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A lively story time for children birth to 5 years filled with stories, songs, and activities to help your child grow. We will actively use our eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and sometimes our whole bodies to participate in this fun story time! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development! Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Beth Hildebrand bhildebrand@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Shake out your sillies at this story time for ages 0-2 years. Come explore new books and learn simple songs and nursey rhymes to enhance early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
3-5 year olds and their caregivers are invited to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities that promote school readiness. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development. Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
School-age kids: Orchards and apples are in abundance in the Valley. Try your hand at identifying different apple varieties with a taste test! Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Melanie Knowles mknowles@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 700
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): We all love cookies, right? And who doesn t want to lick the spoon? Well, now you can! Join us as we make edible cookie dough no baking required. AND you can eat it by the spoonful! No judgement here. Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Shake out your sillies at this story time for ages 0-2 years. Come explore new books and learn simple songs and nursey rhymes to enhance early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers participate in a special story time filled with stories, music, movement, conversation, learning, and fun! Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Sarah Dean sdean@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 300
3-5 year olds and their caregivers are invited to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities that promote school readiness. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development. Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Melanie Knowles mknowles@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 700
2-3 year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun filled story time complete with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and crafts designed to strengthen early literacy development. Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Let your creativity loose with craft projects using a variety of materials! Crafty Kids is geared towards children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Drop by the library and build with Keva Planks. Explore what you can build and create with these fun, simple planks! Keva Lab is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Sarah Dean sdean@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 300
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old school dirt cups (made with cookies and pudding, *not* actual dirt). You can jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras to give that spooky feel. Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with some wonderful and well-behaved pups. *All Dogs 2 Read 2 pups are trained and certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs* Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with a wonderful and well-behaved pup. Join us every 1st Saturday of the month to hang out with Tux, a certified therapy dog!* *All Dogs 2 Read 2 pups are trained and certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Dana Pohedra dpohedra@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 500
A lively story time for children birth to 5 years filled with stories, songs, and activities to help your child grow. We will actively use our eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and sometimes our whole bodies to participate in this fun story time! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development! Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Beth Hildebrand bhildebrand@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Kids (grades K-5): Learn about the hibernation and migration habits of our animal friends here in the Shenandoah Valley! Megan Goin, Chief Ranger at Shenandoah River State Park, will lead games and other fun activities about hibernation and migration. Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Shake out your sillies at this story time for ages 0-2 years. Come explore new books and learn simple songs and nursey rhymes to enhance early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
3-5 year olds and their caregivers are invited to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities that promote school readiness. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development. Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Join us for tabletop games, including chess, Jenga, cards, and more, provided by the library! Participants are also welcome to bring their own tabletop games to share each month. If your child is interested in playing chess, we'll have a chess expert available to teach kids of all skill levels and organize friendly competitions! North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater, VA 22812 Contact: Dawn Nyce dnyce@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 400
Kids (ages 6-10): Join us as we discover the science behind leaf color change! We'll talk about why some leaves change color and why some don't with Megan Goin, Chief Ranger at Shenandoah River State Park . We'll also learn how to extract the pigments from leaves! Space is limited, so make sure to save your spot and click "Begin Registration" below. Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Becky Deloney rdeloney@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 600
Let your imagination soar and develop engineering skills while building with LEGO blocks. LEGO Club is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Barbara Andes bandes@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 700
Shake out your sillies at this story time for ages 0-2 years. Come explore new books and learn simple songs and nursey rhymes to enhance early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers participate in a special story time filled with stories, music, movement, conversation, learning, and fun! Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Sarah Dean sdean@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 300
3-5 year olds and their caregivers are invited to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities that promote school readiness. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to create, connect, and show off your artwork! We'll provide the supplies to learn a new art or craft skill every 1st Wednesday of the month. Teen Fine Arts Club is one of four teen programs each month, called the Weekly Whatever. The other three programs include: Game Night for Teens every 2nd Wednesday Teen Anime Club every 3rd Wednesday Writer's Club for Teens every 4th Wednesday Weekly Whatever programs are subject to change keep an eye on our website and social media for updates! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development. Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Melanie Knowles mknowles@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 700
2-3 year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun filled story time complete with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and crafts designed to strengthen early literacy development. Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Let your imagination soar and develop engineering skills while building with LEGO blocks. LEGO Club is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Join the fun as we set up a variety of board games for all ages.
