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Kids’ Day at the Farmer’s Market! – Town Park in Independence

Town Park in Independence 100 Main Street, Independence, VA, United States

Friday, June 20, from 9am-1pm, is Kids' Day at the Farmer's Market! All kids participating in our summer reading program are invited. The Farmer's Market in Independence is located in Town Park, which is right above the Grayson County Public Library. For more information, call (276) 773-3018.

Photos: Storage, Organization, & Preservation – Grayson County Public Library

Grayson County Library is proud to host a workshop on the art of storing, organizing, and preserving photography as part of our 2025 summer reading program! All supplies are provided, and registration is required. Stop by your local library or give us a call to sign up today! This workshop is intended for adults. Event details: Location: Grayson County Public Library Date/Time: Saturday, June 21, 12-2pm Registration required?: Yes; class ... Read More

Paint with Miss Tesse: KIDS! – Grayson County Public Library

Come to Grayson County Library and Paint with Miss Tesse for our Summer Reading Program! All supplies are provided, and registration is required, so stop by your local library or give us a call to sign up today! This workshop is geared toward our patrons below the age of 12, and it will be followed by a workshop for teens (ages 13+) scheduled for 3pm on the same day. Event ... Read More

Paint with Miss Tesse: TEENS! – Grayson County Public Library

Come to Grayson County Library and Paint with Miss Tesse for our Summer Reading Program! All supplies are provided, and registration is required, so stop by your local library or give us a call to sign up today! This workshop is geared toward patrons ages 13+, and it follows a workshop focused on younger patrons scheduled for 12pm on the same day. Event details: Location: Grayson County Public Library Date/Time: ... Read More

Paint with Miss Tesse! – Whitetop Public Library

Come to Whitetop Public Library and Paint with Miss Tesse for our Summer Reading Program! All supplies are provided, and registration is required, so stop by your local library or give us a call to sign up today! This workshop is for all ages! Event details: Location: Whitetop Public Library Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24, 3pm Registration required?: Yes; class limited to 15 For more information - or to register! - ... Read More

Storytime & Games – MLHFM

Matthew's Living History Farm Museum 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA, United States

Come see Miss Tesse at Matthew's Living History Farm Museum (MLHFM) for Storytime & Games on Wednesday mornings throughout June and July! Get out in the fresh air & sunshine, and say hello to the farm animals while you're there! These events are part of our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World. For more information, call 276-773-3018.

Paint with Miss Tesse! – Fries Public Library

Come to Fries Public Library and Paint with Miss Tesse for our Summer Reading Program! All supplies are provided, and registration is required, so stop by your local library or give us a call to sign up today! Event details: Location: Fries Public Library Date/Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2pm Registration required?: Yes; class limited to 15 For more information - or to register! - call (276) 744-2225.

Great Big Balloon Show! – Grayson County Public Library

Thursday, June 26, Grayson County Public Library will be hosting the Great Big Balloon Show, a part of our 2025 summer reading program! Come out and Color Our World with balloons! For more information, call (276) 773-3018.

Pollock Painting Workshop – Grayson County Public Library

Come to Grayson County Library and paint like Pollock for our Summer Reading Program! Wear some clothes you don't care about, and consider bringing a set to change into. All supplies are provided, and registration is required, so stop by your local library or give us a call to sign up today! This workshop is for adults. Warning: it WILL be messy! Event details: Location: Grayson County Public Library Date/Time: ... Read More

Mushroom Buckets (Pink Oysters) for Families! – Whitetop Public Library

Interested in fungi? Team up with us to grow your own mushrooms at home! We’ll provide all materials & walk you through the steps of inoculation into sterile substrate. Our spores are USDA-certified organic, and sourced from NorthSpore©. Pink oysters (Pleurotus djamor) are great for beginners and feature a denser texture than other oysters, and they’re described as savory and succulent. This workshop is geared toward families as a whole. ... Read More

Teen Tuesday: Eyeshadow Making! – Grayson County Public Library

Grayson County Library is hosting a Teen Tuesday for our summer reading program, Color Our World! We'll be making eyeshadow. All supplies are provided, so stop by your local library or give us a call for  more information! This workshop is for patrons ages 13+. Event details: Location: Grayson County Public Library Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 3-4pm Registration required?: NO For more information, call (276) 773-3018.

Storytime & Games – MLHFM

Matthew's Living History Farm Museum 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA, United States

Come see Miss Tesse at Matthew's Living History Farm Museum (MLHFM) for Storytime & Games on Wednesday mornings throughout June and July! Get out in the fresh air & sunshine, and say hello to the farm animals while you're there! These events are part of our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World. For more information, call 276-773-3018.