Radford Public Library

10/15/2026

What can be sweeter than little hands decorating and eating their own cookies!? Thanks to Lamplighters - Fundraisers for Radford Public Library for funding this week's Halloween Cookie Decorating class for kids! A big thanks to Hunter for bringing the supplies and providing expert instruction! This fun, hands-on activity gave young bakers a chance to practice their fine motor skills, express their creativity, and add their own special flair to their spooky sweet treats.

10/15/2026

The Flatwoods Monster (or Braxton County Monster, aka Braxie) is a humanoid creature seen in Flatwoods, WV on September 12, 1962.

10/15/2026

Next week at the library:
- Sat, Oct 17 @ 2 pm - Genealogy in the Age of A.I.
- Mon, Oct 19 @ 6 pm - Estate Planning
- Mon, Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm - Starlight Storytime
- Tue, Oct 20 @ 11 am - Kids Yoga
- Tue, Oct 20 @ 11 am - 3 pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
- Tue, Oct 20 @ 5:30 pm - Library D&D
- Wed, Oct 21 @ 10 & 11 am - Storytime!
- Wed, Oct 21 @ 6 pm - Safe Food Handling w/ Virginia Department of Health
- Thu, Oct 22 @ 10 & 11 am - Storytime!
- Fri, Oct 23 @ 1 pm - Chair Yoga for Adults

10/15/2026

Can't find the book you're looking for? Submit a Request for Purchase and we'll see if it can be added to the collection. You can find the Request for Purchase form at the top left of our Card Catalog page (https://catalog.radford.va.us) or just ask at the front desk!

10/14/2026

Randall Boggs is a professional Scarer in the city of Monstropolis. He is the rival of Mike Wazowski and James P Sullivan.

10/14/2026

Check your blood pressure at the library's blood pressure station, or borrow a blood pressure monitor to take home for two weeks!

10/13/2026

Join us for a Virtual Author Talk! Watch LIVE in your web browser or watch recordings of past talks. Register in advance to submit questions for the author.
Break free from conventional wisdom and redefine how you approach your greatest challenges! Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box on Thursday, October 13th at 2 pm via digital live-stream in partnership with Radford Public Library.
Register and ask questions of the author here:

Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!