Visit the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library throughout the month of August for these special events designed just for you!
Goos and Coos & Good Books Too! A lap-sit story-time for ages 0-2 with stories, songs, and rhymes for parents and babies to share. Tuesday Mornings 9:00 am at the Blacksburg Library. Wiggles & Giggles and Good Books Galore a program for young children.
Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd
Thursday, 10:30 a.m... at the Christiansburg Library August 1-August 9 There will be no Wiggles & Giggles or Goos and Coos at the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
Free Movie at the Meadowbrook Public Library Wednesday, August 1, at 2:00 p.m.
Candyland Fairytales and Other Stories at the Blacksburg Library each Saturday in August at 11:00 a.m. Young children and parents are invited to join Candy for stories, songs, and activities.
Lucy Goose’s Tales for Tots at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville
Every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Talking about Books, the library’s book discussion group. Tuesday, August 1, 11:30 a.m. at the Christiansburg Library. Bring a sandwich and join the discussion on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Coffee and tea are provided. This month, we will be discussing Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Reel Fun for Adults at the Blacksburg Library.
Wednesday, August 1 at 4:00 p.m.
This movie musical created in 1961 was the winner of ten Academy Awards. Natalie Wood stars in this groundbreaking film set in New York about gang warfare and star-crossed lovers. Make & Take Wednesday at the Christiansburg Library.
Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, all day
Happy Hands Saturday at the Christiansburg Library.
Saturdays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25, all day
The Make & Take craft table is available all day on Wednesdays and Saturdays for children to make a simple craft to take home. Talking About Movies at the Christiansburg Library.
Monday, August 6 at 2:00 p.m.
This monthly program features movies based on books. Watch and discuss the movie on the first Monday of the month at 2:00 p.m. This month we will be viewing the movie based on the book discussed at this month's Talking About Books. Reel Fun for Kids at the Blacksburg Library Monday.
Monday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.
See this simple Disney story about an elephant with remarkably large ears and flying skills. Reel fun for Teens and Adults at the Blacksburg Library.
Wednesday, August 8, at 4:00 p.m.
The now grown Peter Pan must return to Neverland to rescue his children from Captain Hook.
Free Movie at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Wednesday, August 8, at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 9, 1:00 p.m., Floyd Friends of the Library meets at the Jessie Peterman Library. There will be no Montgomery Friends of the Library meeting in August. Talking about Books, the library’s book discussion group.
Thursday August 9, 11:30 a.m. at the Jessie Peterman Library.
We’ll be discussing Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith. Talking about Books, the library’s book discussion group.
Thursday August 9, 11:00 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library.
We’ll be discussing Vanishing Acts by Jody Picoult. Come and join us for coffee and a great discussion. Reel fun for Kids at the Blacksburg Library.
Monday, August 13, at 6:00 p.m.
Watch the story of a curious monkey who gets into lots of trouble. This character was created by Margaret E. Rey. Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Trustees will meet on Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library. TAB Junior at the Christiansburg Library
Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Eleven to fourteen-year-olds are welcome to join Christiansburg's summer book discussion group on the third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. This month, we are reading "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett. Free Movie at Meadowbrook Public Library
August 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the last days of your summer vacation with a surprise feature presentation about a family of dogs whose parents get dognapped, and their puppies must save the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to win door prizes and snacks. Co-sponsored with Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. E-mail Computer Class at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Thursday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please call 268-1964 to sign up. Origami Class at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd
It’s Just a Piece of Paper” origami class – every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. – space still available! Class size is limited to 15 people but we will add a session if there is demand. Children must be at least 10 years old. Students will start and finish a project during each session. Sign up now for a fun summer class! The class will be taught by Lori Kaluszka. Reel Fun for Kids at the Blacksburg Library.
Monday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m.
The strange mask that empowered Jim Carrey in the 1994 original is back in this sequel. The mask changes a seemingly ordinary family and their dog. Natural Healthcare Series
Wednesday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Homeopathic Practitioner, Mary North, will speak about the history, uses, and benefits of homeopathic medicine. Mary North became interested in homeopathy during the years she spent in Naomi Zeskind's Blacksburg Homeopathic Study Group and later attended the New England School of Homeopathy. Her practice includes children of all ages, various animals, and individuals with complaints from arthritis to grief. For more information call the Blacksburg library at 552-8246. Active Adults Day at the Meadowbrook Community Center
Friday, August 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Participants must pre-register with Montgomery County Parks & Recreation
(382-6975) by August 22nd 9:00am—Montgomery Co. Parks & Rec. will host a light breakfast featuring blueberry muffins and peach smoothies. For a bit of fun learn how to make caramel dipped apples—a great treat for the fall season! 10:00am—The Waldron Family YMCA will provide a fitness session featuring challenging and strength building exercises you can perform while sitting in a chair. Enjoy the fun and reap the benefits as you learn amazing exercises you can do while watching the “tube”! 11:00am— The Meadowbrook Branch of the Montgomery Museum and Meadowbrook Public Library will host a genealogy class. Learn how to research your family history and discover resources available to you through library and museum. 12:00pm—The Retired & Senior Volunteers will provide you with a hearty luncheon featuring brown beans and cornbread, finger sandwiches and homemade desserts!
Game On! Friday, August 24, from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library A new program for gaming enthusiasts. Dance, Dance Revolution will be featured on the big screen and a Mario Kart: Double Dash Tournament on the big screen TV. A variety of card and board games will also be made available. Participants will help determine the format of future events with the possibility of forming a league, conducting tournaments, or enjoying casual play. Teen or adult volunteers are needed to help organize and run Game On!. Volunteer applications are available at the circulation desk. Game On! will continue to take place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Call the Blacksburg Library at 552-8246 for more information.
Talking about Books, the library’s book discussion group.
Monday, August 27 at 11:00 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Join our informal discussion about the book March by Geraldine Brooks.
The Cold War Spy at the Christiansburg Library.
Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Ex-CIA operative Mike Abbott will discuss the role of espionage in the fight against communism in post-war Europe. Reel Fun for Adults at the Blacksburg Library.
Wednesday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.
This 1994 movie triumph starred Tom Hanks as a simpleton who coined the philosophical phrase “Life is like a box of chocolates…”. The Adolescent Bibliophile Convergence, a teen book discussion group. at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville Thursday, August 30, at 4:00 p.m. Come and join us as we read Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
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