Create a Personalized Plaque in the SCPL Makery

Create a Personalized Plaque in the SCPL Makery

Come by the SCPL Makery to create a personalized wooden plaque using the xTool engraver. The cost is $2 per person for supplies. No experience is required. Call Chilhowie Library at 276-646-3404 to reserve a spot!

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Textile Arts Workshops with Jennifer A. Reis in the SCPL Makery

Textile Arts Workshops with Jennifer A. Reis in the SCPL Makery

We are excited to announce that we have received a grant from the VA Commission for the Arts to host an artist's residency with Jennifer A. Reis in the SCPL Makery during April 29th - May 2nd. Jennifer will offer workshops from 1-5pm each day. Call Chilhowie Library at 276-646-3404 for more information and to register.

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MAHJONGG Mornings & After Hours in Marion

MAHJONGG Mornings & After Hours in Marion

Know how to play American-style Mahjongg? Join us at 10am at the Marion Public Library for a morning of this a fascinating rummy-like game, that combines skill and luck –played with tiles rather than cards. Table space is limited to 8 players, so be sure to email RachelG@scplva.net to let us know you are interested. We will provide the tile games and annual Mahjongg cards for use at the library (cannot be taken home) and even a snack to keep you going. FREE. Ages 18+. Don’t know how to play? We can teach you.

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MOVIE NIGHT: Big Trees (1952)

MOVIE NIGHT: Big Trees (1952)

Join us Thursday, April 30th for The Big Trees, a 1952 Western film starring Kirk Douglas (1h 29m). Douglas plays a greedy timber baron who seeks to exploit the sequoia forest. This Technicolor adventure blends rugged frontier action—including fistfights and a thrilling runaway train—with a classic story of greed, redemption, and romance. And, this film features breathtaking on-location photography of Northern California’s redwood forests. Ages 18+. FREE. Box office worthy snacks provided.

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Learn More about The Makery

Learn More about The Makery

Visit the new page on this website with details about our new makerspace.

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MINDFUL JOURNALING (Tuesdays in May)

MINDFUL JOURNALING (Tuesdays in May)

Ready to dig deep, get creative, and maybe even share a laugh or two? The Marion Public Library is rolling out a continuation of its popular journaling series Tuesdays in May. We’re inviting you to find your inner peace at our Mindful Journaling class! This isn’t just about putting pen to paper; it’s about giving your thoughts & emotions a safe space to just… exist. PRE-REGISTRATION REQ'D.

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Ready Together: A Community Prep Workshop with United Way

Ready Together: A Community Prep Workshop with United Way

Life can be unpredictable, being prepared makes all the difference. Join us at the Saltville Library on Monday, May 4 at 12 PM for a free Disaster Preparedness Workshop with United Way of Southwest Virginia. Learn simple, practical ways to keep yourself and your family safe in an emergency.

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