VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Lavender Book Club
2026-04-15 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
April’s Theme: National poetry month. 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.

Seed Art
2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00
Come get creative by making beautiful, quirky, and interesting art with seeds! This event is held in the library event room and is open to all ages!

Poetry and Printmaking with Shelley Getten
2026-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Poetry and Printmaking with Poet and Artist Shelley Getten. These events are free and open to the public, and will travel to participating ALS libraries April 13-May 1, 2026. Join Shelley Getten for poetry and printmaking art as she shares the challenges and joys of growing up on a Minnesota farm. As Getten reads from her book, Of Cows and Crows, she will discuss how the creative writing process can bring insight and healing. Getten will demonstrate block art printmaking so attendees can watch and learn about making original relief art. Bookmarks will be shared with audience members to take home. This program is one hour long and is appropriate for adults, teens, and children 8 years and up. This 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.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Saturdays until September.

Creative Writing Circle
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-02 15:00 - 16:00
Sessions will include guided writing prompts and exercises, as well as time to share and discuss Individual written works. All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

Book Donation Day @ City Hall
2026-05-06 15:00 - 18:00 | 327 1st Street S Virginia MN, 327 1st Street S, Virginia, Minnesota, United States
The Friends of the Virginia Public Library are taking donations of good condition books and DVDs for the annual booksale in August on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:00-6:00pm at Virginia City Hall. Use the street level entrance to drop off your items. (Do not drop of items at the library, the location to drop off is Virginia City Hall)

Bookclub "The View From Lake Como" by Adriana Trigiani
2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for the Virginia Public Library Book Club! All are welcome, whether you read all of the book, part of the book, or none of the book! Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments. You can request the book “The View From Lake Como” by Adriana Trigiani via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Friends of the Virginia Public Library 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St S, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the main desk of the library(cash/check only)

5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Library Staff Presentations 7:00pm Annual meeting, Board Elections. Located at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Ballroom D, East Parking Door #1.

Lavender Book Club
2026-05-20 17:30 - 18:30
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. May’s Theme: Animals Among Us

Road Scholar "Aging in America"
2026-05-21 13:00 - 16:00
Americans are living longer than ever before, but longer life does not always mean better life. As healthcare advances and lifespans extend, many families are asking difficult questions about affordability, caregiving, ageism and quality of life. In partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation, join us for this special screening of “Aging in America: Survive or Thrive,” a PBS documentary narrated by Martin Sheen and based on Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Why Survive?”. This thoughtful film explores the challenges and opportunities of aging in the United States today. Following our screening, we’ll enjoy a live discussion with producers Dr. Ken Dychtwald and Neil Steinberg, using questions submitted in our Q&A by participants like you.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-05-25 10:00 - 18:00
The library will be CLOSED Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Makerspace
2026-05-29 15:00 - 16:00
Join us in the library event room to spark your creativity in this Final Friday Makerspace! All arts and crafts supplies are provided. All ages welcome!

Summer Kickoff w/ Author and Illustrator Jason Walz
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:30
Come join us for the Summer Kickoff event at the Virginia Public Library! Learn all about graphic novels from author and illustrator Jason Walz then learn to create your own!

Bookclub "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore
2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for the Virginia Public Library Book Club! All are welcome, whether you read all of the book, part of the book, or none of the book! Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments. You can request the book “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Makerspace
2026-06-12 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us for a Friday Makerspace! Put your creativity to the test and see what you can make. All arts and crafts supplies provided. All ages welcome!

DIY Dreamcatcher
2026-06-16 14:30 - 15:30
Learn about and create your own whimsical dreamcatcher! Available while supplies last.

Rubik's Cube Competition
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00
How skilled are you at solving Rubik’s Cubes? Come compete in a Rubik’s Cube tournament to be crowned the game champion!

Lavender Book Club
2026-06-17 17:30 - 18:30
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. June’s theme; Celebrating Identity

Frog and Toad Picnic
2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:30
Come join us at the Virginia Public Library for a Frog and Toad Picnic! Cesari’s Italian Bakery will be providing snacks while supplies last!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-06-19 10:00 - 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Fairy Storytime
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:30
Come dressed up in your fairy attire for a fairy themed storytime time! There will also be a fairy inspired craft after the story!

The Jolly Pops
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present The Jolly Pops, a high energy children’s musician group. These free concerts will travel to participating ALS libraries June 11 – June 27, 2026. The Jolly Pops combine upbeat, original music with popular children’s classics for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs…and everything in between! This program is 45 minutes long and suited for families and children of all ages. This 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.

Creature Connections: Reptile Experience
2026-06-24 15:30 - 16:30
This high-energy, family-friendly program features live animal ambassadors—including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. Fun facts and engaging storytelling are paired with hands-on learning moments that will spark curiosity in every age group. This program is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System.

Pool Noodle Obstacle Course
2026-06-25 10:30 - 11:30
Get Ready for a FUN-TASTIC day and show off your skills in our pool noodle obstacle course!

Gnome Scavenger Hunt
2026-06-29 10:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00
Search for the hidden gnome throughout the library. Once you find it, bring it to the front desk for a prize and for the chance to hide it for the next person!

Movie Matinee
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:30
Come join us for the matinee feature of Zootopia 2 at the library! Popcorn to be provided.

Kids for Kids Concert
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00
Visit the library to hear young musicians from the Northern Lights Music Festival perform classical music! Held in the library event room. All ages welcome!

Paint a Mushroom Craft
2026-07-01 10:30 - 12:30
Come stop by for our paint a wooden mushroom craft! Get creative and decorate your own whimsical mushroom to take home!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-07-03 10:00 - 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
