Buchanan County Public Library


Author L M Sutter to visit BCPL for book signing L M Sutter; author of "Ball, Bat and Bitumen"; will be signing copies of her book at the Buchanan County Public Library on Thursday June 4, 2009 at 6pm. This book explores the coalfield baseball teams from 1900 to the 1950's. These teams enlivened life throughout southwest Virginia with many coal companies fielding teams comprised of gifted amateurs and professional baseball ringers. Ms. Sutter's book is part of the contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies series and contains many photographs on the coalfield teams. Much of the information is based on interviews with players and their families as well as contemporary resources. The Friends of the Library will be serving light refreshments. Call the library at 935-5721 for more information.


"Express Yourself" Summer Reading Decoration Party Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 6pm. We will be working on props for The Express Yourself dinner theater, auditioning for parts, and presenting TBA awards.


Library Mystery Theater Thursday April 30th, 2009 at 6pm, bring a blanket and pillow and join the gang as we re-script a classic B movie. Popcorn, Kool-Aid , and fun!


"Eat It, Plant It, Read It" Sale Friday morning, May 1st, 2009, 9:00 to 12:00. Discarded Books, bedding plants, and baked goods for sale on the library parking lot! Sponsored by the Friends of the Buchanan County Public Library.


Job Opening The Buchanan County Public Library is seeking a full time Library Assistant. Duties will include circulation desk responsibilities, shelving, serials, general clerical tasks, and other duties as assigned by the director. Hours will include evenings and Saturdays as needed. Requirements: High School diploma or GED but Associates degree preferred, good oral and written communication skills, customer service experience, experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and good general computer skills, ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, knowledge of authors and books helpful. This is a salaried position with benefits. The Buchanan County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send a resume with three references before 5 pm Wednesday April 22, 2009 to: Buchanan County Public Library ATTN Sherry J. Bright 1185 Poe Town Street Grundy VA 24614


Teen Game Night! Join us March 26th, 2009 at 6pm for our next Teen Game Night including video games, board games, and card games of all kinds. Door prizes will be given out to several lucky gamers and popcorn and soda will be provided.

Author Tim Lewis to visit BCPL Tim Lewis will be visiting BCPL on Monday, March 23rd 2009 to read from his book "The Virginiad" - a people's history of Virginia written in poetry. "The Virginiad" is a collection of original poems spanning the entire 400 year history of Virginia, from the viewpoint of tenant farmers, indentured servants, slaves, factory workers, and craftsmen and women as they live out our history.


BCPL Book and Film Club Discussion Join our Book and Film Club as we discuss our current selection, "Swim to Me" by Betsy Carter, Thursday March 19th at 6:30pm. We will also be voting on our upcoming summer selections.


Fancy Nancy Party Monday, February 23rd 2009 at 4pm BCPL will be hosting a Fancy Nancy Party with special guest; Tara Wheeler, Miss Virginia 2008! There will be refreshments, prizes, and fun so bring your camera!


Girl Scout Career Expo Thursday December 11th from 4pm to 6pm the Buchanan County Girl Scouts will be exploring career opportunities and choices with volunteers from the University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy.


Local High Schools Coverlet & New Ornament Available for Sale
The 2008 Christmas Ornament is here! In honor of Buchanan County's logging history, the 2008 ornament commemorates the past and present logging industry. Each ornament is boxed in a beautiful gold gift box embossed with the ornament design and includes a card with a brief topic history. To Purchase: Come to the Buchanan County Public Library or order by mail sending a check for $15 per ornament plus $5 shipping and handling to: Friends of the Buchanan County Public Library Buchanan County Public Library 1185 Poe Town Street Grundy VA 24614 Be sure to include the shipping address in your request.	The Buchanan County Schools of the Past coverlets are going fast! This beautiful item celebrating the high schools and feeder schools is available for a limited time at $30 each. Come by the Buchanan County Public Library and pick one up or send a check for $30 plus $7 shipping and handling to: Friends of the Buchanan County Public Library Buchanan County Public Library 1185 Poe Town Street Grundy VA 24614 Be sure to include the shipping address in your request.


National Gaming Day Saturday November 15th, 2008 is the American Library Association's first annual National Gaming Day. On this day libraries across the nation will be attempting to set a record for the most people playing the board game Pictureka! on the same day. BCPL will also have several board games and computer games available to play, as well as Rock Band and other video games. All ages are welcome, door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. For more details or to sign up, please call us at 935-5721.


