{"id":280,"date":"2026-09-06T15:38:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T15:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rrpl-2026.local\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2026-09-06T15:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T15:38:24","slug":"past-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/?page_id=280","title":{"rendered":"Past Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\"><strong>Past Events Gallery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aswg-fullwidth-wrapper\" style=\"--aswg-bg:#96d32a\"><section class=\"aswg-carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Featured Event Highlights\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aswg-sr-only aswg-announcer\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">Slide 1 of 9: Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn prev\" aria-label=\"Previous Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 18 9 12 15 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"aswg-stage\"><div class=\"aswg-slides-track\"><article class=\"aswg-slide is-active\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2106.jpeg-1900x1550-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"eager\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2107.jpeg-1900x2040-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2108.jpeg-1900x2517-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2111.jpeg-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2113.jpeg-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2115.jpeg-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2122-1900x2533-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-2944.jpeg-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fullsizerender.jpeg-1900x2533-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2025 (12\/16\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"aswg-dots-container\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Slides\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-current=\"true\" aria-label=\"Slide 1\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 2\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 3\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 4\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 5\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 6\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 7\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 8\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 9\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn next\" aria-label=\"Next Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aswg-fullwidth-wrapper\" style=\"--aswg-bg:#efa716\"><section class=\"aswg-carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Featured Event Highlights\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aswg-sr-only aswg-announcer\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">Slide 1 of 11: Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn prev\" aria-label=\"Previous Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 18 9 12 15 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"aswg-stage\"><div class=\"aswg-slides-track\"><article class=\"aswg-slide is-active\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1777-9.05.43pm-1900x2533-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"eager\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1778-9.05.44pm-1900x2105-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1779-9.05.45pm-1900x2199-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1780-9.05.45pm-1900x2543-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1781-9.05.46pm-1900x2145-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1782-9.05.46pm-1900x2532-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1783-9.05.47pm-1900x2374-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1785-9.05.47pm-1900x2693-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1786-9.05.48pm-1900x2422-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"10 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1787-9.05.48pm-1900x2464-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"11 of 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-1788-9.05.49pm-1900x2132-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2025 (10\/28\/25)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Trick or Treat Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"aswg-dots-container\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Slides\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-current=\"true\" aria-label=\"Slide 1\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 2\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 3\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 4\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 5\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 6\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 7\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 8\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 9\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 10\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 11\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn next\" aria-label=\"Next Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aswg-fullwidth-wrapper\" style=\"--aswg-bg:#96d32a\"><section class=\"aswg-carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Featured Event Highlights\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aswg-sr-only aswg-announcer\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">Slide 1 of 9: Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn prev\" aria-label=\"Previous Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 18 9 12 15 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"aswg-stage\"><div class=\"aswg-slides-track\"><article class=\"aswg-slide is-active\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-6292-1900x2533-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"eager\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9589-1900x1425-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9591-1900x1425-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9594-1900x1425-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9595-1900x1425-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9597-1900x1425-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Descriptive alt text for accessibility\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9598-1900x1425-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9599-1900x2533-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img-9600-2533x3377-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids enjoying a Grinchmas party at the library\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Grinchmas 2024 (12\/17\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Grinchmas Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"aswg-dots-container\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Slides\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-current=\"true\" aria-label=\"Slide 1\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 2\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 3\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 4\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 5\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 6\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 7\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 8\"><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-dot\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Slide 9\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn next\" aria-label=\"Next Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aswg-fullwidth-wrapper\" style=\"--aswg-bg:#efa716\"><section class=\"aswg-carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Featured Event Highlights\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aswg-sr-only aswg-announcer\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">Slide 1 of 4: Halloween 2024 (10\/28\/24)<\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"aswg-nav-btn prev\" aria-label=\"Previous Slide\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 18 9 12 15 6\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"aswg-stage\"><div class=\"aswg-slides-track\"><article class=\"aswg-slide is-active\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/123-1-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"eager\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2024 (10\/28\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Charlie Brown Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/123-1-4-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2024 (10\/28\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Charlie Brown Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roanokerapidslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/123-1-3-1900x1425-1.jpg\" alt=\"Children and families enjoying Halloween party activities\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"aswg-caption-scrim\"><h2 class=\"aswg-title\">Halloween 2024 (10\/28\/24)<\/h2><p class=\"aswg-subtitle\">Charlie Brown Halloween Party!<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"aswg-slide \" role=\"group\" 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