Roanoke County Treasurer's Office Closed February 9 and 10

The Treasurer's Office will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 9, and Friday, February 10, for computer system upgrades. During these two days online payments, payments by phone, and in-person service at our customer counter will be un...

Blue Ridge Parkway Closure Update (9/20/22)

National Park Service officials today announced the project completion date for a Roanoke slope repair project underway at milepost 127.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway has been extended into Spring 2023. The unanticipated extension is due to the discovery of ...

Submit Neighborhood Concerns

Roanoke County's Zoning Code Enforcement officers work with citizens and property owners to investigate and resolve violations of the County code and zoning ordinance. These rules and regulations are in effect to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of ...

Watch Board of Supervisors Meetings Online

Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas can be viewed online on our Meetings and Videos page. 

If a Board of Supervisors meeting is in progress, select the "LIVE MEETING" link at the top of the page to stream the meeting on your comput...

Winter 2023 Draft 200 Plan Reveal Meetings

Roanoke County staff and leadership will hold Draft 200 Plan reveal meetings to review draft plans for each community planning area based on the feedback received so far. Learn more about the six plan reveal meetings and two public hearings on the 200 Pla...

Watch Board of Supervisors Meetings Online

Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas can be viewed online on our Meetings and Videos page. 

If a Board of Supervisors meeting is in progress, select the "LIVE MEETING" link at the top of the page to stream the meeting on your comput...

This Is Roanoke County

See what sets Roanoke County apart from other localities in this video snapshot of our community. Produced by the creative team at Roanoke Valley Television.

RoCo Mobile App Now Available!

Roanoke County’s new RoCo Mobile app for iPhone and Android devices puts County services and information at your fingertips! The app features one-touch access to easily view County News, Emergency Alerts, Calendars, Public Notices, and more! Just tap to g...

Sign-up Your Cell Phone for RoCo Alert Notifications

You can now add optional cell phone numbers to our RoCo Alert system to receive notifications in the case of an emergency. New features in the system also allow you to voluntarily share information that may help save your life, including health conditions...

Roanoke County Rural Broadband Initiative Website

Roanoke County Rural Broadband Initiative website showcases the progress being made to expand broadband access into under-served and unserved areas of the County.

The Rural Broadband Initiative website includes information about the 2019 Broadband Availabi...

Submit Neighborhood Concerns

Roanoke County's Zoning Code Enforcement officers work with citizens and property owners to investigate and resolve violations of the County code and zoning ordinance. These rules and regulations are in effect to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of ...

RoCo Ready Emergency Information

Our RoCo Ready page features important safety and contact information in case of emergency situations. See our Roco Ready page for short safety videos, links to Emergency Agencies, and contact information for local utilities. In the event of an emergency,...

Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Roanoke County is committed to conducting government business with integrity and accountability to our citizens and employees. Roanoke County’s Fraud, Waste, and Abuse hotline is designed for citizens and employees to report concerns of fraud, w...

About Our Banner Image

Our iconic website banner image featuring hikers at McAfee Knob was taken by photographer Brent McGuirt. This image is owned and copyright Brent McGuirt / Splendor of Light Photography and licensed for use on Roanoke County's website. For more information...

Resource Available for Black History Month

African-American History covers more than 500 years of the African-American experience and offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of history and culture. Access only available at your library. 

Read Magazines on Magzter

Magzter Digital Library Edition provides access to hundreds of digital magazines. Can also be downloaded for Apple and Android mobile devices. Users must enter a valid email address and library card number.

Storytime Going on Now!

Join us for storytime at your favorite RCPL location. Session dates are from the week of Jan. 9 through the first week of February. Practice early literacy skills, enjoy activities, and listen to stories. Find out more information here.

Library Newsletter

Sign up for our Library Newsletter to stay in the know about new services, upcoming events, news, and announcements. Visit our homepage and click subscribe to sign up!

Library Notifications

Our Library Elf subscription has been discontinued. Don't worry! You can receive the same emails and notifications from our new library catalog. Visit rvl.info to sign up for alerts. For assistance, call your favorite library or come in and see u...

Rentable Office for You

Do you work from home, but sometimes need a private office? Conducting interviews or meeting with a small group? We have the space for you!

Check out our rentable business office in the Commons of South County Library. This space includes:

• Computer
• Office Su...

Books to Grow

Books to Grow is an early literacy kit containing an assortment of picture and board books, learning toys, and a flannel story all based around a specific subject and available for a 4-week checkout period. 

To start, kits are only available at th...

Join the Friends of the Library!

Members of the Friends of the Library (FOL) organization are people who believe a strong public library is essential to Roanoke Valley, contribute their support to achieve this goal, and work for a cause important to them and to their community.

Join us in...

Stream Kids Content

Just for Kids is a streaming video collection that includes clips from thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, and much more, plus hundreds...

Library Concierge Service

Library Concierge is a monthly subscription service open to all patrons with library cards in good standing. Each month, subscribers will automatically receive curated content or a list of digital titles available on our digital platforms based upon their...

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Mt. Pleasant Library Closing for Renovations

The Mt. Pleasant Library is undergoing a remodel starting on Mon., Feb. 6. We can't wait for you to see the updated changes that are being made to better serve our community! 

Remodel Highlights:

• More natural light with new windows
• New shelving, fix...

Winter Reading Program

For Kids:

Children up to age 5, read 20 books in the various multi-cultural categories. Return your completed log to your local branch and be entered to win the grand prize.

For Adults:

Read three books for a prize. Categories include: book that feel like ho...

Self-Defense for Women

Public Safety Academy

Roanoke Valley Crisis Response Program

Citizen's View Program

Roanoke County Police Foundation

C.O.P.S Camp

Blogs, News and More...

Videos, blogs, and more news from Roanoke County.

Blue Ridge Parkway Closure Update (9/20/22)

National Park Service officials today announced the project completion date for a Roanoke slope repair project underway at milepost 127.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway has been extended into Spring 2023. The unanticipated extension is due to the discovery of ...

Road Notice: Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction from Exit 137 to 141

A $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes is underway. Work is being performed on the inside and outside shoulders along a five mile section of both northbound and sou...

Love Is in the Air in Roanoke County

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Kaelyn Explores the Brambleton Center

Hey there, Roanoke County!

Feeling inspired from my visit to Green Ridge Recreation Center, I decided to check out the Brambleton Center to continue on my journey towards a healthier, more balanced me in 2023. It is learned that I am epically failing on th...

Achieving Fitness Goals at Green Ridge Rec. Center

Happy 2023, RoCo! 

It's day three of the new year, the first day back to work for some from the long weekend, which means it's go-time on achieving those New Year's resolutions. Some of the most popular resoluti...

Top Places to Shop in Roanoke County for the Outdoor Adventurer and Fitness Guru!

• If you're shopping for someone who thrives in a gym-like setting, consider gifting various membership or personal training packages at Green Ridge Recreation Center. They have a little bit of everything in their 76,000 square-feet-facility.&n...

Top 3 Places to Shop in Roanoke County for the Foodie!

• Check out RND Coffee in Vinton for multiple reasons. The first reason is to pick up some holiday donuts for your foodie friend or bags of coffee for your coffee lover. They also have monthly subscriptions which is such a fun gift! A second reason, is to g...

Top 3 Places to Shop in Roanoke County for a Pamper Queen!

• A personal favorite place of mine for some pampering is Polished salon in the Forum Shopping Center! They have a table in the front of the store full of pampering goodies as well as handmade exfoliant in an array of scents upon request. You can never go w...

Top 3 Places to Shop in Roanoke County for the Person Who Has Everything!

• PacaBerry Farm Shop has some of the most unique gifts you can find in Roanoke County thanks to their supply of products made with alpaca fleece. They have socks, ear warmers, hats, yarn, and even ornaments. If you order something online, be sure to use th...

Top 3 Places to Shop in Roanoke County for the Beer and Wine Lover!

• For a gift that's a bit outside the box, consider gifting at-home brewing supplies. Southern Hills Homebrew Supply has everything your gift receiver could need to brew beer or wine including kits, bottles, corks, hops, and more! They can even mill it for ...

Adventure Dog Takes Kaelyn on an Adventure

Fresh from my afternoon with Moki, a shelter dog at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP), I don’t know who had the biggest adventure- Moki or me!

After hearing that the local shelters, including the RCACP, were at full capac...

Hello From the Top of McAfee Knob

Hey, RoCo!

I am writing to you fresh from McAfee Knob, and what. a. view. Despite living in Roanoke for the last few years, I have yet to cross the McAfee Knob hike off my bucket list. 

It's a 3.8-mile hike to the knob, the most photographed spot o...

Fire Station Tour at Cave Spring Station #3

Happy National Fire Prevention Month, RoCo!

To kickoff the national celebration, I decided to celebrate with none other than some of Roanoke County’s fire and rescue team. In doing so, I got to spend the better part of a day with the B shift team at Statio...

Conquering Treetop Quest

I am writing to you, RoCo, with sore muscles and an adrenaline rush! Why? I am just getting back from TreeTop Quest at Explore Park, and my friend Keara joined me!

Heading into it, Keara and I thought this was going to be a breeze, and I definitely would n...

First Time Camping at Explore Park

Hey RoCo!

The weather is finally starting to feel like fall! I even noticed a few leaves changing on my drive home from work the other day which confirmed those fall feelings. For many, fall means the last chance to pitch a tent, roast s’mores, or get the ...