Summer Reading Success!
4,400 of our neighbors joined in the Summer Reading Program fun this year! We celebrated our program's success with a concert by River's Bend Trio yesterday at Generations Park in Bridgewater (see pictures of the summer fun below). We've loved meeting so many readers of all ages this summer and look forward to your continued use of MRL!
We'll be analyzing our program stats to learn the number of books, pages, and minutes read, and will be reaching out to all participants to learn how we can make next year's program even better and more engaging. If you have feedback you'd like to share now, we'd love to hear it! Message us here so we can learn ways to keep serving you better.
A few final reminders on Summer Reading Program: children have until Sunday, August 7th, to "buy" raffle tickets with their reading points. Raffle prize winners will be notified by Saturday, August 13, 2022. All prizes for winners of all ages should be picked up at your local MRL branch by the close of business on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
Thank you for participating in this year's program and THANK YOU once again to our very generous 2022 Summer Reading Program underwriters who helped make magic happen!
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We're on a break ... but the fun continues!
Our wonderful storytellers are taking a planning break until August 15 to prepare for our fall session. Be sure to check our website for fun things happening during the first two weeks in August. Details on many of those children's events are listed below, too!
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Sharks in Broadway?
Be sure to check our calendar for free, fun activities like Family Flicks, Crafty Kids, Super Science, LEGO club, and more happening at many of our branches.
All are welcome to come explore at MRL!
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Make Music at MRL!
Meet us at Central Library in Harrisonburg next Wednesday, August 10, at 10 AM, as our friends from the EMU Preparatory Music Program offer a FREE music class!
EMU music teachers will lead us through movement, melody, and keeping rhythm through steady beats. Join us for a free and fun special musical program!
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Hiring in Harrisonburg
Do you enjoy working with the public and giving excellent customer service? Are you searching for part-time work with a set schedule? Does being around books, wonderful patrons, and great co-workers interest you?
Come join us as a part-time library assistant at our Central Library in downtown Harrisonburg!
This position works 20.5 hours per week in our Circulation department, which has a three-week schedule rotation and includes two Saturdays worked in that rotation. MRL is a great place to work and our Library Assistants make an impact on thousands of library visitors each month through their great service and communication skills. Learn more about the duties, schedule, and qualifications sought for this position at this link and apply today!
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Spaces are filling fast - reserve a spot today!
Save the date - Saturday, August 27 at 12:30 PM at Central Library in Harrisonburg to meet Brian Noyes, bestselling cookbook author and owner of Red Truck Rural Bakery. Noyes will share his experiences of going from a weekend baker to training at the Culinary institute of America, to eventually opening and running his successful bakery business.
In addition to offering FREE cake samplings at the event, Noyes will also sell and sign copies of his 2018 The Red Truck Bakery Cookbook, as well as his brand new release, The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook. Seats are limited at this special event, and spots are filling fast. Spread the word to foodies you know and register online today!
P.S. Check out the scrumptious Peach Milkshake Cake and Strawberry Lemonade Bars MRL staff recently sampled from Brian's recipes (thanks to our head of adult services, Kristin!
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Thank you Brothers!
We had a fantastic birthday bash for Harry Potter at Brothers Craft Brewing last weekend! Over 200 people of all ages stopped by our table, made fun crafts, and enjoyed Brothers' home-brewed Butterbeer, complete with flavored potions! Brothers then donated proceeds from their special brews to MRL to benefit our nonprofit mission. Thank you Brothers! We're so grateful for your partnership and all you do to help foster community!
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