What Treasures Will You Find?
Friends of the Staunton Library Pop-Up Sale
Sun., April 27, 2 - 4 p.m.: FOSL member preview only (on-site membership registration available)
Mon., April 28 - Thurs., May 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., & Fri, May 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Open to the public
Looking for interesting books, DVDs, CDs or audiobooks to add to your collection? Shop at the Friends of the Staunton Library Pop-Up Sale while supporting SPL! The sale will be held at the Library, in the 2nd Floor Board Room. Cash only.
Fill SPL with Your Artwork!
3rd Annual Mini Art Show
Starting on Tues., April 1, participants can pick up a mini art kit at the 1st Floor Circulation Desk and register to display their work in the Mini Art Show in May. Each participant will receive a 4X4 canvas and 1 oz. of air dry clay, while supplies last. There are no medium or subject requirements. Artwork must be returned to SPL by Tues., April 22. Ages 13 and up
April Programs and Services for Adults
Programs take place in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room unless noted otherwise.
Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance to request an accommodation. Food may be served during some library programs; contact us if you have questions or concerns. Library events may be photographed and recorded for promotional materials for the City of Staunton and City-approved third parties.
For more information or assistance, please call 540.332.3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us.
Little Lunch Music: Jim Harrington & Friends
Thurs., April 3, 12 p.m.
Join us for a variety of traditional and popular tunes from the past 100 years. Bring your lunch or enjoy pizza provided by the Friends of the Staunton Library.
Revive! Training with the Central Shenandoah Health District
Tues., April 8, 12 - 1 p.m., Front Parking Lot, weather permitting, or 1st Floor
The Central Shenandoah Health District will visit Staunton Public Library to provide their REVIVE! program to community members. This program provides free naloxone access and training to respond to an opioid overdose emergency.
The Psychology of Money: Understanding Our Behaviors, Beliefs and Emotions Around Financial Health
Thurs., April 17 & Mon., April 21, 5:30 p.m.
Learn strategies for improving financial well-being with Sandra Landram of DuPont Community Credit Union. Adults
Avoiding A.I. Scams
Thurs., April 24, 3 p.m.
Learn some of the most common A.I. scams, how to avoid them and what to do if you get caught in one. Adults
Monthly Events for Adults
Geri-Fit: Exercise for Older Adults: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 11 a.m. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process. Most exercises are done seated - no dancing or getting on the floor. Bring a set of light dumbbell weights, a resistance band and water. Weekly on Wednesdays.
True Crime Discussion Club: Thurs., April 3, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Discuss real-life cases and play fictional crime-solving games on the 1st Thursday of each month. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library.
The Woolpack: Yarncrafts Club: Mon., April 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your current knitting, crocheting or other fiber arts project and work together in good company. All skill levels welcome. On the 2nd Monday of each month.
Memory Cafe: Thurs., April 17, 2 - 3:30 p.m. A Memory Cafe is a fun-filled place for anyone with dementia or memory changes and their caregivers to help them remain socially engaged with others traveling the same journey. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks, live music and more. Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church. On the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Adult Book Groups: Most monthly selections are available to pick up at the 1st Floor Desk.
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Afternoon Classics: Wednesdays, April 9 & 23, 1:30 p.m. Exploring noteworthy texts from around the world and across the ages in fiction, drama, poetry, history and philosophy. On the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month in the 2nd Floor Board Room.
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Great Books: Friday, April 11, 2 p.m. Featuring the Great Books program set up by the University of Chicago. Come join us and add your insight to the discussion. On the 2nd Friday of each month.
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American Shakespeare Center's No Kidding Book Club: Saturdays, April 12 & 26, 3 p.m. Reading Shakespeare, his contemporaries and nonfiction works related to the Renaissance. On the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month. Ages 18+
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Redbeard’s Readers: Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. at Redbeard Brewing Co., 120 S. Lewis Street. You go. Read books. Drink beer. A variety of fiction and nonfiction selections. Join us for a special Meet the Author event with Maggie Marangione on Thurs., April 24, 6 - 8 p.m. On the 3rd Sunday of each month. Ages 21+
April Teen & Tween Events
Teen Anime Club
Wednesdays, April 2 & 16, 4 - 5 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Watch anime, read manga, play games and enjoy Japanese treats at this laid-back club for students in grades 6 - 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Ages 11 - 18
Teen Book Club: YA Shakespeare Retellings
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, & 22, 4 - 5 p.m. in the YA Area
Star-crossed love, power, revenge, madness and more - aye, we'll be discussing it all at our spring book club! Choose from a variety of fiction and graphic novels at our first meeting and discuss your reading at our second and third meetings. Cohosted by the American Shakespeare Center. Ages 13 - 18
Register Now: Card Trick Workshop with Brian Bence
Thurs., May 8, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Work your magic at this hands-on card trick workshop for tweens and teens led by magician Brian Bence! Registration is required via our website or through the registration link. Registration opens Tues., April 1, and closes Thurs., May 1. Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Ages 8 - 18
April Children's Program Highlights
Children's programs take place in the Ground Floor Program Room unless noted otherwise.
Books & Barks
Wed., April 9, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a storytime and visit with local therapy dogs! All ages
Thurs., April 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Sponsored by the Friends of the Staunton Library. Homeschool Hour meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month and is for homeschooling students in grades 3 - 5.
World Art Day
Fri., April 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Draw your own masterpiece to celebrate the birthday of artist Leonardo Da Vinci on World Art Day! Ages 5 - 10
Easter Wreath Craft
Tues., April 15, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for some egg-cellent Easter wreath crafting and bring home your creations! Ages 5 - 10
Rainy Day Fun
Tues., April 29, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come rain or shine to try your hand at old-fashioned pastimes like paper dolls, jacks and ring-toss. Ages 5 - 10
Weekly Children's Programs
Mother Goose Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. A short interactive program for ages 0 - 2 and their caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, puppets and board books.
Big Kid Books: Mondays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m. A fun interactive storytime for ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers featuring picture books, puppets and songs.
All Together Now: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers will have a blast with our giant-sized story books, cuddly puppets and silly songs.
New Releases
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