Radford Public Library

06/01/2026

Dinosaur of the Day
Pteranodon - We know, not really a dinosaur, but we love him anyway. This “Dino” was one of the largest flying reptiles with a wingspan of over 20ft. They lived where Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Alabama are located today.

06/01/2026

Hydrate at the library! It's a hop and a skip from Bisset Park (a nice walk through the Wildwood) - so you can refill your water bottles and hang out in the AC before continuing your summertime adventures.

05/31/2026

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Radford Public Library.
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Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

05/30/2026

Dinosaur of the Day
Stegosaurus featuring its mighty Thagomizer; named for the late Thag Simmons

05/30/2026

Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading! You can sign up at radfordva.beanstack.org, in the FREE Beanstack Tracker app, or in person at the library! There are all kinds of great prizes to win and summer fun to be had.