Stewartsville Library

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45 Cascade Drive
Vinton, VA 24179
United States

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Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Bedford Central Library

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321 N Bridge Street
Bedford, VA 24523
United States

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Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Big Island Library

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1111 Schooldays Drive
Big Island, VA 24526
United States

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Forest Library

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15583 Forest Road
Forest, VA 24551
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

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Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

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Moneta/SML Library

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13641 Moneta Road
Moneta, VA 24121
United States

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Montvale Library

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

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Off Site

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United States

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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/08)	Mon (10/09)	Tue (10/10)	Wed (10/11)	Thu (10/12)	Fri (10/13)	Sat (10/14)
All Day		This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group This event is in the "Big Island Library" group This event is in the "Forest Library" group This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group This event is in the "Montvale Library" group This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Closing CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING DAY All Day This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group This event is in the "Big Island Library" group This event is in the "Forest Library" group This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group This event is in the "Montvale Library" group This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Closing All Day Branches: Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library Description: ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR ANNUAL STAFF TRAINING DAY.
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 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 "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 FUN with FOOD! 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 FUN with FOOD! 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 FUN with FOOD!	This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 10:30am–11:00am 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 "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 FUN with FOOD! 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 "Bedford Central Library" group STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square: Pumpkin Edition 10:30am–11:15am Bedford Central Library 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 Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Amazement Square and the Bedford Central Library are teaming together this year to present a series of STEAM programs for children ages 3 to 5. Each month there will be a different theme and lesson. 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 FUN with FOOD! This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Rock-A-Bye Reader 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 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 "Stewartsville Library" group Fruit Tree Workshop & Apple Tasting presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners 10:30am–11:30am Stewartsville Library Gardening, Workshop 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: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners will be joining us this month for a workshop on growing and maintaining Fruit Trees! This workshop will focus on fruits that grow best locally and specifically on Apple Trees.
11 am							This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Saturday Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Young Adult Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Registration Required Saturday Story Time Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5. This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Spooky Yoga Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm Moneta/SML Library Health and Wellness, 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: Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids Program Type: Health and Wellness, Story Times Registration Required Event Details: Can you breathe like a mummy? Join yoga instructor and children's book author Kathy Graham for a live-action and interactive reading of her book Spooky Yoga! This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group Home Fit presented by AARP 11:00am–2:00pm Moneta/SML Library Lectures 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: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Age in place with the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library! Join the Friends for a presentation on staying in your home as you age. Presented by AARP Virginia. A light luncheon will follow the presentation. This event is in the "Off Site" group Solar Eclipse Viewing Party 11:00am–3:00pm Off Site Community Events, STEM/STEAM Offsite Event This event is in the "Off Site" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family - All Ages Program Type: Community Events, STEM/STEAM Event Details: The Bedford Public Library System is pairing up the Bedford County Parks and Rec to host a Solar Eclipse Party at Falling Creek Park.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Forest Library" group Friends of the Forest Library Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Library Book Clubs 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: Book Clubs Event Details: 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 "Moneta/SML Library" group MY Hangout 1:00pm–3:00pm Moneta/SML Library Arts & Crafts, Games 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: Family - All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: MY Hangout (Moneta Youth Hangout) is a fun un-program for children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers. It's a place for fun and building connections.	This event is in the "Forest Library" group Teen RPG Club: Kids on Bikes (Ages 12-18) 1:00pm–4:30pm Forest Library Games 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: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an epic adventure in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
2 pm					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 Colorific Club No Sew Pouch Edition 2:30pm–3:30pm Big Island Library Arts & Crafts 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 Registration Required Event Details: Colorific for Kids Join us for an hour of coloring and crafting at this program. Each session will be unique! Come and be creative with your imagination! For grades K-5. This month's project is a no-sew pouch for storing your special treasures, including a game to be made in November! Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Island Library.
3 pm							This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut Screening 3:30pm–4:30pm Bedford Central Library Movies 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Join us this afternoon for a screening of the new documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: RESCUING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT which tells the story of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economic
4 pm				This event is in the "Forest Library" group The Sea Monster’s Buried Treasure (Ages 8-18) 4:00pm–5:30pm Forest Library STEM/STEAM 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: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a STEM event to uncover the fossilized remains of marine creatures from the Miocene and Pliocene eras! All participants will be able to keep whatever they find. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
5 pm			This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group Adult Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Stewartsville Library Book Clubs 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join other readers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a different book and meet other members of your community! This event is in the "Montvale Library" group Fruit Tree Workshop & Apple Tasting presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners 5:30pm–6:30pm Montvale Library Gardening, Workshop 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: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners will be joining us this month for a workshop on growing and maintaining Fruit Trees! This workshop will focus on fruits that grow best locally and specifically on Apple Trees.		This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Teen Movie Night- Halloween Edition- Ghostbuster's Afterlife 5:00pm–7:30pm Bedford Central Library Movies 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Who Are You Going To Call? Ghostbusters!
6 pm					This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Bedford Central Library Games 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: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: If you are a chess enthusiast or interested in learning more about the game please join us every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (except holidays)!