All SCPL locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Mon
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The Next Chapter: 2026 Adult Reading Challenge

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Stop by the library or send us a message to get your challenge started!Join our 2026 Adult Reading Challenge and kick things off in January with the theme New Beginnings. Whether you’re trying a new genre, discovering a new author, or simply enjoying a fresh start through reading, this flexible challenge is designed to fit […]
Mon
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Chair Yoga at Chilhowie Library

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Join us for free chair yoga classes with Rowan at Chilhowie Library on Monday mornings. All levels of experience are welcome for an hour of gentle stretching with Rowan. Classes will begin at 10:00am and will be followed by a time to mingle and socialize with friends. No registration is required. Call the library at […]
Mon
12

Letter Perfect at The Saltville Library

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Unleash your creativity one letter at a time! Join us for a Fun Lettering Class where you’ll learn how to turn ordinary writing into eye-catching art. From playful prints to elegant scripts, explore different lettering styles, tips for blending colors, and simple techniques to make your words pop. ✨ No experience needed — just bring […]
Mon
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Monday Morning Mingle

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Join us for Monday Morning Mingle
Tue
13

Tuesday Storytime at Chilhowie Library – Bear-ing the Cold!

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Join us at 11:00 on Tuesday mornings at Chilhowie Library for lots of fun at public storytime! Programs are open to pre-school age children and homeschool families. Please call 276-646-3404 to register your child. These programs are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
Tue
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Preschool Storytime in Marion

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Tue
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Saltville Storytime- Winter Edition

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Join us for our public storytime!
Tue
13

Homeschool Storytime in Marion

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Tue
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Saltville Library- Teen Hangout Winter Sessions

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Tue
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Friends of the Chilhowie Library Meeting

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Join us at Chilhowie Library on Tuesday evening, January 13th at 6:00pm for our monthly Friends of the Library Meeting. Everyone is welcome.
Tue
13

MINDFUL JOURNALING (Tuesdays in January) – Week 2

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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 January. We’re inviting you to find your inner zen at our Mindful Journaling class!  Think of it as the ultimate mash-up: classic diary vibes meet […]
Tue
13

Teen Tuesdays in Marion

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Wed
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MAHJONGG Mornings (Ages 18+)

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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 […]
Wed
14

Toddler Time in Marion

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Wed
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The QUILL & GAVEL Society: A Writers' Group

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Join us at the Marion Library for The Quill & Gavel Society, a writers’ group connecting you with fellow writers, helping inspire motivation, and assisting you as you strive to improve your craft. Whether you are a beginner or old hand, this is a supportive and productive environment to share excerpts of your work and have scheduled […]
Thu
15

Saltville Library Learners- Can You Hear Me Now?

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Explore the tiny but mighty bones inside your ears—the smallest in the human body! In this sound-filled homeschool adventure, kids will discover how we hear and what makes sound travel. We’ll play songs on palm pipes, make music with crystal water glasses, and jam out with Boomwhackers for a hands-on science and music mashup. Perfect […]
Thu
15

ADULT COLORING NIGHT: Romantasy Edition

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If closed due to snow, we will reschedule for Thursday, January 29th at 6pm. Craving calm & connection? Color your way to stress reduction at the library on Thursday, January 15th from 6 to 8pm! Join us for 2 hours of relaxing creativity and joyful connection. Inspired by BookTok phenomena and recent bestselling blockbusters, this […]
Fri
16

Homeschool Connection at Chilhowie Library – Spike Lego Robotics

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Join us for Homeschool Connection at Chilhowie Library on Friday morning at 11:00am. This program is for school-aged homeschooled children. This month we will host a Lego Robotics program presented by the Outreach Department of the SWVA Higher Ed Center. Please call the library at 276-646-3404 for more information and to register your child.
Sat
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Musical Traditions of the Southern Appalachians at Chilhowie Library

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Join us at Chilhowie Library on Saturday, Jan. 17th at 11:00am. Ricky Cox will be onsite speaking about the history of music in Southern Appalachia and playing old-time banjo tunes, ballads, and lyrical folk songs. This program is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

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