Strasburg Author Talk
Join us at the Strasburg Community Library as we host award-winning author Pam Webber on Saturday, November 13 at 11:00 am. A question and answer period, as well as a book signing, will follow her talk. Door prizes will be awarded to three luck attendees! For more information, click here.
Holiday Closure
The County Library will be closed Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 12. For the schedules of our other locations, please contact these libraries directly.
Summer 2022 Programing Survey
The following survey is open to everyone, though we ask that you fill out the form only once per household. You do not need to be a library card holder or live in Shenandoah County to participate. We also welcome responses from those who have never visited one of our libraries before. Your responses are anonymous and will only be used for our library planning purposes. Responses will not be shared with anyone outside of the Shenandoah County Library System. This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/kqXyeYoAvHpWFTVN9
Halloween Fun: County Library
Stop by the County Library during our open hours on Friday, October 29 or Saturday, October 30 for some Halloween fun! We will have treats to hand out, a photo booth to take your own pictures, spooky books on display, and take-and-make craft kits available (while supplies last). This is a drop-in style program so come when you can and stay as long as you like!
Strasburg Fundraiser
Somethings is afoot at the Strasburg Community Library! Join us on Saturday, October 23 at 7:00 pm for a one-act play in which you are the detective! Solve the crime and win a dinner for two! Tickets are $20 each, and reservations are limited. Call the library at 540.465.8464 or click here for more information. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the library.
Celebrate Archives Month
During the month of October the Shenandoah County Library will celebrate National Archives Month. This is a time to commemorate the work of repositories like our own Truban Archives and those staff members and volunteers who provide access to the collections they hold.
To help celebrate, we will be hosting and participating in a series of local, regional, and national archival events including:
Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair
On Wednesday, October 20 2021 archivists from throughout the region will gather to share information about their collections during the third annual Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair.
New Online Resource
As a Shenandoah County Library patron, you now have unrestricted Web access to the Washington Post, whether you are in the library or at home. To access the site from inside the library, simply click here and begin browsing. To access from home, click here and follow the instructions to browse the site for seven days. On the eighth day, revisit this offsite link to receive another seven day pass. Repeat as needed!
Strasburg Preschool Storytimes
The Strasburg Community Library is pleased to announce the resumption of Preschool Storytimes every Thursday at 10:30 am. Join us as we enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. Masks are required to attend. We hope to see you there!
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.
Storytime at the County Library
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.
November 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 November. Keep up with your favorite author, or find a great new book! You can also view Multiple Copy Fiction for the past 12 months.
October 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 October. Keep up with your favorite author, or find a great new book! You can also view Multiple Copy Fiction for the past 12 months.