Events Calendar

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 […]

No cap… it’s Fungi Week 🍄 Trust us… this week is gonna be a real fun-gi

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 writing time.  This is not primarily a critique group; however, you may receive constructive feedback, if wanted, on excerpts from members of the group. We welcome all genres and strive to create a consistent, welcoming space for writers to grow* together.  We are limited in space to 5-8 people at this time; please pre-register by emailing rachelg@scplva.net to make sure we still have space. Ages 18+.  Free

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.

No cap… it’s Fungi Month🍄 Trust us… this week is gonna be a real fun-gi

No cap… it’s Fungi Month🍄 Trust us… this week is gonna be a real fun-gi

Virginia Cooperative Extension agents will be onsite at Chilhowie Public Library, offering a Mushroom Cooking Class on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30 pm. Folks will have the opportunity to learn about the nutritional benefits of mushrooms and how to best cook them. The cost is $10 per person to attend and registration is required. Call […]

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.

Know how to play American-style Mahjongg?  Join us at 6pm on Wednesdays at the Marion Public Library for an evening of this a fascinating rummy-like game, that combines skill and luck –played with tiles rather than cards. Table space is limited to 8-12 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+

Join us for our next installment of Library Learners at the Saltville Library!

Get ready to spore yourself in something new this April! Join us on Thursday nights for our Spore Series, a special film lineup celebrating all things fungi, nature, and discovery. Each week, we’ll feature a short film (30–60 minutes) that explores the fascinating world beneath our feet..from mysterious mushrooms to the science that connects it […]

Craving calm & connection? Color your way to stress reduction at the library on Thursday, April 9th from 6 to 8pm! Join us for 2 hours of relaxing creativity and joyful connection.  This month we are exploring the Paris Coloring Book featuring intricate monoline illustrations of the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From the towering Eiffel Tower to the charming streets of Montmartre, each page invites you to bring the City of Light to life with your creativity.  Plus, we will give the Semi-Abstract Reverse Coloring Book a try.  It features loose watercolor pages of romantic places around the world for which you can use any coloring material of your choice to draw lines, create patterns and visual boundaries, add details and highlights. All coloring supplies will be provided – colored pencils, markers & metallic gel pens. Class limited to 18. Ages 18+

We have a fun learning opportunity coming up at Chilhowie Library during the month of April! David Mitchell, a retired physician and local homesteader will be onsite facilitating a workshop about growing mushrooms. His presentation begins at 5:30pm, on Friday April 10th with a talk about how to Grow Mushrooms Successfully. The talk is free […]

We have a fun learning opportunity coming up at Chilhowie Library during the month of April! David Mitchell, a retired physician and local homesteader will be onsite facilitating a workshop about growing mushrooms. His presentation begins at 5:30pm, on Friday April 10th with a talk about how to Grow Mushrooms Successfully. The talk is free […]

Join us at Chilhowie Library for a program all about roses and how to care for them with American Rose Society Rosarian Consulting Expert, Sandra Walz. This program is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

 Plant Swap… with a Bingo Twist! Bring a plant, grab a bingo card, and get ready to play! Each round of bingo gives a winner the chance to pick a plant from the swap table. We’ll keep playing until every participant has won a plant, so no one leaves empty-handed.Perfect for beginners and seasoned plant lovers […]