Bugs at the Library with Nature Connect
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Amber Taylor of Nature Connect and discover the aquatic insects that live in our Minnesota waters! You will learn all about insect life cycles, adaptations, and what they tell us about water quality, and the insects’ roles in the ecosystem. Attendees will interact with live insects in water touch tanks. Expect to learn, explore, and get a bit wet!

Pressed Flower Bookmarks
2026-07-22 15:00 - 16:00
Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind bookmarks using real pressed plants and flowers to keep tiny pieces of nature in your favorite book.

Garden Tea Party
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00
Enjoy a Garden Tea Party for all ages with sweet treats, refreshing drinks, and a relaxing time surrounded by flowers and fun! Snacks provided by Cesari’s Italian Bakery!

Magical Fairy Doors
2026-07-29 15:00 - 16:00
Paint your own enchanting miniature door to take home or leave it for our fairy escape room!

Jellyfish Games
2026-07-30 10:30 - 11:30
Dive into Jellyfish Games, inspired by Squid Game! Play fun challenges like Mingle, Red Light/Green Light, and more in this safe, silly, and exciting event.

Friday Makerspace
2026-07-31 15:00 - 16:00
Come get creative at this Friday’s Makerpsace! All arts and crafts supplies are provided. All ages welcome!

Creative Writing Circle
2026-08-04 15:00 - 16:00
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!

Summer Wrap-Up Party
2026-08-06 15:00 - 16:30
Come join us at the library for an end of Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party! Activites include flower pot painting, bug hunt, worm pudding and more!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-08-07 10:00 - 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Friday, August 7th for an inventory day.

Fairy Escape Room
2026-08-10 11:00 - 2026-08-14 16:00, 2026-08-17 11:00 - 2026-08-20 16:00
RESERVATION REQUIRED Call the library at 218-748-7525 or stop in at the main desk to reserve a time slot. Completion time is set at 45 minutes and a max number of 6 people in a group per time slot.

Bookclub "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
2026-08-13 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 “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Booksale Donation Day
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St S, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
The Friends of the Library are looking for donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games for the annual Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale. Please DO NOT donate broken, dirty, or outdated items(old textbooks, encyclopedias). We appreciate your generous donations! The drop off location is at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center (Door A). Saturday, August 22nd 12:00-4:00pm, Sunday, August 23rd 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday, August 24th 12:00-7:00pm are the donation days and times.

Booksale Donation Day
2026-08-24 12:00 - 19:00

Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale
2026-08-26 12:00 - 2026-08-28 19:00 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St S, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
The annual Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale is finally here! Stop by on any of the following days to shop and find all sorts of treasures including books, movies, puzzles, and games! Wednesday, August 26th 12:00-7:00pm, Thursday, August 27th, Friday, August 28th 12:00-7:00pm, and Saturday, August 29th 9:00am-1:00pm. Buy a book bag for $15 fill it with books for FREE! We appreciate everyone coming out and supporting your local library’s Friends group! Location: Iron Trail Motors Event Center

Live Well Leave Well
2026-08-27 10:30 - 12:00
Come join us at this month’s Live Well Leave Well with “The Order of the Good Death” being the topic of discussion. This program dives into topics about planning for the future after you pass. Held in the library event room.

Friday Makerspace
2026-08-28 15:00 - 16:00
Come put your creative mind to work at this Friday Makerspace! All arts and crafts supplies provided. All ages welcome!

Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale
2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00

Coffee and Cribbage
2026-09-01 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for an afternoon cup of coffee and a game of cribbage. No previous experience needed!

Creative Writing Circle
2026-09-01 15:00 - 16:00
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.

Retirement Planning
2026-09-02 11:30 - 13:00
Northern Communities Credit Union and Lutheran Social Services are here to educate about planning for a happy retirement! This program is great for anyone close to retiring or anyone wanting to get a head start on the process and learn some tips and tricks. Held in the library event room.

Kid Cinema
2026-09-02 15:00 - 16:30
Watch the film adaptation of “Out of My Mind” at the library with free popcorn! All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

D.O.T. Art Crafternoon
2026-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Come create some colorful artwork with this DOT Sticker Crafternoon. You can use the pre-made templates or freestyle it on a blank page to create your own masterpiece! All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-09-07 10:00 - 18:00
The Library will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Paper Mosaic Crafternoon
2026-09-09 15:00 - 16:00
Come get creative an make a unique and colorful paper mosaic art piece! All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

Bookclub "The Compound" by Aisling Rawle
2026-09-10 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 Compound” by Aisling Rawle via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Family Storytime
2026-09-11 10:30 - 11:30
Hear stories, songs, and rhymes as we foster a love for reading at Family Storytime. Held in the library event room.

Lavender Bookclub
2026-09-16 16:45 - 18:15
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

Spanish Conversation Club
2026-09-17 16:45 - 17:45
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.
