UPDATED: Waynesboro Public Library February Events

February Events

Closed: Monday, February 18, President’s Day

The Day the Music Died & Tommy Dee

February 4, 7:00 p.m.

February 3 is the 60th anniversary of the first tragedy of rock & roll—the airplane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Richie Valens. Tommy Dee, a native of Vicker, Virginia was working as a disc jockey at KFXM in California when he read of the accident on his station’s Teletype. He dealt with the tragedy by writing “ Three Stars ,” the first musical tribute to the three singers. Music historian and author Al Leichter will play music and present a talk on the 1959 airplane crash and the often forgotten career of Tommy Dee.

Movie Night at the Library

Friday, February 8, 6:30 p.m.

Alpha

PG-13 | 1 h 36 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

In the prehistoric past, a young man struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe during a buffalo hunt. He finds a similarly lost wolf companion and starts a friendship that would change humanity.

Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk

Great Decisions Discussion Group

February 11, 1:30 p.m . (2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.)

Learn about critical global issues facing American today. Participants read 12-16 page articles in the Great Decisions Briefing Book (available in the library or purchase your own copy) on topics such as global migration, trade with China, cyber conflict, or the U.S & Mexico. Then, meet with others to discuss. This program is part of America’s largest discussion program on world affairs, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. If you enjoy the Great Decisions on PBS, this is the group for you! Ask how you can join.

Valen-Pup Party

Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with crafts, sweet treats, and a chance to read to the friendly therapy pups of Positive Paws. All ages.

Valentine’s Tea & Jewelry Making Class

Wednesday, February 13, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Come with a special friend or just treat yourself to tea and refreshments, along with instruction and supplies to make a necklace, bracelet or earrings to keep or to give as a gift on Valentine’s Day. Children grade 6 and above can attend with an adult.

Advance registration required. Call 540-942-6746 to register.

Blanket Blockbuster

February 15, 2:00 PM

The Boss Baby

PG | 1 h 37 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.

Stars: Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel

Book Club

Thursday, February 14, 4:00 p.m.

Read a novel, then meet to discuss with others. Ask at the circulation desk for the current book.

Read & Discuss

Tuesday, February 26, 7:00 p.m.

This group reads and discusses nonfiction books. Ask at the circulation desk for the current book.

History of the Negro Baseball Leagues

Saturday, February 16, 11: 00 a.m.

Gary Sarnoff, an Arlington author from the Society for American Baseball Research, will discuss the often overlooked 29 baseball leagues that gave African American athletes a place to thrive and entertain during the post-Civil War and Jim Crow eras. This lecture is in conjunction with the related special exhibit and will feature a special display of materials not included in the exhibit.

Meet James Craik: George Washington’s Doctor

Thursday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.

Tom Plott, interpreter at Mount Vernon, will portray Dr. James Craik, Physician General of the United States and George Washington’s close friend and personal physician. Dr. Craik will discuss how to become a doctor in the 18th century and the “newest” treatments for soldiers of the Revolutionary War. He will also share his doctor’s box of medical instruments and secrets of the president’s health. The lecture corresponds to the special exhibit Every Necessary Care and Attention: George Washington and Medicine.

EXHIBITS:

Every Necessary Care and Attention:

George Washington and Medicine

January 28-March 7

This traveling exhibit explores the story of George Washington’s own health and examines the ways in which he sought to safeguard the health and wellness of his family, staff, slaves, and troops. His story also illuminates the practice of medicine which was transitioning from a traditional healer craft to a profession during this time. This exhibition was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health with the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.

Negro Baseball Leagues

February 1-28

When baseball first organized in the 1860s, Jim Crow laws and segregationist sentiment effectively shut black ballplayers out of major and minor league competition. African Americans formed their own teams and barnstormed across the country from the 1880s through 1962. This special exhibit features memorabilia from the historic Negro National Leagues.

Intro to Word

Friday, February 1, 11 a.m.

You’ll learn how to create a document, open and save documents, and navigate the ribbon and backstage view of Microsoft Word.

Intro to PowerPoint

Friday, February 15, 11 a.m.

Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to add and delete slides, change slide layouts, format text, select themes and add graphics to a presentation. Advanced registration required.

Android Devices

Wednesday, February 20, 11 a.m.

Learn the basics of using a device that runs on Google’s Android operating system, including navigation, settings and downloading apps.