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Upcoming Events

November 2019 Weekly and Saturday Story Times, Pajama-Time Movie Nights, Maker Space, plus Lego Club in our Children's Department. November 23, 2019 Chili Cook Off starting at 11:30 am at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ. December 27, 2019 Pappy Van Winkle Raffle Drawing at 5:00 pm at Shepherdstown Liquors. February 2020 Community Event hosted by FOSL - details coming soon. Holiday Hours: Wednesday, November 27th: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm / Thursday, November 28th: Closed for Thanksgiving / Friday, November 29th: normal hours resume - fine free!

Progress! Project construction has not yet begun, even though there was so much hope that we could at least begin installation of infrastructure and complete road access this fall.

We have, however, been making progress! Our architects and engineers have been busy finalizing schematic design to include floor, casework, shelving, seating, and AV/data/technical requirements specific to each and every room planned for our new library. Landscape architecture and design is also moving forward, inclusive of all donated spaces.

As part of a special community event that our Friends of Shepherdstown Library (FOSL) are planning to host next February, the Library will present a project update to bring everyone up to speed. Details coming soon! Exterior Perspective Shown Above Current Site Plan Shown Right

 That Perfect Holiday Gift or Stocking Stuffer! A raffle (unlike any other!) of Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - yum! Tickets are $10 each (no limit!) and are on sale now at the wonderful Shepherdstown Liquors, 202 East Washington Street in Shepherdstown. The winning ticket will be drawn at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2019. Must be 21 years of age to purchase.

Proceeds benefit the new library. Thank you, Shepherdstown Liquors!

This Saturday! Four trophies for the best chili: From a Non-Profit / From a For-Profit / From an Individual / The People's Choice Chilis ready for judging at 11:30 - judging begins at 11:45 am - tasting at 12:30 pm. $5 for three tastings / $10 per chili entry!

Such a magical Pot of Gold at the end of this rainbow !!! Photograph by John Shaw

And, the magic continues inside! Take a minute to drop by our newly renovated Young Adult area. Our Children's Librarian, Tish Wiggs, has done an amazing job transforming this space into a roomy, comfortable area for teens to come and read or work/play on the computer.

Upcoming Giving Circle Events 82 current members and growing! Information about the upcoming winter cocktail party will be sent out soon! If you would like to join our Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle today, contact the Library.

More information about our Giving Circle!

New Library Project Update  Raised to Date: $3,305,395 !!!

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