All through December
Grab-and-Go Crafts
At the Meadowbrook Public Library during regular library hours. These are free crafts that may be taken home to make. Each week there will be new crafts.
StoryWalk
All month at the Christiansburg Library. Brains and bodies get exercise by reading and walking the trail. The walk begins at the library at the College Street entrance of Downtown Park. This month’s book is The Emperor’s Egg.
Virtual Cookie Recipe Exchange
All month at the Christiansburg Library. Share a favorite cookie recipe on Facebook. A special craft — a take-and-make snowman with hot cocoa in a car — will be available while supplies last.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Virtual Book Talk
From 11 a.m. until noon at the Christiansburg Library.
This month the book to be discussed is I Still Dream about You by Fannie Flagg, virtually.
Thursday, December 10
Talking About Books
11:00 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz will be discussed. Call ahead to reserve a copy.
Talking about Books
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
The book under discussion is The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. This novel tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” nearly a century ago. In eight unforgettable sections, The Buddha in the Attic traces the extraordinary lives of these women from their arduous journeys by boat to their arrival in San Francisco and their tremulous first nights as new wives; from their experiences raising children who would later reject their culture and language to the arrival of war.
They Came in Ships: Immigration and Naturalization Records
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Register by emailing Becky at novygenealogy@gmail.com.
Have you wondered about your immigrant ancestors? How do you find them and what records did they leave? Join Rebecca Novy of Novy Genealogy as she discusses how participants can find details about their immigrant ancestors and the records they left behind. Learn about the records that were created by and for immigrants as well as helpful websites for researching those immigrant ancestors.
Friday, Dec. 11
Gingerbread program at 3:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
An online program that lets participants use a take-home kit to make their own gingerbread house from home during our online program using our take home kit. Email shodges@mfrl.org for more information. Supplies are limited.
Friends of the Library Book Sale (outside weather permitting)
11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Stop by and grab a bag of books for five dollars and support the Friends of the Library. If the sale is moved inside, the number of people in the building will be limited to promote social distancing.
Monday, Dec. 14
Gingerbread House Take and Make
All day at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Stop by and pick up a kit that shows how to build a gingerbread house. It supplies everything but the imagination. The kits will be available while supplies last.
Cozy Program-in-a-Bag
10:00 a.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Stop by and pick up this series of cozy activities and crafts. Supplies are limited
Stem Club
From 1-2 p.m. at the MFRL Library Online
A virtual STEM club featuring Jordan Metzgar from the VT Herbarium. He will talk about mistletoe, a poisonous plant. Pick up the activity materials by Saturday, Dec. 12. Email shodges@mfrl.org for information about the meeting.
Around the World: Virtual Holiday Edition
From 2-3 p.m.at the Christiansburg Library
Go on an adventure by taking a virtual tour of the world. On Facebook, the holiday traditions of Iceland will be explored. Participants may stop by the library for a take and make craft.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Gingerbread Program
10:00 a.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Use a take-home kit the library provides to make a gingerbread house. Supplies are limited.
Art Club Virtual Meeting
From 2-3 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
Canadian artist Ted Harriso will show everyone how to create a colorful landscape painting. Stop by the library for a curated craft kit and catch a video tutorial on the Christiansburg Facebook Page.
Christmas Movie Trivia Contest
From 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Have fun testing your knowledge about the Christmas classics. How many times have you watched A Christmas Carol? Can you quote Scrooge? What about Die Hard? Is it actually a Christmas Movie? This will be an online program. To reserve a spot, email Joann at jverostko@mfrl.org.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Talking About Books: Nonfiction Virtual Meeting
11:00 a.m. to noon at the Christiansburg Library
To be discussed virtually is Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben.
Saturday, Dec. 19
Saturday Creative Writing Group
At the Meadowbrook Public Library from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Those taking part should bring your work for small-group feedback and editing.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
From 2-4 p.m. online. DnD is now virtual on Discord. The library staff suggest downloading Discord on your device for ease of access, but this is not required. To join the Discord server, contact shodges@mfrl.org for more info. For ages 11 years and up.
Community Conversations
From 2-4 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
This week’s topic is Media and Polarization. Community Conversations offers a safe format to listen to and learn about the opinions of others. It’s an opportunity to discover shared interests, intentions and goals and to leave behind assumptions and judgments. Based on conversations and guidelines developed by Living Room Conversations.
Monday, Dec. 21
Around the World: Virtual Holiday Edition
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library
This is another virtual adventure touring the world. To be explored on Facebook are the holiday traditions of Mexico. Stop by the library for a take-and-make craft.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Rambling Readers
From 2-4 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
This is a safety distanced group activity involving reading and walking for a little exercise and some intellectual stimulation. Readers taking part will walk and talk about what books they’re all currently reading and enjoying. The walk will start at the library and cover roughly two miles. Dress warmly and with appropriate footwear for the hills and uneven footing. Call the library for more details.
Polar Express Storytime
6:30 p.m. at the MFRL Library Online
Join in on Facebook live for a special Polar Express storytime. Complimentary hot chocolate packets and a small craft will be part of the fun. Supplies are limited.
Saturday, Dec. 26
Escape of the North Pole
4:00 p.m. at the MFRL Library Online
On Discord, a live play of a North Pole Escape Room or participants may play at their own pace. Email shodges@mfrl.org for more information.
Monday, Dec. 28
Hibernation Station
1:00 p.m. at the MFRL Library Online