Free events in Christiansburg, VA

Designed for ages 2 to 3, Toddler Storytime blends short stories, playful rhymes, music, and gentle movement to nurture early literacy and inspire a love of books. The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library strives to provide a welcoming, productive, and safe environment for all patrons. For accessibility questions or requests, contact accessibilityrequest@mfrl.org. Advance notice of 48 to 72 hours helps ensure availability.

Enjoy All Ages Storytime with shared stories, rhymes, music and movement, and a hands-on craft for families to experience together. Activities support early literacy skills and help nurture a love of reading. Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library strives to offer a welcoming, productive, and safe environment for all patrons. For accessibility information or requests, contact accessibilityrequest@mfrl.org. Providing at least 48 to 72 hours of advance notice will help ensure availability.

Take part in a volunteer workday with the NRV Tree Rescuers to help free mature trees from invasive vines that can lead to premature decline and death. The location has shifted back to Wong Park to avoid poison ivy at other sites. Bring hand tools and gloves; a limited number will be available to borrow. Workdays are canceled in the event of high winds, precipitation, or temperatures of 38 or below.

In the waning days of summer, four-time Grammy nominee Cedric Watson brings an uplifting performance to the lawn outside the center with Bijou Creole. The South Louisiana fiddler, accordionist, and songwriter highlights Cajun and Creole music shaped by African, Native American, French, and Spanish heritage. The set travels from age-old contra dance tunes to contemporary Zydeco grooves, with flashes of bluegrass fiddle woven in. Soulful rhythms, rich melodies, and a breezy open-air atmosphere encourage dancing and help kick off the new season.

Virginia Hollow performs at Christiansburg Library during the library’s 40th Anniversary party. Special guest Chris Burgoyne will be filling in on bass for this set at Christiansburg Library, part of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library System.