Poetry at the Augusta County Library
Edited by Chris Graham
freepress2@ntelos.net
April is National Poetry Month, and Augusta County Library in Fishersville is ready with several events and activities.
“In Their Own Words” will take place at noon on Friday, April 9. The public is invited to bring lunch and listen to two library staff members. Mary Binda, known for her puppet shows and work with the children’s department, is a singer/songwriter. Carter Douglass, who does public relations and displays for the library, will read her poems. Read more
County library wing closed Monday, Tuesday
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The children’s wing of the Augusta County Library in Fishersville will be closed on Monday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, it will be open in the morning for storytimes, but will close again from 12:30-4 p.m.
The library is taking these safety precautions while structural steel is being moved over that part of the building.
Augusta County Library December schedule
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The following is a schedule of events in the Augusta County Library system.
- Fishersville Main Library, 1759 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville
- Churchville Branch, 3714 Churchville Ave., Churchville
- Middlebrook Station, 3698 Middlebrook Road, Middlebrook
- Craigsville Station, 18 Hidy Ave. Craigsville
- Deerfield Station, 59 Marble Valley Road, Deerfield Read more
Augusta County Library November schedule
The calendar of events ongoing in the Augusta County Library System.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 11 am: Second Thursday Book Club. Ages 18 & up. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville 949-6354 or 885-3961
Thursday, Nov. 12, 10 am: Momma Goose Rhymes – Lapsit program for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville 949-6354 or 885-3961
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 pm: Middlebrook Knitters. Free. Middlebrook Library Station. 885-1005 Read more
Augusta County Library October ’09 events
Monday, Oct. 5: Make Your Mark! Bookmark Contest begins. Part of the “Picturing America/We the People” program. Pick up contest rules at any library location. Preschool through age 18. Contest ends Nov. 7. Free. Augusta County Library, 949-6354 or 885-3961
Monday, Oct. 5, 2 pm: Book Club for Grown-ups. Free. Churchville Branch Library. 245-5287 Read more
Augusta County Library Calendar
Ongoing at the Augusta County Library this month.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4 pm: Second Tuesday Book Club. Ages 18 & up. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville 949-6354 or 885-3961
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4 pm: The Buzz on Beez: Hive Alive! Kevin Jones brings a live hive and talks about the not-so-secret life of bees. The disappearance of honeybees: what causes it? what can be done? Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville 949-6354 or 885-3961 Read more
Middlebrook Library wins national award
Augusta County Library’s Middlebrook Station has received a 2009 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). In addition, it was designated “Best of Category” in the library division. For 40 years NACo’s achievement awards have recognized the efforts of county governments to support effective and creative programs. Read more
