VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Family Storytime
2025-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the FUN with stories and music in the library event room! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Building Block Free Play
2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:30
All are welcome to come build, invent, and play with the library’s building block collection.

Genealogy Assistance with Regan Richardson
2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-10 16:00 - 17:30
Embark on a journey through time at our monthly genealogy session! Whether you are just starting out, or you are fine-tuning your research, join citizen historian Regan Richardson for personalized guidance.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-02-15 11:00 - 2025-02-17 18:00
The library will be CLOSED Saturday, February 15th through Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents Day.

Crafternoon: Pocket Conversation Hearts
2025-02-19 14:30 - 16:00
All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

Bookclub "Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto
2025-02-20 13:00 - 14:30
You can request the book “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers” by Jesse Q. Sutanto can be requested via phone 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location. 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.

Active Play Event
2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-21 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for an Activity Play Event in the library’s event room! Our play-based stations will include sensory bins, an activity course, a baby play area, and block building. All ages are welcome!

DIY Percussion Instruments
2025-02-24 15:30 - 16:30
In this interactive, all-ages event, we will hear about the tradition of storytelling in Africa, hear some fun stories, learn about African rhythm instruments and create our own instruments from everyday containers. Be ready to help with the storytelling and to have fun!

Life-Size Battleship
2025-02-27 15:00 - 16:00
Battle it out against other players in this life-size version of the classic Battleship game.

Technology Assistance
2025-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
During these sessions library staff will provide one-on-one assistance with your technology.

DogMan Party
2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:30
Celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie with a Dog Man party at the library! Held in the library event room.

Building Block Free Play
2025-03-12 14:00 - 15:30
All are welcome to come build, invent, and play using the Library’s building block collection. Held in the library event room.

"Yards of Yarn" Knitting and Crocheting
2025-03-17 15:30 - 16:30
Come join the knitting and crocheting club at the Virginia Public Library. Held in the library event room, this program is open to all age levels and skill levels. So whether you are a beginner or an expert, come learn and socialize among other creative people!

Rubik's Cube Competition
2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00
Compete against fellow puzzlers in this monthly Rubik’s Cube Competition! Held in the library event room.

Crafternoon: No-Sew Reusable T-Shirt Tote
2025-03-19 14:30 - 16:00

Bookclub "A Hard Ticket Home" by David Housewright
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:30
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“A Hard Ticket Home” by David Housewright can be requested via phone 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Stuffed Animal Hospital
2025-03-27 14:30 - 15:30
Bring your well-loved loveys and stuffies to be mended by our E.S.T. (Emergency Stuffing Technicians) at the Virginia Public Library. Held in the library event room.

Paper Pulp Art
2025-04-02 14:00 - 15:30
Use recycled paper blended into pulp to create one-of-a-kind art pieces! Held in the library event room!

Building Block Free Play
2025-04-09 14:00 - 15:30
All are welcome to come build, invent, and play using the library’s building block collection.

Crafternoon: Blackout Poetry
2025-04-16 14:30 - 16:00

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-04-18 10:00 - 2025-04-19 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th in observance of the Good Friday/Easter holiday.

Mountain Iron Cemetery
2025-04-22 15:30 - 16:30
Hamline University Anthropology students will detail their research on the Mountain Iron Cemetery and ask for public input on current erosion that is threatening the site.

Connecting to the Superior National Forest
2025-04-23 15:00 - 16:00
3.9 million acres, one incredible forest! Join Northwoods Volunteer Connection to learn all about the Superior National Forest and how you can connect to it through recreation and volunteer opportunities!

Bookclub "A Thousand Mornings" by Mary Oliver
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:30
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 “A Thousand Mornings” by Mary Oliver can be requested via phone 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Sunscreen and Skin Protection Workshop
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00
With sunnier days ahead now’s a good time to attend this informational session about the importance of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. This program is put on by Kaitlyn Nordling a Physician Assistant student and will be held in the library event room.

Author Talk w/ Rowan Eira
2025-05-06 13:00 - 14:00
Come join us at the library and listen to author Rowan Eira give a book and author talk! If you are a reader especially in the romance and fantasy genres this program will be great to attend! Held in the library event room.
