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October is TeenTober at RCPL!

All month long, visit the Glenvar, Hollins, South County, and Vinton branches to celebrate TeenTober! We'll have Teen Pop Up Events and special Takeaway Crafts centered around themes like technology, art, and writing. Each week is different so you don't know until you show. Come join us as we meet you at your wonder all TeenTober long!

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October Events with RCPL
Make a Resume

How to Make a Resume

Job hunting? Join us at the Hollins Library to learn how to create a professional resume. A class on cover letters is the following week!

Ages: Adults
Date & Time: Wed., Oct. 6, 2p
Location: Hollins Library
Take & Create Crafts

Take & Create Crafts

Craft kits are available at all RCPL locations. Throughout October, kids can pick up a kit weekly. Adults and teen crafts rotate monthly. 

Check out our website to see upcoming crafts.

Spelling Bee

Adult Spelling Bee

How well can you spell? Join us on Zoom to pit your skills against other adults. Definitions and word origins will be available on request... and no Googling allowed!

Ages: Adults
Date & Time: Thurs., Oct. 14, 7p
Register Here to join us on Zoom
Halloween Crafts

Halloween Crafts

We invite kids and families to the Glenvar Library where we'll be making fun Halloween crafts!


Ages: Kids & Families
Dates: Wed., Oct. 27, 4p
Location: Glenvar Library


Ghost Hunting

Ghost Hunting

Join us at the Vinton Library for a ghost hunting program, presented by Research Society Virginia Paranormal of Roanoke. Listen to experiences from their investigations, find out about the equipment they use, and more. This spooktacular event will take place on the patio, weather permitting. Register online for updates.

Ages: Adults
Dates: Thurs., Oct. 28, 6p
Location: Vinton Library
Register Here


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Storytime on Zoom

Children's staff from RCPL 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, 10a
Register Here to join us on Zoom
Trick or Treating

Curbside Trick or Treating

Don't forget to join us for Curbside Trick or Treating this month! Wear your favorite (and optional) costume and trick-or-treat at the library! This year's events will be at the following locations and dates:

South County Library - Mon., Oct. 25, 10a - 12p & Tues., Oct. 26, 4p - 6p
Vinton Library - Thurs., Oct. 28, 3p - 5p
Hollins Library - Thurs., Oct. 28, 3:30p - 5:30p
Glenvar Library - Sat., Oct. 30, 10a - 5p

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

Some events require registration via online or by calling the library. Please note that in-person programming is subject to change. Some events will be held outside.
Roanoke County encourages patrons to follow the latest CDC guidelines for wearing masks. For more details visit rocolibrary.org.
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