BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20261026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260903T182316Z CREATED:20260521T153254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182316Z UID:10001575-1793016000-1793019600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Technology Assistance DESCRIPTION:Come to Technology Assistance every Monday of the month starting at noon. 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-4/2026-10-26 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Technology-Assistance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T163000 DTSTAMP:20260813T161718Z CREATED:20260521T152636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T161718Z UID:10001410-1793028600-1793032200@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-2/2026-10-26 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:20261027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260813T165531Z CREATED:20260813T165444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165531Z UID:10001449-1793106000-1793109600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Coffee and Cribbage DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon cup of coffee and a game of cribbage. No previous experience needed! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/coffee-and-cribbage/2026-10-27 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Coffee-Cribbage-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T160000 DTSTAMP:20261015T193403Z CREATED:20260928T142450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T193403Z UID:10001606-1793113200-1793116800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spy Week: Careers in Forensics DESCRIPTION:Listen as Detective of Evidence and Digital Forensics\, Katie Kral\, shares career tips and personal experiences from her career. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spy-weeek-careers-in-forensics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000 DTSTAMP:20261008T175005Z CREATED:20260928T142330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T175005Z UID:10001605-1793185200-1793188800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Genealogy in Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an introduction into genealogy and learn some tips and tricks for starting your research journey into Minnesota specifically. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/genealogy-in-minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6080.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 DTSTAMP:20261015T193340Z CREATED:20260928T142655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T193340Z UID:10001607-1793199600-1793203200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spy Week: Invisible Ink Crafternoon DESCRIPTION:Come learn a NEW spy skill in the art of secret codes by joining us for this Invisible Ink Crafternoon! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spy-weeek-invisible-ink-crafternoon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T164004Z CREATED:20260928T142049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T164004Z UID:10001604-1793271600-1793275200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Jacqueline Werket Author Visit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/jacqueline-werket-author-visit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Author-visit-and-Book-Talk-with-Jacqueline-Werket-author-of_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T163000 DTSTAMP:20261015T193316Z CREATED:20260928T142822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T193316Z UID:10001608-1793286000-1793291400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spy Week: Spy Kids Armageddon Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Watch Spy Kids Armageddon with free popcorn! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spy-weeek-spy-kids-armageddon-film-screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T120000 DTSTAMP:20261021T181601Z CREATED:20260813T162115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T181601Z UID:10001510-1793358000-1793361600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:Hear stories\, songs\, and rhymes as we foster a love for reading at Family Storytime. Held in the library event room. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/family-storytime-23/2026-10-30 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T123000 DTSTAMP:20261021T192917Z CREATED:20261021T192914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T192917Z UID:10001612-1793359800-1793363400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Costume Parade DESCRIPTION:Stop in the library after Storytime to show off your costumes and do some indoor trick or treating! URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/costume-parade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Costume-Parade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260903T181635Z CREATED:20260903T181634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181635Z UID:10001519-1793368800-1793372400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Haiku Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present free writing workshops at participating ALS libraries from October 9-30\, 2026. These workshops\, presented by author Sandra Hisakuni\, are titled: The Northland Beckons: Writing in Haiku. \n\n\n\nGrow your creativity and writing skills in this fun haiku workshop. Writers will learn the structure and form of haiku\, its origins in Japanese literature\, and how Sandra Hisakuni connects this writing practice to Minnesota’s Northwoods. Workshop attendees will explore this powerful tool for mindfulness\, joyful reflection\, and playful expression. Writers will use words and art to create their own haiku masterpiece to take home. \n\n\n\nThis program is 1 hour long and suited for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10 and up. \n\n\n\nThis 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/haiku-writing-workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEBOOK1-1024x523-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T142131Z CREATED:20260825T142048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142131Z UID:10001494-1793433600-1793466000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED on Saturdays. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-52/2026-10-31 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T141812Z CREATED:20260928T141811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T141812Z UID:10001597-1794326400-1794330000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friends-of-the-library-meeting-6/2026-11-10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T180000 DTSTAMP:20261021T193458Z CREATED:20261021T193457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T193458Z UID:10001613-1794391200-1794420000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Wednesday\, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-53 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Veterans-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T181500 DTSTAMP:20260813T174314Z CREATED:20260813T173351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174314Z UID:10001461-1795020300-1795025700@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub DESCRIPTION: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. November’s Author: Adam Silvera URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T143000 DTSTAMP:20261007T200546Z CREATED:20261007T200543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200546Z UID:10001611-1795093200-1795098600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Book Club "The Quiet Librarian" by Allen Eskens 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 Quiet Librarian” by Allen Eskens 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/book-club-the-quiet-librarian-by-allen-eskens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/November-2026-Book-Club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T174500 DTSTAMP:20260813T180529Z CREATED:20260813T180528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180529Z UID:10001464-1795106700-1795110300@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260813T181416Z CREATED:20260813T181415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181416Z UID:10001466-1795687200-1795802400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, November 26th and Friday\, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-50 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thanksgiving.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T181500 DTSTAMP:20260813T174240Z CREATED:20260813T174239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174240Z UID:10001463-1797439500-1797444900@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub DESCRIPTION: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. December’s Author: Ashley Herring Blake URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-11 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T174500 DTSTAMP:20260813T180725Z CREATED:20260813T180724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180725Z UID:10001465-1797525900-1797529500@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-4 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Event-Flyers5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260813T181912Z CREATED:20260813T181911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181912Z UID:10001467-1798106400-1798221600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, December 24th and Friday\, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-51 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Christmas.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR