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Roanoke Public Libraries
Upcoming Adult Programs
Program: Cafe Night
Description:
Location: Gainsboro Library
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2540
Program: Bongo!
Description: What happens when you combine BOOKS and BINGO? BONGO! Join us for Bingo, prizes, talk about books & light refreshments.
Location: Jackson Park Library
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Information: 853-2640
Program: Read One, Stitch Too!
Description: Bring your creations to share and inspire. Do you crochet, knit, rug hook, tat, needlepoint, embroider or crewel work? The goal is to share and learn a skill and of course pick a few books. No experience necessary. Yarn, crochet & knitting needles are available. Please call or visit the library to register.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Monday, July 28
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: All Ages Meet and Greet with the Salem Avalanche
Description: All Ages Meet and Greet with Salem Avalanche Players and Players Host Preschool Storytime.
Location: Gainsboro Library
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Information: 853-2540
Program: Family History Databases
Description: Learn how to access thousands of family history records using Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest and Genealogy Bank. Registration is required.
Location: Main Library - Virginia Room
Date: Monday, August 4
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2073
Program: Chat with Tutors
Description: Wonder what it would be like to help an adult learn to read or speak English? Come meet volunteer tutors, ask questions, and hear about the tutoring experience first hand. No commitment is expected. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Step Class for Everyone
Description: Enjoy some high energy and low impact exercise. The classes are free and for all ages.
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2540
Program: Cafe Morning
Description:
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Adult Book Club
Description: We will discuss the book Naked by David Sedaris. Up coming will be The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Monday, August 11
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Finding your Immigrant Ancestors
Description: Registration is required.
Location: Main Library - Computer Lab
Date: Monday, August 11
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2073
Program: Jazz on the Patio
Description: A new program for the summer months presenting live jazz outdoors on the patio at the Main Library. The first band featured is the Bob Hale Jazztet, with great sounds from the 50's in the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. While you are here have a browse through our extensive CD collection of jazz music that the Library provides. This event is free; dancing is encouraged and refreshments are provided.
Location: Main Library - Patio
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Information: 853-2955
Program: How a Book is Printed
Description: Patricia Blair of RR Donnelly & Sons of Salem will show how books are printed. Paper, ink and process will all be discussed with samples to view.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Adult Movie - From Here to Eternity
Description: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Deborah Kerr, Ernest Borgnine Columbia Pictures; Directed by Fred Zinnemann Black and White; Not Rated; 118 minutes; 1953. This World War II drama chronicles the lives and loves of soldiers on an army base in Honolulu just days before the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Based on the best selling novel by James Jones, this simmering drama includes actual footage of the surprise Japanese attack.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Friends of the Library - Williamson Road
Description: Come and be a part of the Friends. Learn how you can help the library serve the community.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Monday, August 18
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Therapy Dogs - The Delta Society
Description: Come and learn about how a dog and owner become part of the Thera Pets Team.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Wednesday, August 20
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
Program: Read One, Stitch Too!
Description: Bring your creations to share and inspire.
Do you crochet, knit, rug hook, tat, needlepoint, embroider or crewel work? The goal is to share and learn a skill and of course pick a few books. No experience necessary. Yarn, crochet & knitting needles are available. Call 853-2340 or come in to sign up.
Location: Williamson Road Library
Date: Monday, August 25
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Information: 853-2340
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