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Hours and Closings:
Monday: 10am-7pm
Tuesday: 10am-8pm
Wednesday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
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Dungeons & Dragons Session 1
Mon, Apr 3, 6-8 PM
Have you ever played Dungeons & Dragons? Are you curious about it, and want to try it out? In this session, we will learn the basics, and learn about choosing our own character, and all that world-building encompasses. You can come to one session or all sessions. In this online version, we will be doing shorter campaigns as we learn more about Dungeons & Dragons.
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Lunch and Learn with Aurora Walks Gently: Bars Access Session
Wed, Apr 5, 11:30 AM
This program will offer basic tools to increase our well-being and explore some of the thinking that can stand in our way.
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Afternoon Stretch
Wednesday, April 5, 4 PM
Join us for 30 minutes of simple stretches and breathing meditations. Presented by Senior Planet from AARP. Ages 60+. Registration required.
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Dungeons & Dragons Session 2
Mon, Apr 10, 6-8 PM
Have you ever played Dungeons & Dragons? Are you curious about it, and want to try it out? In this session, we will learn the basics, and learn about choosing our own character, and all that world-building encompasses. In this online version, we will be doing shorter campaigns as we learn more about Dungeons & Dragons. This is the second part of the Dungeons & Dragons session on April 3.
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Health Fair
Thu, Apr 13, 10-5 PM
Join us for our health fair downstairs on the lower level. We will have COVID-19 vaccinations, health screenings, hearing screenings, and alternative medicine booths.
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Backyard Bats
Sat, April 15, 11 AM
All about the amazing bats of Virginia! Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia brings us this multimedia presentation, complete with live bat guest stars and a close-focus camera so you can see every detail. For the safety and comfort of our bat visitors, this program is limited to ages 5+.
Space is limited, so registration is required! Please be sure to register everyone, adults included.
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Outdoor Book Club
Mon, Apr 17, 11 AM
Join us as we go back to the parks for our outdoor book club. This month we’ll be reading Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson at the first pavilion in Ridgeview Park near the bridge. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk, and register today!
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Lunch & Learn with Karen Orlando: Autism
Wed, April 19, 11:30 AM
Happy Autism Awareness Month! Almost all of us know someone with autism either directly or indirectly. There are many truths and myths about what autism is. This talk is for anyone who is interested in learning more about autism, how it impacts families, things we can do as communities to help, and resources available to families. Registration required.
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Outdoor Craft Club
Wed, Apr 19, 6 PM
Join us as we go back to city parks for our outdoor craft club. This month, we’ll be making Beeswax wraps for the kitchen, in honor of Earth Day at the first pavilion in Ridgeview Park near the bridge. Supplies are limited, so register today!
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Food Truck Friday
Fri, Apr 21, 10-2 PM
Join us for the first Food Truck Friday of 2023. Legacieats will be the food truck, and the Friends of the Library will be there with a pop-up book sale.
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Movie
Sat, April 22, 11 AM
Earth
Rated: G
An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet -- polar bears, elephants and humpback whales. Filmed with spectacular clarity and beauty, EARTH is both majestic and intimate as it captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals. From the landmark Disneynature collection, EARTH is an astonishing and heartwarming film filled with adventure, suspense and humor that will take your breath away.
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Valley Libraries Crawl
April 23 – April 29
Explore your local libraries during National Library Week! Visit any Valley Library branch or attend a program and earn a stamp for your passport. After collecting at least three stamps from separate branches turn in your passport by May 1st at any branch and you will be entered into a raffle to win a Kindle Fire.
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Online Book Club
Tue, Apr 25, 6-7:30 PM
Join us for our online book club. This month we’ll be reading our own selection of books about the Earth in honor of Earth Day. Registration required.
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Chair Yoga
Thur, April 27, 12 PM
Presented by Senior Planet from AARP. Ages 60+. Registration required.
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Making History: Virtual Transcribe-a-thon
Thur, May 4, 4-6 PM
Transcribe historical documents as a volunteer with the Library of Virginia through this Virtual Transcrib-a-thon! Session will include an introduction, a demonstration, and brief discussion by Library of Virginia staff.
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NEW!
Play & Learn
Tuesdays
10:00AM-NOON
Play time with toys and games designed to boost school readiness and make up for all those months in quarantine. Plus, a chance to socialize and make some new friends! Ages 0-4 and caregivers. No registration required.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays
10:00AM-10:30AM
Stories and songs, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 3-5 and caregivers.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Fridays, 10:00AM-10:30AM
Stories, songs, and shakers, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 0-3 and caregivers.
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Did you know that you can Book a Librarian for a 30-minute session to get one-on-one help using Library Resources with your device? | |
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New Online Resource!
Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
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MAGTZER has Unlimited access to thousands of digital magazines in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. New issues are added monthly.. | |
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New Online Resource!
NewsBank
A comprehensive collection of articles on local news, issues, events, people, and sports, as well as obituaries, editorials, and other features, from newspapers local and nationwide. Courtesy of the Friends of the Waynesboro Public Library.
America’s News: Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
News Virginian Collection: Explore history through local news, events and people with News Virginian Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
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Be sure to check out the Friends' ongoing Book Sale the next time you are in--featuring fiction, nonfiction, children's books, DVDs, VHS, music & paperbacks.
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