Beyond the Shelves

Rawr! Summer Reading Stomping Your Way Soon (and More!)

On the next episode of Beyond the Shelves, Caitlin and Bayleigh are catching up on all things RCPL! Hear about the changes coming to the Hollins Library, important updates like the library’s new phone number, what to expect for Summer Reading, and plenty more library news, events, and behind-the-scenes fun along the way. Tune in and get ready for a summer full of stories, programs, and community connections!

New Catalog & Creative Sparks

In our next Beyond the Shelves episode, we’re diving into everything happening at your library this season! We chat about the new library catalog [https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6019] and how it makes finding your next read easier than ever, share details on the Kids Winter Reading [https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6019], learn about the upcoming Teen Art Show [https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/3006/Teen-Art-Show], and preview the upcoming Local Author Fair [https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15658623]. Tune in for a cozy conversation full of library updates, inspiration, and community highlights you won’t want to miss.

Happy New Year!

Kick off the new year with Beyond the Shelves! In this episode, we’re sharing what we’re most excited about in 2026—from upcoming programs to fresh ideas at the library. We also review the brand-new Library BINGO card and how you can play along, plus highlight the Winter Reading Program, including a fun perk for kids: the chance to score free tickets to a Rail Yard Dawgs hockey game. Tune in to hear what’s ahead and how you can make the most of the library this winter and beyond.

Happy Holidays!

It’s the grand finale of the 2025 Beyond the Shelves podcast! Join Em (from the Public Information Office) and Caitlin as they wrap up the year with a look back at some of the season’s most festive holiday happenings across the County and Library. They’re also crafting a 2026 Library BINGO card [https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33182/BTS-BINGO-Card-26]—packed with fun goals for the year ahead. And don’t miss a very special guest all the way from the North Pole, stopping by to read a classic holiday tale that’s perfect for cozy Christmas Eve listening. Tune in for cheer, stories, and a joyful sendoff to 2025!

Happy Hall-o-Thank-Mas

This month on Beyond the Shelves, we’re wrapping up fall and diving into the holiday season! Join us as we recap all the Halloween fun at the library and with Roanoke County Parks and Recreation. We’re joined by special guests Alex North from Parks and Recreation and Kelsey Frey, our Community Outreach Librarian, to share favorite moments, community highlights, and a peek behind the scenes. We’ll also look ahead to the most wonderful time of the year — from the Roanoke County Tree Lighting [https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/8126695] on December 1 at the South County Library to preparations for Illuminights at Explore Park. Tickets go on sale soon for Illuminights [https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/545/Illuminights]! Plus we have a special announcement about our December episode. It'll be coming out later in December, so be sure to have your notifications turned on so you'll be alerted when it is posted here and on RVTV's YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yQlcAwOe5g&feature=youtu.be]. Tune in for a fun and festive episode filled with community spirit, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer!