What are your weekend plans? Anything involving reading? If you’re looking for something book related see these events below.

Saturday:

GREEN VALLEY BOOK FAIR

Saturday, May 12th thru Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th, 2012

Directions: The Green Valley Book Fair is located between Harrisonburg & Staunton, VA. Take I-81 to Exit 240; turn east off the exit & follow the signs

During these scheduled dates, we’ll be open from 9 AM to 7 PM daily (including Sundays & Memorial Day).

Book Fair Preview: Preview a selection of new arrivals at our Book Fair Preview page: http://www.gobookfair.com/previewpage.html

Barnes & Noble Mother’s Day Storytime: Are You My Mother

Where: Christiansburg Barnes & Noble, 110 Conston Ave, Christiansburg, (540) 381-4923
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Age: Just for kids

Description: Join us for a special Mother’s Day storytime. We’ll be reading Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. Children are encouraged to stay after the reading to participate in a storytime themed craft. Storytime is a great time to sign up for our free Kids’ Club. Benefits include special discount offers, reward points on kids’ book purchases and a free cupcake on your child’s birthday. Ask a bookseller for more details while you’re in the store.

Barnes & Noble Storytime: Little Blue Truck

Where: Christiansburg Barnes & Noble, 110 Conston Ave, Christiansburg, (540) 381-4923
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Age: Just for kids

Description: Join us for fun in the Kid’s department. We’ll be reading Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle with illustrations by Jill McElmurry. Children are encouraged to stay after the reading to participate in a storytime themed craft. Storytime is a great time to sign up for our free Kids’ Club. Benefits include special discount offers, reward points on kids’ book purchases and a free cupcake on your child’s birthday. Ask a bookseller for more details while you’re in the store.

Barnes and Noble Meet the Author

Where: Barnes and Noble Christiansburg, 110 Conston Ave, Christiansburg, Va, (540) 381-4923
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Age: Just for kids

Description: Meet Christopher Harrison author of “From Championship Wrestler to Road Rage Defendant”

Blue Ridge Literacy Tutor Training

Where: Downtown Main library, 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, (540) 265-9339
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Age: All Ages
Cost/Other info: Training is free, however there is a fee for textbook used in training.

Description: Help someone with their literacy skills! No foreign language or teaching background required. Work one on one in public libraries with an adult student.

Friends of the Bedford Public Library Concert

Where: Bedford Central Library, 321 N. Bedford St., Bedford, (540) 586-8911
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM -
Age: All Ages
Cost/Other info: $10

Description: Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkins will perform Americana and folk music.

Sunday:

Author Michael Abraham

Where: Christiansburg Public Library, Sheltman Street, Christiansburg,  (540) 392-1119
Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Age: All Ages
Cost/Other info: Author’s books will be available for purchase.

Description: Michael Abraham will be speaking about his latest book “Providence, VA” as well as his earlier books, along with the process he has used to research and write them.

Blue Ridge Literacy Tutor Training

Where: Downtown Main library, 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke,  (540) 265-9339
Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Age: All Ages
Cost/Other info: Training is free, however there is a fee for textbook used in training.

Description: Help someone with their literacy skills! No foreign language or teaching background required. Work one on one in public libraries with an adult student.