Grand Opening of the new Glenvar Branch Library

 Today marked the grand opening of the new Glenvar Branch Library in Roanoke County, VA.  I wish I had some pictures of the old library that i grew up going to, it was a 5000 square foot, quaint country library with a small meeting, one child's computer and tiny sections.  We have been granted a new awesome library to enjoy for years to come that is ove 15,000 square foot, with childrens, teen and adult sections, quiet study rooms, conference rooms, a break room, a computer lab, even a fireplace.

Aiden was so excited to see "his" new library.  We got a re-useable bag for toting books back-an-forth, pens, candy, a Dr. Suess pencil, Charms, bracelets and even some snacks at the celebration, it was really a lot of fun.  The whole community seemed to be there.  I saw a couple of old teachers and their families, quite a few of Aiden's school mates, and even a co-worker, Cheryl, and her nephews.  Aiden picked out a few books to borrow and 2 Scooby-Doo movies and played in the photo booth with his friend Anna and I got to catch up with her mom.  [[Aiden is hoping we can get together for another play date with them soon :)]]

We got the information to register for the summer reading program while we were there too.  For Roanoke County go to www.yourlibrary.us, then click on the "Summer Reading" Link, Register and start logging your minutes.  After you have registered you can stop by your local branch library to pick up the summer reading packet and you are on your way to summer reading fun in no time. If you read for 10 hours by August 9th you can stop back by the library for a prize as well.  Aiden remembers doing the Summer reading program last year and was excited to pick out books to get started with this year.

Over the rest of the summer there are lots of other great activities planned for the community.  I hope to take Aiden to the Snakes Alive program ((July 23 1030@AM)) and to see Zelnick the Magician ((July 25 @3PM)) at Glenvar Branch Library and to the End of Summer Picinic at Greenhill Park ((August 9 from 5-8PM)).  I will have to see about getting a friday night off, but hopefully it is far enough out that I can work it out.