We have great news! Thanks to a very generous donation from a patron we are able to feel safe in our next fiscal year no matter what comes. So that means we can add a service that many patrons have been asking for. Free language learning. We are excited to announce the launch of Mango languages which offers over 70 language learning courses. Plus we have included ASL (American Sign Language) as an additional subscription. You can now use your library card to sign up and learn languages such as Spanish, Italian, Cherokee, Icelandic, Hebrew, Urdu and so much more. This will be great for students young and old, families and those wanting to learn English as well. There are 21 different languages for learning English.

Typically in August we quiet down in the library and focus on recovering from a very busy summer reading program. We are so excited about this new service that when you stop in you might find one of the staff quietly practicing their new language learning skills. We have lots of other activities going on this month. August 7-10 FOSL will be hosting their bi-annual book sale. Also be sure to come check out the pottery of local artist Denise Kupiszewski. Lastly, for all those young readers be sure to turn in your reading log to get your coupon books.

Take time as your summer winds down to plan ahead for travel, learning and exploration.

LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE FOR FREE WITH MANGO LANGUAGES

As a library patron of the Shepherdstown Public Library, Mango Languages is now included in the free services available to you with your library card!

Why use Mango?

• Choose from over 70 languages
• We offer ASL (American sign language) as a special addition
• Family Profiles are available so everyone in the family can learn together
• And so much more!

Create your account today following the steps below.

HOW TO ACCESS MANGO LANGUAGES

1. Go to: https://connect.mangolanguages.com/sheplibrary/start
2. Click on "Sign Up" to create a username and password.
3. Login to start learning!

Once you've created your online profile, you can download the Mango Languages app to your smartphone or other connected device and sign in with the username and password you created for the site.

That's it, you now have 70 of the world's languages, including ASL, in your pocket (awesome!) - Let the adventure begin!

If you have any questions or issues, please contact one of our library staff for help, or you can also check out the Mango resources page on our website for more information.

AUGUST PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - SAVE THESE DATES!

We have a fun line-up for the month of August and want to call out a few special events and offerings - for a full listing of our ongoing programs for Adults and Kids, please scroll down to the events calendar at the end of the newsletter or check out our website events calendar for up-to-date listings!

MUD ON THE WALLS, THE CERAMICS OF DENISE KUPISZEWSKI AUGUST 1-30

AUGUST 1 - 5-7PM - EXHIBIT OPENING AND RECEPTION

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING SWAP - AUGUST 2

AUGUST 2 - 9-11AM - TICKET SHOPPING

AUGUST 2 - 12-2PM - OPEN SHOPPING

FOSL SUMMER BOOK SALE - AUGUST 7-10

AUGUST 7 - 5-7 PM - PREVIEW SALE ($10 ENTRY)

AUGUST 8 - 10AM-6PM

AUGUST 9 - 10AM-3PM

AUGUST 10 - 10AM-1PM

ADULT PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOP - AUGUST 23 - 1-3PM

The 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program is a wrap!!

We had so much fun hosting special events for children of all ages, and we wish to thank all of our special guests who helped to make this summer so much fun. Our sincere gratitude goes to Jenn with Jenn's Uncommon Critters, Chet with Do-Art Productions, Kevin Sherry, Danielle Corsetto, Officer Dickens from the Shepherdstown Police Department and Abby Fianko who led our Girls Who Code workshops.

It is our deep joy and honor to serve our community through childrens' programs that expand imaginations and help kids to build new skills during our Summer Reading Program and year-round.

If your child or teen participated in the Summer Reading Program, don't forget to submit your summer reading logs to redeem the coupon book reward. Logs can be submitted beginning today to our team at the circulation desks.

Children learn about nature during Wild Wonders Nature Club!

Office Dickens of the Shepherdstown Police Department gave a tour of his police car!

Children's book author and illustrator, Kevin Sherry, gave a puppet show with handmade puppets!

Our young library friend, Lena, enjoyed making art during one of our Toddler Art days!

Do-Art Productions led our Painting Workshop where children learned about painting techniques and created their own masterpieces!

During the Sphero Robot coding lab, kids learned basic coding to navigate Sphero Robots through mazes and challenges!

WEEKLY ADULT PROGRAMS