Shepherdstown Public Library
Circulation Desk
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Support Your Public Library!
Mission: To provide a variety of information sources, educational and diverse programs and services to fulfill and inspire a civically and culturally engaged community.
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January 2020
Weekly story times resume plus Saturday Story Time, Pajama-Time Movie Night, Maker Space, and Lego Club in our
Children's Departmen
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December 27, 2019
Pappy Van Winkle Raffle Drawing at 5:00 pm at Shepherdstown Liquors.
February 15, 2020 (rain date: February 18, 2020)
Community Event hosted by FOSL - details coming soon.
Holiday Hours:
December 24th and 25th: Closed
December 31st and January 1st: Closed
December 23rd and December 26th through December 30th: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday, January 2nd: normal hours resume
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Terry Thompson of Triad Engineering measuring and staking in preparation for drilling and probing.
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More Progress!
Triad Engineering has been contracted to perform detailed geotechnical exploration of the new library site.
Be
fore the new library building can be perfectly sited and elevations can be finalized, and before construction can begin on the access drives, parking area, storm water management facilities, and two retaining walls, Triad Engineering must complete its geotechnical exploration of the entire site, conduct soil testing in its laboratory, and generate a comprehensive report of findings. They are onsite now drilling soil borings and auger probes at 17 different locations to test moisture content of the soil, assess potential volume change characteristics, and establish foundation design parameters.
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Welcome New Friends of Shepherdstown Library (FOSL) Officers!
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Robert (Rob) Sisk, President
Rob retired to Shepherdstown just over one year ago for the natural beauty, artistic energy, and relaxed pace of life this area has to offer. Rob and his wife, Anita, relocated from Pittsburgh, PA where Rob worked as a Nuclear Engineering and International Marketing Specialist. Rob previously served in the U.S. Navy for ten years.
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Says Rob, "Throughout my life, I have been an avid reader and know how much that "habit" has expanded my knowledge, perspective, and life enjoyment. I know how important a community library is to all and am happy to contribute to the growth and expansion of FOSL's contribution to literacy in Shepherdstown.
As the newly elected President of FOSL, I am looking forward to this coming year! Over the next year it is anticipated that the Shepherdstown Library will be growing to better serve the community. As the Library grows, FOSL is looking forward to working with Library staff to assure the library not only remains a vital and viable community resource, but also successfully enhances its ability to better serve our community.
With this in mind, FOSL goals are:
- to enhance community engagement with the Shepherdstown Library;
- to increase community awareness of library services and activities;
- to assist library staff in strengthening and expanding library services commensurate with the area's needs; and
- to coordinate volunteers and raise funds for programs in support of the community.
This year FOSL will work to expand and strengthen programs that address the needs and interests of our community."
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Justin Duewel-Zahniser, Vice President
Justin grew up in Shepherdstown in a book-loving family who made frequent and consistent use of the Shepherdstown Public Library, as well as other area libraries. He brings to FOSL a decade of product management experience with firms providing global supply chain IT software and services, as well as over half a decade of experience in the library technology industry. In his limited spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, reading and writing science fiction and poetry, respectively, and both playing and developing games.
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The Gift of Very Expensive Bourbon Whiskey!
This is a unique opportunity to win a bottle of the very rare Pappy Van Winkle 20-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey valued at more than $2,000. Fewer than 5 days remain until the lucky winning raffle ticket is drawn, so there is still time to buy one ticket or more for yourself or as a holiday gift for your special someone.
$10 each (no limit!)
Available at Shepherdstown Liquors
202 East Washington Street
Shepherdstown, WV
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The winning ticket will be drawn at 5:00 pm
on Friday, December 27, 2019.
All proceeds benefit the new library.
You must be 21 years of age to purchase.
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Hot Stuff,
and Selling Fast!
Enjoy your morning coffee
in a one-of-a-kind Shepherdstown Public Library mug with exclusive artwork by Barbara Chapman. Just the right size, plus microwave safe.
Quantities are Limited!
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Upcoming Giving Circle Events
Up to 85 current members and still growing!
Details about the upcoming winter cocktail party
coming soon.
If you would like to join our Nourishing Literacy
Giving Circle today, contact the Library.
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New at the Library: Staff Picks
Drop by to see which books are being endorsed by your library staff,
and check them out!
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New Library Project Update
Raised to Date: $3,307,478 !!!
If you would like to make a donation to the library before the end of this calendar year, contact Hali Taylor at (304) 876-2783 or
[email protected]
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