Read to a Therapy Bird!
April 8, 11-11:50 a.m.
All new readers welcome! Practice reading aloud in a comforting setting. Call to reserve a ten minute reading slot with Pip, a therapy bird. Drop-ins welcome and will be scheduled in the order in which they are received.
Movie Matinee for Families
April 9, 2-3:45 p.m.
A long-haired beauty, imprisoned in a tower, challenges a thief for escape in this Disney movie. Rated PG. 100 minutes.
Movies for Teens
April 10, all day
Movies for teens every Monday at 3 p.m., call 731-3621 for more information.
Coffee and donuts for library patrons while supplies last!
April 10, 10 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Kick off National Library Week, beginning Sunday, April 9 through April 15, on the start of the work week. Stop in for a treat – it’s our way of saying “Thanks for being wonderful patrons!”
Movies for Teens
April 10, 3-5 p.m.
Every Monday at 3 p.m. movies (rated PG-13 and below) will be screened in the teen area or storytime room. BYO popcorn! Call us for movie selections.
Therapy Dog Visit for Teens
April 10, 3-4 p.m.
Relax with an adorable therapy dog. Come by the teen area anytime during this hour!
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Monday Afternoon Book Club
April 10, 4-5 p.m.
The Radford Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets in the library’s meeting room on the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. Everyone interested in these informal discussions is welcome to attend. We will be discussing “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. Multiple copies of the books being discussed are available to be checked out at the library.
Teen Story Hour
April 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Join us every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. for story hour with Dave. Adults and teens welcome. Come for the coffee, stay for the stories! Call 731-3621 each week if you want details on Dave’s weekly reading selections.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
April 12, 10-10:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. For ages 0-2 with caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
April 12, 11-11:45 a.m.
Every Wednesday and Thursday; 11-11:45 a.m. For ages 2+ with a caregiver. A craft is offered at all 11 a.m. storytimes.
Brown Bag Book Club
April 12, 12-1 p.m.
The Brown Bag Book Club meets at the library every second Wednesday of the month to enjoy discussion about a selected book. Our April selection is: “Dead Wake” by Erik Larson.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
April 13, 10-10:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. For ages 0-2 with caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
April 13, 11-11:45 a.m.
Every Wednesday and Thursday; 11-11:45 a.m. For ages 2+ with a caregiver. A craft is offered at all 11 a.m. storytimes.
Game Days
April 13, 3-4:30 p.m.
Board games every Thursday for teens, 3-4:30 p.m. and Bingo once a month! Call for specific details.
Entries due for teen photo contest
April 14
Submit your best photo to fit the theme “environmental awareness.” Participants must be between the ages 13 and 18. Entry is free, one entry per person. First, second, and third place winners will be chosen from the entries by Andrew Ross, Assistant Professor of Photography at Radford University.
The winning images will be printed, framed, and displayed at the Radford Public Library for the month of May. Winners will be announced at the Earth Day Party at the Radford Public Library on April 25, from 3-4:30 p.m.
Entry is by digital submission. Photos must be in .jpeg format, and at least six megapixels large. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 14. To submit, please email your photo and completed entry form with a thematic statement to Barbara Tait at Barbara.tait@radfordva.gov.
Videogames for teens
April 14, 2017, 3-4 p.m.
First-come, first-served. The Wii will be set up in the teen area – for teens only. We have some games, but if there is a Wii game you’d like to bring from home, you are welcome to do so.
Easter Egg hunt for teens
April 14, 5-6 p.m.
Search for eggs after hours all over the library! Registration required.
Silent Film Night
April 14, 6 - 7:45 p.m.
Watch the 1930 silent movie “People on Sunday.” Note: this is an after hours event, so please arrive on time to be sure you will be let in.
