VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Genealogy Assistance w/ Regan Richardson
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Bubble Party
2025-06-13 10:30 - 12:00
Get ready for a bubble filled morning at the library! Dress to have some bubble fun in our human bubble machine! CAUTION! You’ll definitely get wet!

Rubik’s Cube Competition
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:30
Compete against fellow puzzlers to solve the cube! Held in the library event room.

Anime Club
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:30
Whether you’re into classic anime or discovering new series, Anime Club is the perfect place to watch Anime, celebrate your passion and meet fellow fans. Grace Sushi and the Friends of the Virginia Public Library will be providing free dumplings! Held in the library event room.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-06-19 11:00 - 18:00
The library will be CLOSED Thursday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Family Storytime
2025-06-20 10:30 - 12:00
Come join Family Storytime and participate with the FUN colorful parachute!

Brodini Comedy Magic Show w/ Magician Graylyn Morris
2025-06-23 13:00 - 14:00

Crafternoon: DIY Kite
2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:00

Author Visit and Book Talk w/ J. Ryan Stradal
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Come join us at the library as author of “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” J. Ryan Stradal presents and tells us about his Midwest inspired stories! Held in the library event room.

Active Play Event
2025-06-27 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!

STEM: Cardboard Cars
2025-06-30 14:00 - 15:00
Use ordinary cardboard boxes to create your dream car! Come back on July 1st and watch a movie in your cardboard creation during our indoor “Drive-In” in the library event room!

Indoor Drive-In
2025-07-01 15:00 - 16:30
Watch DogMan in your cardboard car during our indoor “Drive-In”. Free popcorn provided by the Friends of the Virginia Public Library. Held in the library event room.

Kindness Rocks
2025-07-02 11:00 - 18:00
Stop by the library and paint a rock with a kind message!

Kids for Kids Concert
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
Visit the library to hear young musicians from the Northern Lights Music Festival perform classical music! All ages welcome!

Big Truck Day
2025-07-10 10:30 - 12:00
Big Truck Day is back! Check out vintage cars, big machines, and the vehicles that help keep our community safe at the Virginia Public Library! The street in front of the library (5th Avenue) will be blocked off for this event.

Genealogy Research w/ Regan Richardson
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:30
Unlock Your Family Story is a genealogy assistance program taking place the second Thursday of the month at the library downstairs in the event room. Embark on a journey through time at our monthly genealogy session! Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your research, join citizen historian Regan Richardson for personalized guidance. Held in the library event room.

Chalk Obstacle Course
2025-07-11 10:30 - 12:00
Stop by the library where our parking lot will turn into a large chalk obstacle course! Create your own obstacles and have a fun day outdoors!

Building Block Free Play
2025-07-12 12:30 - 13:30
All are welcome to come build, invent, and play using the library’s building block collection!

Gatsby Week
2025-07-14 11:00 - 2025-07-18 17:00
Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The week will be filled with roaring twenties inspired events each day!

"Great Gatsby" Movie Screening
2025-07-15 13:00 - 15:30
Come watch the screening of the “Great Gatsby” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the book the “Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Held in the library event room. Rated PG-13

Art Deco Crafternoon
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:30
All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

Bookclub "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2025-07-17 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“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Storytime with a Firefighter
2025-07-18 10:30 - 12:00
The Virginia Fire Department will be visiting the library during storytime to read and share about their role in the community!

1920's Speakeasy
2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:30
Come enjoy mocktails, music, 1920’s dance demonstrations, and open mic in celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book the “Great Gatsby” 100th anniversary!

Sacred Serpents Reptile Storytime
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
Sarah Glessner of Sacred Serpents has a wild adventure in store during reptile storytime. Meet your favorite shelled creatures and the most slithery friends! You won’t want to miss this event! CAUTION: LIVE ANIMALS AT THIS EVENT

Hula Hoop Competition
2025-07-25 10:30 - 11:30
Compete for the title of Hula Hoop Champion at the library!

Sing! Karaoke
2025-07-26 12:30 - 13:30
Sing your heart out at Karaoke!

Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets
2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:00

William Burleson Author Visits and Book Talk
2025-07-29 13:00 - 14:00
In addition to his novel, Ahnwee Days (2024 Blackwater Press), William Burleson’s short stories have appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies. Burleson has also published extensively in non-fiction, most notably his book, Bi America, as well as in Hennepin History Magazine and other publications. Burleson is the founding editor at Flexible Press, LLC.

Kids Stuff: Dinosaurs w/ the Science Museum
2025-07-30 10:30 - 12:00
Find out what fossils teach us about dinosaurs with the Science Museum of Minnesota! learn how scientists compare the physical features left behind by dinosaurs in fossils to animals we know today. uncover fossils from the past and assemble a life-size dinosaur skeleton puzzle in this interactive and engaging event! This program is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System.
