New Market Children's Program
The New Market Area Library, in conjunction with the Frontier Culture Museum, will host a virtual program on Wednesday, July 28 at 10:00 am entitled "Food, Fiber, and Farming: Livestock on the American Frontier." Register for the program by contacting the New Market Library directly or by sending a message via the library's Facebook page.
Remember to Renew
Late fees are back in effect staring July 1. Avoid those fines and call us at 540-984-8200 or log in to your account online to renew your materials.
Amazon Smile
If you shop on Amazon.com it's easier than ever to support your Library! Just head over to Amazon Smile and search for "Friends of the Shenandoah County Library." Select them as your supported group, and that's it! Thanks for your support!
Volunteers
Our libraries run on Volunteer Power! More than 100 volunteers contribute at least 150 hours per week to keep our libraries running.
July 2021 Multiple Copy Fiction
Place a hold now to get in line for these books by popular authors:
Multiple copies of each title will be here in July. Keep up with your favorite author, or find a great new book! You can also view Multiple Copy Fiction for the past 12 months.
August 2021 Multiple Copy Fiction
Place a hold now to get in line for these books by popular authors:
Multiple copies of each title will be here in August. Keep up with your favorite author, or find a great new book! You can also view Multiple Copy Fiction for the past 12 months.
Storytime at the County Library
- Tuesday, July 27 - Preschool Storytime - https://forms.gle/rEpDi21j5Qsn74KK8
- Wednesday, July 28 - Preschool Storytime - https://forms.gle/Rh4EDPzVTRaTSLvC8
- Thursday, July 29 - Books & Babies Storytime - https://forms.gle/2gJkPcNYxRoRxFLC9
Take and Make Craft Kits
As if you needed another good reason to visit the Shenandoah County Library, we now have Take & Make Craft Kits! Two different kits are available each week: one basic craft for younger kids and beginning crafters, and one more advanced kit for crafters seeking more of a challenge. Kits are free but we do ask that you limit yourself to one kit per person, per week. All kits available while supplies last.
Summer Reading 2021
Summer fun is is here at the Shenandoah County Library! If it's been a while since you've stopped by the library, now is the perfect time. Our shelves are absolutely packed with new books, movies, and tv shows and we've planned exciting activities for the whole family! The summer fun runs from June 1 through July 30.
- Register for the summer reading challenges to be entered to win fun prizes by clicking here: Countylib.beanstack.org
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch weekly storytime videos, book recommendations, craft kit tutorials, and more!
- Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates: @countylibrary, Fort Valley Community Center Library, @newmarketarealibrary, @strasburgvalib
---And don't forget to use the hashtag #ShenCoReads2021 to share what you're reading this summer!---
StoryCorps Mobile Tour
We are happy to share that we are partnering with StoryCorps to record the stories of our community during the month of June. StoryCorps, a national non-profit dedicated to recording and preserving the stories of everyday people, will be visiting the Shenandoah Valley in June to record local stories. Working with them, we are inviting individuals to record and share conversations that will be preserved locally and at the Library of Congress for generations to come.
Ancestry at Home
The company behind Ancestry, the world's premier genealogical resource, is providing our users remote access while we remain closed to the public. All you need is a Shenandoah County library card to pursue your research from home. Click here to begin.
New Digital Resource
Instantly borrow digital movies, television shows, music, eBooks, and audiobooks--free with your Shenandoah County Library card! To begin, download the hoopla app from your favorite app store or visit www.hoopladigital.com.
Online Resources
Your Shenandoah County Library Card provides access to a world of reliable online information. Begin your exploration by clicking here.