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Textile Artists of Virginia Exhibit Flyer Art

RE+ Exhibit by the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
MOARTS Exhibit at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Textile and fiber art by members of the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) group will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: MOARTS Exhibit
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Textile and fiber art by members of the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) group will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Santa decorating cookies in a library with ELF on the movie screen in the background.

A Movie with Santa Presents: Elf

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us as we enjoy a holiday movie with some cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa before he heads out on his Christmas Eve journey!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy a holiday movie with some cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa before he heads out on his Christmas Eve journey!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood Drive

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Blood Drive

AI illustration of Santa sitting in a chair in a library.

A Visit with Santa

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Come join us for a visit with Santa right before he jets off with his Reindeer for Christmas! 

Snacks and crafts will be provided.

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Come join us for a visit with Santa right before he jets off with his Reindeer for Christmas! 

Snacks and crafts will be provided.

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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!

Ask, Listen, Support written above hands holding a heart.

Stewartsville Support System - A Support Group for Parents of Children with Mental Health Diagnoses

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

On the 4th Tuesday of every month, the Stewartsville Library will be hosting a new support group for parents of children with mental health diagnoses.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

On the 4th Tuesday of every month, the Stewartsville Library will be hosting a new support group for parents of children with mental health diagnoses.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSING AT 6 PM TODAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSING AT 6 PM TODAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24 - 12/27
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Top of a popcorn box with two tickets sticking up out of the popcorn and the words Saturday Matinee on the box.

Saturday Matinee

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon movie screening for adults and teens. 

This month's film is TBA.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon movie screening for adults and teens. 

This month's film is TBA.

AI illustration of a group of kids playing dungeons and dragons in a forest around a table and a book

Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11) (Second Session)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Study Room B (by reservation) at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Study Room B (by reservation)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

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Teen Creative Writing Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Feeling stuck in your writing journey?  Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine?  Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling stuck in your writing journey?  Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine?  Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

Textile Artists of Virginia Exhibit Flyer Art

RE+ Exhibit by the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA)

All Day 12/29 - 12/31
MOARTS Exhibit at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Textile and fiber art by members of the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) group will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: MOARTS Exhibit
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Textile and fiber art by members of the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) group will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (21 Months - 3 Years Old)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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!

Collage of photos of 3 babies holding books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a Lap Sit program focusing on action songs and movements that develop fine motor skills for newborns and children up to age 23 months.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a Lap Sit program focusing on action songs and movements that develop fine motor skills for newborns and children up to age 23 months.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Collage of watercolor portraits of toddlers doing activities with the words Toddler Time in the middle.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Come join us for our interactive story time for children ages 2 to 3 years old - Toddler Time!  This story time will feature books, movement songs, scarves, parachutes, crafts, and musical instruments.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for our interactive story time for children ages 2 to 3 years old - Toddler Time!  This story time will feature books, movement songs, scarves, parachutes, crafts, and musical instruments.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY

All Day
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

All BPLS locations will be closed today for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

All BPLS locations will be closed today for New Year's Day.

Textile Artists of Virginia Exhibit Flyer Art

RE+ Exhibit by the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA)

All Day 1/2 - 1/17
MOARTS Exhibit at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Textile and fiber art by members of the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) group will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: MOARTS Exhibit
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Textile and fiber art by members of the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) group will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Line drawing of a person standing in a tai chi pose in front of a ying yang symbol.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Teens in the Kitchen logo

Teens in the Kitchen!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are invited to join us each month for introductory lessons in the culinary arts! Join us in exploring new recipes every month that we will make, taste, and take home! 

What's On the Menu This Month...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join us each month for introductory lessons in the culinary arts! Join us in exploring new recipes every month that we will make, taste, and take home! 

What's On the Menu This Month...