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Would you like to learn the strategies for becoming a creative writer? Then come and join us for a series of creative writing workshops focused on the writing of poetry and short fiction. 18 & up, Registration Required

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Create your own fluffy slime with a spooky twist! Ideal ages 6+

Join us each month as we talk about popular titles. October's selection is "The Lost City of Z" by David Grann.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Do you have a craft project that you just haven't finished? Is it more fun to craft with others? Then bring your own craft project/crafting supplies from home and join us for fellowship, motivation and idea sharing. Bring your own brown bag lunch if you want

Join us for a nonpartisan introduction or update on issues that are important to the November election and 2020 General Assembly. This will include updates with redistricting, voting rights, ERA, and a review of candidates responses to pertinent questions on the League of Women Voters Vote411 website. Presented by the League of Women Voters of the Roanoke Valley

Share ideas, tips, and challenges. Discuss your research and hear from others.

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Tuesday & left out during the week all day.

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Tuesday & left out during the week all day.

Practice breathing and stretching exercises.

Compete to see who can build the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball. Call to register (540) 561-8024.

Learn coding with Ozobots. Ages: 5+

In partnership with Book City Roanoke, RCPL will host lively book and movie discussions on a variety of social issues important to the community. Schedule: Palaces for the People by Eric Klineberg September 26 at 6:30pm the group discuss the Intro-Chapter 3. October 3 at 6:30pm the group will discuss Chapter 4-Conclusion. The Public Movie and Panel Discussion October 29 at 6pm Watch the movie, The Public, a film that addresses homelessness and the role of public libraries. After the movie, join community members for a panel discussion. Refreshments will be provided. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell November 7 at 6:30pm the group will discuss part 1 (first 130 pages or so). November 21 at 6:30pm the group will discuss part 2. December 5 at 6:30pm the group will discuss part 3. *Division of the last two parts of the book will be given at the first meeting Location: South County Library

The Teen Drama Club will work together to create their own adaptations of children's books to be performed this winter. Join us to play improv games and more!

Join us for a monthly book club covering a wide range of literature.

Join us for an informal creative writing group focused on workshopping ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and developing skills in poetry and prose. 18+

Join us for stories, songs, activities and more! Ideal for ages 0-5.

After storytime is over, join us for playtime! We have toys, crafts and more! Ideal for ages 0 to 5.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Bust out your best dance moves!

Have you always wanted to use a computer but have no idea where to start? Join us for this 6-week camp that starts with the very basics--how to use a mouse and keyboard. As the class progresses we will cover computer basics, email, and using the internet as well as how to protect your privacy and safety on the internet. Participants should plan on attending all sessions since they will build on each other. Registration Required, Limited to 8

Combine your love of crafting with eating delicious chocolate! Join us for a new craft each month. In October we are making fabric/scrapbook covered monogram letters. Participants will need to bring their own 8" letter. 18+, Limited to 15 participants, call to register

Complete different building challenges with playdough!

Diva! Treat yourself like a diva! Learn to create a new beauty product every Tuesday in October! Call 540-387-6163 for more information.

Make your own Wolverine claws. Call to Register (540) 561-8024.

Come build with us! Mega Blox available for smaller children. Ages: Preschool+

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

There are 7 essential documents to keep your family safe and you will learn about them at this community service workshop. Presented by OneSource for Longevity Readiness Inc.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) in a spooky way!

Explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) with a spooky twist!

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Come visit our information table about becoming a foster parent. Presented by First Home Care

Explore fall through your senses! Come prepared to get messy. Ideal ages 0 to 5.

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Wednesday & left out during the week all day.

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Tuesday & left out during the week all day.

Join us each month as we discuss popular books. Call us to find out this month's title.

In this class, you will learn basic computer terminology, how to open a program, and how to save a file. No experience necessary other than how to use a mouse. Please call 540-387-6163 to register today.

Bring your own supplies, chat about techniques, & help with projects. Just starting out? Come and get your questions answered.

Practice breathing and stretching exercises.

Compete for the prize and showoff your horror trivia prowess.

Fun learning projects for kids. Ages: 5+

The Teen Drama Club will work together to create their own adaptations of children's books to be performed this winter. Join us to play improv games and more!

Join us for an introduction to Medicare and how to make it work for you. Presented by Futurity First.

Join us for an informal creative writing group focused on workshopping ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and developing skills in poetry and prose. 18+

Get involved at your library! Join us for pizza and brainstorm how you can help your community.

It's game night in the teen center! Come for games, stay for snacks.

Join us for stories, songs, activities and more! Ideal for ages 0-5.

After storytime is over, join us for playtime! We have toys, crafts and more! Ideal for ages 0 to 5.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Hands-on play. Ages: Babies - 5 year olds

Join us for stories, songs, dancing and more! Ideal for ages 0 to 5.

Come play at the library! We will have toys, crafts and make friends. Ideal for ages 0 to 5.

Makeup tips and tricks for your Halloween costume. Call to register (540) 561-8024.

Bring your crochet or knitting materials to work on projects.

Bring your crochet or knitting materials to work on projects.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

This free program is an introduction to understanding Medicare.

Have you always wanted to use a computer but have no idea where to start? Join us for this 6-week camp that starts with the very basics--how to use a mouse and keyboard. As the class progresses we will cover computer basics, email, and using the internet as well as how to protect your privacy and safety on the internet. Participants should plan on attending all sessions since they will build on each other. Registration Required, Limited to 8

Play BINGO and win prizes! All ages welcome.

Bring your own supplies to chat about techniques and get help with projects.

