September Adult Events at the Salem Library
Thursday, September 18, 6pm. The Beauty of Autumn: Seed Collection and Fall Garden Care, Hosted by Roanoke Region Chapter of Wild Ones. Fall is a wonderful time to collect seeds and prepare your native plant garden for winter. Master Gardener Sharon Burnham, President of the Roanoke Region Chapter of Wild Ones, will give an overview of seed collection methods and preservation, along with the best practices for trees, shrubs, and perennials to help them – and the insects we love – have a successful winter. Register at salemva.libcal.com or call Salem Public Library (540-375-3089) to register.
Thursday, September 25, 6:30pm. End of the World Book Club (Horror/Sci-Fi) Theme for this month: Creepy Clowns, Dolls, and Puppets. Each month the group read books with a different theme and discuss over hot drinks; registration is not required. Themes are announced in advance, with example titles given, but you can read any book that fits the theme.
Friday, September 26, 11am-4pm. Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem Library. Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org .
September Events for Kids
Thursday, September 18, 25; 10:15am: Book Babies: Special Storytime for infants. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Thursday, September 18,25; 11am, Age 0-5. Story Explorers Register at salemva.libcal.com
Wednesday, September 24, 3:15pm-4:15pm. Barks & Books; Read with a therapy dog! These mellow dogs love books and can’t wait to listen to you read. Everyone who signs up gets at least 10 minutes to read with a dog. You can bring your own book or pick one out when you arrive! Open to grades 1-5; must be at least 6 years old to attend. Registration guarantees you a spot in the program, not a specific start time. Students will read one-on-one with a dog on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Friday, September 19, 3:30pm: Middle School Graphic Novel Workshop & Book Club Pick-up. Bring a concept or story, and we will help you make it into the beginning stages of a graphic novel (drafting and simple illustrations). While we may not finish an entire story, our staff will help you navigate how to start a graphic novel and work on more at home. Open to grades 6-8. Please note, this will also serve as a book pick up for our October Middle School Graphic Novel Book Club. We will be reading Misfit Mansion by Davault. Drop-in or work throughout the hour! Register at salemva.libcal.com
Tuesday, September 23, 3:30pm; Grades K-1. The Pigeon Wants a Book Club! Should the Pigeon have his own book club?? He seems to think so! Join us for Pigeon books and mayhem! Open to grades K-1. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Tuesday, September 30, 3:30pm; Grades 2-3. Book Buzz Book Club: We’ll chat about our book, enjoy an activity, and nibble snacks. September’s book is Rabbit & Robot and Ribbit by Cece Bell. Come by the library after you register so we can give you a copy of the book for you to read. Open to grades 2-3, minimum age 7. Registration closes Friday, September 26th at 5pm. Register at salemva.libcal.com
