Wild Herbs & Medicinals

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Ever wonder what all is growing out there in the wild? What if I eat it? Well, we’re here to answer these questions! In Wild Herbs & Medicinals we will talk about common wild medicinal plants found in Appalachia, where you can find them, and how to make a profit from them! We will also talk about some common garden herbs and medicinal plants you can grow, process, and use … Read More

Regenerative Agriculture

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This month’s GYO workshop digs deeper into what “regenerative agriculture” really means. We will talk about common agricultural practices, what regenerative agriculture does for us, for our communities, and for our ecosystems, and you’ll go home repeating the mantra – it all starts in the soil! This is a free event open to the public.

Heart-Healthy Cooking

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This month’s GYO workshop covers heart-healthy cooking! Frances Bale, MS Gerontology, will be teaching us about heart-healthy choices as well as providing some delicious snacks! Frances has expertise in healthy aging and utilizing the foods in your garden to get the most nutrition into your body. If you have recipes you would like to share, bring them! We love to see what’s going on in the kitchen. This is a … Read More

Garden Book Club

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Join us as we talk about gardening on various subjects each month. Upcoming Book Club May 21: Home Grown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant June 18: Read a book about herbs.  Also, bring an herb to share. July 16: Read a book about compost. We’ll  discuss the strengths or the various books read. August 20: Read a book about year-round/ 4-seasons gardening.  We’ll discuss the strengths or the various books read September 17:  … Read More

Books Are Better Book Club

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Join us for our Books are Better book club on July 1, 2024 at 6pm at Richlands Library. We will discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. This is a free event open to the public

Brews & Book Club

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Join us for our Books and Brews Book Club at Macado’s on Friday, May 31st. They will discuss The Shepard King series by Rachel Gillig and It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover.  Come for the book discussion and community. This is a free social event. If you would like any food or drinks, they can be purchased at Macado’s in Bluefield

Open Mic Night

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Join us for Open Mic Night at The Well Coffee Shop.  This is an all ages event. Bring your songs, guitar, stories, poems, and jokes. If you just want to listen and watch, this is always a fun evening. This is a free event. Food and drinks are available to purchase.

Classics Book Club

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Join us for our monthly Classics Book Club.  This is a free event open to the public. We regularly meet on the third Friday of every month at the County Admin Building while the main Tazewell Library is closed. Upcoming Books in 2024 May: “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery June: “Persuasion” by Jane Austen July: “A Room of One’s Own” by Virginia Woolf August: “Things Fall Apart” by … Read More

Wildlife and Wildflower Walk

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Join us for a wildlife and wildflower walk outdoors at the Richlands Critterville Park. All ages. Weather permitting. This is a free event for all ages.