Celebrate Dolly Parton’s legacy at Butterfly Storytime this Friday

All ages are invited to Butterfly Storytime this Friday! We are honoring the legacy of Dolly Parton’s lifelong love of books, children, literacy, kindness, and giving back by highlighting the joy of reading, the magic of dreaming big, and loving our community. The Literacy Volunteers of Campbell County will be joining us, too. This Dolly-inspired event will be at our Rustburg location on Sept. 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

📚Storytime

💎 Sparkly art-inspired activities

💗 A craft that gives back

🦋 Butterflies & dreaming big

✨ And more!

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graphic for Hidden Gems of the Internet September 22 2026

Find Hidden Gems of the Internet this Tuesday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., at our Brookneal location! At this free event for adults, we will explore trusted websites, uncover fascinating resources, and learn how to find reliable information online. If you have any questions, contact Miranda at 434-313-3106 or mglawhorn@co.campbell.va.us.

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graphic for CrafTea Swap September 22 2026

Enjoy a casual afternoon tea while you swap craft supplies at our Rustburg location this Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2 – 4 p.m. For adults. Registration is required. For more information and the registration link, click on the button below. If you have any questions, contact Sarah at 434-332-9658 or smjohnson@co.campbell.va.us.

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graphic for Adopt-A-Street September 22 2026

Meet us at the Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista this Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4 – 5 p.m., and help us help the planet! We have adopted the street in front of the library, which means that we will help keep it litter-free. We have everything you will need: bags, gloves, vests, and grabbers. This is an outdoor event and will be weather permitting. All ages are welcome, and a guardian must be present for ages 17 and under.

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LEGO® + Labrary will be at our Timbrook location this Tuesday, Sept. 22, 3 – 5 p.m. This is a STEM program for kids to explore activities like LEGO® bricks, circuits, and more. Grades K – 6 and their families.

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Our LEGO® + Labrary STEM program starts an hour early (2 – 3 p.m.) just for families who homeschool. Having a great time? Stay past the early bird hour and continue exploring. For grades K – 6 and their families. On Sept. 22, we will be at our Timbrook location.

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Fall Session I of Babygarten starts this week and will run through Oct. 15. These free storytimes involve board books, songs, and rhymes that help babies with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. This is a great opportunity to read, play, and have fun together! Open to children ages 0 – 23 months and their caregivers. Registration through CivicRec is required. For a schedule of locations and dates/times and the registration link, click on the button below.

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Fall Session I of Tot Time also starts this week and will run through Oct. 16. These free storytimes involve board books, songs, and rhymes that help toddlers with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. This is a great opportunity to read, play, and have fun together! For children ages 2 – 3 years and their caregivers. Registration through CivicRec is required. For a schedule of locations and dates/times and the registration link, click on the button below.

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Join us for Roots Club where we will be exploring new possibilities in research with artificial intelligence. See how AI is being used to explore the past, uncover new insights, and tackle the challenges of historical research. This free program for adults will be at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Miranda at 434-313-3106 or mglawhorn@co.campbell.va.us.

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graphic for Night at the Museum October 9 and 10 2026

Step back in time at this immersive, theatrical event! The Campbell County Public Library System invites you to a special tour of the Avoca Museum property. This historical presentation allows families to travel across Avoca’s beautiful grounds while enjoying performances of characters from the past brought back to life. This will be similar to a professional theater performance. Recommended for ages 10+.

This event will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, 6 – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 – 8 p.m. Each person in your group over 3 years old will need to register online in advance. One person may register an entire group and indicate the group size at check out. The maximum group size is 10. Registration opens on Sept. 9 and is on the Eventbrite site.

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The Fall Session of Storytime continues this week and will run through Nov. 12. Story readings will happen at the beginning and may include books, songs, rhymes, scarves, and more. Craft and play stations will be available after the reading. Geared for ages 3 – 5, and the whole family is welcome, too. No registration is required. For dates and times of Storytime at all of our locations, click on the button below.

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Storytime Picnic continues this Thursday and will be held each Thursday through Oct. 29. Join us at the Timbrook Park Pavilion between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. We will read the selected book on and off throughout the event, do themed crafts, and play yard games. Bring a snack (optional) and enjoy the day! Geared toward ages 0 – 5 and their families.

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