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Encyclopedia Virginia
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Kids Infobits
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Virginia Code
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Virginia Public Access Project
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Upcoming Events
The Roanoke Children’s Theatre will be performing at all of our libraries again this summer as part of our annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s play is Charlotte’s Web by Joseph Robinette; based on the classic[...]
This is the sixth session in our 12-month Money Smart financial literacy series at the Forest Library presented by Woodforest Bank*. This month’s topic is called Keep It Safe. By the end of this course, participants[...]
Reading Takes You To Africa! A Summer Reading Program Event Musician Sean Gaskell will be visiting our libraries this summer performing traditional songs on the 21-stringed West African Kora. The Kora is native to the[...]
A lapsit program for babies ages 21 months to 3 years old. Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.
Books 4 Fun is a preschool program for ages 3-6. Your child will enjoy music, rhymes, stories, crafts, and opportunities to engage in creative play. The theme for this session is Reading Takes You Everywhere!
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