Join our Summer Reading Challenge

Register to participate in our reading challenge by visiting our site. You'll find an easy way to track your reading, and find information about special programs. This year's challenge is designed to help you get into the habit of reading. We're asking you to spend at least 15 minutes each day reading. You can read more if you're inspired; our theme is ALL TOGETHER NOW. Let's read!

Art Together Now Exhibition

Appreciate the tiny art show on display this month in the library and vote for your favorite kid, teen, and adult art pieces inside the library. We'll announce our blue ribbon winners at the end of the month.

Early Learning

(Ages 0-6)

The library offers regular storytimes for our littlest learners, including:

Baby Rhyme Time - Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

Board books, fingerplays & fun for ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Namaste & Read - Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Yoga, movement & stories for ages 2-6. Bring your own towel or mat.

Preschool Storytime - Fridays @ 10:30 am

Stories, rhymes & songs for ages 2-6. Siblings welcome.

Family Storytime - 1st Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm

Stories, rhymes, songs & a family activity for all families with young children.

Kids Events

(Ages 5-10)

Fun & learning opportunities for school-aged children include:

Marvelous Mondays @ 2:00 pm

Kids will enjoy a learning program with an expert speaker.

7/10 - Dino Bo's Carnivores vs. Herbivores (Community Center)
7/24 - Ramblin Rita's Texas Tales (Community Center)
7/31 - Harry Potter Birthday Party (Meeting Room)

Sport Stacking with Speed Stacks - Sat 7/15 @ 10:30 am / Meeting Room

An interactive presentation on sport stacking, a hand-eye coordination activity that gets competitive.

Perot Tech Truck - Wed 7/19 @ 2:00 pm / Meeting Room

A mobile makerspace from the Perot Museum will provide hands-on learning activities that illustrate important STEAM principles.

Teen Events

(Ages 11-17)

Fun &learning opportunities for tweens &teens include:

Teen Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

Teens will enjoy a learning program with an expert speaker weekly or a librarian-led game in the library meeting room.

7/11 - Teen Storybuilders: Catharsis in Writing
7/18 - The Duelists Swordplay Exhibition
7/25 - Summer Wars: Teens vs. Librarians

Artificer's Club: Count Your Lucky Stars - Sat 7/8 @ 2:00 pm / Meeting Room

Create your own sparkling jar of origami stars and learn about the legend that inspired this craft.

Teen Bene-kit - Sat 7/22 All Day Takeaway Activity

Earn volunteer hours for school on your own time with a kit that provides supplies and instructions to help you choose your own volunteer adventure. This month's projects will help you better understand fire safety and help us celebrate First Responder Appreciation Month.

Roanoke Visitor Center & Museum

114 N. Oak Street

Open Tue - Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

This summer the Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum’s temporary exhibit is showcasing a colorful collection of ceramic-glazed dinnerware and nesting dolls. The American-made dinnerware includes mid-century pieces by Fiesta, Lu-Ray Pastels, Bauer Pottery, Petals by Oneida, and Harlequin.