Basye Holiday Program
Join us on Sunday, December 18 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm for an afternoon of holiday fun--sing-alongs, stories, crafts, and more! Meet our favorite magician, and greet Santa himself! Sponsored by the Basye-Orkney Springs Community Library, the program will be held at the Bryce Resort. For more information, contact the Basye library.
Strasburg Program
Join us at the Strasburg Community Library on Saturday, December 17 at 11:00 am for a presentation on the work of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, led by Strasburg native Laura Ellen Wade. Tudor's original art and books will be on display. For more information, click here.
January 2023 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 January. Keep up with your favorite author, or find a great new book! You can also view Multiple Copy Fiction for the past 12 months.
Visit with Santa: New Market
Letters to Santa: New Market
A mail box for Letters to Santa is located in the New Market Area Library for your child's special mail! Letters need to be in the box by December 15 to get a reply. Don't forget to include your child's address!
Winter Bedtime Stories: County
Join us at the County Library in Edinburg for a cozy evening of winter bedtime stories at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 15. Bring your own pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal and kids are welcome to wear their favorite pajamas. Ms. Erica will read a few good books, we'll have a snack, and kids can take home a little gift from the library.
Strasburg Christmas Program
Meet Mrs. Santa Claus at the Strasburg Community Library on Saturday, December 10 at 10:30 am. We'll also share stories and enjoy cookie decorating. Photos are encouraged!
Strasburg Craft Program
Throughout the month of December, the Strasburg Community Library welcomes crafty kids ages 6 and up for a series of holiday craft programs. Join us on Tuesdays at 4:30 to create gifts for yourself or others.
Holiday Schedule
In observance of Christmas and New Year's Day, the County Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24, Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2. For the schedules of our other locations, please contact these libraries directly.
Shenandoah County 250 Booklet Release
The Shenandoah County Library is partnering with the Shenandoah County 250 Commemoration Committee for the release of the final three Shenandoah County 250 Local History Booklets on Saturday, November 5th.
Join us in our activity room between the hours of 11:00AM and 1:00PM to get one of only 100 copies of booklets 10, 11, and 12, to meet the authors, and pick up some 250 celebration swag. The final three booklets discuss the history of Shenandoah County artists, the Fort Valley Community, and Mt. Jackson resident (and artist) Billy Landis.
While visiting, be sure to stop by the Shenandoah Room & Truban Archives to learn about the local history resources we have to offer. Both resources will be open from 10:00AM-3:000PM that day. Contact Archivist Zach Hottel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Strasburg Program
Join us at the Strasburg Community Library on the first Friday of each month at 1:00 pm for a brand-new program: Polish and Prose. Bring your nail polish and manicure kit and join an informal talk about 5-star and current reads. You'll leave with new reading buddies and "to-be-read" lists! This new program will meet regularly on the first Friday of every month.
LEGO Club at the County Library
Have you missed us? LEGO Club is returning to the Shenandoah County Library in Edinburg! LEGO Club is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 4:30 PM. As always, this program is free and all materials are provided. We recommend this program for brick builders ages 5+.
New Market Story Times
The New Market Area Library hosts monthly programs for children. Books and Babies is held the first Friday of each month through May at 10 AM for ages birth to three. Preschool Storytime is held on the third Friday of each month through May at 10 AM for ages three to five.
December 2 at 10 am. Books and Babies - “Merry and Bright” Children ages birth to three and their parent/guardian are invited to come to the library for books, songs, finger play, games and more!
December 16 at 10 am., Preschool Story Time – “Jingle Bells and Gingerbread” Children 3-5 will enjoy books, songs and rhymes of the season. If preschool centers would like to attend as a group, contact Becky Kipps (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
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 Story Times
The Strasburg Community Library offers weekly story time programs year-round. Wednesdays at 10:00 AM the library hosts Baby Rhyme Time. On Thursdays at 10:00 AM join us as we enjoy stories, songs, and crafts at Preschool Story Time. For more information on monthly themes, click here.
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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.
December 2022 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 December. Keep up with your favorite author, or find a great new book! You can also view Multiple Copy Fiction for the past 12 months.