The library will be closed Fri., Dec. 31 and Sat., Jan. 1 for the new year.

Automatic Renewals Coming Soon!

Starting January 1, items checked out to you will be automatically renewed if:

Due dates are still two days away
There are no holds on the items
Items still have unused renewals

If we have your email address you will receive a message informing you which items were renewed. You may review your checkouts or opt-out of email notifications at anytime by visiting rvl.info.

WiFi Hotspots Available to County Residents

Brainfuse: Writing a Resume

Zoom | Learn how to use Brainfuse, one of our premium databases, to create a resume. Mon., Jan. 10, 2pm

Register Here

Teen Chess Tournament

South County | Test out your skills against other chess players and try to take home the prize. New to chess? Beginners games will also be available.Sat., Jan. 15, 2pm

Register Here

Junior Makers

Monthly club for ages 5-10. Each month a new STEM concept is explored and the participants get the opportunity to perform their own experiments or create STEM related projects. Register Here
Glenvar: Tues., Jan. 18, 4pm
Hollins: Tues., Jan. 11, 4pm
South County: Wed., Jan. 12, 4pm
Vinton: Wed., Jan. 19, Take-Home Kit

Winnie the Pooh Day

Hollins | Celebrate author A.A. Milne's birthday with a fun take-home Winnie the Pooh activity kit. Available while supplies last. Tues., Jan. 18

Winter Trail Explore

South County | Families can explore the trail behind the library as we look for signs of winter. Receive a backpack full of fun exploration tools, read a book along the trail, and make a winter nature craft. Wed., Jan. 19, 3:30pm

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Intro to Etymology

Zoom | Did you know that the words apricots and precocious have the same ancestor? Want to know what word Italian monks and strong coffee have in common? Join us to learn all about the study of the history of words. Thurs., Jan. 20, 2pm

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Teen Art Club

Bent Mtn. | Teens! Jumpstart your creativity, find inspiration, and meet other teens! This month make your own sketchpad. Sat., Jan. 22, 12p

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Discover Roanoke's Historic Places

Zoom | Take a virtual tour of the Roanoke Valley and discover the area's listings on the National Register of Historic Places. Thurs., Jan. 27, 2pm

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View all of our upcoming events for adults, teens, and children on our website.

Winter Storytime | Click on the graphic for sessions and to register.

Reading aloud to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers helps them develop important early literacy skills. RCPL is committed to supporting every child on their journey to reading. Join us for a storytime session this winter from the week of January 10 to the week of February 27. Register online to sign up.

Plus, did you know that the books read at storytimes count as titles read in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? Check out this program here.

Winter Reading Program for Children Up to Age 5 Starting January 31

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