Smyth County Public Libraries

Join us all summer long at the Saltville Library for our Adult Summer Reading Bookish Bingo Challenge! Read books, mark off squares, and earn prize entries as you explore new genres, discover favorite authors, and enjoy the simple pleasure of a great story. Complete a row, column, or the entire card for even more chances […]

Join us at Chilhowie Public Library this summer for our family-style, summer storytimes on Tuesday mornings at 11:00am. These programs are free and open to pre-k, elementary school, and homeschool kids. This summer our storytimes will focus on dinosaurs, fossils, and lots of fun! Free lunches will be served from 11:45 – 12:15 for kids […]

Join us at Chilhowie Library on Thursday, June 11th at 11:00am for Dinoman Dinosaurs! Dinosaur tracks lead right to the library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a […]

Create a keychain in the Makery using the xTool laser. Afterwards, hang out and make your own walking taco, some fun drinks, and a dessert in the kitchen. Call Chilhowie Library at 276-646-3404 for more information and to register. This program is open to teens ages 14-18.

Know how to play American-style Mahjongg?  Join us at 6pm on Thursdays  in June and July (Wednesdays the rest of the year) 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+ Don’t know how to play?  We can teach you. Players new to the game will need to either come a bit early (5:15pm) to learn some basics beforehand and will be paired with another player for the first few times you play.  Or, come the first Wednesday of the month for more intensive training. Can’t play in the evenings?  Check out Mahjongg Mornings, upstairs on Wednesdays in June & July at 10am. Have additional questions? Contact Rachel Gibson Adult Programming Librarian (276) 783-2323 ext. 231 rachelg@scplva.net

Grab your folding chairs or a blanket and join us on the lawn of Chilhowie Public Library on Thursday, June 11th for a Stargazing Party with Marc Eaton. Marc will begin the program at 8:00pm with a talk, and as the sun sets we will begin looking at the night sky together through telescopes. This […]

Join us on Saturday, June 13th at Chilhowie Public Library for a Pesto Making Workshop presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Participants will learn how to make basil pesto the traditional Italian way as well as some other unique variations. This class is open to adults The cost to attend the workshop […]

Starting in June, we are excited to offer Beginning Sewing Workshops with Joshua Blane in the SCPL Makery! Our first workshop will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 11:00am. The cost to attend is $10 per person and registration is required. These workshops are open to adults as well as youth 12 and older. […]