March 2026

The Circulation Desk

Our Monthly Newsletter

Director's Letter

Dear March—Come in—

How glad I am—

I hoped for you before—

Put down your Hat—

You must have walked—

How out of Breath you are—

Dear March, how are you, and the Rest—

Did you leave Nature well—

Oh March, Come right upstairs with me—

I have so much to tell—

Emily Dickinson

I don’t know about you, but I am tired of winter and hope March truly brings us spring. I want to see green growing and feel some warm sun. How will you get ready for spring?

Maybe it is a good Spring cleaning, will you get rid of stuff and donate? Or just reorganize. If you are like me, you might be sorting seeds and getting plants started indoors with the dreams of fresh garden produce. Or maybe you are ready to learn a new skill or try a new activity. Whatever you are interested in, we hope you are able to find something to help you with the process here. From gardening books, to organization books, or how-to books, we have a variety of topics. We also have some amazing new and returning programs to get you inspired for something new. Whatever you are interested in, let us enjoy saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring.

Christy

Once Upon a Valentine

This past month, the children's department hosted "Once Upon a Valentine!" The event had a huge turnout of kiddos who got to fill their Valentine's Day with lots of crafts, stories, smiles, and sweet moments.

Learn to Code with Python for Kids

Last month, we started our Learn to Code with Python series for kids! Students are actively learning to go from a beginner to an intermediate level in Python coding with the CodeMonkey program. This series will continue into March with plans for the library to host more coding programs in the future!

FamilySearch

The Shepherdstown Public Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.

The FamilySearch Affiliate Library designation means Shepherdstown Public Library patrons will now have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available through FamilySearch. The popular web service has over 13 billion searchable names and 6 billion viewable images of historical genealogical records—and you get the helpful assistance of knowledgeable, in person library staff.

FamilySearch adds hundreds of millions of free genealogical records and images online yearly from all over the world and manages the famous FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land and court records from more than 200 countries and territories to help you discover and make family connections.

Stay tuned for more info soon!

Paint & Sip

At the end of February, the Friends of Shepherdstown Library hosted a Paint & Sip fundraising night! Thank you to the Friends for putting this event together for the library. Check out the awesome work of the attendees below!

All Occasion Giftbags

The adult craft for last month was making all occasion giftbags! Marie led the crafters step by step in making the bags out of recycled wall calendars, and everyone left with multiple bags to use for gifting!

February Program Highlights

SAVE THESE DATES!

Beekeeping for Beginners

Mondays in March @ 6:30 p.m.

Join us every Monday in March for this class lead by Jason Murphy of Hive House Apiaries! Learn the basics of how to get started, necessary equipment, inspections and hive health.

Registration is limited and required. Email hivehouse@hotmail.com to sign up today!

Restore Your Self: Introducing the Bright Technique for Self-Healing

Tuesdays in March @ 1:30 p.m.

In this 5-week workshop, you will be given a copy of the book, Restore Your Self, and you will become familiar with the Bright technique for self-healing. This technique involves using a combination of your intention, your breath, and Divine Light to transform emotions and mental states held within you! The self-healing technique is both easy to learn and simple to use. Once you’ve incorporated the Bright technique into your day, you may see this as your “go-to” technique that helps you get back into balance, as needed! Read more about the book here! This program will happen every Tuesday in March at 1:30 p.m.

Registration is limited and required. Email director@sheplibrary.org to sign up today!

Adult Craft: Quilling Basics

Saturday, March 7th @ 1:00 p.m.

Create a “Lucky Charm” card with a basic quilling design led by Marie! Registration is limited and required. Email director@sheplibrary.org to sign up today!

Special Events

The Audacity of the Mundane Closing Reception

Tuesday, March 31st @ 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a reception and talk-back with photographer Charlee Brodsky on Tuesday, March 31st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meet the artist and learn more about her process! Charlee Brodsky is a photographer, educator, grandmother, mother, wife, dog-owner, and a few other things. Her professional home is at Carnegie Mellon University where she is a professor of photography and has taught for over 40 years. For more information about the artist, click here. The Audacity of the Mundane will stay on display throughout the month of March, and a portion of all proceeds from sales will go towards supporting the Shepherdstown Public Library.

Tax Prep

Thursdays from February 5th to April 9th

The library will be taking appointments for free tax prep help from an AARP Foundation tax aide! Appointments will take place on Thursdays from February 5th – April 9th. Scheduling opens Thursday, January 22nd. To schedule your appointment, call the library at 304-876-2783!

Recurring Adult Programming Schedule

Recurring Children's Programming Schedule

Coming Next Month...

Bluebird Builders

Saturday, April 11th @ 11:00 a.m.

Families with children ages 6–10 are invited to learn how birds build nests, why bluebirds rely on humans to provide safe nesting spaces, and how to help local bluebirds by building a wooden birdhouse together. Each registered family (no more than two children and at least one adult) will construct and take home a bluebird house! Registration is limited and required. Email jessie@sheplibrary.org to sign up today!

The Art of Classical Guitar: A Celebration of Its History, Music, and Players

Saturday, April 11th @ 1:00 p.m.

Join us as lecturer and concert artist, Dr. Candice Mowbray, leads audiences through an appreciative look at the history of the classical guitar, sharing stories of its great players, composers and music! Enjoy discussion and listening to historic and modern recordings in a presentation that is sure to engage new listeners as well as current fans of the genre. Check out more about Dr. Candice Mowbray's work here!

The Enneagram Instinctual Subtypes: As If the Nine Types Weren't Interesting Enough!

Thursday, April 23rd @ 10:30 a.m.

Three survival instincts provide context for the Enneagram types to be on display. This program invites participants to consider not only how prioritizing instincts differently can lead to interpersonal misunderstanding and conflict, but also how the three instincts give the nine types distinct flavors. Previous exposure to the Enneagram of Personality Types is strongly recommended. Lead by Certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher Missy Wheeler. Registration is limited and required. Email director@sheplibrary.org to sign up today!

Adult Craft: Handmade Sewing Kits

Saturday, April 25th @ 1:00 p.m.

Using recycled materials, create this cute sewing kit for yourself or your favorite crafter! Registration required, no last minute walk-ins please.

Email director@sheplibrary.org to sign up today!

Want to save money? Use your library card! Mango for language learning, Kanopy for video streaming, Libby for ebook, audiobooks and digital magazines.