Washington County Public Library System

Teen Life Skills: Car Maintenance
2026-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Part of our monthly program series on life skills for teens! Learn basic car maintenance skills for peace of mind on the road. WCPL staff member Ms. Casie will show us how to plug a tire, do an oil change, and more.

Inspirational Book Discussion
2026-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us as we discuss “Harbor Pointe” by Irene Hannon.

Mendota Storytime
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Mendota Library, 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.

Hayters Gap Storytime
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Hayters Gap Library, 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.

Glade Spring Storytime
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Glade Spring Library, 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.

Damascus Storytime
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Damascus Library, 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.

Passawatami Book Club
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Please join us as we discuss “Raising Hare” by Chloe Dalton.

Pop-Up Library – Taylors Valley
2026-09-22 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.

Abingdon Storytime
2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-15 10:30 - 11:00 | Abingdon Library, 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.

Music and Movement
2026-09-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Abingdon Library, 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.

Seed Savers Library and Master Gardeners at Glade Spring Farmers Market
2026-09-19 08:30 - 12:00 | Glade Spring Farmers Market, Town Square, Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Join the Washington County Seed Savers Library and the Master Gardeners at the Glade Spring Farmers Market this year as we discuss library services, gardening/farming topics, and any questions you may have.
We hope to see you there!

Movies for Grown-Ups
2026-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for a free movie! We’re showing “Jerry McGuire.”
When a sports agent (Tom Cruise) has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent agent with Rod (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), the only athlete who stays with him and his former colleague Dorothy (Renée Zellweger).

Midday Mahjongg
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Join us for an engaging experience playing American Mahjongg! All skill levels are welcome.
This strategy game, similar to rummy, combines skill and luck using tiles.
Everyone is invited to play, learn, and connect. Sharpen your skills, make new friends, and enjoy this classic game!

Sourdough Starter Class
2026-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Have you wanted to learn how to make sourdough, but it seems too complicated? Then this class is for you! Join Andrea Wann with Virginia Cooperative Extension to learn the basics of sourdough and make a starter to take home (one per household).

Pop-Up Library – Blackwell Chapel Store
2026-09-18 11:00 - 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.

Fantasy Writing Workshop
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Explore the fantasy genre with Dr. Mark Baumgartner, creative writing professor at ETSU. This workshop will help you build your own fantasy world and characters, perfect for fantasy stories or tabletop role-playing games. Bring your creativity and love of storytelling, but no prior experience is needed to enjoy this fun and informative writing workshop!

Homeschool Book Club
2026-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Glade Spring Library, 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. In September, we are reading book #19, Tigers at Twilight.

Book Discussion All Genres
2026-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us as we discuss “Kindred” by Octavia Butler.

Morning Mingle
2026-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Mendota Library, 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.

Afternoon Asana
2026-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Enjoy a gentle afternoon yoga session in the calm setting of the library. This class features slow movement, light stretching, and mindful breathing, suitable for all levels. Relax, reset, and unwind–no yoga experience required.
Andrea Metcalf, a local yoga teacher, Master Gardener, and farmer, will lead the class.

Teen Life Skills: Car Maintenance
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States

Get Carded @ the Library
2026-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Highlands Community College, 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us on September 16 from 1–3 PM at the VHCC Library as WCPL and VHCC staff team up for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Learn about resources, services, and programs from both libraries—and sign up for your WCPL library card on the spot!

Pop-Up Library – Cleveland
2026-09-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Cleveland Community Center, 18003 Cleveland Church Rd., Abingdon, VA, 24211, United States
Stop by the Cleveland Community Center for library materials including books, magazines and movies, other free materials, and complimentary notary service.
This program is for all ages.

Wellness Wednesdays
2026-09-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us as we learn about fruits and veggies! Learn how they grow and why they are good for our bodies! This program is presented by Andrea Wann of the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Homeschool Reader's Theatre
2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Connect with a classic story and build confidence reading out loud as we put on a reader’s theatre performance in just one hour! Each month we’ll tackle a new story, learn new stage skills, and discover new aspects of theatre production.
September’s story is Stone Soup.

Damascus Storytime
2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Join us for Storytime as we welcome Ranger Gracie from Hungry Mother State Park! Ranger Gracie will read and teach us about snakes!
This program is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
