National Maritime Day! Storytime Take-Home Bag - Whitetop Public Library
2025-05-21
Come in to Whitetop Public Library and pick up a take-home Storytime bag!
For more information, call 276-388-2873!

Library Holiday - Closed
2025-05-26, 2025-07-04, 2025-09-01, 2025-11-27
Library Holiday- We will be closed.

Early registration for Summer Reading Program
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-02
Color our World
Early Registration
Come in to any of our library locations and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.

Goodbye! Storytime Take-Home Bag - Whitetop Public Library
2025-05-28
Come in to Whitetop Public Library and pick up a take-home Storytime Finale bag! We’re saying goodbye for the summer, and hello to our Summer Reading Program!
For more information, call 276-388-2873!

Storytime & Games - MLHFM
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Matthew’s Living History Farm Museum, 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA, 24333, 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.

Color Our World Screen Printing! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-06-05 14:00 - 16:00
Come in to Whitetop Public Library for our first event of our 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World! Bring your own t-shirt, fabric bag, sweatshirt, etc., and we’ll screen print them with our Color Our World logo. We’ll have a variety of inks to choose from!
For more information, call (276) 388-2873.

CANCELLED: Walking Sticks w/John Alexander - Whitetop Public Library
2025-06-05 15:00 - 16:30
This event has been cancelled as of 06/02/2025.
John Alexander comes from a family who has hand-crafted brooms, poplar bark baskets, walking sticks, and Appalachian toys for well over 50 years. He’ll be at Whitetop Public Library on Thursday, June 5 to teach a class on making walking sticks as a part of our Summer Reading Program! Come in to to learn! All materials are supplied and space is limited, so registration is required! Sign up soon!
For more information, call (276) 388-2873.

Tapestry of Tales! - Storytelling for All Ages
2025-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Goodwill Grange 959, 840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, VA, 24378, United States
We invite the community to a delightful afternoon of storytelling and fun at Goodwill Grange 959. This free event promises a rich tapestry of tales spun by local storytellers, captivating audiences young and old.
This one is for all ages. Come out, bring your friends and family, and have some fun with your community!
Event details:

Location: Goodwill Grange 959
Date/Time: Thursday, July 19, 1-4pm
Registration required?: no!

For more information, call the library at (276) 773-3018, or Goodwill Grange 959 at (276) 221-1716!

Shepherd Shakespeare Presents: As You Like It! - Grayson County Public Library
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
A great introduction to Shakespeare!
This high-energy, interactive production has it all: mistaken identities, wrestling, misinterpreted letters, and Shakespeare’s famous speech, “All the world’s a stage.”
One performer, barreling through a bevy of costumes and props, will enlist audience participation at key moments to help tell this fantastic tale!
Event Details:

Date: June 20
Time: 2 PM
Location: Grayson County Public Library

For more information, call the library! (276) 773-3018

Paint with Miss Tesse! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:30
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! – call (276) 388-2873.

Mushroom Buckets (Pink Oysters) for Families! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-07-07 14:00 - 16:00
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.
Event details:

Location: Whitetop Public Library
Date/Time: Monday, July 7, 2-4pm
Registration required?: Yes; class limited to 12 Families

For more information – or to register! – call (276) 388-2873.

Tie-Dye Teddy Bears! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-07-15 14:00 - 15:30
Come in to Whitetop Public Library and tie-dye your very own teddy bear! All supplies are provided, and registration is required, so stop by or give us a call to sign up today!
This workshop is geared toward younger patrons.
Event details:

Location: Whitetop Public Library
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2pm
Registration required?: Yes; class limited to 12

For more information – or to register! – call (276) 388-2873.

Darin Handy's Reptile Show! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-07-18 18:00 - 19:30
Darin Handy is a certified wildlife rehabber, and he’s bringing his interactive reptile show to Whitetop Public Library to teach us all the ways reptiles Color Our World!
For more information, call (276) 388-2873.

Paint with Megan: Holiday Rabbit - Whitetop Public Library
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00
Everybody could use a little holiday spirit in July!
Come to Whitetop Public Library and paint a holiday rabbit with Megan 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 intended for adults!
Event details:

Location: Whitetop Public Library
Date/Time: Saturday, July 19, 1-3pm
Registration required?: Yes; class limited to 15

For more information – or to register! – call (276) 388-2873.

Gemstone Mining, Gold Panning, & Lunch: SRP Finale! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-07-22 11:00 - 13:00
Come to Whitetop Public Library to enjoy an afternoon of Gemstone Mining and Gold Panning to celebrate the finale of our Summer Reading Program! The Friends of the Whitetop Public Library will also be providing lunch! In addition, all patrons who participated in the Summer Reading Program will be able to pick up their goodie bags at the event or at the library in the following week.
This finale event is for all ages!
Event details:

Location: Whitetop Public Library
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 22, 11am-1pm
Registration required?: no!

For more information (276) 388-2873.

Storytime & Games FINALE! - MLHFM
2025-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Matthew’s Living History Farm Museum, 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
Come see Miss Tesse at Matthew’s Living History Farm Museum (MLHFM) for our Storytime & Games FINALE! Enjoy the stories, the farm, and the food!
This event are part of our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World.
For more information, call 276-773-3018.

Last Wednesday: Seminar & Lunch (Accessing Library Resources) - Goodwill Grange 959
2025-07-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Goodwill Grange 959, 840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, VA, 24378, United States
Join us at the historic Goodwill Grange 959 for a seminar by our director, Amy Adams, on library resources and how to access them! The seminar will begin at noon, followed by a free lunch, and an opportunity for one-on-one instruction in use of our library resources. Bring your laptop, tablet, or e-reader if you have one; and bring your library card! If you don’t already have one, we will issue library cards at the event!
Donations are welcome to support the free lunch program.
Event details:

Location: Goodwill Grange 959

840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, VA 24378

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 30, 12pm noon
Registration required?: Yes; email GrantCCreservations@gmail.com to RSVP with the number of guests you’re bringing – even if you’re just bringing yourself – so we know how much food to prepare!

For more information, call Wythe-Grayson Regional Library at (276) 773-3018, or Goodwill Grange 959 at (276) 221-1716!

Story Time! - Whitetop Public Library
2025-09-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00
You’re invited to Story Time at Whitetop Public Library! Join us on the first Monday of every month at 11 AM for storytelling, crafts, and games!
You’ll find us at 16309 Highlands Pkwy in Whitetop, VA 24292. Call us with any questions at (276) 388-2873!

Wythe-Grayson Regional Libraries Closed - Staff Training
2025-10-17
All Wythe-Grayson Regional Libraries will be closed on Friday, October 17h for staff training.
Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, October 18th.