Corduroy the Bear to visit BCPL! Corduroy the Bear, from the books by Don Freeman, will be in the library during the week of November 10^th. Corduroy and Miss Kathy will entertain children at story times and they will also visit with children from the Buchanan County Schools who will come on field trips to BCPL.


SVCC Toy Display On Tuesday, November 4^th the Occupational Therapy assistant Students from SVCC will display age appropriate and developmentally appropriate toys for parents and children to see and learn about. SVCC students will explain the value of the toys and parents can get ideas about what toys are best for their child. Annette Looney, SVCC Instructor, will be available to speak with parents.


More Catalog Maintenance Our Library Catalog will be undergoing maintenance from Monday, November 3rd through Wednesday, November 5th. During this time our online catalog along with the ability to renew your own items online will not be available. To renew items during this time please call us at 276-935-5721 and renew your items over the phone; be ready to provide your name, phone number, and possibly your library card number.


Catalog Maintenance Our Library Catalog will be undergoing maintenance from Monday, August 25th through Wednesday, August 27th. During this time our online catalog along with the ability to renew your own items online will not be available. To renew items during this time please call us at 276-935-5721 and renew your items over the phone; be ready to provide your name, phone number, and possibly your library card number.


Tulley Holland Visit Author Tulley Holland will be visiting the library Friday September 12th at 6pm, to sign copies of his new book "Money Bags". Copies of the book will be available to purchase for $20 each.


Welcome to the Buchanan Count Public Library Thursday September 11th, 2008 join us as we give tours of the library and learn about all we have to offer you.


"The C'Shells" Live at BCPL Friday July 18th, at 2pm, The C'Shells will be performing a live concert at the library to closeout this year's Kids Summer Reading Program! As part of the Closing Program certificates will be given out to participants.


BCPL Book and Film Club Discussion Join our Book and Film Club as we discuss our current selection, "Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen", Monday July 14th at 6:30pm


Teen Video Gaming Night Join us at the library on June 12th at 6:30pm for an open gaming night! Featuring Rockband and Dance, Dance, Revolution for Xbox 360, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart for Wii. Grades 6th through12th are welcome, refreshments will be provide by the Library.


Author Adda Leah Davis is visiting the Library Adda Leah Davis will be visiting the Buchanan County Public Library on Thursday April 24th, 2008 at 6pm to discuss and sign copies of her book "Lucinda's Mountain". Set in 1950s McDowell County, the book explores the story of struggle between mountain traditions and a young woman's ambition. Refreshments will be available, please call the library at 935-5721 for more information.


Free Library Cards If you haven't received your new Buchanan County Public Library card, please come by the library during our regular business hours until April 30th 2008. If you already have a library card bring it by and exchange for a new key tag and card. If you don't have a card come by with an ID and proof of local address and we'll issue you one. Library card replacements are free throughout April in celebration of National Library week. Please call us at 935-5721 for more information.


Community Read The Buchanan County Public Library is pleased to announce this year's Community Read selection: "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers. Set in a small southern town during the Great Depression, this touching novel explores the intersection of five characters and their attempts at a more fulfilling life. We encourage everyone to stop by the library, find a copy, or ask a Book & Film Club member how to acquire a copy of this book. The Buchanan County Public Library will be hosting a 1930's party on Thursday May 15th, 2008 at 6pm to discuss the book and to celebrate the South during this time period. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please call the library at 935-5721 for more information.


Eat It, Plant It, Read It Sale The Friends of the Buchanan County Public Library are holding their annual Eat It, Plant It, Read It Sale on Friday May 2nd from 9am to Noon at the Buchanan County Public Library. Library surplus books, baked goods, and plants are sold at bargain prices with all of the proceeds going to support children's programs, author visits and library goals. For more information please call the library at 935-5721.


TBA Mystery Movie Event Enjoy a movie along with popcorn and soda as teens rescript a classic "B" movie. Thursday May 29th, at 6pm; Grades 6th through 12th are invited.


April 15th is Library Workers Day Come celebrate Library Workers Day with the staff here at BCPL! on April 15th from 3pm to 5pm join us as we share cake, give tours of the library, and detail the things that make our library special.


TBA Video Game Tournament Come join the TBA group at the library for a night video gaming fun! Thursday, March the 27th at 6pm, we'll have several game consoles setup, including a Nintendo Wii which will be projected onto a wall! Games and snacks will be provided, just show up and have a good time!


BCPL Book and Film Club Discussion Thursday, March 13th at 6pm, join the BCPL Book and Film club as we discuss "Pegasus Descending" and share a Cajun Dinner. Upcoming title selections will be voted on.


