Massanutten Regional Library

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Founded in 1928, Massanutten Regional Library has been an integral resource for the central Shenandoah Valley for over 80 years. Your library system has seven branch locations, and outreach programs that serve Harrisonburg city and Rockingham and Page counties—a service area of 1,300 square miles with 150,000 residents! Your library system provides the community with a well-trained staff and a com

prehensive, balanced collection of materials, programs, and technology in a safe and welcoming environment. We strive to be a highly visible center for culture, technology, and knowledge, serving the wide-ranging needs of our diverse community. Come read and learn with us at Bridgewater, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Harrisonburg, Luray, & Shenandoah. Seven libraries that inform, inspire, connect!

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Our Weekly Whatever rotating series for teens and tweens (ages 11-17) is getting a refresh! Join us every Wednesday from...
09/02/2026

Our Weekly Whatever rotating series for teens and tweens (ages 11-17) is getting a refresh! Join us every Wednesday from 4PM-6PM at Central Library in Harrisonburg for these fun programs:

👉 Teen Fine Arts Club on 1st Wednesdays: Create, connect, and show off your work!
👉 Game Night for Teens on 2nd Wednesdays: Play board games, card games, or start your own tabletop role-playing game!
👉 Teen Anime Club on 3rd Wednesdays: Discuss your favorite manga and anime, share fanart and fanfic, and maybe even watch some anime!
👉 Writer's Club for Teens on 4th Wednesdays: Work on your writing or get help with editing in a judgment-free space!

Kids ages 0-5: Join us for a nature-themed Story Time and outdoor activities on the Luray Hawksbill Greenway in partners...
09/02/2026

Kids ages 0-5: Join us for a nature-themed Story Time and outdoor activities on the Luray Hawksbill Greenway in partnership with Shenandoah National Park!

We'll meet at the Hawksbill Greenway Entrance across the street from the Shenandoah Electric Cooperative on 2 Mechanic St. in Luray 😊

🌳 Monday, September 14
🌳 10:30AM - 11:30AM
🌳 Luray Hawksbill Greenway - Luray

The Deyerle Program Series on Local History is returning for its 22nd year in October! This year's topics will celebrate...
09/01/2026

The Deyerle Program Series on Local History is returning for its 22nd year in October! This year's topics will celebrate America's 250th year in Virginia with a focus on the Shenandoah Valley. Join us at 7 PM every Thursday from October 1st to October 29th at Central Library in Harrisonburg for our FREE, popular, and enriching programs!

👉 Session 1: Old Houses of Rockingham County
👉 Session 2: Local Revolutionary Records
👉 Session 3: Virginia's Presidents
👉 Session 4: Revolution on the Frontier
👉 Session 5: The Revolutionary History of the Shenandoah Valley

Registration is requested for planning purposes. Head to mrlib.org/events to register and find more information on each program!

We're excited to announce our Youth Fall Bingo Challenge! Pre-K kids, children ages 6-10, and teens ages 11-17 can now p...
09/01/2026

We're excited to announce our Youth Fall Bingo Challenge! Pre-K kids, children ages 6-10, and teens ages 11-17 can now participate in a Fall reading challenge on the FREE Beanstack app! Signing up is quick and easy - swipe for more info 📚

Earn badges by completing fun challenges like "Read a spooky book," "Listen to an audiobook," and "Check out a book on a library display." Finish the full bingo card to win a free book and a community coupon!

Have fun, discover great new stories, and connect with fellow library lovers now through November 30th 😊

Don't miss our next Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser! This Saturday, September 5, MRL is hosting a fun-filled evening of fr...
08/31/2026

Don't miss our next Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser! This Saturday, September 5, MRL is hosting a fun-filled evening of friendly competition at Restless Moons Brewing! Join us to test your spelling skills or cheer on your friends and family! Whether you're competing or just enjoying the fun, all proceeds support MRL's programs and services 😊

🐝 Saturday, September 5
🐝 6PM - 9PM
🐝 Restless Moons Brewing - Harrisonburg

All ages are welcome to attend, and adults can register for the competition for $5 on our website at https://mrlib.libcal.com/calendar/22185/adult-spelling-bee!

REMINDER: All MRL branches will be closed next Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day!Our online resources and ...
08/31/2026

REMINDER: All MRL branches will be closed next Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day!

Our online resources and downloadable media will still be available on our website, mrlib.org 😊

Is there a program, resource, or service you wish MRL had? Is there something you think we do really well or something w...
08/30/2026

Is there a program, resource, or service you wish MRL had? Is there something you think we do really well or something we could do better? Let us know in our 2026 Community Survey!

The survey only takes a few moments to complete, and it greatly helps us understand how we can improve our services and community impact. Don't wait—we're collecting feedback until Monday, August 31!

👉 To fill out a digital survey, head to https://bit.ly/MRLCommunitySurvey
👉 To fill out a paper survey, stop by your local MRL branch (copies available in both English and Spanish)

Tweens and teens (ages 11-17): Celebrate spooky season with a throwback dessert made with a twist! Come make old-school ...
08/30/2026

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) and jazz them up with creepy candies and eerie extras 🎃

🍬 Thursday, October 1
🍬 4PM - 5PM
🍬 Shenandoah Community Library

Don't miss Lucky Diaz’s FREE Virtual Author Talks on September 24 at 7PM in English and 8PM en español!Grab a pocketful...
08/29/2026

Don't miss Lucky Diaz’s FREE Virtual Author Talks on September 24 at 7PM in English and 8PM en español!

Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, "Paletero Man."

Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!: https://libraryc.org/mrlib/197905

Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle. Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad y la diversión del verano con Lucky Diaz, músico ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY y autor del sensacional libro ilustrado bilingüe, Paletero Man.

¡Regístrate hoy y descubre cómo todos podemos aportar un poco más de dulzura y espíritu comunitario a nuestra vida diaria!: https://libraryc.org/mrlib/198586

Share your MRL story with us! We're collecting stories of MRL's community impact leading up to our 100th anniversary in ...
08/29/2026

Share your MRL story with us! We're collecting stories of MRL's community impact leading up to our 100th anniversary in 2028. If you or someone you know has been touched by MRL, we'd love to hear from you!

Sign up for an interview session at Central Library in Harrisonburg on Tuesday, September 22, or Tuesday, September 29, at bit.ly/MRLAppt 😊📖

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174 S Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA
22801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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