Massanutten Regional Library

Massanutten Regional Library MRL offers books, digital books, resources, and more for free. Inform, inspire, connect with us! One library card. Thank you!

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 countiesβ€”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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Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to make your own book from scratch, from binding the pages to attaching the cover...
06/20/2026

Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to make your own book from scratch, from binding the pages to attaching the covers!

This program will take most of the 2 hours, so come early if you want to go through the whole process.

πŸ“– 2PM - 4PM
πŸ“– Tuesday, July 14 - Page Public Library in Luray
πŸ“– Thursday, July 16 - Village Library in Broadway

Kids (pre-K-5th grade): step into the prehistoric world with "Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show" presented by Brig...
06/20/2026

Kids (pre-K-5th grade): step into the prehistoric world with "Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show" presented by Bright Star Children's Theatre!

πŸ¦– Page Public Library at 10:30AM - Thursday, July 9
πŸ¦• Grottoes Branch Library at 4PM - Thursday July 9
πŸ¦– Elkton Community Library at 10:30AM - Friday, July 10
πŸ¦• North River Library at 2PM - Friday, July 10
πŸ¦– Village Library at 10:30AM - Saturday, July 11
πŸ¦• Central Library at 2PM - Saturday, July 11

πŸ“£ UPCOMING CLOSURE πŸ“£All MRL branches will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Indepenence Day. We're wishin...
06/20/2026

πŸ“£ UPCOMING CLOSURE πŸ“£

All MRL branches will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Indepenence Day. We're wishing you a fun and safe holiday - see you again on Monday, July 6th! πŸŽ†

Our online resources are available 24/7 at mrlib.org.

Searching for jobs and internships can be stressful and confusing. We're here to help!Our free online resources Learning...
06/19/2026

Searching for jobs and internships can be stressful and confusing. We're here to help!

Our free online resources Learning Express and Ferguson's Career Guidance Center offer learning resources, tools for educators, test prep materials, bilingual resources, career planning, and more!

Head to mrlib.org to learn more about all the career resources you can access with your MRL card 😊

Thank you so much to our partners at JMU Libraries for sending a big batch of fresh seeds for our Community Seed Library...
06/19/2026

Thank you so much to our partners at JMU Libraries for sending a big batch of fresh seeds for our Community Seed Library!

Stop by Central Library in Harrisonburg, Page Public Library in Luray, or North River Library in Bridgewater to search our self-service seed stations 😊🌱

Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to make your own book from scratch, from binding the pages to attaching the cover...
06/19/2026

Teens and tweens (ages 11-17): Join us to make your own book from scratch, from binding the pages to attaching the covers!

This program will take most of the 2 hours, so come early if you want to go through the whole process.

πŸ“– Thursday, July 9
πŸ“– 2PM - 4PM
πŸ“– Elkton Community Library

Adults (18+): Join us with  for a monthly gathering to hear presentations on science, art, history, and pop culture! Lea...
06/18/2026

Adults (18+): Join us with for a monthly gathering to hear presentations on science, art, history, and pop culture! Learn something new, have a laugh, and enjoy a drink.

🎀 Saturday, July 18
🎀 6PM-8PM
🎀 Sage Bird - Harrisonburg

Thank you to everyone who shopped our June Book Sale! Because of your generosity, we raised more than $2,600 to support ...
06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who shopped our June Book Sale! Because of your generosity, we raised more than $2,600 to support our programs and resources πŸ“šπŸ“–πŸ₯°

Don't miss Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy's FREE Virtual Author Talks!Join Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy to discuss...
06/18/2026

Don't miss Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy's FREE Virtual Author Talks!

Join Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy to discuss "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook," which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms, on Tuesday, June 23rd at 2 PM.

πŸ‘‰ Register for Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy's online talk: https://libraryc.org/mrlib/164460

Adults (18+): Join us for an introduction to nature journaling led by Kelli Hertzler, a nature journaler, artist, natura...
06/17/2026

Adults (18+): Join us for an introduction to nature journaling led by Kelli Hertzler, a nature journaler, artist, naturalist, and Arboretum staff member! Everyone will be given art supplies, including a journal to take home 😊

Space is limited, so register at mrlib.org to save your spot!

🌿 Friday, July 10
🌿 10AM - 12PM
🌿 Edith J. Carrier Arboretum - Harrisonburg

Address

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

Telephone

+15404344475

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