Summer 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to summer 2026!

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and July 4th just around the bend, the Friends of the Augusta County Library Foundation are buzzing with summertime energy. Thanks to your continued support, library programs are thriving, offering fun, education, and enrichment for everyone. Whether you are looking to escape the heat in a quiet study nook, join our annual summer reading challenge, or join a book club, there’s something special waiting for you. Dive into this edition of the newsletter to discover what we’ve been working on, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

In this issue:

Summer Reading Program - Program kicks off June 1!

Lucy the Dinosaur Book Now Available - Lucy book on sale now; and was featured on local TV!

National Library Week Was Fun - We always enjoy this annual celebration of our libraries.

Friends' Wins - Grateful for a donation from students, and a Grant to support summer reading.

In the Garden - Plant sales and more!

What We're Reading - Delve into books about mysterious strangers.

Join a Book Club (or two!) - So many book clubs!

Upcoming Events - Motorcycles, Oreos, pickles, horses, Presidents and more!

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And, as always, we invite you to join us at our next Board Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 6 pm at the Fishersville location. We’ll be discussing sales of the Lucy the dinosaur book, the summer reading program, and ongoing fundraising efforts. Bring a friend!

Contact us at friends@augustacountylibrary.org