Waynesboro Public Library

Join us this Sat, Dec 6th, from 10 AM - 2 PM, for the Winter Market! Explore amazing local arts and crafts vendors, and grab your favorite brew from Happ Coffee! Santa will make a special appearance from 10 AM to Noon, and the Friends of the Library will host a book sale from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Don’t miss out on our Jane Austen Tea Party! Join us on Tuesday, December 16, from 5 PM to 7 PM for an evening of tea, light refreshments, Austen-themed trivia, and crafts. Registration is required, and it’s open to ages 16 and up. #JaneAusten #janeausten250th

Visit us before December 16th to view the display and take a guess at how many pages were used in its creation for a chance to win a set of Jane Austen books! Here’s a hint: it took 12½ hours and 101 glue sticks—30 minutes longer than the audiobook of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice!”

What should you do with books that are too damaged to retain and are also archived in multiple locations? We decided to create a dress to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary!

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We will be closing today, November 26th, at 5 PM for Thanksgiving and will reopen on Monday, December 1st, at 10 AM.

Here are the winners of the National Book Awards, including Rabih Alameddine and Omar El Akkad. The winners of this year’s National Book Awards have just been announced at a ritzy gala in downtown Manhattan. Rabih Alameddine’s The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) won the …

Here are the winners of the National Book Awards ~

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Excited to share that our new computer desks are finally set up! Huge thanks for your patience. Computers are now ready to use!

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Winter Market
Sat, Dec 6, 10 am – 2 pm
Join us for our annual Winter Market at the Library! Browse unique arts and crafts from local artists and find last-minute gifts for the holidays.

Registration required.
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Libby and Hoopla
Thu, Dec 4, 1 pm
We will discuss Libby and Hoopla—the cornerstones of your digital library. We will talk about the best ways to access the thousands of digital ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, tv shows, music, and movies available to Waynesboro Library patrons.

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We're excited to announce that we're upgrading our workspace to enhance your experience. Please note that our computers will be unavailable from 6:00 PM on Thu, Nov 20, through Noon on Fri, Nov 21, as we install new desks!

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Building Bone Density
Wed, Nov 19, 11 am
Join Jackson Lohr, Personal Trainer, as he discusses how to build bone density.

Thank you for including us!

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College Financial Aid
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30 pm
Learn about the FAFSA and college financial aid with Joshua North, Director of Financial Aid for Bridgewater College.

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📚✍️ Calling all writers! Join us for a National Novel Writing Month Write In on Mon, Nov 17, and Mon, Nov 24, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Write and connect with local writers in celebration of National Novel Writing Month. Enjoy coffee and other relaxing activities to help get the creative juices flowing.

The Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy honor distinguished Virginians, past and present, as Strong Men & Women in Virginia History for their important contributions to the state, the nation, or their professions.
For more information, please visit: edu.lva.virginia.gov/strong-men-w...

The exhibit will be on display at the library through Saturday, December 6.

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"The 2025 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History" traveling exhibit, a joint project of the Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy, is now on display at Waynesboro Public Library! The exhibit honors the contributions of African Americans to the Commonwealth.

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The Waynesboro Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

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Waynesboro Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

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Join us on Thursday, November 13, at 4:30 PM for a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Albemarle Ballet Theatre. The Studio for the Performing Arts presents excerpts of The Nutcracker, danced by students of the Albemarle Ballet Theatre, along with a reading of the story by E.T.A. Hoffman.

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Adult Nerf Battle: Join us after hours for pizza and a Nerf battle in the library! Sat, Nov 8, 2 PM. We still have a few spots left, so be sure to register today! waynesboro.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-...

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Join us on Thursday, November 6th, at 5:30 pm to learn what life was like for an Eastern Woodland Indian family with the Frontier Culture Museum. Examine furs and other trade goods as you learn about the daily life of the Indigenous peoples of Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley in the 1700s.

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Waynesboro Public Library will be closed on election day, Tuesday, November 4th. However, we are open as a Polling Location. Voting will take place on the lower level of the library. To view a sample ballot, please visit: www.waynesboro.va.us/2269/Sample-...

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Did you know that we have a Little Free Pantry?
All donated food items must be shelf-stable/non-perishable, and sealed. Suggested items include canned meats, protein bars, baby food, canned fruits and vegetables, crackers, pasta, rice, water bottles, powdered or condensed milk, and juice boxes.

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Happy BookFaceFriday!
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Check out our “Where the Wild Things Are” themed library pumpkin! Got a pumpkin you want to show off? Add it in the comments! Happy Halloween Eve! 🎃
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Adult Nerf Battle: Join us after hours for pizza and a Nerf battle in the library!
Sat, Nov 8, 2 PM.
We still have a few spots left, so be sure to register today!
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Photo of a notebook that reads Estate Planning. A pen and wooden block house. Gale Legal logo. QR code for link in post. Text that reads: National Estate Planning Week. October 20-26, 2025. Everyone deserves peace of mind—estate planning helps you protect what matters. This National Estate Planning Week, Waynesboro Public Library invites you to explore Gale LegalForms, a free resource available with your library card. link: https://www.waynesboro.va.us/1238/Legal-Resources

National Estate Planning Week
Everyone deserves peace of mind—estate planning helps you protect what matters.
This National Estate Planning Week, Waynesboro Public Library invites you to explore Gale LegalForms, a free resource available with your library card.

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Sat, Nov 1, 2 - 3:30 pm
Come to the library after hours for pizza and a Nerf battle in the stacks. Nerf N-Series Agility blasters are provided, or bring your own. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Parental consent form required.
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