These activities have taken the internet by storm, so join in on the fun!

Join us to watch a recently released movie. Yesterday 2019, PG-13; 116 minutes After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, a struggling musician wakes to discover that he is the only person to remember The Beatles. He begins plagiarizing the legendary band's work to launch his career to superstardom.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Learn to program games on the Arduboy. We'll discuss installing the Arduino IDE, connecting to the Arduboy, and Hello World. Call to register. Space is limited. Two day class! We'll meet on Tues., October 15 and Wed., October 16.

Why wait at the DMV when it's coming to you at the library?

Still a kid at heart? Join us and revisit fun activities from your childhood. Activity will vary each month. October is Card Night! 18+

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Paint a pumpkin to take home with you! All ages welcome.

Hands-on play. Ages: 2+

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

In this introductory course, we will cover all the basics of Facebook. By the end of the course participants should be able to add information to their profile, customize their privacy settings, create and send messages, add information to their profiles, find friends, and create posts to add to their timeline. Participants must have basic computer knowledge. Limited to 12, Call to register

Come visit our information table about becoming a foster parent. Presented by First Home Care

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Tuesday & left out during the week all day.

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Wednesday & left out during the week all day.

A book club for ages 9-12.

Come build with us. Mega Bloks available for smaller hands.

Bring your own supplies, chat about techniques, & help with projects. Just starting out? Come and get your questions answered.

Practice breathing and stretching exercises.

Come and join in on the discussion.

Make an owl to go with your fall decor. Call to register (540) 561-8024.

Crafts for kids. Ages: 5+

Thursday, September 19th: Egg Drop Thursday, October 17th: Rube-Goldberg Machine Thursday, November 21st: Food Science

Author and Attorney Tom Ashton will speak about the process and procedure of separation and divorce in Virginia. Mr. Ashton is the author of "Virginia Family Law for Non-Lawyers."

Learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D. Bring your information for one-on-one help. Presented by Terri Branstetter.

Author and Attorney Tom Ashton will speak about the process and procedure of separation and divorce in Virginia. Mr. Ashton is the author of "Virginia Family Law for Non-Lawyers."

The Teen Drama Club will work together to create their own adaptations of children's books to be performed this winter. Join us to play improv games and more!

Join us for an informal creative writing group focused on workshopping ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and developing skills in poetry and prose. 18+

All things anime and manga!

Join us for stories, songs, activities and more! Ideal for ages 0-5.

After storytime is over, join us for playtime! We have toys, crafts and more! Ideal for ages 0 to 5.

Incorporate humor into your life!

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Watch spooky movies and eat snacks!

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Topics can range from upgrading older computers, building from scratch and new hardware platforms like the Raspberry Pi. Casual users, hobbyists and seasoned professionals are all welcome to join a friendly and helpful environment to discuss and ask questions.

Diva! Treat yourself like a diva! Learn to create a new beauty product every Tuesday in October! Call 540-387-6163 for more information.

Make a masquerade mask for Halloween. Call to register (540) 561-8024.

Come enjoy Spider-Man: Far from Home (PG-13) and popcorn.

Bring your own cards to play and trade. For all ages.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Build with LEGOs! MEGAblocks are available for little ones! All ages welcome.

Learn how to make various mug cakes! Ideal ages 10+.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 3rd-5th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Come learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D from industry professionals.

A weekly playgroup for children. Learn through play, make friends, and meet other caregivers!

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Wednesday & left out during the week all day.

Make a fun craft and take it home to enjoy! New crafts put out every Tuesday & left out during the week all day.

Compete and showoff your retro game skills.

Fun learning projects for kids. Ages: 5+

The Teen Drama Club will work together to create their own adaptations of children's books to be performed this winter. Join us to play improv games and more!

Join us for our newest book club!

Join us for an informal creative writing group focused on workshopping ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and developing skills in poetry and prose. 18+

It's game night in the teen center! Come for games, stay for snacks.

Join us each month as we delve into popular books. October: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck

Join us for stories, songs, activities and more! Ideal for ages 0-5.

Join us for activities inspired by the Festival of Lights!

Join us for a new craft each week.

Want to join a book club? Join us each month as we discuss popular titles. Call us for details.

Come and read to a therapy dog for 15 minutes. Registration required call (540) 561-8024.

Bring your stories to share and learn some new creative writing tips and techniques!

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.

Have you always wanted to use a computer but have no idea where to start? Join us for this 6-week camp that starts with the very basics--how to use a mouse and keyboard. As the class progresses we will cover computer basics, email, and using the internet as well as how to protect your privacy and safety on the internet. Participants should plan on attending all sessions since they will build on each other. Registration Required, Limited to 8

Grab some earplugs and bring your tot to this sound exploration program! Ages 5 and under

Celebrate Halloween with us with monster themed crafts and stories!

Halloween crafts and games. Ages: 5+

Get in the festive spirit and have a deliciously good time!

Learn what you can do to mitigate the effects of climate change in your garden. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension.

In partnership with Book City Roanoke, RCPL will host lively book and movie discussions on a variety of social issues important to the community. The Public Movie and Panel Discussion October 29 at 6pm - South County Library Watch the movie, The Public, a film that addresses homelessness and the role of public libraries. After the movie, join community members for a panel discussion. Refreshments will be provided.

Girls Who Code is a free, weekly after school program for 6th-12th graders. The program is designed to teach programming concepts in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Weekly attendance is important. Session dates for the Fall are the week of September 9 to week of November 11. Orientation will be the week of August 26th.