Washington County Public Library System

Sunday with Friends: Beth Macy with Barbara Kingsolver
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Martha Washington Inn, 150 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for an evening in conversation with Beth Macy, discussing “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in Fractured America”—a blend of memoir and reported analysis that examines the rural-urban divide through the lenses of downward mobility, political polarization, and the decline of local news.
Macy is the New York Times bestselling author of “Factory Man” and “Dopesick,” books that explore the experiences of communities left behind by corporate greed and political indifference.
Macy will be in conversation with Barbara Kingsolver, essayist, poet, and the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Demon Copperhead.” Together, they will explore the themes, inspiration, and insight behind their work, engaging in a thoughtful dialogue about the social, cultural, and economic forces shaping today’s communities.
The Sunday with Friends author series is sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library, a volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose is to help strengthen the resources of the library and to make it a dynamic force in the community.
Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite.

Morning Mingle
2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Hayters Gap, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection.
Hayters Gap library every second Thursday.

Damascus Homeschoolers
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Damascus, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Homeschooling families, come and gather for education and play at the library.
Today’s Activity: TBD

Crochet Club
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join our crochet guru, Penny, to learn to crochet. We supply needles and yarn and you supply a willingness to learn.
Already know crochet? Bring your current project and spend an hour visiting and share tips and ideas with other crocheters.

Art & Audio
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Hayters Gap, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Looking for your next great read? Let’s chill out with coloring pages while we enjoy the first chapters of recent audiobook releases for tweens and teens.

Music and Movement
2025-12-15 10:30 - 11:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Let’s sing interactive songs, play instruments, move, groove, and have fun together!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Art & Audio
2025-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Abingdon Storytime
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for storytime at our main library featuring songs, picture books, rhymes, movement, and so much more!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Pop-Up Library – Taylors Valley
2025-12-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Taylors Valley Community Center, 37113 Chestnut Mountain Rd., Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Stop by the Taylors Valley Community Center for library materials including books, magazines and movies, other free materials, and complimentary notary service.
This program is for all ages.

Passawatami Book Club
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Please join us as we discuss “The Girl From Greenwich Street: An Intriguing Historical Novel Based on the True Story of Hamilton, Burr, and America’s First Murder Trial” by Lauren Willig.

A Spirited Book Club
2025-12-16 18:15 - 19:15 | Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery, 110 West Laurel Avenue, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Join A Spirited Book Club at Appalachian Heritage Distillery and & Brewery as we discuss “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year” by Ally Carter.
Discussions will be led by Damascus Public Library. Call (276) 475-3820 to learn how to reserve a copy.

Damascus Storytime
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Damascus, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Join us for storytime at our Damascus location. Featuring songs, picture books, rhymes, movement, and so much more!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Glade Spring Storytime
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Join us for storytime at our Glade Spring location. Featuring songs, picture books, rhymes, movement, and so much more!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Hayters Gap Storytime
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Hayters Gap, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for storytime at our Hayters Gap location. Featuring songs, picture books, rhymes, movement, and so much more!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Mendota Storytime
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Mendota, 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA, 24270, United States
Join us for storytime at our Mendota location. Featuring songs, picture books, rhymes, movement, and so much more!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Preschool Holiday Celebration
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Ages 0-5 can celebrate the season with Christmas books, songs and crafts!

Preschool Holiday Celebration
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Damascus, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Ages 0-5 can celebrate the season with Christmas books, songs, and crafts!

Preschool Holiday Celebration
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States

Preschool Holiday Celebration
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Hayters Gap, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Community Day
2025-12-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Join our community to watch “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” enjoy refreshments, and participate in a craft activity!

Art & Audio
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Damascus, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States

Morning Mingle
2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Mendota, 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA, 24270, United States
All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection.
Mendota library every third Thursday.

Book Discussion All Genres
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger.

Homeschool Book Club
2025-12-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Homeschooling families, join us on a magical adventure as we explore the Magic Tree House series. We will discuss the books and engage in book-themed learning activities. December is book #10, Ghost Town at Sundown.

Silent Book Club
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Quiet + no assigned reading + a little treat = the perfect book club. Bring your current read and enjoy! After our silent reading time (we’ll provide the snacks), you can trade recommendations with others and find a new book to try. Or just keep reading quietly, we won’t judge.

Art & Audio
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States

Art & Audio
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Mendota, 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA, 24270, United States

Morning Mingle
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Glade Spring, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection.
Glade Spring library every fourth Friday.

Pop-Up Library – Blackwell Chapel Store
2025-12-19 10:30 - 13:00 | Blackwell Chapel Store, 29351 Rich Valley Road, Meadowview, VA, United States
Stop by the Blackwell Chapel Store for library materials including books, magazines and movies, other free materials, and complimentary notary service.
This program is for all ages.
