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Roanoke Public Libraries
Upcoming Adult Programs
Kids' Events
Teen Events
Featured Events
Program: John W. Anderson (Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men) Reading, Q&A, and Book Signing
Description:Every three minutes in the United States, a woman is told she has breast cancer. That translates into one in every eight American women—or over 184,000 women in 2008. There are thousands of books, Web sites, and support groups available to help these women deal with every aspect of this devastating disease. But for men, there was really nothing at all for them to turn to, left to figure out how to help their wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, colleague, or friend—and how to deal with their own fears and frustrations—on their own.
John W. Anderson had four women in his life go through breast cancer – his wife, his mom, his siser, and his mom’s best friend. It was then that he realized that all his experiences, combined with other men’s journeys through “Cancer Land” could be of help to other men facing their own journeys. So he wrote STAND BY
HER: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men, which offers strategies and support on the countless minefields men face, every day, as husbands, sons, brothers, fathers, nephews, cousins, colleagues, and friends of breast cancer patients. Written exclusively for men, STAND BY HER talks directly about what they can expect to go through with with their loved one, before during and after her treatment, dealing with medical, psychological, family relationship, sexual, and financial issues.
Come see John read from his book, answer questions, and sign copies. A can't miss event!
Location: Roanoke Main Library Mezzanine
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Information: 853-1057
Program: Alternative Thanksgiving: How to Cook for your Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Friends
Description: Jes Gearing, a recent Roanoke transplant from Atlanta, GA, with a killer cookery blog, will provide practical interactive cookery coaching, including samples, step-by-step cookery guidance, and a photographic slideshow of her cooking from her own recipes. Registration is appreciated.
Location: Roanoke Main Library Mezzanine
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Information: 853-1057
Program: Read, then Scream Contest
Description: Young and old alike can have a scary good time reading passages from classic horror and then screaming as loud and as frightening as they can! Just sign up at any City library to get entered into the contest. You'll receive your script then, so practice up so you can perform your piece for the gathered masses! The audience decides the two winners of this event; one under 18 and one over 18! Come and get good and scared!
Location: Roanoke Main Library Mezzanine
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Information: 853-1057
Find the events happening at your local library!
Gainsboro Library
Jackson Park Library
Main Library
Melrose Library
Raleigh Court Library
Williamson Road Library
Gainsboro Library (853-2540)
Program: Money Smart Month at the Gainsboro Library!
Description: The Money Smart classes help individuals build financial knowledge, develop financial confidence, and use banking services effectively. Sponsored by Wachovia and the State of Virginia - Securities Division
Information: 853-2540
Understanding Credit
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Understanding Investments
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Buying your First Home
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Investing in You
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Program: Cafe Night
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Jackson Park Library (853-2640)
Program: Adult Wii Gaming
Description: Enjoy an exciting day of bowling - without ever lifting a bowling ball!
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Cafe Day
Description: Light refreshments and an opportunity to get away from it all during the day.
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: All Day
Program: BONGO
Description: Play Bingo, win prizes, hear about some of our great books, and enjoy light refreshments. Registration appreciated.
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Program: Sit and Be Fit
Description: Join us for a DVD workout you can even do from your chair!
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m.
Main Library (853-2473)
Program: Lunchtime Music on the Patio
Description: Selected Thursdays during the Fall, enjoy a snack and some great music on the Main Library's Patio!
Location: Roanoke Main Library - Patio
Information: 853-1057
Billy Joe Chambers and Al Coffey - country artists
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: Noon-2:00 p.m.
Bob Hale - jazz artist
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: Noon-2:00 p.m.
Grace Note - multi-genre artists
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: Noon-2:00 p.m.
Melrose Library (853-2648)
Raleigh Court Library (853-2240)
Program: Walking Group
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Program: Chapter Book Chat
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Program: B Movies
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Program: Blue Ridge Comic Club for Adults
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Program: Knitting for Charity
Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Williamson Road Library (853-2340)
Program: Cafe Morning
Description: Take a break with a coffee.
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Program: Movie Mania - The House on Haunted Hill
Description: A group of thrill seekers are offered $10,000 each if they survive spending the night in a haunted house in this campy horror classic.
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Program: Adult Book Club - Three Cups of Tea
Description: We will discuss Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen. The next book will be a mystery.
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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