Friends of the Blue Ridge Library

10/10/2026

Come to the Blue Ridge Library tomorrow, Saturday Oct 10 - meet some local authors and look at the vintage titles for sale in the Friends of the Blue Ridge Library Book Nook!

10/01/2026

Rain or Shine, the Friends of the Blue Ridge Library shed doors will be open tomorrow Saturday, October 3 from 11am to 2pm for Large Donation Day! I'll look forward to accepting your gently used books, cds, dvds and puzzles! The shed is to the left of the library building.

09/30/2026

Who wants to bid on this gorgeous Mah Jong bag filled with everything you need to play - playing mat, tiles, racks, cards with covers and markers - PLUS a gift certificate from Star City Mah Jongg for a class to learn how to play this popular game (up to four people). Easily worth $375
Silent Auction bidding will begin late November, details to follow.

09/26/2026

The Friends of the Blue Ridge Library Book Nook has been restocked with newish books! Take a look on Monday when the library opens!

09/26/2026

More vintage titles added to the Friends of the Blue Ridge Library Book Nook!
Some reminders: Large Donation Day is next Saturday, October 3, 11 am to 2 pm
Our Fall Book Sale starts Thursday, October 22.

09/23/2026

Are you excited about the Silent Auction in December? Maybe you'll want to bid on this great deal! Fire Station 1 has donated a two night stay, valued at $450 -- treat your honey to a great staycation!

09/21/2026

Lots of items are coming in for the Silent Auction on Tuesday, December 8! Online bidding will begin late November [details will follow] but just to pique your interest I'll be posting items over the next few weeks! Look familiar? Yes! FOUR unlimited passes to The Island in Pidgeon Forge!! Worth at least $200

09/18/2026

Our librarians and staff are simply the best!!

Congratulations to Botetourt County Libraries, recipient of the 2026 Virginia Library Association Public Library Innovator Award! 🦖🎉 Their original ten-part, Jurassic Park-inspired social media series transformed summer reading into a countywide storytelling adventure.

Led by Caroline Kim, recognized contributors include Jaime Duval, Rachel McEldowney, Chelsea Wood, Karen Luck, Anthony Saunders, Cheryl Wagner, Elizabeth Rathbone, Alana Lynch, Sandra Falls, Angela Veldhuizen, Jennifer Hannah, Rebekah Burnette, Connie Snavely, Sarah Rodgers, Audrey Clark, Cari Sangster, Cathy Ripley, Courtney Taylor, Brent Watts, Taylor Lunsford, Victor Morales, Steve Vest, and Julie Phillips.

09/17/2026

In about nine weeks the Silent Auction online bidding will begin! We have some great baskets like this Snowman Ice Cream Basket to bid on. It includes coupons for 3 scoops of Blue Cow ice cream, milkshake cup, ice cream sign, ice cream ornament Value: $30
Stay tuned for more great auction items!
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09/16/2026

Let's talk about our next fundraiser - the Silent Auction! To give everyone a chance to bid, we will do pre-bidding both online and by paper bid that you drop off at the library. Then, on Tuesday, December 8 you can do in-person bidding during the Tree Lighting from 6pm-8pm. We have gotten some amazing items to bid on, so stay tuned for photos and descriptions!