Washington County Public Library System

Morning Mingle
2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection.
Abingdon library every first Wednesday.

Readers Circle
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join the Readers Circle! Exchange reading suggestions with other avid readers. Bring your current read to share.

Morning Mingle
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection.
Damascus library every first Thursday.

Pop-Up Library – Green Cove
2026-08-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Green Cove Community Center, 41221 Green Cove Road, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Stop by the Green Cove Community Center for library materials including books, magazines and movies, other free materials, and complimentary notary service.
This program is for all ages.

First Friday Book Club
2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Mendota Library, 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA, 24270, United States
We will be discussing “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans. Please join us!

Midday Mahjongg
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-14 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!

Movies for Grown-Ups
2026-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for a free movie! We’re showing “To Sir, With Love.”
A rookie African-American teacher (Sidney Poitier) takes on a class of tough London high-schoolers, earning their respect by treating them as–while teaching them to be–adults.

Water Bath Canning
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Please join us for a hands-on, food preservation workshop on water bath canning. We will be canning salsa as well as learning the science behind safe food preservation. All participants will take home a jar of class-made salsa! This program is in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension.
About our presenter: Andrea Wann is the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Washington County. She has a background in nutrition and public health. She works in various program areas as an Extension Agent including health and wellness, disease prevention, food preservation, food safety, and financial wellness.
The class is free but registration is required. Call the library to register at 276-676-6233.

Movies in the Square
2026-08-08 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.
August 8: “Charlotte’s Web.”
September 12: “Field of Dreams.”
October 17: “Night at the Museum.”

Music and Movement
2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-17 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.

Pop-Up Library – Clinchburg
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Clinchburg Community Center, 31787 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, VA, 24361, United States
Stop by the Clinchburg 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
2026-08-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 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.

Dragon Masters Book Club
2026-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Do you have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? We’re soaring into books 21-25 of Tracey West’s Dragon Masters series with crafts, games, and a lively group discussion.

A Spirited Book Club
2026-08-11 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 & Brewery as we discuss “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn.
Discussions will be led by Damascus Public Library. Call (276) 475-3820 to learn how to reserve a copy.

Damascus Storytime
2026-08-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-19 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.

Glade Spring Storytime
2026-08-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-19 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.

Hayters Gap Storytime
2026-08-12 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.

Mendota Storytime
2026-08-12 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.

Morning Mingle
2026-08-13 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.

Crochet Club
2026-08-13 14:00 - 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.

Pop-Up Library – Benhams
2026-08-14 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.

Afternoon Book Club
2026-08-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA, 24236, United States
Join us on site, at the Damascus library, as we discuss “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn.

Movies for Grown-Ups
2026-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for a free movie! We’re showing “Back to the Future.”
In this ’80s this sci-fi classic, 17-year-old Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) accidentally travels to 1955 in a time machine. The only way back to 1985 now is to get his parents to fall in love all over again.

Cooking for Cancer Prevention
2026-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Please join us for a workshop on Cooking for Cancer Prevention. This free, two-hour workshop will cover information on prevention screenings as well as well as cancer preventative foods. Cooking for Cancer Prevention is an evidence-based program of Virginia Cooperative Extension and The University of Georgia Extension.
About our presenters:
Kristen Gibson is a Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with professional experience in healthcare and is passionate about promoting health and wellness through food safety, food preservation, and consumer education. She enjoys connecting communities with practical, research-based information that supports healthier lifestyles.
Andrea Wann is the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Washington County. She has a background in nutrition and public health. Andrea is passionate about the preventative side of nutrition and the power foods have on our health and how we feel. She works in various program areas as an Extension Agent including health and wellness, disease prevention, food preservation, food safety, and financial wellness.

Books & Bubbles
2026-08-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Step outside after storytime for a library bubble party!
