Kids ages 5-10 will celebrate National Quilting Day with MRL as we explore the history of American quilting, different piecing methods, and create a take-home project! Design your own quilt square to be added to our MRL Community Quilt for Big Read. We'll provide all materials! more
Kids ages 8-9: what was life like in the Mali Empire of West Africa, founded by Sundiata the "Lion King" more than 750 years ago? Join the Central Library for a hands-on program featuring storytelling with traditional West African instruments, trading in an "open-air" market, and an interactive geography lesson with the Frontier Culture Museum! more
Teens and adults - join the Central Library for a two-part writing workshop on developing a short story, led by Judith Dreyer! After the workshop, participants are encouraged to write a short story (1,500-3,000 words) over the next month, using helpful handouts provided by Judith. We'll use our chosen book for Big Read, "Homegoing," as our prompt and inspiration! more
Are you on the hunt for your next favorite book? Are you bored of your go-to genre? Adults can join the Central Library for a "book tasting" on Thursday, March 13th! You'll get the chance to sample a carefully curated selection of books across a variety of genres, including mystery, romance, fantasy, non-fiction, and more - Registrations are politely requested for planning purposes, although we also welcome walk-ins! more
Starting on Thursday, March 13th, the Central Library will have fiction and non-fiction titles in a variety of genres available for purchase, with adult books for $1 and children's books for just $0.25. They accept both cash and credit card, and each dollar you spend will directly support the library's mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! more
Join Aristocat Cafe for their Cat Chats Book Club! more
Join Aristocat Cafe for their Queer Fantasy Book Club! more
All ages are welcome at our Big Read Kickoff Event on the 3rd floor of the Explore More Discovery Museum! Enjoy music and listen to a summary of our chosen book for Big Read, Yaa Gyasi's "Homegoing," as well as passage readings by local celebrities like Sofia Samatar and Gbenga Adesina. Participants will also be able to pick up FREE copies* of "Homegoing" to read alongside other community members. Delicious food and drinks will be provided by local businesses as we celebrate the start of Big Read! more
Celebrate local authors at our annual Rocktown Author Festival on Saturday, April 12th! Bring your friends and family to Central Library (Harrisonburg) from 10 AM to 3 PM to meet local authors and purchase their books. You'll have the opportunity to chat with them about their publishing journeys and get exclusive details on their upcoming projects! more
Grab your book club, family, friends, or coworkers and join us for an adult Battle of the Books! Check out the book list below to prep for this trivia-style competition. The winning team will receive a gift card to Parentheses Bookstore located in downtown Harrisonburg! more