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old school dirt cups (made with cookies and pudding, *not* actual dirt). You can jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras to give that spooky feel. Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with some wonderful and well-behaved pups. *All Dogs 2 Read 2 pups are trained and certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs* Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
K-5 kids: join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for Dogs 2 Read 2 (D2R2) at Shenandoah Community Library! Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories. D2R2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with wonderful and well-behaved pups! Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Think you know how to spot fake information? How about knowing if a website is trustworthy? Come test yourself and maybe learn a thing or two! MRL's Teen Advisory Council is hosting a media literacy event so you can learn something and be better prepared to answer questions from the people in your life who aren't so tech-savvy. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Kids ages 5 and up: join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month for a drop-in program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) creativity and free play! We'll provide a ton of fun activities, including Legos, keva planks, Brainometry shape puzzles, and art! North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater, VA 22812 Contact: Dawn Nyce dnyce@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 400
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old school dirt cups (made with cookies and pudding, *not* actual dirt). You can jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras to give that spooky feel. Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to play board games, card games, or start your own tabletop role-playing game with your friends, all while enjoying free snacks every 2nd Wednesday of the month! Game Night for Teens is one of four teen programs each month, called the Weekly Whatever. The other three programs include: Teen Fine Arts Club every 1st Wednesday Teen Anime Club every 3rd Wednesday Writer's Club for Teens every 4th Wednesday Weekly Whatever programs are subject to change keep an eye on our website and social media for updates! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Elementary school kids: drop in to Elkton Community Library every second Wednesday of the month for Build It Up! Use LEGOs, Keva planks, and other fun blocks to bring your imagination to life. Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Rebecca Beaulieu rbeaulieu@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Kids (ages 6 to 11): Join us to make beaded pumpkins and ears of corn to add to your harvest decorations! We'll create these fun crafts using pony beads and pipe cleaners. Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Rebecca Beaulieu rbeaulieu@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Let your imagination soar and develop engineering skills while building with LEGO blocks. LEGO Club is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Sarah Dean sdean@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 300
Let your curiosity go wild while conducting exciting science experiments! Super Science is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Kids (grades K-5): Join us for a shockingly good time learning about electricity with Snap Circuit kits! Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old school dirt cups (made with cookies and pudding, *not* actual dirt). You can jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras to give that spooky feel. Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with some wonderful and well-behaved pups. *All Dogs 2 Read 2 pups are trained and certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs* Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Meet children's author Christy Gove, who will read to us from her book, Dr. Karra to the Rescue ! Based on the true stories of patients at the Wildlife Center of Virginia , Dr. Karra to the Rescue follows the Center s Veterinary Director, Dr. Karra Pierce, through a busy day caring for injured and orphaned wildlife. Young readers will meet a variety of patients, learn about wildlife medicine, and discover what it takes to help wild animals return to their natural habitats. This program is part of a three-day book tour as Christy Gove, Dr. Karra, and the Center s animal ambassadors travel to several locations throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Charlottesville. Each stop will include a live reading, book signings, and opportunities to meet two of the Center s animal ambassadors! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Elementary and middle school kids: Drop in to Shenandoah Community Library every third Saturday for Build It Up! Use LEGOs, Keva planks, and other fun blocks to bring your imagination to life.
Kids and teens (ages 5-17) can drop in to Shenandoah Community Library between 10AM and 5PM to paint pumpkins! Supplies are limited, so reserve a pumpkin by clicking the "Begin Registration" button below. Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Becky Deloney rdeloney@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 600
Kids can join us every third Tuesday of the month for Crafty Kids! Use your imagination to create a different craft each month. North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater, VA 22812 Contact: Dawn Nyce dnyce@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 400
Let your imagination soar and develop engineering skills while building with LEGO blocks. LEGO Club is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Barbara Andes bandes@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 700
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old school dirt cups (made with cookies and pudding, *not* actual dirt). You can jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras to give that spooky feel. Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to discuss your favorite manga and anime, share fanart and fanfic, and watch some anime every 3rd Wednesday of the month! Please note that the anime we watch is usually 14+. Teen Anime Club is one of four teen programs each month, called the Weekly Whatever. The other three programs include: Teen Fine Arts Club every 1st Wednesday Game Night for Teens every 2nd Wednesday Writer's Club for Teens every 4th Wednesday Weekly Whatever programs are subject to change keep an eye on our website and social media for updates! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Drop by the library and build with Keva Planks. Explore what you can build and create with these fun, simple planks! Keva Lab is geared towards kindergarten through 5th grade youth. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
K-5 kids can join us on the 4th Thursday of every month for Crafty Kids! Use your imagination to create a different craft at each program. Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Sarah Dean sdean@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 300
Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old school dirt cups (made with cookies and pudding, *not* actual dirt). You can jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras to give that spooky feel. North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater, VA 22812 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with a wonderful and well-behaved pup. Come meet Timber, a certified therapy dog through the Alliance for Therapy Dogs! Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Beth Hildebrand bhildebrand@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Families are invited to a hands-on learning program about overwintering houseplants! This program is part of our Fall Gardening Series in partnership with the Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners: Overwintering Wildlife in the Garden (9/26) Overwintering Houseplants (10/24) Holiday Plants: Care and Toxicity (11/21) Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Barbara Andes bandes@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 700
A lively story time for children birth to 5 years filled with stories, songs, and activities to help your child grow. We will actively use our eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and sometimes our whole bodies to participate in this fun story time! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development! Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Beth Hildebrand bhildebrand@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Shake out your sillies at this story time for ages 0-2 years. Come explore new books and learn simple songs and nursey rhymes to enhance early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
3-5 year olds and their caregivers are invited to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities that promote school readiness. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Kids (ages 0-5): Join us for a not-so-spooky Story Time to celebrate Halloween wearing your favorite costume! Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S. Third Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Shake out your sillies at this story time for ages 0-2 years. Come explore new books and learn simple songs and nursey rhymes to enhance early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers participate in a special story time filled with stories, music, movement, conversation, learning, and fun! Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441 Contact: Sarah Dean sdean@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 300
3-5 year olds and their caregivers are invited to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities that promote school readiness. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us every 4th Wednesday of the month for a free Writer's Club! We welcome all writing styles and skill levels. Work on your writing or ask for help with editing in a safe, judgment-free space! There will also be open mic time to share your writing with others. Writer's Club for Teens is one of four teen programs each month, called the Weekly Whatever. The other three programs include: Teen Fine Arts Club every 1st Wednesday Game Night for Teens every 2nd Wednesday Teen Anime Club every 3rd Wednesday Weekly Whatever programs are subject to change keep an eye on our website and social media for updates! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Elizabeth Goble egoble@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext 600
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development. Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, Broadway, VA 22815 Contact: Melanie Knowles mknowles@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 700
Kids (ages 0-5): Join us for a not-so-spooky Story Time to celebrate Halloween wearing your favorite costume! Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
2-3 year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun filled story time complete with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and crafts designed to strengthen early literacy development. Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Kids (grades K-5): Join us for a shockingly good time learning about electricity with Snap Circuit kits! Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with some wonderful and well-behaved pups. *All Dogs 2 Read 2 pups are trained and certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs* Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Kids (ages 5-10): Come celebrate Dias de los Muertos with us as we decorate skulls and create Frida Kahlo inspired crowns! And there's going to be a pi ata! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: MaKayla Baker Paxton mbpaxton@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 107
A lively story time for children birth to 5 years filled with stories, songs, and activities to help your child grow. We will actively use our eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and sometimes our whole bodies to participate in this fun story time! Central Library, 174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact: Denise Munro dmunro@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 108
Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, and crafts that encourage early literacy skill development! Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave., Elkton, VA Contact: Beth Hildebrand bhildebrand@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 200
Kids (grades K-5): Get ready to explore the wild side of nature with Shenandoah National Park ! We'll learn all about animal adaptations and the safety of wildlife in the park by examining their skins and skulls. Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835 Contact: Stephani Tusing smoore@mrlib.org 540-434-4475 ext. 137
27 children’s events are on in Harrisonburg in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Massanutten Regional Library (9 branches, 238 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Bridgewater, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes and Luray, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Harrisonburg’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.