Closings:
Independence Day, Thursday, July 4
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Waynesboro Public Library Director Retires
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At the end of June, we said heartfelt goodbye to our Director, Zahir Mahmoud. During Zahir's career at Waynesboro Public Library, he served as Assistant Director from 1989-2002, and Director from 2002-2019. We are so grateful for his vision and dedication. Zahir, you have earned our respect and adoration. We wish you every happiness!
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Movie Night at the Library
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Bumblebee
Friday, July 12, 6:30 p.m.
PG-13 | 1 hour 54 minutes | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. Stars: Hailee Steinfeld, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Cena. Free popcorn and soda!
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Saturday, July 13, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pizza and flashlight tag in the library after hours, plus some new games! Ages 12-18. Registration required. Call 540-942-6746 to register.
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Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Come to Seven Arrows Brewery for an evening of craft beer and trivia fun hosted by the Valley Libraries. Teams can consist of up to six adults. Prizes will be rewarded for first and second place winners.
Ages 21 and up.
The trivia is free—beer and snacks are on you.
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Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.
Discover your inner artist with the Zentangle® Method, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured, repetitive patterns called tangles. Supplies are provided and no artistic talent or background is required. Taught by Jennifer Matthaei Cottrell, a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Advance registration required. Call 540-942-6746 to register.
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Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a story time, then leave them overnight for a toys-only sleepover. Pick them up in the morning and check the library's Facebook page for pictures of their sleepover adventures. All ages.
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Shark Week Bookmark Craft
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July 22 - 27
Drop by the library to celebrate Shark Week and to make your own shark bookmark. Fun for all ages.
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Movie Night at the Library
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Instant Family
Friday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
PG-13 | 1 hour 58 minutes | Comedy, Drama
A couple find themselves in over their heads when they foster three children. Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner. Free popcorn and soda!
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Saturday, July 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Beat the heat at our indoor carnival! Play musical planets, try your luck at the ring toss or fish cup, or play against a friend at giant checkers. Plus, Foxboro Farms Petting Zoo brings rabbits, goats, and more!
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Knitting Group
Every Monday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and come to our weekly knitting group for good company and idea sharing. All ages and skill levels welcome.
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Book Club
Thursday, July 11, 4:00 p.m.
Read a novel, then meet to discuss with others. Ask at the circulation desk to check out a copy of the current book.
Read & Discuss
Tuesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m.
This group reads and discusses nonfiction books. Ask at the circulation desk to check out a copy of the current book.
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Intro to Excel
Friday, July 19, 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel's cells, worksheets, and workbooks easily to manipulate, calculate, and format numbers and other types of data. Advance registration required. Call 540-942-6746 to register.
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Science Fiction Fan Club
Saturday, July 27, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join our new all-ages fandom group for everything sci fi—books, movies, television, cosplay, comics and more.
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Be sure to check out the Friends' ongoing book sale the next time you are in the library--featuring fiction, nonfiction, children's books, DVDs, VHS, music CDs and paperbacks.
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Waynesboro Public Library | 600 South Wayne Avenue
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