Augusta County Library: More special events during Nationial Library Week

 Children's Department in the Augusta County Library in Fishersville, Virginia.

This week Augusta County Library joins libraries across the country in celebrating National Library Week. Special events include a book signing with author Billy Coffey, a Wizard of Oz performance for children, a book sale and a fine removal event.
 

Started in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association to highlight the value of libraries and library workers.  Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of their communities, libraries are deeply committed to the places where their patrons live, work and study.  

“Service to the community has always been the focus of the library,” says Diantha McCauley, ACL Director. “As a result, our library system has grown and evolved to provide for the needs of every member of our community.” 

The National Library Week events at the Fishersville Library illustrate the range of free services offered by the library. This week's activities include:


·         Using the Internet for Beginners, Wednesday, April 16 at 3 p.m.
·         Wizard of Oz Performance for Children, Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
·         Accessing Free EBooks for Kindles, Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m.
·         Author Billy Coffey Book Talk and Signing, Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. 
·         Who Done It Crime Scene Investigation for Teens, all week long

In addition, the Friends of the Augusta County Library will be hosting a special book sale where gently used books may be purchased individually or by the bagful in a Friends book tote. 

The library is also waiving overdue fines on request at all five of its locations.

For additional information, contact the library at 540-885-3961 or visit www.augustacountylibrary.org.  

Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell

April 15, 2014

Thank a librarian! Celebrate National Library Week 2014

Thank a librarian! During National Library Week that runs now through April 19, stop by your local library to celebrate all they have to offer. Lots of activities and events are planned for this annual event -- plus it's a great time to thank those workers and volunteers who man the desk, shelve the books, answer questions, lead programs, and make the library an extension of everyone's home.

Best-selling author Judy Blume is the national honorary chairman. Since 1970, this prolific author has written books loved by children and young adults, selling over 80 million books that have been translated into 31 languages.

If you haven't been to the library in a while, check out the list of fun activities available with the Augusta County Library:

• All week at all Augusta County Library locations: Tell us what you geek & we’ll waive your overdue fines!


• Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm in Fishersville: Children of all ages will have the chance to travel down the Yellow Brick Road with some of the cast members of the Wizard of Oz.  Come watch as these beloved characters bring us a sneak preview of this classic show and then meet them afterwards. Waynesboro Players in partnership with Imagine That! Theater will be presenting The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum on May 8 through the 10th at 7:30 p.m. and May 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Waynesboro High School Louis Spillman Auditorium.


• Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 pm in Fishersville: We’re excited to offer an evening with local writer Billy Coffey, author of four books that combine rural Southern charm with a vision far beyond ordinary. Mr. Coffey will discuss his writing and sign books. Light refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Augusta County Library.


• Saturday, April 19 at 6:30  in Churchville (Time TBD): Children of all ages will have the chance to travel down the Yellow Brick Road with some of the cast members of the Wizard of Oz.  Come watch as these beloved characters bring us a sneak preview of this classic show and then meet them afterwards.

Augusta County Library Locations

• Fishersville Main Library
• Churchville Branch
• Craigsville Station
• Deerfield Station
• Middlebrook Station
• Verona Book Drop

 

National Library Week 2014 - Proclamation  

WHEREAS, libraries help lives change in their communities, campuses and schools;

WHEREAS; librarians work to meet the changing needs of their communities, including providing resources for everyone and bringing services outside of library walls;

WHEREAS, libraries and librarians bring together community members to enrich and shape the community and address local issues;

WHEREAS, librarians are trained, tech-savvy professionals, providing technology training and access to downloadable content like e-books;

WHEREAS, libraries offer programs to meet community needs, providing residents with resume writing classes, 24/7 homework help and financial planning services to teens applying for student loans to older adults planning their retirement;

WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of every member of their communities;

WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I proclaim National Library Week, April 13-19, 2014. I encourage all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available @ your library.  Lives change @ your library.