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December 2024

Cheer is in the air. We hope you are feeling cheerful. If not you know where to come, your favorite local library. Join us for a cookie party as our Friends of the Shepherdstown library hosts a very merry cookie party for all. Also coming up is a papercraft activity of folded book art. Or sign up for a vision board class for your hopes for the new year. Lastly, something that really brings joy is watching the favorite family movie Frozen together. We know it is a busy time of year but we hope you can take some time for yourself as you reflect on what is important to you. Maybe that includes end of year giving, and supporting the library. You can give directly to the library anytime. We have some great new hats for sale that would make excellent holiday gifts. Or you could join our Nourishing Literacy giving circle group whose sustaining donations helps cover the cost of whatever the library might need. Help us build an endowment for the library by giving to the Shepherdstown Public Library Foundation, which is looking long term to keeping our library a bright spot in our community. Or become a member of the Friends of Shepherdstown Library. Your FOSL membership and donations help benefit the library in many ways. From new book purchases, kids and adult programs, and new equipment for the library. If you are able to give we truly appreciate it. Most of all we look forward to seeing you at the library and being a part of our fantastic library community.

Holiday hours: We will be open limited hours during the holidays. December 23, 26-28 & 30 open 10:00 - 3:00. Closed December 24 & 25, December 31 & Jan 1.

This inspiring session will guide participants through the process of visualizing their aspirations and creating a tangible, motivational display that reflects their personal goals. With supplies provided by the library, attendees will have everything they need to craft their vision boards in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Artist Ralph Scorza’s "Codex Americanus" Exhibit a Resounding Success!

The recent art exhibit Codex Americanus by local artist Ralph Scorza has captivated our community with its powerful visuals and thought-provoking themes. Due to popular demand, the show was extended and Ralph returned for a second Artist Talk, where he shared insights into his unique style, inspired by the ancient Aztec codices, and his motivation for illustrating U.S. historical events—from colonization to present day.

Attendees also were provided with a curated list of book titles to explore the history and themes portrayed in Ralph’s work further. Ralph generously donated 100% of the proceeds from prints of his work that were available for sale at the exhibition.A big thank you to Ralph for treating us to engage with local art, gain historical perspective, and support our library!

ONGOING PROGRAMMING AT THE LIBRARY

MONDAYS: STEM Club - 4:00 PM, Middle School Math Club - 4:30 PM

TUESDAYS: Senior Social Lounge - 9:00 -12:00 (no get together at library Dec 3), Baby & Toddler Story Time - 11 AM, Middle School Art Club - 4:30 PM

WEDNESDAYS: Pre-School Story Time - 11 AM, Meditation - 12 PM

THURSDAYS: Sensory-Friendly Quiet time 10 AM, Crafternoon 4 PM

FRIDAYS: Wild Wonders Nature Club 11:00 AM, Sip & Stitch 11 AM, Youth Chess Club - 1 PM - 3 PM