VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Genealogy Assistance with Regan Richardson
2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-23 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Active Play Event
2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-24 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!

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.

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

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.

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.

Crafternoon: Valentine's Card Making
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:30
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating your own Valentine cards at the library.

Meet the author w/ Cary J Griffith
2025-02-04 15:30 - 16:30
Cary J Griffith is the author of bestselling nonfiction books Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, Gunflint Burning: Fire in the Boundary Waters, and Lost in the Wild. His nonfiction titles share true stories of survival and courage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Cary J Griffith’s library tour centers around his book Gunflint Falling, and attendees can learn more about the events of July 4, 1999 that led to the creation of his book. Griffith has also written a series of Mystery books, and his latest Sam Rivers Mystery Dead Catch (set on Lake Vermilion) will also be discussed during his free library programs. This program tour, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).

Family Storytime
2025-01-31 10:30 - 11:30

Crafternoon: Thumbprint Painting
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:30
Explore the unique technique of thumbprint painting in this hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful and imaginative artworks.

Smart Salting Workshop
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join the North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District at the library to learn how to salt smarter and help keep our waters clean this winter!

Baby Storytime
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
Hear stories, songs, and rhymes as we foster a love for reading at Baby Storytime.

Bookclub "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey
2025-01-23 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. “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey can be requested via phone 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-01-18 11:00 - 2025-01-20 18:00
The library is CLOSED Saturday, January 18th and Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Snap/EBT Presentation and Application Event
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:00
AEOA will present information about SNAP and offer assistance completing applications. They will also provide information on Groceries To Go.

Crafternoon: DIY Flextangle
2025-01-15 14:30 - 16:00

Dennis Warner and the D's Concert
2025-01-08 15:00 - 16:00
Singer/Songwriter Dennis Warner draws on his years of stage experience to create a warm, welcoming, and intimate concert. Warner has a wealth of performance experience with concerts at the Kennedy Center, an international tour of South Africa, and a feature on PBS North with songs from his 11 albums. Dennis’ concerts are a blend of serious, thought-provoking songs with lighter, up-tempo material. He’s noted for being an entertainer, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and a few sing-alongs. This free program is one hour long and is geared towards audiences of all ages. This project was funded in part or in whole by a grant from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Collage Workshop w/ Elyse' Jokinen
2025-01-06 15:30 - 17:30
Elyse’ Jokinen is a visual artist working primarily in analog collage and photography. Her collage work has been collected in more than four countries and has been featured with Collé, PxP Contemporary, Contemporary Collage Magazine and more. She is the founder and passionate facilitator of the online platform Wilder Collage. Elyse’ lives in northern Minnesota with her partner, two children and sweet pup Finn.

Winter Reading 2025
2025-01-06 10:00 - 2025-03-28 18:00
Winter Reading is open to all ages. Sign up today!

Winter Escape Room
2025-01-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-02 12:00 - 2025-01-03 16:00, 2024-12-26 12:00 - 2024-12-27 16:00
Sign up with your group to solve our winter wonderland escape room! Your team will have 45 minutes to work together to escape. Library staff assistance will be available, if needed. Photos are encouraged!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-12-31 10:00 - 2025-01-01 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year.
