Blue Ridge Branch

The Blue Ridge Branch

The Blue Ridge Branch

The Blue Ridge Branch opened in 1991. Previous homes of the Blue Ridge Branch included an elementary and high school, and two shopping centers. Last year, over 207,000 patrons visited the branch.

The Blue Ridge Branch Interior

Find It Here!

If you can't find what you need on the shelves, check the catalog to see if another MCPL branch has it. If so, it'll be delivered to your branch in a couple of days. The Blue Ridge Branch has a collection of over 134,000 items.

Events for Kids

Join us for Souper Storytime on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. where we focus on early reading skills for preschoolers. We also offer Craft Time, Game Night, and many other enrichment programs for children and families.

The Blue Ridge Branch Staff

The Blue Ridge Branch Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? This group is here to help. If your branch staff doesn't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look. All you have to do is ask.

Blogs

The Word Game

Do you ever get tired of using the same words when there are so many great words to choose from in the English language? Here’s a fun game that you can play with your kids, friends, other family members, and co-workers. Choose a word of the day, and see how many times you can work it into a conversation. It has to be used correctly though. The most popular online dictionary, dictionary.com, makes it easy by offering a word of the day along with the definition.

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The Immortal Game

In the summer of 1851 in London, in the midst of the first international chess tournament, a chess game was played at a tavern not far from the tournament itself. This would eventually become one of the most famous chess games ever played. The two players were Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky, both taking a break from the tournament. Anderssen made bold, sacrificial moves, including sacrificing his bishop, two rooks, and his queen to secure a victory in 26 moves.

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We Have the Technology...Do You Want to Learn About It?

Are you a newbie to computers? If so, the Blue Ridge Branch offers a program to help you get familiar with technology. Join us as we learn the basics of Windows computing, basic email, and Internet skills in Basic Computer Skills, a program we offer every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. This month will meet on June 11th at 7:00 p.m., so come on out. 

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