Garden Tea Party
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

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.

"Yards of Yarn" Knitting and Crocheting Club
2026-07-20 15:30 - 16:30
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Saturdays until September.

Bugs at the Library with Nature Connect
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
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!

Lavender Book Club
2026-07-15 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. July’s Theme: Cozy Fantasy

Friends of the Library Meeting
2026-07-14 16:00 - 17:00

Flower Crowns
2026-07-14 15:00 - 16:00
Calling all TEENS! Design and create your very own colorful, wearable, blossom accesory!

Beaded Gecko Crafternoon
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00
Craft adorable, colorful beaded gecko keychains while learning a simple beading technique in a fun and creative crafternoon.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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.

Live Well Leave Well
2026-06-10 11:00 - 14:00
Make Your Health Care Wishes Known! Learn about advance care planning and walk away with a notarized health care directive you can give to your health care providers! Held in the library event room.

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!

Creative Writing Circle
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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

Aging With Gusto
2026-05-15 14:00 - 15:30
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.
