Library events for all ages coming up in October

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Tickets are still available for Night at the Museum this Friday and Saturday! The Campbell County Public Library System invites you to a special tour of the Avoca Museum property. 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. Avoca is located at 1514 Main Street, Altavista. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. This event will be held rain or shine, and tours will last approximately one hour. We suggest that you bring a flashlight as the grounds may be uneven and dark.

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This Tuesday, see how AI is being used to explore the past, uncover new insights, and tackle the challenges of historical research. Join us for Roots Club where we will be exploring new possibilities in research with artificial intelligence. This free program for adults will be at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal on 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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LEGO® + Labrary will be at our Brookneal location this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 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.

Brookneal: First Tuesdays (Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3)

Rustburg: Second Tuesdays (Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10)

Altavista: Third Tuesdays (Sept. 15, Nov. 17; no program Oct. 20)

Timbrook: Fourth Tuesdays (Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24)

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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 Oct. 6, we will be at our Brookneal location.

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Join us at Timbrook Library this Saturday, Oct. 10, between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. for family fun, stories, and activities! This recurring program rotates between library branches on select Saturdays each month this fall. For grades K-6 and their families. On the last Saturday of this month, Oct. 31, we will be at our Rustburg location. Find the full schedule at the link below.

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The next Enchanted Trail will be on Friday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy a story and scavenger hunt as you walk the small trail in the woods behind Timbrook Library. For pre-K and elementary school ages and their families. This is a completely outdoor event, so please dress to be outside for about half an hour, and sensible shoes are needed for the trail. The trail is not stroller friendly.

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Come by the library in Brookneal for Halloween fun with an experience full of tricks and treats! Enjoy crafts, candy, and more. Costumes are encouraged! All families are welcome. The Halloween Party will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5 – 7 p.m. at Patrick Henry Memorial Library.

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Our annual Trick-or-Treat Trail will be on Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Stop by booths to trick-or-treat for candy and walk through the Halloween StoryWalk® Trail in your best costumes. Enjoy an outdoor candy adventure game, fun activities, a food truck, wonder-fall decorations, and a free book for each child!

It will be on the Rustburg Village Trail, which is behind the Citizen Services building off Carden Lane. Parking will be available in the Citizen Services and Social Services parking lots. This event is for children, teens, and families.

If you would like to promote your business/organization by running a decorated booth at this event, please fill out the vendor form online. Click on the button below to find more information and the link to the vendor form.

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Strange things are happening around Timbrook Library’s woods and pond. Mysterious sounds have been heard and unusual footprints have appeared. Are you up for the task of collecting clues to crack the case of this unexplained activity?

Adults, this free event is for you. Go on a scavenger hunt on a small trail in the woods behind the library, enjoy snacks, and make a craft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2 – 4 p.m., at Timbrook Library (lower level). Registration is required. For the registration link and more information, click on the link below.

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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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Mark your calendars! Join us for our 7th annual Holiday Market at the Campbell County Historic Courthouse in Rustburg on Friday, Nov. 6, 4 – 7 p.m.! Enjoy a cozy evening outdoors filled with white lights, craft vendors, a bonfire, music, food, and holiday spirit. This event will feature local vendors that sell unique handmade or homemade items that would make great decorations and/or gifts for the holidays.

The Holiday Market is in partnership with the Campbell County Historical Society and the Campbell County Public Library Foundation. The Historic Courthouse is at 774 Village Highway, Rustburg. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, Nov. 8.

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