Campbell County Public Library System Announces Summer Programming & Events

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:

Summer Reading Grand Finale Street Fair

Rustburg Library

Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a street fair. The event is geared for the whole family and will include family friendly vendors/organizations, food trucks, and lots of activities. Inside and outside. You do not have to participate in the reading program to attend this event. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar

Timbrook Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2 – 4 p.m.

In this free program for adults, you will learn how to prevent unwanted and potentially intense situations with barriers of defense, situational awareness, tactics, and techniques from Warrior Success Academy. Space is limited, and online registration is required.

Tortoise & Hare Scavenger Hunt

Staunton River Memorial Library and the surrounding area in Altavista

Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A town-wide scavenger hunt/race for all ages. Participate as a family or with friends. Bring your device and submit checkpoints through social media. No registration is required. Just check in at the Altavista library by 4 p.m. to start. The clues are geared toward kids/teens. 

Starry Night at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill

Red Hill (1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal)

Friday, July 12, 8 – 10 p.m.

Enjoy an evening under the stars. An expert will point out constellations in the night sky. Bring a blanket, find a spot in the scenic field, and have fun with your family. Our Pop-Up Library will make an appearance, as well.

Theatre Workshops

Timbrook Library

Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ages 8 – 11) and 1 – 2 p.m. (ages 12 – 17)

The library invites you to a Virginia Children’s Theatre practical performance workshop. Students will participate in theatrical activities as they learn how to think and act creatively by employing originality, imagination and expression (both physically, emotionally and verbally) in a performance setting. For ages 8 – 17. Online registration is required.

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