2009.01.29
Roanoke County Library events for February
February is “Love Your Library Month.” During the month of February, the Roanoke County Public Library system will be hosting several different events and activities to recognize this special month for Libraries. Events include a Love Your Library Heart program, a Friends of the Library membership drive and benefits programs, and selling Hershey Chocolate Candy Bars to name a few.
Book Clubs for Adults
Reading Adventurers (Adult Book Club)
Hollins Library
Tuesday (February 3), 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman
6624 Peters Creek Rd. Call 561-8024 for more information.
Vinton Book Club
Vinton Library
Thursday (February 5), 2:30 pm
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
800 E. Washington Ave. Call 857-5043 for more information.
“Fourth Thursday” Adult Book Club (For both November & December)
HQ/419 Library
Thursday (February 26)
Morning Club: 10:00 am
Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Evening Club: 7:00 pm
Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu
3131 Electric Road. Call 772-7507 for more information.
Other Events for Adults
Hollins Library
Picturing America series: Tommy Edwards Presentation
Thursday (February 20), 7:00 p.m.
Donald Gunter, Assistant Editor at the Library of Virginia for the Dictionary of Virginia Biography Project, will give a lively talk on the life and career of Virginia-born singer/songwriter Tommy Edwards, of “It’s All in the Game” fame. Gunter's presentation will include song and video clips from Edwards’ records and studio appearances.
6624 Peters Creek Rd. Call 561-8024 for more information.
Better Resumes = Better Jobs
Resume Writing Workshop
Glenvar Branch Library
Monday (February 9), 2:00 p.m.
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.
Better Resumes = Better Jobs
Resume Writing Workshop
HQ/419 Library
Tuesday (February 10), 6:30 p.m.
3131 Electric Road. Call 772-7507 for more information.
Teen Events
Vinton Teen Gaming (Xbox, Nintendo, Wii)
Vinton Library
Tuesday (February 3), 5:00 – 7:00 pm
800 E. Washington Ave. Call 857-5043 for more information
Hollins Teen Council
Hollins Library
Monday (February 9), 4:15 pm
6624 Peters Creek Rd. Call 561-8024 for more information.
Vinton Teen Movie
Vinton Library
Wednesday (February 4), 6:00 pm
Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist
800 E. Washington Ave. Call 857-5043 for more information
Hollins Teen Gaming (Xbox, Nintendo, Wii)
Hollins Library
Thursday (February 12), 6:00 – 8:00 pm
6624 Peters Creek Rd. Call 561-8024 for more information.
Teen Writing Group
HQ/419 Library
Thursday (February 12), 6:00 p.m.
3131 Electric Road, call 772-7507 for more information.
Glenvar Teen Council
Glenvar Library
Monday (February 16), 4:00 p.m.
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.
Vinton Teen Book Club
Vinton Library
Tuesday (February 17), 4:00 pm
The Alchemyst by Nicholas Scott
800 E. Washington Ave. Call 857-5043 for more information
“Spa on a Dime” Teen program
This program is designed for teens to experience spa treatments that can be created from inexpensive simple home products.
HQ/419 Library
Thursday (February 19), 6:00 p.m.
3131 Electric Road, call 772-7507 for more information.
Vinton Teen Council Meeting
Vinton Library
Thursday (February 26), 5:00 – 6:00 pm
800 E. Washington Ave. Call 857-5043 for more information
World Class Book Club (Teen Book Club)
Hollins Library
Jake Reinvented by Gordon Korman
Monday (February 23), 7:00 – 8:00 pm
6624 Peters Creek Rd. Call 561-8024 for more information.
Glenvar Teen Gaming (Xbox, Nintendo, Wii)
Glenvar Library
Tuesday (February 24), 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
3917 Daugherty Road, Call 387-6163 for more information.
Children's Special Events
Tons of Fun at Tanglewood Mall
February 7, 11:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Joins us at the mall for “tons of fun.” The Roanoke County Public Library system, along with various other County Departments and organizations, will be set up in Tanglewood Mall from 11:00 – 4:00 pm. Free Helium Balloons, games, a dinosaur dig, free library card sign out, face painting, give-aways and more!
Hollins “Chapter” Book Club
Hollins Library
Wednesday (February 11), 4:00 pm
The newly formed Chapter Book Club is for kids who have completed 3rd –5th grade. The Chapter Book Club will read a book, discuss it, do a craft and have the opportunity to eat snacks that are tied to the theme of the book.
Whittington by Alan Armstrong
6624 Peters Creek Rd. Call 561-8024 for more information.
Pokemon Club
Grades 3 – 6
HQ/419 Library
Thursday (February 26), 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
3131 Electric Road, call 772-7507 for more information.
Family Event
Midweek Movie Madness!
Vinton Library
Wednesday (February 18), 4:00 pm
DVD movies shown on a large screen with surround sound system.
Igor
Families Welcome! Free admission! Free freshly popped popcorn too!!
800 E. Washington Ave. Call 857-5043 for more information.
Computer Classes
February 4
Hollins Library Classes
“Introduction to Windows XP” 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.
February 5
Hollins Library Classes
“Organize Your Computere” 10:00 – 12:00 a.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.
February 10
Hollins Library Classes
“First Search” 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.
February 11
Vinton Library Classes
“Excel I” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.
February 12
Vinton Library Classes
“First Search” 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.
February 12
Hollins Library Classes
“Organize Your Digital Photos” 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 6624 Peters Creek Rd, 561-8024 for more information.
February 18
Vinton Library Classes
“Excel II” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.
February 18
Roanoke County Library Classes
“How to Use the Mouse and Keyboard” 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.
February 19
Vinton Library Classes
“Second Search” 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 800 E. Washington Ave. 857-5043 to register.
February 19
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Computer Basics” 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.
February 23
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Word I (2007)” 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.
February 23
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Word I (2007)” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.
February 25
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Word II (2007)” 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.
February 25
Roanoke County Library Classes
“Word II (2007)” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.., 3131 Electric Road, 772-7507 to register.
