, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-51 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Christmas.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR