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Shepherdstown Public Library

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Mission: To provide a variety of information sources, educational and diverse programs and services to fulfill and inspire a civically and culturally engaged community.

Upcoming Events

July 2019

Summer Reading Program, story times, Hogwarts at the Library, plus Lego Club in our Children's Department.

July 4, 2019

Show your support for the Library! Join Miss Tara on Church St. at 10:30 am to march in the Shepherdstown 4 ^th of July Parade!

July 10, 2019

Board Meeting at 7:00 pm at SPL.

July 20, 2019

Family Movie Night behind the Library starting at 8:15 pm.

September 14-15, 2019

FOSL Presents Rumsey Radio Hour!

Sept ember 20, 2019

SPL's 3rd Annual Golf Scramble Classic at The Club at Cress Creek.

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019

in celebration of Independence Day.

Summer Reading Programs for Children

and Adults Continue!

Our Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party behind the Library earlier this month was a giant success with over 250 children and more than 100 adults already having signed up to read! It's not too late to sign up - reading fun continues through August 3.

Our Kickoff Party in the News!

CHILDREN: In July, Summer Reading Program activities include Kevin Sherry, Teen Crafternoon (registration required), and Apollopalooza! 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Celebration plus Little Astronauts Story Times and Lego Club!

Click here for the Complete Calendar!

ADULTS: Get your Bingo cards from the library, join our Facebook group here to chat with your fellow readers throughout the summer, and then bring your completed Bingo card(s) to our Potluck Luncheon at the Shepherdstown Community Club on August 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes.

On the evening of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing, join us behind the Library on July 20 ^th at 8:15 for Family Movie Night featuring a special

viewing of Hidden Figures .

Hogwarts at the Library!

All ages are welcome to join us as we celebrate the wonderful world of Harry Potter on Saturday,

July 27 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Shepherdstown Community Club.

Costumes are encouraged!

Collect your wands (while supplies last);
Get sorted into your houses;
Make magical crafts;
Enjoy Hogsmeade-inspired food & drink; and
Study the "Care of Magical Creatures," featuring animals from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center!

Rumsey Radio Hour Coming in September!

Two shows on Saturday, September 14 ^th (matinee and evening), and one show on Sunday, September 15 ^th -- details coming soon!

There has never been a better time to join Friends of the Shepherdstown Library (FOSL)! They are amazing! This group of dedicated volunteers works tirelessly to organize at least three fundraisers per year, including the annual Book Sale in May and the famous Rumsey Radio Hour in September. Through their efforts, the Library receives extraordinarily generous funding for the new library, children's programming, and so much more! New members are always welcome.

Print the application or join/donate online !

Board elections will be held at FOSL's annual meeting in July. Contact

the Library for the date, time, and place. Open positions

include president and vice president.

We want to take this opportunity to thank outgoing President Larry Blash for his many remarkable years of exceptional service - thank you, Larry, for everything!