Calendar

RPL will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July on Monday, July 4, and Tuesday, July 5.

Two Counselors from Radford University's Office of Admissions will give teens a crash course on applying to colleges!

Kasey Jones from HoloRhythm drum school will be teaching a djembe drumming class! Come learn about the rhythm of the drum and West African music!

Join Bethany Bookout of the New River Land Trust as we go on a stream exploration! We will meet at the Radford Public Library and walk over to the stream at Wildwood Park to do some exploring in the water. Caretakers, please plan on attending with your children!

Free GED prep classes offered by New River Community College in the library's community room. Call (540) 674-3682 for additional information.

Need some time to focus on your crafting? Bring your supplies & knit, crochet, needlepoint, etc. at the library! Some crafting supplies are provided.

Teens can compete in the library's first EVER Geography Bee! Winner earns a prize! (for ages 13-18)

Free GED prep classes offered by New River Community College in the library's community room. Call (540) 674-3682 for additional information.

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a casual book discussion! Bring a lunch if you like. This month we'll discuss 'Malibu Rising' by Taylor Jenkins Reid. In August we'll discuss 'Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law' by Mary Roach.

Local author Ron Peterson Jr. will talk about some new insights on the Gina Hall case featured in Under the Trestle, as well as new information on Wally Thrasher of Chasing the Squirrel. He will also discuss his new book Eyes of a Monster.

Our very own RPL Youth Librarian will be talking about her career in Library and Information Science and just what being a librarian really means! Hint: it's more than just loving books!

You can use Libby to read eBooks and eAudiobooks on your phone, computer, or smart device! Learn about Libby while enjoying a light lunch courtesy of the Lamplighters. Email duncan.hall@radfordva.gov to reserve your seat and meal.

Lauri from MountainTrotter Arts will be here to teach an ocean-themed art class! Young artists will have an Eric Carle-inspired artwork at the end of the program!

Free GED prep classes offered by New River Community College in the library's community room. Call (540) 674-3682 for additional information.

Need some time to focus on your crafting? Bring your supplies & knit, crochet, needlepoint, etc. at the library! Some crafting supplies are provided.

Adventure into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Bring your own level 1 hero, or use one of our many handy pre-made characters. Email duncan.hall@radfordva.gov if you have any questions. All ages welcome!

Join Youth Services Specialist Dave in the community room for a game of Chess!

Free GED prep classes offered by New River Community College in the library's community room. Call (540) 674-3682 for additional information.

Learn about the art of photographing landscapes with Radford Photo Club's guest presenter Michele Borgarelli! Michele Borgarelli has been a photographer since his 10th birthday when he received an Agfamatic 100. He will be speaking at the library for the Radford Photo Club and library patrons about his focus on landscape photography, although he is also interested in travel, street, and black & white photography! This program is open to the public. For questions about the club, visit "Radford Photo Club" on Facebook or email truelovesusan@gmail.com

A volunteer from Claytor Lake State Park will visit the library to show off a selection of snakes and other reptiles!

Lauri from Mountain Trotter Arts will come to make DIY stickers with our teen patrons! All materials will be provided.

Watch Dave make a tasty treat. Then stay for some Yoda Soda while we watch 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' on the library's big projection screen! This program is possible thanks to the library Lamplighters.

Free GED prep classes offered by New River Community College in the library's community room. Call (540) 674-3682 for additional information.

Need some time to focus on your crafting? Bring your supplies & knit, crochet, needlepoint, etc. at the library! Some crafting supplies are provided.

Join us for a fun book club for mothers & daughters (ages 8-12)! This month we're discussing 'The Penderwicks' by Jeanne Birdsall. If you have questions, email morgan.esterhuizen@radfordva.gov, but registration is not required.

Join Youth Services Specialist Dave in the community room for a game of Chess!

Free GED prep classes offered by New River Community College in the library's community room. Call (540) 674-3682 for additional information.

Lions, and tigers, and puppets, OH MY! Come to the library for a truly magical, full-stage production marionette puppet show performance of "The Wizard of Oz"!

Local author Sarah Warburton will visit the library to talk about her second novel 'You Can Never Tell'! It's a chilling thriller inspired by the Moors Murders that explores the twisted side of suburbia.

Sign up to play Chess against Dave himself! Winners will get prizes.

Join us at Bisset Park, Shelter 1 for a festive Cooking with Dave! Learn the recipe for Sand Dollar Cookies and watch Librarian Dave show you how these cookies are made. Then stick around to sample a cookie, make a craft, and play some games!