Celebrate the start of Shenandoah County's Fair week with a movie night for the whole family! Join the County Library for a free showing of Charlotte's Web (1973).
Tuesday, August 25th, 5:30pm
Please see below for Independence Day branch closures:
Join the County Library in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States all year long!.
Each week, we will highlight a different state or territory through items in our collection, and we invite you to check out a material focusing on a new state each week. Can you complete all 52 weeks?
Pick up a challenge sheet at the County Library, and return to the County Library to redeem prizes for every 10, 25, and 50 locations you complete!
Fans of Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more are invited to a trading card meetup to talk strategy, show off collections, play matches, and swap cards. Trading Card Meet-Up happens one Tuesday each month, starting at 4:30 PM. See the schedule below for specific dates. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12 but open to anyone under the age of 18.
LEGO Club at the Shenandoah County Library is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 4:30 PM. There is no registration needed all materials are provided. We recommend this program for brick builders ages 5+ (but any kids old enough to not eat the LEGOs are welcome!)
Visit the Basye-Orkney Springs Community Library on the first and third Tuesday of every month for Quiet Reads: A Bring Your Own Book Club!
This one is for the grown ups. No pressure, no homework, just read what YOU want! Bring your own book and join us for an hour of quiet reading and an hour of socializing and relaxed discussion!
Recommended for ages 18+.
Interested in having computer problems diagnosed or in learning how to use your devices more effectively? Stop by the Basye-Orkney Springs Community Library on any Monday from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, starting September 9, 2024. Or, contact the County Library to set up an appointment. We can help! For more information on the Basye program, click here. To arrange a time at the County Library, click here.
Join the Mount Jackson Community Library for Family Game Night! Bring your own game or try a new one. Snacks provided!
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
Having trouble with your laptop, phone, or tablet? Would you like to learn how to download ebooks and audiobooks from the library?
Stop by the Mt. Jackson Community Library for free technology help every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm. No appointment required.
The New Market Area Library is currently hiring for a Part Time Library Manager.
To view the job description and fill out an application, click HERE.
Please direct all questions and applications to the New Market Area Library at
Looking for new book recommendations or to branch out and read out of your comfort zone?
Join other bookish friends at Strasburg Community Library for our book group, All Booked Up!
Join us on the First Friday of the Month at 11am.
Are you getting tired of talking about the weather? Would you like to have more in-depth conversations on meaningful topics?
Join us a the Strasburg Community Library as we explore how to talk and listen in Meaningful Conversations. Select a random topic from a hat, chat with your neighbors, and open your mind! By listening to your neighbors, you may just learn something new, and make new friends!
We'll meet the last Friday of each month at 11:00 am. We hope to see you there!
The Strasburg Community Library is pleased to announce that Knit & Knatter now will meet twice a month! Join us every first and third Thursday at 1:00 pm for a group work session of knitting and crocheting! Contact the library directly for more information.
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 and a list of monthly themes, contact the Strasburg Community Library.