The Library has a new phone number! The new number is 935-5721, please bear with us as we adjust to the new number.


Upcoming Winter Fun For Kids! January fun!: Babytalk is on hold until March Story Hour and Little Bits will be having fun with stories about snow and snowmen; and we'll be making snowflakes, paper snowman, bird feeders, and paper mittens as well as continuing our stories and fun about the letters of the alphabet! *February fun!:* Story Hour and Little Bits will be enjoy stores about the color red, Dental Health Month, George and Abe, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, and Black History Events! Valentine Parties will be held on February 8th and 12th, watch for details in your weekly class! *March fun!:* During this month story times will feature fun with the weather, making pots of gold, Read Across America Day, National Pickle Month, and the color green! Spring is here on March 20th!


BCPL Book & Film Club Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:30 PM Join the BCPL Book & Film Club as "The Jester" by James Patterson is discussed


TBA "Bring Your Own Topping" Pizza Party! Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 6:00 PM Children's Wing Conference Room Mama Mia it's Pizza Night! 6th through 12th graders are invited to come to the Library bringing their favorite pizza topping, the Library will provide the crust and the sauce!


Tropical Winter Paradise Luau Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1 PM in the Children's Wing Conference Room You are invited to join the Friends of the Buchanan County Public Library for island food, tropical drinks, and stories to warm your day! Dig out your tropical shirts and warm up this winter season with your friends at the library!


TBA Registration Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 6:00 PM Children's Wing Conference Room Please bring your library card or id card. Application form will be available to take home to your guardian. Open to all 13 to 18 year old students living in Buchanan County. Join current TBA--Teen Board of Advisor members and future members as we get ready to kick off the fall schedule. TBA members meet the fourth Thursday of each month September through May to plan and carry out the Buchanan County Public Library's Teen events and activities and to fine tune library service to teens in our service area. They also have lots of fun!


Buchanan County Historical Society Monday, August 20, 2007 at 6:30 PM Conference Room Open to anyone interested in Buchanan County history. Join the Buchanan County Historical Society to discuss upcoming Historical Society events and projects.


Friends of the Buchanan County Public Library Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the Conference Room Open to anyone interested in promoting the Buchanan County Public Library. Join the Friends! We will be discussing upcoming activities.


Book and Film Club Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 6:30 PM Conference Room Join the Buchanan County Public Library Book and Film Club members as they discuss classic literature and popular favorites. The Memory Keepers Daughter is the September selection. Members will also be voting on the November, January, and March title selections.


Basic Computer Class Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 6:00 PM Adult Computer Section Open to adults. Please call to sign up as space is limited. Call to sign up for this free 1 hour computer class that will introduce you to a computer mouse, illustrate the parts of a computer system, and show you what you need to know to get started with a computer.


Steven Puppets Presents "The Wizard of OZ" Friday July 20, 2007 Come join all the Summer Reading Kids as they enjoy this marionette show that is traveling all over the USA this summer!


Lost in the Future Scavenger Hunt to Rescue Aliens at the Library Thursday July 19, 2007 Come be a part of a team that search throughout the library for clues to rescue the Aliens trapped inside.


Pig Out On Books Wednesday July 11, 2007 Come meet Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig who are traveling across the USA entertaining libraries and kids! Bring your camera and have your picture taken and enjoy the show that has been to the White House and beyond!


Book Talk by Wendy Lewkowicz Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 6:30 PM BCPL Children's Wing Conference Room All teens are invited to hear local author Wendy Lewkowicz talk about her dream of writing a book for teens. She grew up in Troutville, Virginia, and later became a 7th grade English teacher in Texas. She now lives in Wise, Virginia with her husband and children. Her former students inspired her writing of the novel THE GIRL WHO ALMOST HAD IT ALL. Refreshments will be served and limited copies of her book will be for sale.


Author Joe Tennis Thursday, March 29th at 6:00PM "Southwest Virginia Crossroads is an illustrated history and guide which features Buchanan County as it's first chapter, and a picture of the Garden Hole at Breaks Interstate park on it's cover. Joe Tennis is a columnist and award-winning features writer for the Bristol Herald Courier who "wrote this book to prove the state did not stop in Roanoke". Join us as Joe speaks about his book which he compares to a "history book with road directions", including stories of mills, spring resorts, old post offices, mining camps and logging towns; as well as locations for 50 waterfalls, 26 lakes, scenic rivers, fishing holes, hiking trails, parks and historic landmarks. The book also contains 138 original photos and 39 maps.