Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale
2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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

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!

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.

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

Booksale Donation Day
2026-08-24 12:00 - 19:00
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 Please DO NOT donate broken, dirty, or outdated items(old textbooks, encyclopedias).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
2026-08-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St S, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States

Fairy Escape Room
2026-08-17 11:00 - 2026-08-20 16:00, 2026-08-10 11:00 - 2026-08-14 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.

Friends of the Library Meeting
2026-08-11 16:00 - 17:00

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

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!

Creative Writing Circle
2026-08-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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

Bookclub "My Friends" by Fredrick Backman
2026-07-09 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 “My Friends” by Fredrick Backman via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-07-03 10:00 - 17:00
The library will be CLOSED Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

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!

Kids for Kids Concert
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00
Visit the library to hear young musicians from the Northern Lights Music Festival perform classical music! Held in the library event room. All ages welcome!

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.

Gnome Scavenger Hunt
2026-06-29 10:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00
Search for the hidden gnome throughout the library. Once you find it, bring it to the front desk for a prize and for the chance to hide it for the next person!
