Trustees to Meet in Marion

Trustees to Meet in Marion

Show your support of your library by attending the Board of Trustees monthly meeting!

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Make Paper Ornaments for the Museum Tree! (Ages 18+)

Make Paper Ornaments for the Museum Tree! (Ages 18+)

Join us Wednesday, 11/12 @ 2pm and Monday, 11/17 @5pm to make paper book page ornaments for the library tree at the Christmas at the Museum event at the Smyth County Historical Society & Museum. Make a couple to take home & make a few more to add to our collection for the library’s Museum tree. All materials provided. FREE. AGES 18+ ONLY. Class is limited to 18. Please pre-register by emailing RachelG@SCPLVA.net.

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Teen Hangout- Pathways: Teen Career Series

Teen Hangout- Pathways: Teen Career Series

Landing your first job doesn’t have to be scary! Come hang out, learn the ins and outs of job applications, resumes, and interviews, and get hands-on help to prepare for the working world. Snacks, friends, and future career vibes included. Program hosted by Randall Roberts

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Handmade Holiday Gift Tags & Cards Workshop at Chilhowie Library

Handmade Holiday Gift Tags & Cards Workshop at Chilhowie Library

Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 11:00am for a fun Handmade Holiday Card and Gift Tag Workshop with Lee Ogle. She will be at the library facilitating a creative and festive workshop where participants will learn monoprinting techniques to create beautiful additions to your gifts this season! No experience is required. This class is free and open to the public. Registration is required and space is limited. Call the library at 276-646-3404 to reserve your spot.

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Herbal Holiday Gifts Workshops at Chilhowie Library

Herbal Holiday Gifts Workshops at Chilhowie Library

We've got two fun back-to-back opportunities for you to learn how to make herbal focused holiday gifts coming up at Chilhowie Library on Saturday November 22nd! Kat Hayes of HERBalachia will be onsite speaking about herbs and helping folks to create simple gifts that you can create for friends and family for the holidays. The morning session will begin at 10am and focus on culinary projects. The afternoon session will begin at 12:30pm with a bath & body focus. The cost per session is $10 per person. Call 276-646-3404 to register for one or both sessions.

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Crafting for a Cause at The Saltville Library

Crafting for a Cause at The Saltville Library

Join us Monday, November 24th at 11:30 AM for Crafting for a Cause with Caris Healthcare. We’ll create small, uplifting crafts (think cards, comfort items, and cheerful décor) to donate to patients in hospice. This is a feel-good, low-pressure make-and-give session—all supplies provided. Everyone welcome!

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Ribbon Cutting & Public Open House for the Makery

Ribbon Cutting & Public Open House for the Makery

We are excited to announce that the ribbon cutting ceremony and public open house for our new library makerspace will be on Monday evening, December 1st from 6:00-7:00pm. Join us for a tour of the new library "Makery" where equipment such as 3-D printers and scanners, a laser engraver, embroidery machine and more will be on display. You will be able to learn about this new facility and register for upcoming training classes. There will also be refreshments provided by the Friends of Chilhowie Library and live music by the "Merry Strings" following the ribbon cutting. Come out and learn more about all the exciting creative opportunities we have coming soon for the community!

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Christmas with Santa at Chilhowie Library

Christmas with Santa at Chilhowie Library

Join us at Chilhowie Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm for a special holiday program for the whole family by Bright Star Touring Theatre. 🎁Uh-oh! Where did all the toys go? It’s Christmas-time at the North Pole and everyone is so excited they can hardly contain themselves. But poor Bangles the Elf has been stuck on the shelf for 30 years and when he finally makes it back to Santa’s workshop, his skills are a little “dusty.” Before you know it, there’s a real mystery afoot as all the toys vanish into thin air! Join Bangles and Scrunchie as they search for Santa’s lost toys and discover the true meaning of the season.

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MAHJONGG Mornings

MAHJONGG Mornings

Know how to play American-style Mahjongg? Join us at the Marion Public Library for a morning of this a fascinating rummy-like game. FREE. Ages 18+ Don’t know how to play? We can teach you. Pre-register due to limited space. November 5, 12 & 19.

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Digital Navigator Program

Digital Navigator Program

Have questions about using your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or any other digital device? Or maybe you’d like help learning new software or navigating the internet? These FREE sessions are just for you! Click to learn more and gain access to schedule your free session today!

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