Campbell County Public Library System Announces Events

RUSTBURG, VA -  The Campbell County Public Library’s events and activities are free and open to the public. All upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults can be found at https://campbellcountylibraries.org/. Some are highlighted below:

Babygarten

Babygarten storytimes involve toys, songs, rhymes, and activities that help babies with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. This program is for ages 0 – 24 months and their caregivers. Available at all of our locations. Pre-registration is required. Find more information and the registration link on our website. 10 – 10:45 a.m. on the dates below:

Rustburg: Mondays, Sept. 11, and Sept. 18

Timbrook: Tuesdays, Sept. 5, Sept. 12, and Sept. 19

Altavista: Wednesdays, Sept. 6, Sept. 13, and Sept. 20

Brookneal: Thursdays, Sept. 7, Sept. 14, and Sept. 21

Storytimes

Our Storytimes program is geared toward ages 0 – 5 and includes crafts, toys, and a story. Drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the dates below:

Rustburg: Mondays through October 23 (except September 4, Labor Day)

Timbrook: Tuesdays through October 24

Altavista: Wednesdays through October 25

Brookneal: Thursdays through October 26

Teen Trivia

Mondays, Sept. 11 and Sept. 25, 3 – 4 p.m.

Rustburg Library

For ages 12 – 17. Do themed trivia and other activities while enjoying snacks. You can play trivia as an individual or a team.

Storytime Picnic

Each Thursday through Oct. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Timbrook Park Pavilion

Storytime Picnic is at the Timbrook Park Pavilion, which is located between Timbrook Library and the baseball fields. Geared toward ages 0 – 5. We bring the book, outdoor games, and fun, and you bring a snack (optional) and enjoy the day. We will read the selected book on and off throughout the event, do themed crafts, and play yard games. Swing by anytime during the two-hour event.

Understanding How Your Body Works

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal

At this free program for adults, physical therapist Dr. Jacob Singleton will talk and answer questions about understanding your body as it relates to a healthy lifestyle and how to age well. Be prepared to listen, talk, and move. If you have any questions, contact Tywanna Whorley, adult services librarian, at 434-313-3106 or tmwhorley@co.campbell.va.us.

A Plan in Place

Thursday, Sept. 21, 10 – 11 a.m.

Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista

In this Living Life Well program for adults, take time to create your own medical and emergency binder to keep track of medications, doctor visits, notes, and other emergency planning information. Optional: Bring in any information or documents to add to your binder while you’re here. For more information, contact Tywanna Whorley, adult services librarian, at 434-313-3106 or tmwhorley@co.campbell.va.us.

Book Clubs for Adults

Rustburg Library: Book Chat on the first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Timbrook Library: Book Bites on the third Wednesday of each month, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; and Evening Book Club, the last Tuesday of each month, 6 – 7 p.m.

Staunton River Memorial Library, Altavista: Read and Relate Book Club on the third Friday of each month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Patrick Henry Memorial Library, Brookneal: Written Word Book Discussion Group on the third Thursday of each month, 7 – 8 p.m.

For more information, contact CCPLS Director Jordan Welborn at 434-332-9657 or ljwelborn@co.campbell.va.us.