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Our Path to Reopening

Glenvar, Hollins, South County, and Vinton Libraries have reopened by reservation for County residents, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm, with visitors not to exceed 25% normal occupancy. Patrons may make reservations for one hour time slots via the library’s website or by calling their library location. The library will close for cleaning from 1:00pm-2:00pm each day.

Curbside services are available at all six RCPL locations.

For more details visit our website.
Library Reservations
Laptops Available for In-Library Use

3D Printing Services are Back

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, turns digital 3D models into solid objects by building them up in layers. The 3D printing process turns a whole object into thousands of tiny little slices, and then makes it from the bottom-up, slice by slice. Those tiny layers stick together to form a solid object.

Visit our website here to fill out our 3D Printing form, find out information on pricing, and more.

3D Printing is Back!
Events with RCPL
March Madness Tournament of Books

March Madness: Tournament of Books

Vote each Monday on the most checked out books of 2020! 

Vote Here

Ages: Adults
Dates: Month of March


Heirloom Gardening

Heirloom Gardening

What is heirloom gardening and why it is important? Also, learn where to obtain heirloom seeds and varieties.

Ages: Adults
Dates: Tues., March 9 @ 4p
Register Online Here for our Zoom session

As the Page Turns + Author Meet & Greet

As the Page Turns Book Club & Meet the Author

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. We will be joined by the author at this meeting! Register online.

Date and Time: Wed., March 10 @ 2p
Register Online Here for our Zoom session


Spring Loyalty Rewards Card

Spring Loyalty Punch Cards

Not ready for our reading program to be over? You're in luck! Stop by any RCPL location for a loyalty card. For every 10 visits, you'll receive some fun library branded swag!

Ages: Adults
Dates: March 15 - May 15


Wash Daze

Wash Daze

Learn about laundry methods of the day in the 1800s. 

Ages: Adults
Date & Time: Wed., March 17 @ 6:30p
Register Online Here for our Zoom session


Hemingway Documentary

Hemingway Documentary Sneak Peak with Blue Ridge PBS

Blue Ridge PBS’s sneak preview of the new documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. There will be a Q&A discussion after we watch the sneak peak of the video.

Ages: Adults
Date & Time: Tues., March 30 @ 6:30pm
Register Online Here for our Zoom session

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. Sign up for the program here and earn prizes along the way!

Did you know that listening to our virtual storytimes counts as titles read?
Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for storytimes and sign up for Zoom storytimes on our website. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning

A New Lynda.com is Coming

At the end of the month, Lynda.com will transition to LinkedIn Learning. Your login will remain the same (library card number and pin number). All previous course information will transfer over to the new interface. 

  • 16,000 online courses in leadership, project management, mental wellness, digital marketing, Python coding, sales, and more.
  • Expert instructors with real-world experience.
  • 60+ new courses added each week!
Watch our virtual library for more information on the transition to the new interface.
Visit LinkedIn Learning's Patron FAQ page.
cloudLibrary
Libby/Overdrive
Tumble Books Library
RBDigital Magazines are moving to Overdrive at the end of March.

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