Culpeper County Library

06/20/2026

👀 July BookPage Sneak Peek 🔍

🔎This Private Eye July, BookPage spotlights the new class of mystery and thriller heavyweights with an essay from David Heska Wanbli Weiden and an interview with Jessica Knoll. 👁️‍🗨️ Other PEJ goodies include true crime for your book club and our quarterly cozy mystery column, while elsewhere in the issue, Denise Kiernan celebrates the undersung heroines of the American Revolution.

📚 Plus, coming in August: We make you a syllabus of the best new dark academia books, talk to Sarai Walker about her true crime-inspired thriller and chat with Elizabeth Lim about her historical spin on the Chinese version of Cinderella.

BookPage is generously provided by the Friends of the Culpeper County Library. 💙 You can read current and past issues online: https://www.bookpage.com/dig.culpeperlibrary/

06/18/2026

🌞 Summer Reading Event: 🗽 History in Our Backyard

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, discover the stories of Culpeper, a small town that played a big part in shaping our nation! Join the Museum of Culpeper History at the Library for this special event!

📜History isn't just in textbooks. It's right here where we live! Culpeper has played a surprising and important role in American history, and in this program, students will discover why this area has been a place worth fighting for, writing about, and remembering. 🪖 From Civil War battlegrounds to colonial roots, come explore the stories that happened right in our own backyard.

📆 Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
📍 Sign up online: https://www.cclva.org/event/history-our-backyard-12465 or call us at 540.825.8691
🗽Open to 3rd - 5th graders

06/17/2026

📚✨ The library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors African American freedom and achievements. It’s a time for reflection, education, and celebration.

➡️ While we're closed, our digital resources are always available at www.cclva.org, including eBooks, audiobooks, and more.

06/16/2026

🌞 Summer Reading Event: 🎎 American Girl Tea Party🫖

Celebrate 40 years of American Girl with us at a fabulous tea party! Bring along your beloved dolls as we explore the eras of your favorite American Girls with fun crafts and activities galore.

📆 Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
📍 Sign up online: https://www.cclva.org/event/american-girl-doll-event-11447 or call us at 540.825.8691
🍵 Open to all ages. Seating is limited and registration is required.

06/15/2026

🌞 Summer Reading Event: 🎎 Blast from the Past! Old-Timey Toys

How did children play in the past? Join us and the Museum of Culpeper History as we explore the types of toys and games children played with when the country was being founded. 🪁 Participants will learn about historic toys and games and have the opportunity to try their hand at a few of them!

📆 Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
📍 Sign up online: https://www.cclva.org/event/blast-past-old-timey-toys-12464 or call us at 540.825.8691
🏏 For kindergarten - 2nd grade

06/14/2026

🔦 Weekly Resource Spotlight: NoveList Plus 📚✨

👓 Not sure what to read next? NoveList Plus helps connect readers with books they'll love through expert recommendations, read-alike suggestions, series guides, book lists, and more. Whether you're looking for your next mystery, romance, fantasy, or nonfiction read, NoveList Plus can help you find it. 📚💛

❓Have questions or want to learn more? Learn more here: https://research.ebsco.com/c/gwqnxg/recommends or stop by and talk to a staff member or call us — we’re happy to help!

🛎 Learn about all resources offered at the library: www.cclva.org/resources

06/12/2026

Tomorrow!! Join us for Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles! 🦎 At this event, you will learn about reptiles as well as see, touch, and hold reptiles! We only have seats at the 4:00pm show, so sign up now to make sure you have a spot! https://www.cclva.org/event/larsens-lizards-12795

🌞 Summer Reading Event: ✨Larsens' Lizards! 🦎

Join us for Larsens' Amazing World of Reptiles! 🦎 At this event, you will learn about reptiles as well as see, touch, and hold reptiles!

🐢 Lizards! Snakes! Tortoises! 🐍

We have two times to choose from:
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm or 4:00pm - 5:00pm
📍Sign up online: https://www.cclva.org/events/month/2026/06?keywords=lizard or call us at 540.825.8691
🐢 Open to all ages! Registration required.

06/12/2026

💎 Bling Your Book 📘

Give a plain book a dazzling makeover! ✨ Teens and adults are invited to decorate a book cover with gemstones, markers, and other creative supplies provided by the library. Customize the cover, add colorful designs to the page edges, and create a one-of-a-kind book that’s uniquely yours. 🎨 No experience needed — we’ll supply everything you need!

📆 Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00am - 12:30pm
📍 Sign up online: https://www.cclva.org/event/book-decorating-12352 or call us at 540.825.8691
📚 Open to adults and teens age 13+

06/12/2026

💛 A huge thank you to the Mid-Day Lions Club 22701 for donating a beautiful Trex bench made from recycled plastic to the library!

You'll find the bench on our back patio—a perfect spot to relax with a good book. Stop by to see it, get a library card, and discover all the resources and services available at your library!

Thank you for your support of our community and library. 📚

06/11/2026

📚🌞 We’re heading out into the community this weekend! 🦖

Our librarians will be at two local events sharing information about library resources, upcoming programs, and our Summer Reading program. 🦕 If you see us out and about, be sure to stop by and say hello—we’d love to see you! 💙

✨ CulpeperFest by Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
📆 Friday, June 12, 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Germanna Daniel Technology Center

✨ Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market
📆 Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Culpeper Baptist Church