Bedford Central Library

9:00am-8:00pm

321 N Bridge Street
Bedford, VA 24523
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Big Island Library

10:00am-7:00pm

1111 Schooldays Drive
Big Island, VA 24526
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-1:00pm

Forest Library

10:00am-8:00pm

15583 Forest Road
Forest, VA 24551
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Moneta/SML Library

10:00am-6:00pm

13641 Moneta Road
Moneta, VA 24121
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Montvale Library

10:00am-7:00pm

11575 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike
Montvale, VA 24122
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-1:00pm

Stewartsville Library

10:00am-7:00pm

45 Cascade Drive
Vinton, VA 24179
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-1:00pm

Off Site

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United States

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Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (9/11)	Mon (9/12)	Tue (9/13)	Wed (9/14)	Thu (9/15)	Fri (9/16)	Sat (9/17)
9 am						This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Tai Chi at the Library 9:30am–10:30am Bedford Central Library Health and Wellness Registration Required This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford Tharp Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Forest Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months) 10:15am–11:15am Forest Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Forest Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Stewartsville Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Stewartsville Library Room: Stewartsville Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss! This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 10:30am–11:30am Big Island Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Big Island Library Room: Big Island 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.	This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Bedford Central Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss! This event is in the "Forest Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Forest Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Forest Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Library Room: Forest Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss! This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Montvale Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Montvale Library Room: Montvale Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss! This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Moneta/SML Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library Room: Moneta Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss!	This event is in the "Forest Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Forest Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Forest Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Library Room: Forest Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss! This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 10:30am–11:30am Bedford Central Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford 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. This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 10:30am–11:30am Moneta/SML Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 10:30am–11:00am Montvale Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Montvale Library Room: Montvale 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. This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Books 4 Fun 10:30am–11:30am Big Island Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Big Island Library Room: Big Island Movie Area Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. Our theme for this session is Alphabet Toss! This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 10:30am–11:30am Stewartsville Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Paws to Read 10:30am–12:00pm Moneta/SML Library Animals/Wildlife, Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library Room: Moneta Main Library Area Age Group: Preschool, Kids Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Take a break and paws to read to Bear the dog! Reading to a dog is fun! Bring your favorite book or choose from ours. Make a dog-themed craft while you wait your turn to read. This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Writer's Group at the Big Island Library 10:30am–12:00pm Big Island Library Workshop This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Big Island Library Room: Big Island Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Do you enjoy writing poety or prose? If you said "Yes!" you may want to consider joining the creative writer's group at the Big Island Library on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Get helpful feedback and critiques from other writer
11 am		This event is in the "Forest Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader (21 Months - 3 Years Old) 11:15am–12:15pm Forest Library Story Times Registration Required This event is in the "Forest Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Forest Library" group Reservation Friends of the Forest Library Bookclub 1:00pm–2:00pm This event is in the "Forest Library" group 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Forest Library Room: Forest Community Room Purpose of Meeting The Friends of the Forest Library Bookclub meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join us to read and discuss our selection of fictional books each month!					This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Rainbow Puppets- Amazing Stories 1:00pm–2:00pm Bedford Central Library Music, Performances Registration Required This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford Main Library Area Age Group: Family - All Ages Program Type: Music, Performances Registration Required Event Details: Join us this afternoon for Amazing Stories presented by The Rainbow Puppets featuring new books and music by David Messick! Presented through a generous grant from Optima Health.
2 pm		This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Cancelled Stitchin' Chicks 2:00pm–3:00pm Montvale Library Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Montvale Library Room: Montvale Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Stitchin’ Chicks Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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!			This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Confessions of a Colorholic 2:00pm–4:00pm Montvale Library Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Building Club--Free for All (Challenge Cards) 2:30pm–3:30pm Big Island Library Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Big Island Library Room: Big Island Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Choose a card and create! Building Club is all about using your imagination and blocks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Island Library
3 pm		This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Build It Mondays! 3:00pm–5:00pm Bedford Central Library Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford Story Time Area Age Group: Family - All Ages Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build-It Mondays (Bedford) Come build with us on the 1st Monday of each month at the Bedford Central Library! The library will provide all the Legos - your child provides the creativity. The Lego creations put together each month will be displayed in the juvenile fiction section for everyone to admire until the following month. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome. Note: This month's event is happening on the 2nd Monday due to Labor Day.			This event is in the "Forest Library" group Welcome to Medicare Workshop 3:00pm–4:30pm Forest Library Health and Wellness, Workshop Registration Required This event is in the "Forest Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Library Room: Forest Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Getting started with Medicare can be tricky. There are deadlines to meet, forms to fill out, and choices to make.	This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Welcome to Medicare Workshop 3:00pm–4:30pm Moneta/SML Library Health and Wellness, Workshop Registration Required This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library Room: Moneta Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Getting started with Medicare can be tricky. There are deadlines to meet, forms to fill out, and choices to make.
4 pm			This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Virtual Tabletop Tuesdays (Ages 10-14) 4:30pm–6:30pm Bedford Central Library Games, Summer Reading Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford Virtual Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Inviting all heroes to join us for an epic adventure in the world of tabletop role-playing games! We will be meeting virtually, every other Tuesday from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Registration is limited to 6 participants, so register today!				This event is in the "Forest Library" group Rainbow Puppets- Amazing Stories 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Library Performances Registration Required This event is in the "Forest Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Library Room: Forest Community Room Age Group: Family - All Ages Program Type: Performances Registration Required Event Details: Join us this afternoon for Amazing Stories presented by The Rainbow Puppets featuring new books and music by David Messick! Presented through a generous grant from Optima Health.
5 pm			This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Medicare 101 with Amanda Kidd 5:30pm–6:30pm Big Island Library Workshop Registration Required This event is in the "Big Island Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Big Island Library Room: Big Island Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Close to retirement age or just curious about what's going on in the world of Medicare? Join Amanda Kidd as she introduces Medicare and helps make sense of the muddle!
6 pm					This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Teen Art Night - Canvas Painting Edition 6:00pm–7:30pm Bedford Central Library Arts & Crafts Registration Required This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Central Library Room: Bedford Young Adult Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Teens 12 and up and invited to join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for Teen Art Night. Each month we will have a different theme/project. The library will provide all of the supplies necessary but you are welcome to bring additi