Teen Tech Week: “Do-It-Yourself @ Your Library”
“DIY @ Your Library” March 10th-15th Come out everyday this week, from 4-5 pm and participate in a “do-it-yourself” project; 10th- DIY Bookmarks 11th – Magnet Madness 12th – 3D Art 13th – Mini Gardens 14th – Bottle Art 15th – Knitting Looms
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Research your roots!
The Fishersville Main Library is hosting a three-part series on Genealogy Basics at 10 a.m. March 1, 8 and 15. Each week will focus on a different aspect of researching family history with presenters from the Augusta County Genealogical Society. Topics will include an introduction to genealogical research, constructing family “trees,” accessing Ancestry.com for free, […]
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Theater at your library
Does your child have a dramatic flair? Then he or she will LOVE this program! Kids have two chances to join in on the fun during upcoming events at both the Churchville Branch Library and the Fishersville Main Library. We’ll make props, create costumes, plan and produce a reader’s theater based on the book “The […]
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Adult Crafting Event
Push those sleeves up, get the creative juices flowing, and join us for an adult art program in Fishersville. We’ll be hosting a workshop on Artists’ Trading Cards on Saturday, February 1st at 2:00 pm. Create and trade miniature 2 ½ X 3 ½ inch works of art using painting, collage, or another technique. Local […]
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Music at the Fishersville Library
Join us for some seasonal sounds! Monday, December 16 at 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Holiday Concert: Stop by to enjoy the beautiful holidays sounds of the Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players who will be playing in our cafe. Friday, December 20 at 10:00 am: Annual Winds of Time Holiday Concert: Local recorder consort, Winds of […]
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Can Your Fines
Libraries Help Food Bank & Reduce Overdue Fines From now until January 4, donations of canned goods will reduce overdue fines at Augusta County Library, Staunton Public Library and Waynesboro Public Library. Known as “Can Your Fines,” this annual event encourages the return of overdue library materials while also helping those in need in our […]
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One Book One Community 2014
Thank you to everyone who submitted a ballot for this year’s One Book One Community public voting. We’re excited to announce that the selected title for the 2014 program is Rebecca Skloot’s nonfiction bestseller The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Your area libraries are already starting to plan for next year’s program. Be on the […]
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Friends of the Library Announcement
November 1, 2013 bi-annual Friends of the Augusta County Library proposals for voting: 1. Proposed amendment to the Friends of the Augusta County Library Executive section of the by-laws: 2. Add the position of recent past president to serve for 2 years on the executive board for continuity and help to incoming president. This will […]
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Help Choose Next Year’s Community-Wide Read
Once again, we’re letting you, the readers, choose the upcoming book for our community-wide reading program. For this past year’s choice, fans of One Book One Community selected Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods to be read across the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro area. What will 2014′s title be? You can submit your vote between October 1 […]
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Celebrate your fREADom!
Libraries, booksellers, and publishers join together to celebrate Banned Books Week every year. From September 22 – 28, we’ll address the continuing issue of censorship in our communities by highlighting titles that are often challenged around the country. Look for displays and controversial favorites from our staff members! As librarians, we heartily believe that everyone should […]
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