Campbell County Public Library Announces Summer Reading Events
The Campbell County Public Library is holding reading challenges and events for all ages as part of its Summer Reading Program. All events are free and open to the public. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” Below are some of the planned events. Information about all events can be found on the library’s website at https://campbellcountylibraries.org/summerreading/.
Titanic Escape Room
Avoca,
1514 Main Street,
Altavista
Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Campbell County Historic Courthouse,
774 Village Highway,
Rustburg
Thursday, July 21, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Step back in time with this interactive, puzzle-solving experience. Imagine you are onboard the famous Titanic and must solve puzzles in order to escape the ship. This event is geared towards ages 11+ and rooms can hold families or groups up to 10 people. Pre-register your group online at https://campbellcountylibraries.org/summerreading/titanic for a 30-minute time slot. Tours of each museum will be available following your escape. This will be the same escape room at both locations.
“Laughter Is the Best Medicine”
Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rustburg Library, 684 Village Highway, Rustburg
Denise Scruggs, director of the Beard Center on Aging at the University of Lynchburg, will present the program “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Laughter not only feels good, it is good for us. Laughter provides many benefits, including reducing stress and boosting our immune system. In this program we will look at the benefits of laughter and explore ways to bring more laughter and joy into our lives.
This program is for adults and is free and open to the public. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Johnson, adult services librarian, at 434-332-9658 or smjohnson@co.campbell.va.us.
Bilingual Family Night
Monday, July 11, 5 – 7 p.m.
Timbrook Library, 18891 Leesville Road, Lynchburg
The Literacy Volunteers of the Campbell County Public Library System is hosting a Bilingual Family Night. Bring your family out to meet other families from different cultures that live in our area. Speakers of any and all languages are welcome. We’ll have games for all ages, snacks, and a book giveaway. Drop in anytime from 5 – 7 p.m.
Starry Night at Red Hill
Friday, July 15, 8 – 10 p.m.
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal
Enjoy an evening under the stars at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill on Friday, July 15, 8 – 10 p.m. We will have an expert pointing out constellations (including sea animals) in the night sky. We will also learn about how the moon impacts ocean tides. Bring a blanket or chairs, find a spot in the scenic field, and have fun with your family. There will be glow sticks and books to check out from our Pop-Up Library. Watch the sunset with us, and the show will start around 9 p.m.
All ages are welcome. No registration is required. This event will be outdoors and is weather permitting.
Trash Art Gallery
Keep plastics out of the ocean, save your trash, and turn it into art. Create art pieces of under-the-sea animals using only recycled or repurposed materials. The artwork should be 3-D. You can drop off your work at any Campbell County Public Library location during normal business hours through July 14. Please include your name with your artwork. All ages are invited to participate.
The artwork will be displayed as part of an exhibit in the Rustburg Library during the Grand Finale Street Fair on July 30.
Examples of marine trash art:
- Grocery bag jelly fish
- Cardboard box whale
- Water bottle fish
- Bubble wrap sea lion
Teen Vertical Chalk Art Contest
Teens, here’s a chance to showcase your art. Submit an ocean-themed sketch by email at campbellevents@co.campbell.va.us by July 11. Selected artists will be given materials and a spot on the outside walls of the Rustburg Library to create their designs on July 18. This will be a temporary art display, so be sure to get some good pictures. One artist will be selected for a prize. For ages 11 – 17.