The 12 Days of Christmas ... Day 7: Holiday offerings at the library

Augusta County Library's Churchville Branch

There's Kindles and laptops and video games and smart phones and every other device available out there but the wonderful thing is that libraries are still as popular as ever. With lots of seasonal reading selections, a trip to the library provides hours of entertainment for kids and parents during school vacation.

These two dedicated folks run two of the three western Augusta County Library branches. Ginny works at the Deerfield library branch and Jack at Churchville.

The library also provides internet access, in-house computers, DVDs, children's programs, craft time, genealogy research, workshops, job help, meeting rooms, and much more.

This ever-popular, colorful baby dinosaur -- decked out for the holiday season -- was made by Augusta County resident Kurt Michael and his son five or six years ago, as a "son" to "Lucy," the larger-than-the-kids dinosaur that has resided in the main Fishersville branch of the library for 20 years. This little fella likes to visit the various library branches and spread joy to the kids who shower love on both dinosaurs.

The main library and branches will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25, so stop by soon and find your holiday entertainment to enjoy during vacation.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

- Day 1: Olde Richmond's Christmas of yesteryear ... Miller & Rhoads' holiday windows and Legendary Santa
- Day 2: Afton's Bethlehem Village and the greatest story ever told
- Day 3: Experience Colonial Virginia with Monticello $5 admission
- Day 4: Lantern Tours at Staunton's Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia
- Day 5: Celebration of Holiday Lights in Staunton's Gypsy Hill Park
- Day 6: Goodies for library & FCMV staff, volunteers

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
December 18, 2013

Augusta Library Board elects new president

Craigsville branch of the Augusta County Library.

A seasoned member of the Augusta County Library Board has been elected as president to lead the organization through the 2013-14 year.

Mr. Terry Sumey, who represents the South River District and has 22 years of experience on the board, was elected president at the bi-monthly meeting held Thursday night at Pasture District's Craigsville branch. Frank Deckert, Riverheads representative, was re-elected vice president.

Board members welcomed a new colleague, Betsy Curry, appointed by Supervisor Marshall Pattie to replace Marsha Elliott, who moved out of the county, as representative of the North River District.

Craigsville's library branch is an example of how the community comes together to help with projects that have seen cuts to budgets the past few years. Wood for shelves was donated by Blue Ridge Lumber in Fishersville, and the craftsmanship was by Frank Jolly at the nearby Augusta Correctional Center.

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
July 18, 2013