Our Path to Reopening

Hollins Library will be open by reservation for County residents, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm, with visitors not to exceed 25% normal occupancy on Monday, October 19. Patrons may make reservations for one hour time slots starting Wednesday, October 14 via the library’s website or by calling at 540-561-8024. The library will close for cleaning from 1:00pm-2:00pm each day.

Upon arrival, patrons will receive information about the new protocols. Masks are required for anyone over three years-old, and will be available for free at the library, along with hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes.

The library will look a bit different and services will be limited.

While in the library patrons may browse the collection, use computer stations, and seek staff help via a barrier or at 6-feet distance to abide by social distancing guidelines.
Containers will be placed around the library for all items that have been handled but not chosen to take home.
Meeting rooms and other enclosed spaces will remain closed.
On-site programming will be limited to outdoors with social distancing requirements. For a list of upcoming events, please visit the library’s website.
All virtual programming and curbside pick-up and drop-off of materials will continue.

For more details visit our website.

Author Talk with Larry Palmer

You know that feeling you get when relaxing on a porch, nowhere to go, just listening someone tell their stories? That’s the feeling Scholarship Boy: Meditations on Family and Race evokes, and that’s just what you can expect when you join us for this event.

Date & Time: October 13 @ 6:30pm

Register Online Here

Storytime on Zoom

Engage kids and parents in storytime! Sessions focus on introducing and practicing early literacy skills and activities for children and caretakers.

Ages: Babies to PreK (up to 5 years old)

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays starting the week of Sept. 14 at 10am on Zoom
Register Online Here

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

BBB Cybersecurity Awareness Month Virtual Presentation: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and BBB Serving Western Virginia wants to educate members of the community about the importance of cybersecurity, and to provide tips & resources needed to be safer and more secure online.

Date & Time: October 27 @ 2pm

Register Online Here

Spooky Couch Trivia

Will it be a trick or a treat? Join us for our next Trivia night on 10/27 as we do a Halloween themed Spooky Trivia. We'll explore horror flicks and TV, spooky music, scary books, ghost stories, murder, mayhem and the macabre! Register now for the library's live at home trivia game. Form a team or go solo and come in costume! Just remember to bring your own candy!

Ages: 18+

Dates & Times: October 27 @ 7p

View all of our upcoming events for adults, teens, and children on our website.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading aloud to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers helps them develop important early literacy skills. RCPL is committed to supporting every child on their journey to reading. Plus, did you know that listening to our virtual storytimes count as titles read? Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for storytimes and sign up for Zoom storytimes on our website.

TeenTober

October is TeenTober and we are highlighting teens in libraries. Each week is a different topic so stay tuned to our Instagram Stories and Feed. Bored? Visit the teen pages of our website for more fun, activities, and ideas.

Check out our Teen YouTube playlist

The Census ends this month. There's still time to respond. Every BODY counts. #rococounts

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