BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY 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:20260330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20250827T173217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T170553Z UID:10001032-1774864800-1774868400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Technology Assistance DESCRIPTION:Come to Technology Assistance every Monday of the month starting at 10:00am. 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-3/2026-03-30 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Technology-Assistance1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260219T204132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T204756Z UID:10001162-1774884600-1774888200@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-3/2026-03-30 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:20260401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260313T154914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154918Z UID:10001185-1775037600-1775048400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Free Adult Painting Class DESCRIPTION:First Come First Served Meet at event room door day of the classes and staff will sign up MAX amount allowed for the day. No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. You will be painting with acrylic paints with all supplies provided. Amy will lead participants step-by-step through the complete process of a painting during each session. You are also welcome to work on your own projects during the sessions after the instruction time\, getting help from Amy as needed. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/free-adult-painting-class/2026-04-01 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/321-Art-Studio-Adult-Class.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260210T164320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T164324Z UID:10001109-1775210400-1775322000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Friday\, April 3rd and Saturday\, April 4th in observance of the Good Friday/Easter holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-44 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Good-FridayEaster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260325T165916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165918Z UID:10001192-1775574000-1775577600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Creative Writing Circle DESCRIPTION:Sessions will include guided writing prompts and exercises\, as well as time to share and discuss Individual written works. held in the library event room. All ages welcome! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/creative-writing-circle-8 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Creative-Writing-Circle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260219T204605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T205334Z UID:10001170-1775730600-1775736000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Bookclub "Where They Last Saw Here" by Marcie R. Rendon DESCRIPTION: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 “Where They Last Saw Her” by Marcie R. Rendon via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/bookclub-where-they-last-saw-here-by-marcie-r-rendon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/April-2026-Book-Club-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260219T170341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T170345Z UID:10001137-1775746800-1775750400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Whimsical Mushrooms DESCRIPTION:Come immerse yourself in the cottage core vibes by making a cute whimsical mushroom you can display or decorate with! Held in the library event room. All ages welcome! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/whimsical-mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spring-Event-Flyers4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260318T202127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T202131Z UID:10001072-1775817000-1775820600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Family Storytime! Come learn\, play and socialize during story hour held every Friday at 10:30am! This program is for children ages 0-5 years old. Held in the library event room. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/family-storytime-22/2026-04-10 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-Event-Flyers1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20251029T163612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174723Z UID:10001117-1776182400-1776186000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friends-of-the-library-meeting-5/2026-04-14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260325T165208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165210Z UID:10001191-1776274200-1776276000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Book Club DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-book-club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Event-Flyers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260226T151641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T152017Z UID:10001176-1776434400-1776439800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Aging With Gusto DESCRIPTION:Having a positive view of ag-ing and living our lives “with gusto” make it a lot easier to have healthier\, happier yearsahead. Let’s talk together about which values and key contributors we want to draw on to lead the most meaning-ful\, satisfying lives we can. We’ll also look at how ageism impacts us – sometimes in surprising ways — and how we can respond smartly. Trained facilitators will guide the discussion\, offering thought-provoking ideas and questions to stimulate person- al discoveries and small-group conversations. Sign-Up by calling the library at 218-748-7525 or using the QR Code on the poster. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/aging-with-gusto/2026-04-17 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/gusto.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260109T202459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202504Z UID:10001075-1776956400-1776960000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Seed Art DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/seed-art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Seed-Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260325T164029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T164032Z UID:10001190-1777035600-1777039200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Poetry and Printmaking with Shelley Getten DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/poetry-and-printmaking-with-shelley-getten ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Legacy-POETRY-and-PRINTMAKING-ALS-Slider-1024x427-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260410T152946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T195146Z UID:10001193-1777993200-1777996800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Creative Writing Circle DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/creative-writing-circle-9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Creative-Writing-Circle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260219T203829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203833Z UID:10001145-1778754600-1778760000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Bookclub "The View From Lake Como" by Adriana Trigiani DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/bookclub-the-view-from-lake-como-by-adriana-trigiani ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/May-2026-Book-Club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260126T212129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212133Z UID:10001087-1779530400-1779732000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Saturday\, May 23rd and Monday\, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-43 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Memorial-Day1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142856 CREATED:20260223T162124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162128Z UID:10001171-1781863200-1781974800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Friday\, June 19th and Saturday\, June 20th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-45 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Junteenth1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR