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Pictorial Quilts Exhibit by Denise Lockwood

All Day 2/17–3/31
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: MOARTS Exhibit
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Denise Lockwood Pictorial Quilting Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery

Quilted pictorial artworks created by Denise Lockwood will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from February 3, 2026 – March 31, 2026.

From Pond to Peak: Artistic Visions of the Claytor Nature Center

All Day 3/9–3/14
Bedford Central Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Mezzanine Art Gallery
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From Pond to Peak:

Artistic Visions of the Claytor Nature Center 

 

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm–4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

Confessions of a Colorholic

2:00pm–4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

Colorific Club for Kids: Bouncy Balls

2:30pm–3:30pm
Big Island Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coloring and crafting at this monthly program.

Each session will be unique! Come and be creative with your imagination!

For grades 1-5. 

This month's project: Make your own Bouncy Ball.

Fiber Club Friends

3:00pm–5:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Moneta Fiber Club Friends group meets the second Thursday of every month (except on holidays) from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. 

Make a Patchwork Tote with the Lake Quilters Guild

5:00pm–9:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a Patchwork Tote with members of the Lake Quilters Guild!

Reading Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Outreach
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events

Craft Supply Swap

2:00pm–5:00pm
Forest Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Got extra fabric, buttons, thread, beads, or other crafting odds and ends? Ready to clear some space for new projects?

Mizfit Cosplayers of VA

6:00pm–9:00pm
Forest Library
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Mizfit Cosplayers of VA as they meet once a month to work on cosplays, teach or learn skills, and discuss upcoming cosplay events. 

From Pond to Peak: Artistic Visions of the Claytor Nature Center

All Day 3/16–3/21
Bedford Central Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Mezzanine Art Gallery
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From Pond to Peak:

Artistic Visions of the Claytor Nature Center 

 

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm–4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

Creative Constructors

4:30pm–5:30pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and Teens (ages 9-17) are invited to join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as we create incredible things with our imagination and LEGO blocks!

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Forest Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night

Open to anyone regardless of your skill level.  Everyone from experienced painters to someone who has never even picked up a paintbrush is welcome.

This is a time of self-expression, not a teaching class. Come and paint whatever the canvas inspires in you!  

All supplies will be provided. Please dress in clothing you won’t mind getting messy.

Everyone who participates will be able to take their paintings home at the end of the evening.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Confessions of a Colorholic

2:00pm–4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

Teen Art Night: Holographic Mosaic Mobiles Edition

6:00pm–7:30pm
Bedford Central Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens age 12 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for Teen Art Night. 

Bunny Story Time

11:00am–12:30pm
Stewartsville Library
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an Easter and Spring Celebration! Enjoy a bunny-themed story time before learning how to make your very own bunny bait snacks that are perfect for the whole family. Space is limited, so please register! 

From Pond to Peak: Artistic Visions of the Claytor Nature Center

All Day 3/23–3/28
Bedford Central Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Mezzanine Art Gallery
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From Pond to Peak:

Artistic Visions of the Claytor Nature Center 

 

National Agriculture Day Program, Ages 3-5

10:30am–11:30am
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Main Library Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Books 4 Fun! Preschool Story Time and a special National Agriculture Day story and activity!

National Agriculture Day Program, Ages 5-12

12:00pm–1:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special National Agriculture Day story and activity! Come hear about living on a farm, then do a special themed craft sponsored by the Bedford County Farm Bureau Women's Committee.

Registration is requested.

National Agriculture Day Program, Family Event

2:00pm–3:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families can join us for a special National Agriculture Day story and activity! Come hear about living on a farm, then do a special themed craft sponsored by the Bedford County Farm Bureau Women's Committee.

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm–4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

Confessions of a Colorholic

2:00pm–4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

Building Club: Storybook Challenge

2:30pm–3:30pm
Big Island Library
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials, including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors, to construct what your imagination sees, OR accept this month's challenge.