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Learn helpful tips and hear interesting stories related to genealogy topics with our guest speaker. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 7 Tracing My Family Lineage with Joseph P. Lovell, author of “Echoes of Sandy Creek” November 2 Finding Women Ancestors with Larry Cates, Genealogist and Research Librarian, Heritage Research Center

From cozy mysteries to intense thrillers, we will discuss all the twists and turns and theories we have along the way. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and meet other mystery lovers in the community. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 7 “A Study in Scarlet Women” by Sherry Thomas October 5 “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens November 2 “Finlay Donovan Is Killing It” by Elle Cosimano December 7 “The Night Shift” by Alex Finlay

The Teen Advisory Board is a way for teens to have a voice at the library and help others in their community. TAB goals include promoting library services, helping library staff develop teen programs and strong young adult book collections, and creating youth-led service projects. Grades 6-12. Call (434) 799-5195.

Give thanks for your friends this year with a festive night of crafts, games, music, and snacks. Grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Music and rhymes, stories, and fingerplays in a lapsit program for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for children 0-24 months. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Your novel journey starts now. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Challenge yourself to write 50,000 words in a month. Join us for activities, encouragement, and free writing periods to support your writing goals. Bring your own laptop or other internet-capable device. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Monday, October 30 - Introduction and Prep Mondays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 - Free Writing and Writing Sprints Mondays, December 4, 11, 18 - Discuss revisions and editing

Solve puzzles, defeat the monsters, and discover treasure along the way. All experience levels are welcome. This is a 5th edition game. First time participants receive a free set of dice. Snacks are provided. Saturday sessions include lunch. Grades 6-12. Space is limited. Register by the Monday before the program. Call (434) 799-5195.

Make your own LEGO brick creation to meet this month’s creative challenge. Bricks provided; imagination required. All LEGO models will be displayed in the children’s department. Ages 5-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Unwind from your day with a relaxing arts and crafts project. Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece. Bring friends and meet new ones. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Thursday, September 14 Button Flower Bouquet Tuesday, October 24 Monster Slime Jar Thursday, November 9 Turkey Bucket Tuesday, December 5 DIY Craft Stick Puzzle Tuesday, December 19 Sharpie Mug

Explore, create, and learn through interactive STEAM based activities that will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity while exploring scientific concepts. Ages 2-7. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. November 9 I Like to Move It Move It! (Force and Motion) December 14 Winter Wonderland

Your novel journey starts now. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Challenge yourself to write 50,000 words in a month. Join us for activities, encouragement, and free writing periods to support your writing goals. Bring your own laptop or other internet-capable device. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Monday, October 30 - Introduction and Prep Mondays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 - Free Writing and Writing Sprints Mondays, December 4, 11, 18 - Discuss revisions and editing

If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement, and feedback. Bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Join us for a night of crafts, music, and snacks. Bring your friends and make new ones. Ages 10-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 13 Macrame Leaf Hanging October 18 Vampire Sock Gnome November 15 DIY Geodes December 13 Holiday Ornaments

Put your thinking caps on and join us to solve crosswords, logic puzzles, and other riddles. You are welcome to bring your own brain teasers for the group to solve. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Quit yolking around and waddle on down to the library for a night of festive fun and games for families. Have the baste night ever chasing turkeys, making pumpkin play dough, and playing turkey bingo. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Your novel journey starts now. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Challenge yourself to write 50,000 words in a month. Join us for activities, encouragement, and free writing periods to support your writing goals. Bring your own laptop or other internet-capable device. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Monday, October 30 - Introduction and Prep Mondays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 - Free Writing and Writing Sprints Mondays, December 4, 11, 18 - Discuss revisions and editing

We all learned about the classics in high school. Let’s read them again just for fun! Join our discussion for a fresh perspective on these enduring tales. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 18 “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass October 23 “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde November 20 “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith December 18 “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Your novel journey starts now. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Challenge yourself to write 50,000 words in a month. Join us for activities, encouragement, and free writing periods to support your writing goals. Bring your own laptop or other internet-capable device. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. Monday, October 30 - Introduction and Prep Mondays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 - Free Writing and Writing Sprints Mondays, December 4, 11, 18 - Discuss revisions and editing

Put your maker caps on to build, explore, tinker, and create fun hands-on projects. Each session will have different activities to try and problems to solve. Ages 7-17. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195. September 18 Fall Bucket List October 23 Bug Taxidermy November 27 DIY Worry Pets

If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement, and feedback. Bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

If you’re an adventurer like Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House, this program is for you! Learn about ninjas and twisters, perform experiments, and make crafts in this literary STEAM program. Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.