Our Path to Reopening

Glenvar, Hollins, South County, and Vinton Libraries have reopened by reservation for County residents. Make your reservation for one hour time slots via our website or by calling your favorite library location. The library will close for cleaning from 1:00pm-2:00pm each day. See library hours on our website.

Curbside services are available at all six RCPL locations.

For more details visit our website.

New Updates

Starting May 1, Glenvar and South County open until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Libraries will continue close from 1-2pm for sanitizing. South County will also have a meeting room available for small groups to reserve.

Hours of Operation:
Mondays: 10am-5pm | Tuesdays: 10am-7pm
Wednesdays: 10am-5pm | Thursdays: 10am-7pm
Fridays: 10am-5pm | Saturdays: 10am-5pm

Starting May 17, the hours listed above will apply to the Hollins Library. Hollins will also begin accepting reservations for their meeting room for small groups.

Stay tuned for additional hours coming to curbside, drive-thru, and reservations at other RCPL locations.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Pick up (or print from our website) a scavenger hunt card. Share what you’ve discovered in nature with us on our social media by tagging us @rocopublib.

Ages: All Ages
Dates: Starting May 1
Print yours out here.

Children's Star Wars Kits

Pick up a grab bag full of various Star Wars crafts and activities to celebrate May the 4th! Ideal for ages 5+. Available first come, first served.

Ages: Ages 5+
Dates: Sat., May 1 through Fri., May 7

Craft Kits for Adults

Pick up a kit and make a gnome bottle topper. Kits are first come, first served. Supplies are limited and available at all RCPL locations.

Ages: Adults
Dates: Starting May 1 (Available until supplies last)

Couch Trivia

Test your trivia knowledge with others! This month: May the 4th be with you! Join us to test your Star Wars knowledge.

Ages: Adults
Date & Time: Tues., May 4 @ 7pm

Register Online Here for our Zoom session

Virtual Author Talk with Lucinda Robb and Rebecca Boggs Roberts

Join authors and women’s history experts Rebecca Boggs Roberts and Lucinda Robb as they discuss their new title, The Suffragists Playbook: Your guide to changing the world. Roanoke County Public Library will host the program via Zoom on Thursday, May 6 at 6:30pm, during which the authors will share strategies the Suffragists used in gaining women the right to vote, strategies that can be applied to any movement or cause. Participants will learn about effective activism, including fundraising, speech making, lobbying, writing, and marching. Find out more information and read the author's bios on our website.

Register here

Wonder Pack Live

Did you pick up a Wonder Pack? Wonder Packs are kits full of creative and imaginative activities designed with your developing child in mind. This month kits include items to encourage learning about seeds and how plants grow. Available starting May 1 and are first come, first served. If you have a pack, join us on Zoom to explore the packs together.

Ages: Ages 2-7
Date and Time: Mon., May 10 @ 4pm

Chalk Art Program @ Vinton

Join us at Vinton and participate in a chalk art program with the theme spread seeds of kindness. Chalk will be provided. Each person will receive their own wildflower seed bomb (available while supplies last). Weather permitting. Give us a call at 540-857-5043 to check the status of the event.

Ages: All ages
Date and Time: Sat., May 29 from 10:30am-4pm

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.

Sidewalk Browsing at Bent Mountain & Mt. Pleasant Libraries

Happening now! Swing by Bent Mountain (Wednesdays from 10am-2pm and Fridays from 1pm-5pm) and Mt. Pleasant (Tuesdays from 1pm-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm) for sidewalk browsing this spring. Carts will be placed along the outside of the buildings for you to browse and check out materials. Services are weather permitting. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask.

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