Join us at the Salem Public Library in our makeshift Hundred Acre Wood on Saturday, October 17, at 2 p.m. for crafts, snacks, games, and more to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and Pals. The event is open to families with children of all ages.
Register at salemva.libcal.com. Kids are coloring balloons for the bulletin board this week to help Pooh and Piglet float away.
*****ALL ROANOKE VALLEY LIBRARIES (BOTETOURT COUNTY, ROANOKE CITY AND COUNTY, AND SALEM) WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, FOR SYSTEMWIDE STAFF TRAINING. *****
October Events for Kids!
Friday, October 16, 10:30 a.m., ages 0-5 and their families. The Music Circle is coming to the Salem Public Library! Join the talented Ms. Carla for a free music and movement class full of hands-on learning and play. Register at salemva.libcal.com.
Tuesday, October 27, Book Buzz Book Club. It’s our book group just for 2nd and 3rd graders. We’ll chat about our October book, Simon and Chester: Super Detectives! by Cale Atkinson, eat snacks, and enjoy an activity. Register at salemva.libcal.com We’ll email you when your copy of the book is available for pickup! Registration closes Friday, October 23.
October Events for T(w)eens
Friday, October 16, 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-8. Middle School Book Club. Join us as we chat about Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen. We will have snacks, crafts, and great discussion – we look forward to seeing you! Register at salemva.libcal.com.
Tuesday, October 20, 4 p.m. Grades 9-12. Manga Club. Join us for snacks while we discuss Witch Hat Atelier, vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Wednesday, October 21, 3:30 p.m., Grades 6-12. Spooky Snowglobes. As the leaves change color and a chill fills the air, join us for some frightful fun! You will learn how to make 2 styles of snow globe – waterless and a glitter jar – to take home with you to celebrate the spooky season. Register at salemva.libcal.com
October Events for Adults
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. Same Page Book Club. An LGBTQ+ book club. This month choose any historical fiction novel to read and share with the group.
Monday, October 26, 1:30-6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem Library. Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org
Tuesday, October 27, 1 p.m. Afternoon Book Club. Join us this month to discuss “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn, a story of friendship set against the political and social changes of the 1950s.
Wednesday, October 28, 2 p.m. Solo Aging Café. A welcoming monthly gathering for older adults offering conversation and connection for those living without nearby support. Register at salemva.libcal.com
