Aerial Photography by Ryan Hagerty |
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Mailing address update: All of our mail will now be delivered to the library. Please update your address books
145 Higbee Lane Shepherdstown WV 25543
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Upcoming Events
August/September: Story Times for Children and Youth Programs: STEM Club, Teen Writing Group, Middle School Anime/Manga Club; Crafternoon, Art Club, Lego Club, Math Circle, Quiet Reading Club, Youth Chess Club and more @ SPL, check Facebook or the library's calendar for
dates and times
Every Wednesday: Meditation at 12:00 pm in the Commons Room
Every Friday: Sip & Stitch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Commons Room
September 7: Teen Environmental Film Challenge, Interest Mtg 4:30-5:30
September 8 & 22: How to Play Trading Card Games with Jayson Chapalee; 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Commons Room
September 9: DAR Grandparent day event, 10:30-12:30 in the Commons Room
September 20: Library Board Meeting; 7:00 pm in the Commons Room
September 21: Youth Microscopy Program 4-5:45 (ages 8-14)
September 25: How to use Libby with Christy, 11:00 AM in the Commons Room
September 25-30: Fall Celebration week in the Children's Department
September 29: 2023 Sixth Annual Golf Scramble Tournament at Locust Hill Golf Course; sign in starts at 11:00 am / shotgun start at 12:30 pm; details below
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Sweet Celebration Success!
FOSL hosted a wonderful ice cream social August 19 to celebrate the one year anniversary of the library, and to say congratulations to Hali and Lee Ann on their retirement. Thanks to FOSL for organizing our storywalk, book hunt, live music, and of course ice cream and cake. Ice cream was donated from Amy's & Alex's Ice Cream & Coffee shop, and Rock Hill Creamery. The beautiful cake was donated and made by Shepherdstown Sweet Shop. Musicians that performed included The Chunky Lops, Deborah Rochefort on recorder, Sam Janotta and Timothy. The love for the library continues to grow and we are so grateful.
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The Children's department hosted Monarch week in August. We held storytimes, author visits, crafts and our own in-house Monarch caterpillars hatched and were released. |
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Registering is easy! Download our Registration Form and drop it off at the library - 145 Higbee Lane in Shepherdstown - or scan the QR code to sign up online.
This year, there will be four hole-in-one opportunities to win fantastic prizes: $5,000 cash, a Hilton Head Golf Trip, a Five Night Carnival Cruise, or a New York City Trip (the cost is $5.00 per golfer and is included in the registration fee).
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We have created a shelf full of SPL Staff recommends titles. Stop in and see what Lance, Addison, Rachel, Jessie or Christy recommend this month. |
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MAKE A PURCHASE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND TEEN DEPARMENTS!
We are once again in need of materials, supplies, and other interesting things for our Children's and Teen Departments. Nothing on our wish list costs more than $44.99! If you want to make a purchase for us, click ---> Amazon.com. |
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SUMMER READING!
Summer reading 2023 was a success. We had 177 kids sign up. All summer long we hosted amazing programs, storytimes. We thank the following vendors for providing coupons as our prizes. Four Seasons Books, The Shepherdstown Sweet Shop, Mountaineer Popcorn, Grapes & Grains Gourmet, Creative Procrastinations and Whimsical Necessities, Tonic Therapeutic Herb Shop & Elixir Bar, On the Wings of Dreams, Dogwood General Store, Rock Hill Creamery, Community Garden Market.
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Our Adult Summer Reading Bingo contest was lots of fun. Those who completed their Bingo card were entered into a drawing for gift cards to Four Seasons Books. Congratulations to our winners |
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Have you seen our beautiful gardens lately? Be sure to save time for a stroll next time you are here. Thank you to the Garden Stewards who help to maintain our serene gardens at the library.
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“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”
― Cicero
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AND ...
Since we opened our doors one year ago, we have issued 1,284 new
library cards! That is 80 new patrons in one month alone. UNBELIEVABLE!
Our Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle just keeps growing! If you would like more information about this exciting and effortless way to help raise funds for the library, or would like to join this amazing group, contact the library at (304) 876-2783.
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