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Tuesday, January 1 – Thursday, January 31
Winter Reading Challenge
Keep warm and cozy with a family reading challenge! Track your reading then come to our Snow Glow(b) Party on Friday, February 1, at 6:00 p.m.
Advance registration required. Sign up at the front desk.
Wednesday, January 16, 12:00 p.m.
Midday Music: Mark Hackley and Brenda Remis
A long-timer member of the Valley country music scene, Mark plays acoustic guitar and sings both originals songs and country covers, while Brenda Remis provides back up harmonies and guitar accompaniment. Hackley’s fifth album, Life Beyond the Pain, was released in 2018. Light lunch provided.
Sunday, January 20, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Alternate Snow date: Sunday, January 27, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Library Mini Golf
The library becomes a mini golf course. Putt through the paperbacks, birdie in the biographies at this Friends of the Library fundraiser. Mascots – photo ops – face painting- and more!
Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m.
Library Brewery Trivia at Seven Arrows Brewery
Come to Seven Arrows Brewery for an evening of craft beer and trivia fun hosted by the Valley Libraries. Teams can consist of up to six adults. Prizes will be rewarded for first and second place winners. Ages 21 and up. The trivia is free—beer and snacks are on you.
Technology Classes
Advance registration required. Registration open 30 days before each program by calling the library at 540-942-6746, or registering at the front desk.
Drop-In Device Help
Thursday, January 17, 10 a.m.-12p.m.
Thursday, January 24, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Wondering how to use the technology devices you received over the holidays? Bring your new tech gadgets and gizmos (tablets, e-readers, iPads, laptops, smart phone) to the library for the advice of our friendly tech-savvy staff. No appointment or registration needed for this technology event, all others require advance registration.
Intermediate Excel
Friday, January 18, 11 a.m.
Add to your basic skills with Microsoft Excel, including using tools such as autocomplete, formulas, comments, titles, charts and graphs. A basic knowledge of Excel is needed. Advanced registration required.
Reoccurring Programs
Movie Night at the Library
Friday, January 11 & Friday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m.
See new releases on the big screen. Free popcorn and drinks are provided. Due to copyright restrictions we cannot list the movie title, but you can find the listing on our website: WaynesboroPublicLibrary.org, or call 540-942-6746.
Book Club
Monthly- Second Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Read a novel, then meet with others to discuss. Ask at the circulation desk to check out a copy of the book-of-the-month.
Nonfiction Book Club
Monthly- Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Our new nonfiction book club will read and discuss nonfiction books. Ask for your copy at the circulation desk or check out our e-library.
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
January 14, 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Global Health Progress & Challenges
Learn about the most critical global issues facing American today. Participants read 12-16 page articles in the Great Decisions Briefing Book (available in the library or purchase your own copy) which provides background information, expert analysis, and suggested discussion questions on topics such as global health, Russia’s policies, military engagement, or China & America. Then, meet with others to discuss. This program is part of America’s largest discussion program on world affairs, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. If you enjoy the Great Decisions on PBS, this is the group for you!
Weekly Programs
Monday
9:30 a.m., Swing and Sway.
This music and movement class is just the thing you need to get started in the morning. No stories, just song and dance. Ages 0-6.
10:00 am-12:00 p.m., Chat & Play.
Chat and Play provides interactive play for your little one and conversation for you. Open to children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
4:00 p.m., WPL Knitters.
Bring your materials and socialize with other knitters.
Tuesday
6:30 p.m., Story Night & Happy Tales.
A story, a bedtime snack, and a chance to practice those reading skills with friendly, attentive therapy dogs from Positive Paws.
Wednesday
9:30 a.m., Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose Time is an interactive program featuring songs, fingerplays, books, movements, and nursery rhymes for children from birth through age three and their caregivers.
10:30 a.m., Story Time
Story Time features books, stories, songs, puppets, flannel board activities, and crafts for children ages three through five accompanied by an adult.
Thursday
9:30 a.m., Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose time is an interactive program featuring songs, finger-plays, books, movements, and nursery rhymes for children from birth through age three and their caregivers.
10:30 a.m., Story Time
Story Time features books, stories, songs, puppets, flannel board activities, and crafts for children ages three through five accompanied by an adult.
4:00 p.m., Masterminds
Full STEAM ahead! Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are the waves of the future. (ages 5-12) are invited to take part in fun experiments and interactive lessons. Activities will vary but fun is guaranteed.
4:00 p.m., Junior Masterminds
Junior Masterminds is perfect for preschoolers who want to go full STEAM ahead. It is focused mainly on building, with a scientific flair. If you are too young for Masterminds (ages 0-5) this program is for you.
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