Events

We don’t mind if your little ones do not listen! Tiny Tots is all about getting familiar with the library and learning through play.

The Friends of the Chilhowie Public Library will have their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00pm at the Chilhowie Library. If you are interested in learning about ways to support your local library or getting involved as a volunteer, come out and join us! These meetings are open to the public. Everyone […]

Starting on Thursday, October 1st, we will offer “Bite-Sized Nutrition” Classes at Chilhowie Library in conjunction with VA Cooperative Extension each Thursday afternoon, from 1:00pm – 2:00pm for 6-weeks. This free program is for caregivers of youth 12 and under to learn about nutrition, eating healthy, and how to lower your grocery bills. You can […]

Library Learners is back for the 2026-2027 school year! Perfect for kiddos of all ages and homeschoolers!

A dark shadow is falling over Castle Haloran... and creeping right into the Marion Public Library! Join us on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 PM for a night of gothic suspense, psychological paranoia, and casual creativity at Movies & Makers! We are unleashing Francis Ford Coppola’s 1963 low-budget black-and-white cult thriller, Dementia 13!  Who is wielding the axe at the family estate? Will your project get finished? Find out at this FREE event for adults ages 18+. THE GRISLY DETAILS: 🎬 The Main Feature: Enjoy premium B-movie camp, atmospheric gloom, and box-office worthy snacks. 🧶 The Makerspace: Bring your own project! We provide plenty of table space and bright task lighting. 🚫 Forbidden Tech: Analog crafts only (e.g., knitting, sketching, journaling, embroidery). Please leave aerosol sprays, toxic fixatives, and open flames at home. 👀 No Craft? No Problem: Crafting is completely optional. Come just for the black-and-white gothic mayhem and snacks! Gather your supplies, steel your nerves, and we'll see you there! No registration required, but crafting space is limited so come early to snag a spot. Doors open at 5:30 PM! Have questions? Contact Rachel Gibson, Adult Programming Librarian, at RachelG@SCPLVA.net.

Join Rowan on Monday mornings at 10:00am for some relaxing stretches, mindfulness, and socializing with friends. This program is free and open to the public. No equipment or experience is required. Grab and friend and start your week out right! For more information call Chilhowie Library at 276-646-3404.

Join us for a little creativity and conversation as we make handmade cards!

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