Protect Our Seniors!

Scams designed to take advantage of senior citizens are an unfortunate reality these days. If you'd like to learn more about how to protect yourself or a loved one, make plans to attend this free event at our North River Library in Bridgewater on Tuesday, September 6th, at 2PM.

Led by the Better Business Bureau, this informative free program discusses scam vulnerability, how to spot scams, resources for protection, and more.

Find complete details here.

Angela Easterling in Concert September 15th

Angela Easterling will present a free concert of her own original songs interspersed with selections of classic folk, roots, and country tunes at Central Library in downtown Harrisonburg. Join us on Thursday, September 15, at 7PM!

As part of her performance, Easterling will discuss the craft of songwriting and tell the stories behind her songs, weaving in some roots music history and the artists who have influenced her writing. With a new album and past appearances at WNRN and WTJU in Charlottesville, MRL is very pleased to welcome Easterling back to the Valley.

Seats will be limited for this event; register at this link.

Elkton Walking Tour

Join Elkton Community Library branch manager Beth Hildebrand and Elkton Mayor Joshua Gooden on this two hour tour of historic downtown Elkton.

We’ll learn about key community buildings, such as the Jennings House (current Town Hall), Conrad’s Store, the Elkton Theatre, and more.

The tour is free and starts and ends at the Elkton Community Library at 106 N. Terrace Drive. Wear comfortable walking shoes and come step back in time with us - rain or shine!

Market Story Time!

Join us for a special Story Time at Big Gem Park in Shenandoah at the Daughters of the Stars Farmers Market!

Children of all ages will enjoy garden theme stories with MRL Children's Librarian Stephani Moore.

We look forward to this fun event with our partners Page Alliance for Community Action. Hope to see you!

Monarchs are on the move!

Join us in the Butterfly Garden of our North River Library in Bridgewater and learn about the migration of monarchs in this hands-on STEM Saturday!

You'll find the event right behind the library branch on Saturday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m.

We're so grateful for our wonderful Friends of North River Library who have made the garden and all these fabulous programs possible!

Afterschool activities for kids!

Did you know that there are free afterschool activities for kids every week at MRL? With seven branch locations, the learning never stops! Check our website calendar and make plans to stop by your local MRL branch for any of the following events. There's no need to register in advance - just pop in and enjoy the fun! We can't wait to create with you!

1950s Census Records Now Available

Doing some genealogical research? You can now find the U.S. Census records from the 1950s available through Ancestry Library. And you can access this powerful genealogy database through any MRL branch - for FREE! Just ask for help at your local branch.

Need help getting started on tracing your family roots? Book a Librarian today! Our professional librarians will walk with you through MRL's local genealogy and history resources and can provide training on how to use our microfilm readers and our online resources, like Ancestry Library and Heritage Quest. Come explore your past with MRL!

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the mind.”
― Luther Burbank, American botanist

Thank you Greenvale Garden Club for the gorgeous floral arrangements you created for our North River Library in Bridgewater and our Central Library in Harrisonburg.

We appreciate you sharing your talents with us in such a kind and generous way and to our larger community, too. You brightened the days of our visitors and our MRL staff!

Love flowers, gardening, and all things in nature? We've got free resources galore for you! Check our catalog today and see how MRL can inform, inspire, and connect you!