Crafternoon: DIY Upcycled Book Page Wreath
2024-09-25 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Held in the library event room. All ages welcome!

Read & Share Bookclub
2024-09-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:30
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, share what you have been reading, and get ideas for what to read next!

Virtual Q & A w/ Author Nita Prose
2024-09-19 11:00 - 11:30
Join us in the event room at the library for a virtual meet up with author Nita Prose where she will be hosting a Q & A session!

Wii Wednesday
2024-09-18 14:00 - 15:00
For students to meet after school, hang out with friends, and play games. Held in the library event room.

Friends of the Virginia Public Library Meeting
2024-09-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-13 16:00 - 17:00

Virginia Friends of the Library Booksale
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St S Virginia, Minnesota 55792, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
Come see what you can find at the 2024 Virginia Friends of the Library Booksale!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00
The library is CLOSED Saturday, September 14th as the booksale in going on at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center.

Star Party
2024-09-13 15:00 - 16:00
Checkout the Virginia Public Library’s telescope, learn to find and identify constellations, try night sky trivia, make space themed crafts, and more!

On Farms & Rural Communities virtual author visit w/ Jerry Apps
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:00
Jerry Apps is a former county extension agent and is now professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he taught for thirty years. Today he works as a rural historian and full-time writer and is the author of many books on rural history, country life, and the environment.

Wellness Wednesday: Indoor Obstacle Course
2024-09-11 14:30 - 16:00
Challenge yourself to complete one or all of these active indoor obstacle courses. Courses are for all ages and abilities.

Booksale Donation Drop-Off
2024-09-07 10:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St S, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
Drop off your gently used books, puzzles, games, CDs, and DVDs at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center. Donations will ONLY be accepted September 7-9 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Please DO NOT drop-off any broken, moldy, or outdated items(old textbooks, encyclopedias). We thank you for your generosity!

After School Meet & Greet
2024-09-04 14:00 - 15:00
We invite students to visit the library for board games, snacks, and to offer suggestions they may have for after school activities!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-08-31 10:00 - 2024-09-02 18:00
The library will be closed Saturday, August 31st through Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

BOOKCLUB "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin
2024-08-29 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. You can request the book“The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry ” by Gabrielle Zevin via phone 218-748-7525 or on the library website (https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/)and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

Basket Weaving
2024-08-28 14:30 - 16:00
Join us in the event room downstairs for an afternoon of basket weaving. All ages welcome!

Storytime "Pirate Theme"
2024-08-15 10:30 - 11:30
Drop by the Virginia Public Library for a Pirate-themed story time, crafts, and a littles-friendly treasure hunt! Meet our new Children’s Librarian, Amanda!

End of Summer Party
2024-08-08 14:30 - 16:00
Join musician Will Bjorndal of Will Sings Songs as he performs family friendly interactive music! Lawn games, outdoor art, and water games will be a part of this event, along with a food truck.

Willow Gentile Plein Air Painting
2024-08-06 10:00 - 13:00
Watch and experience the creative process! Willow Gentile will be live painting outside thelibrary. Her subject matter? The library itself. She will paint a portrait of the library with hervibrant and bold approach of oil painting on August 6th at 10am – 1pm.

Block Builders
2024-08-03 10:30 - 12:00
Join us to build with the library’s building blocks! All ages of builders are welcome, and creations will be displayed by the information desk!

BOOK CLUB "On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous" By Ocean Vuong
2024-08-01 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.

You can request the book “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous ” by Ocean Vuong via phone 218-748-7525 or on the library website (https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/)and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

CRAFTERNOON: Watercolor
2024-07-31 14:30 - 16:00
Test out you art skills with a FUN afternoon of watercolor painting! All ages welcome.

Llama Storytime with Cook's Country Connection
2024-07-30 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a special llama and alpaca storytime with the animals from Cook’s Country Connection! After the storytime you can meet and greet the animals in the library’s parking lot.

Mystery Mansion Escape Room
2024-07-25 10:00 - 16:00
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! SIGN UP STARTING JULY 2ND. Sign up with your group to solve our mystery mansion-inspired escape room! Your team will have 45 minutes to work together to escape. Library staff assistance will be available, if needed. Photos are encouraged!

Peregrine Falcons w/ Jackie Fallon
2024-07-12 10:30 - 11:30
Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at several types of raptors. This educational program is perfect for families with children ages 8 and up. Be sure to bring a camera!

Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade
2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:00
Join children’s musician Will Hale for a dynamic, exciting, and educational performance where your children are the stars! This interactive event is perfect for families with children ages 2-10 years old.

Kids for Kids Concert
2024-07-09 10:30 - 11:30
Visit the library to hear young musicians from the Northern Lights Music Festival perform classical music!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-07-04 10:00 - 18:00
The library will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
