Washington County Public Library System

Stop the Overwhelm
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Kathy Johnson presents: Stop the Overwhelm: A Gentle Guide to Spring Decluttering.”
Is your “to-do” list for spring cleaning feeling more like a “too-much” list? Join Kathy Johnson for a relaxed, judgment-free conversation about reclaiming your space. Whether you’re dealing with years of accumulated items or the unique challenges of an ADHD brain, come as you are! We’ll skip the “perfect Pinterest house” talk and focus on practical, low-stress strategies to help you breathe easier in your own home. Bring your specific questions and let’s find a path through the clutter together.
Kathy Johnson is a professional home organizer and the owner of Kathy Conquers Clutter based in Glade Spring. With a specialized focus on working with neurodivergent clients and those facing chronic disorganization, she brings a wealth of practical, “real-world” experience to the challenges of managing a home.

Pop-Up Library – Taylors Valley
2026-06-23 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
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-16 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
2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-15 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.

Homeschool Book Club
2026-06-18 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 June, we are reading book #16, Hour of the Olympics.

Darin Handy's Amazing Creatures
2026-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Wildlife rehabilitator Darin Handy will introduce us to reptiles and other incredible wild creatures of Southwest Virginia.

Book Discussion All Genres
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Highlands Community College, 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us as we discuss “The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow” by Leah Weiss. Due to the Summer Reading Program, this discussion will be held at Virginia Highlands Community College library.

Darin Handy's Amazing Creatures
2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States

Morning Mingle
2026-06-18 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
2026-06-17 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.

Community Day
2026-06-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Join our community to watch “The Wild Robot,” enjoy refreshments, and participate in a craft activity!

Fossil Finds
2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:30 | All Library Locations
Dig through sediment and find your own fossils at this hands-on paleontology activity.

Mendota Storytime
2026-06-17 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
2026-06-17 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
2026-06-17 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
2026-06-17 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.

Dino Soap Bars
2026-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 | All Library Locations
A fun and creative soap-making workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside!
(Abingdon on June 15th)

Dino Soap Bars
2026-06-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
A fun and creative soap-making workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside!

Movies in the Square
2026-06-13 21:00 - 23:00 | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Come out with your community and join us for a movie in the Glade Spring town square. We will show the movie on the side of the library. Showtime is at 9 p.m.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Just bring your chair.
May 9: “Coco.”
June 13: “October Sky.”
July 25: “National Treasure.”
August 8: “Charlotte’s Web.”
September 12: “Field of Dreams.”
October 17: “Night at the Museum.”

Music & a Movie with Friends
2026-06-13 19:00 - 22:30 | Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States
Enjoy refreshments and live music from local musicians, followed by a Movie in the Square featuring “October Sky” at 8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of the Library or register for a library card for a chance to win door prizes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library.

Ed's Dinosaurs Live!
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Mr. Ed puts on an exciting show with his lifelike, interactive dinosaurs.
Come meet his whole Dino Crew!

Ed's Dinosaurs Live!
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Mendota Library, 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA, 24270, United States

Ed's Dinosaurs Live!
2026-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Ed's Dinosaurs Live!
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Glade Spring Farmers Market, Town Square, Glade Spring, VA, 24340, United States

Pop-Up Library – Benhams
2026-06-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Benhams Community Center, 19864 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA, VA, 24202, United States
Stop by the Benhams Community Center above the Goodson-Kinderhook Fire Department for library materials including books, magazines and movies, other free materials, and complimentary notary service.
This program is for all ages.

Crochet Club
2026-06-11 14:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00 | Abingdon Library, 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.

Ed's Dinosaurs Live!
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Morning Mingle
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Hayters Gap Library, 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.
