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145 Higbee Lane Shepherdstown WV 25443
Upcoming Events

December: Story Times for Children and Youth Programs: STEM Club, Teen Writing Group, Middle School Anime/Manga Club, Crafternoon, Art Club, Lego Club, Advanced Math Circle, and more at SPL.

Visit our Facebook page or the library's calendar for
dates and times for our Youth Programming listed above!

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

NEW! Infertility Care Support Group, December 7, 10:30 to 11:30 pm

Scrabble @ the Library December 7, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

FOSL December 14 Zoom meeting, 5:30 pm

Games Day @ the Library, December 21, 2:00-4:00 pm

Homeschool Craft Program, December 6, 2:00-4:00 pm

We will be taking a Story Time break between December 19 to January 3. Regular Story Time schedule will resume January 9.

NEW!
We're excited to announce we will host a FAMILY STORY TIME once a month beginning in January 2024. Bailey, a trained therapy dog, will join Miss Jessie in the Children's department for our first session!


**Library Board Meeting; December 13, 7:00 pm in the Commons Room**

Holiday Hours:
Closed December 23-27 for the Holidays
December 28-30 Open 10:00-3:00
Closed January 1 for the Holiday
Directors Note:

Here at the library we are taking the time to reflect on our first full year of being open in our new space. We have held so many amazing programs, hosted book groups, helped patrons with research, suggested great reads, held lots of Story Times, and provided a space for everyone who needs us. We know you appreciate the library. We love to see you and hear what you think about the library and all the services we provide. It's your library and your thoughts, feedback, and opinions matter!

If you would like to show your appreciation with a monetary gift we are always grateful for the support. You can support the library by becoming a member of FOSL (Friends of Shepherdstown Library) or contributing at any of their events, like the recent Books and Chocolates Sale. FOSL supports the library with special project fundraising and programming expenses.

You can also become a member of our Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle by making a recurring donation to the library each month, which supports our book purchasing and programs. Sign-up is easy and your donation simply is added as a charge on your credit card bill. Think of it as supporting the library with the cost of one restaurant meal per month.

Finally, you can support the Shepherdstown Public Library Foundation by contributing to our endowment which will support the long term financial future of the library. Of course, you can always just stop in the library and make a donation however you feel comfortable. In whatever way you close out 2023, we hope it includes a warm drink, a cozy seat and a good book from the library!

--Christy

Here are some highlights from our past year in the library.
The love of reading starts early.
Miss Jessie is a storytime genius.
Our gardens are amazing.
Volunteers are so essential and appreciated.
Falconry program
Diabetes awareness program
2nd graders in for a visit, everyone went home with 3 books and new library cards.
4th of July Parade fun.
Our fabulous Sip&Stitch group
Lego Club!
STEAM learners and helpers
Mr Jon & friends perform
Kevin Sherry is always fun.
First day of Summer Reading extravaganza
A quiet place to read.
One year anniversary in the new space.
A change in leadership. Thank you Hali for your amazing work.
Photo booth for Grandparents day.
Upcoming Special Interest Programming
Meet the Author: Mike Chalmers
  • Saturday December 16, 1:30
Come hear from Mike about his new book This is Shepherdstown. He will be holding a discussion about the book and hosting a Q&A. Click here for more information!
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Homeschool Program: Cookies from Around the World
Come celebrate the holidays with other homeschool families and sample cookies from all over the world. Please bring some cookies and be ready to share their origin with the group! There will be a holiday-themed story time along with other activities. Best for ages 3 and up.”  
 
Wednesday, December 20, 2:00-3:00pm
Book to Movie Book Club
Save the date for our first Book to Movie Book Club. January 21, 1:30. Ages 10 and up are invited to join us for a watch party after reading the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We will be viewing the Greta Gerwig 2019 production of the movie. Snacks will be provided, registration is requested. Click here to email christy@sheplibrary.org and register for this event!
If you are curious about how many books and materials we have checked out so far this year see the chart below.