WPL now offers downloadable eBooks & eAudiobooks in cooperation with other Southwest Virginia Public Libraries at http://swvapub.lib.overdrive.com. In order to check out items you will need your library card. Depending upon the title and your hardware, you'll be able to listen to or read these downloads on your computer, a CD, or portable device. 

Attention: Library renovations started May 31, 2011 with major consturction ending in January 2012. The whole building is projected to be open to the public in early April. The project architect is BCWH and the general contractor is C.L. Lewis & Compay. Work started on the lower level then moved to the main floor in the fall of 2011. A local history room, internet cafe and staff break room were created on the lower level. On the main floor the circulation desk was moved, the foyer changed, the chidlren's programming room relocated, and office area redone. A public stairway between the two floors was also be added. These are pre-construction drawings from BCWH. Find out more information here. 

Waynesboro Public Library welcomes your visit! We have built a well balanced collection of print and audio-visual materials for children and adults that includes early literacy kits, downloadable audio books, and large print books.  Our online resources provide access for researching the family tree, finding homework help, and links for job seekers.  We also offer innovative educational and cultural programs for everyone. Daily story times, monthly concerts and movies, and Summer Reading Programs are a few of the wonderful activities that the library offers.  WPL plays a major role in educating our citizens and improving the quality of life; let our dedicated team provide you quality professional library services with a smile!

Our library is located in the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley, about 90 miles west of Richmond, VA and is well-known for its extensive local history collection for Waynesboro and Augusta County as well as its genealogy resources.

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History

Founded in 1912 by the Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church, Waynesboro's library was the third Virginia Library to take advantage of the state law permitting the establishment of tax-supported public libraries. The first librarian was Virginia Leftwich, the mother of Ruth Graham (Mrs. Billy Graham).