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Life of Sorrow

The program uses a mix of storytelling and music to bring to life the saga of an Appalachian Mountain Music Treasure. 

Eagle Rock Library: October 19th: 6 PM - 7 PM

Botetourt Trails

Attendees learn about hiking safety, local trails, and receive maps of local trails and hiking activities. At the conclusion of this program rotation, there will be a group hike at Roaring Run. 

• Blue Ridge Library: September 16th, 10:30 AM - 11:30...

Beekeeping Workshop

Julie Baker of Blue Ridge Apiary will share information about how bees function, how to keep bees, types of products made from bees wax and honey, and the important role bees play as pollinators. 

• Buchanan Library: September 9th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 ...

Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees Upholds Parental Rights in Botetourt County Libraries

During the August 16, 2023, Botetourt Library Board of Trustees Meeting, Trustees unanimously decided to maintain the library's current policy requiring children under the age of 13 to be supervised by a responsible adult aged 1...

Severe Weather Resource Guide

Our area could see some severe weather this evening. Here is a resource guide that you might find useful should Botetourt County have power outages or downed trees. 

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Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Adopt Resolution Supporting Citizens Rights

During the July 31, 2023, Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Botetourt County leaders unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the protection of citizens’ first amendment and parental rights in Botetourt County Libraries. The resolution ...

Resolution in Support of Botetourt County Libraries

During the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Monday, July 17, 2023, the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution supporting BOCO Library Director Julie Phillips and her staff. In recent months, Ms. Phillips and the BOCO Li...

Botetourt County Announces Library Incentive Fund Grant Awardees

During the June 27, 2023, Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Botetourt County Libraries presented projects for the 2023 Library Incentive Fund Grants. Projects submitted for Library Incentive Fund Grant monies provide up to a 50% match.&nb...

Fincastle Library - Extended Hours

Beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the Fincastle Library branch will have extended hours during the week. Here are our current hours:

• Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm
• Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm 
• Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm 

To find out information abo...