Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? See our picks for some fun local events.
Description: A time when comic book fans can come together and discuss the theme of the month, what’s happening in the comic book world and what they are reading. Light refreshments are provided. Come join the fun.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Raleigh Court Library
Contact: 540-853-2240
Discussing: “Remarkable Creatures” by Tracy Chevalier
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: WVTF/Radio IQ Broadcast Center, 3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 989-8900; www.wvtf.org/
Upcoming discussion schedule:
May – “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave
June – “The Shadowcatcher” by Marianne Wiggins
July – “Truman” by David McCullough
Aug. – “Dissolution” by C. J. Sansom
Sept. – “Sister Carrie” by Theodore Dreiser
Oct. – “Wish You Well” by David Baldacci
Nov. – “As We Are Now” by May Sarton
Dec. – no regular meeting
The Roanoke City Library monthly event magazine is now updated. They have many ongoing book clubs and monthly events as well as several special features this month.
MystiCon Crossover Event on February 21, at Roanoke City Main Library from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Description:The Roanoke Public Libraries/MystiCon crossover begins here! Come to the Main Library on February 21 to get a preview of some of the amazing guests appearing at MystiCon 2013. Strange Aeons (Live Action Roleplayers) will begin an interactive game at 5:30. Guest author Keith R A DeCandido (Star Trek novels, Farscape comics, Resident Evil novelizations, and many more!) will be doing a talk and Q&A at 6. After the talk, stick around for food, fun, and nerdcore rapper Devo Slice! Start off a great weekend of art and imagination with this “can’t miss” event!
Lunar New Year Celebration on February 9, at Williamson Road Library from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
With all the holiday happenings, parades, Fantasyland, Dickens of a Christmas, etc., there’s no shortage of events happening in December. Here are a few more from the Roanoke County Public Library system to add to your list of things to do.
Also, if you’re looking for book deals, Green Valley Bookfair is open now until December 15.
ADULTS
Be Aware: Avoiding Fraud & ID Theft
Officer Eric Orange
South County
Thurs, Nov 15 @ 10:00 a.m.
Writing Workshop: Write Your Own Story
Presented by Judy Ayyildiz
South County
Sat, Nov 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Register by Nov 15 at 772-7507
Movies for Grownups
A Christmas Story 2 (PG)
South County
Tues, Nov 20 @ 6:00 p.m.
WVTF/Radio IQ Book Club
Discussing Emma Donoghue’s “Room.”
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: WVTF/Radio IQ Broadcast Center, 3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 989-8900; wvtf.org
WVTF/Radio IQ Book Club will be discussing “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: WVTF/Radio IQ Broadcast Center, 3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 989-8900; wvtf.org
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