Events

Upcoming Events

Celebrate With Us Downtown

Table with the Friends at the St. Patrick's Day Festival

Join the Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library as we celebrate community and library pride at the biggest St. Patrick's Day Festival in West Virginia, hosted by Main Street Martinsburg in Downtown Martinsburg on March 14th!

We'll be set up in the MBCPL Plaza with our banner and table, greeting visitors, sharing info about the Friends and the Library, and connecting with neighbors in the heart of Martinsburg. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow library supporters and help welcome new members into our growing community.

🍀 Festive attire is encouraged, show off your green and come ready to have fun!

📅 Saturday, March 14
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: MPL Plaza, 101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Shift 1: 11 AM – 1 PM — Set-up & Table

Shift 2: 1 PM – 3 PM — Table & Clean Up

If you are a Friends member, sign up to help plan the reopening reception, and to volunteer on the day using this sign-up form.

We would love your support!

Dig In This Spring!

Intro to Gardening Workshop at the Martinsburg Public Library

Ready to start your own vegetable garden? Join us at the Martinsburg Public Library for a free Intro to Gardening workshop led by the knowledgeable WVU Extension Master Gardeners on Saturday, March 21st!

Whether you are brand new to gardening or just need a refresher, this hands-on session will cover the basics of starting a new vegetable garden and help you dig in with confidence. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn something new, connect with fellow community members, and get ready for spring right here at your library.

🌱 All experience levels are welcome — come ready to learn and grow!

📅 Saturday, March 21st

🕚 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Martinsburg Public Library

101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (Top Floor)

RSVP by calling 304-267-8933 or emailing sarah.shewbridge@mbcpl.org

We hope to see you there!

Your Library, Your Community

Spring Members Meeting, Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library

Join the Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library for our Spring Members Meeting at the newly reopened Downtown Martinsburg Library on Thursday, March 26th!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Friends, hear updates on everything we have accomplished together, and help shape what is ahead for our library community in this exciting 100th anniversary year. Whether you are a longtime member or just joined, we would love to have you at the table.

📚 All members are welcome! Come ready to connect, share ideas, and be part of the conversation!

📅 Thursday, March 26th 🕚 5:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Martinsburg Public Library,\

101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (2nd Floor)

Not a member yet? There is still time to join!

Visit friends-of-mpl.org to become a member today. We would love your support!

View the full calendar of events from the Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library below.

Visit the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries Homepage to browse their events calendar. Find programs that match your interests and take part in experiences that enrich, connect, and inspire our community.

Past Events

Celebrate Our Library’s Return

Ribbon Cutting and Opening Day Celebration

Join MBCPL and the Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library as we welcome the community back for a special Ribbon Cutting and Opening Day Celebration on Wednesday, February 19 from 11 AM to 1 PM.

The event will begin with a ribbon cutting, followed by a light reception and time to reconnect in the library. After the reception, families are invited to enjoy Story Time in the Children’s Library and a Button Making Activity hosted by the Friends.

Whether you’ve been counting down the days or are stopping by to see what’s new, we’d love to celebrate this milestone with you. Come for the ribbon cutting and stay for the creativity and community connection.

📅 Wednesday, February 19
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Martinsburg Public Library

If you are a Friends member, sign up to help plan the reopening reception, and to volunteer on the day using this sign-up form.

We would love your support!

With Appreciation for Our Supporters

GFWC - Women’s Club of Martinsburg

Spread Holiday Cheer with the Friends!

Join Us at Christmas on Main!

Come celebrate the season with the Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library during Christmas on Main, happening Saturday, December 6 from 11 AM to 3 PM at MPL Plaza. We’ll be there with cheerful smiles, library-themed goodies, and information about how you can support your local library through the Friends!

Whether you're already a member or curious to learn more, stop by and say hello. We’d love to share how your support helps make a difference year-round.

📅 Saturday, December 6

🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 MPL Plaza, 101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV

🎄 Let’s kick off the holidays with community, connection, and a little library magic!

🔗 Member Signup Form

Fall Library Plaza Cleanup

📍 MPL Plaza, 101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
📅 Saturday, October 25
🕘 9:00 and 11:00 AM

Help us get the Library Plaza ready for fall! Join the Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library for a morning of light outdoor cleanup as we rake leaves, pull weeds, and pick up litter around the plaza.

Please bring your own water bottle and gardening gloves, and wear clothes that can get dirty. Whether you can stay for 20 minutes or the full two hours, we’ll find a task for you. Every helping hand makes a difference!

🔗 RSVP to volunteer

Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at Pride in the Park

Calling all Members! Join The Friends of the Martinsburg Public Library for a special outreach opportunity at Pride in the Park, hosted by Berkeley County Pride of WV. This free, family-friendly event celebrates inclusion and community, values we share as library supporters.

We’ll be staffing a Friends table to connect with attendees, share our mission, and encourage new members to get involved. Volunteers will help greet visitors, distribute materials, and spread the word about how we support MBCPL.

Whether you’re a longtime Friend or new to volunteering, we’d love to have you join us. Let us know you're interested by filling out the sign-up form.

📍 Location: War Memorial Park, N Tennessee Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401

🕕 Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 4:00–8:00 PM

Whether you're new to library advocacy or already a passionate Friend, this event is a great way to connect, learn, and take action, together.

🔗 RSVP to volunteer

Fall Membership Meeting – Save the Date!

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and library updates at our Fall Membership Meeting! Whether you’re a longtime Friend or new to our community, this gathering is a chance to hear exciting news, meet fellow members, and learn how your support is making a difference.

📍 Location: Musselman-South Berkeley Community Library
126 Excellence Way, Inwood, WV 25428
(Located at Musselman High School)

🕕 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM

We’ll hear from library staff, highlight member impact, and share what’s ahead for the Friends. All members are encouraged to attend—and if you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time!

📝 Become a member

📝 Already a member, RSVP for the Membership Meeting

FOMPL Hosts: Show Up for Our Libraries ALA Presentation Viewing Party

Join us for a special viewing party as we stream the American Library Association’s inspiring presentation: Show Up for Our Libraries. This nationwide initiative invites communities to champion public libraries and turn elected officials into library advocates.

Hear from ALA President Sam Helmick, Committee on Legislation Chair Susan Hempstead, and other dynamic guests as they share powerful stories, practical tools, and real-world examples of how advocacy can drive funding and support for local libraries.

📍 Location: The Hub: 126 E Burke St, Martinsburg, WV 25401

🕕 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Whether you're new to library advocacy or already a passionate Friend, this event is a great way to connect, learn, and take action, together.

🔗 RSVP for the Viewing Party!
🔗 Learn more about the campaign

Comic Con June 7 10 AM - 3 PM

Join us for Comic Con at the Roundhouse—hosted by MBCPL and the Martinsburg Farmers Market! Costumes, comics, and community fun for all ages!

Learn more: mbcpl.org/comic-con

Color Our World MBCPL Summer Reading Program 2025 announcement

MBCPL’s Summer Reading Program

Dive into summer fun with MBCPL’s Summer Reading Program! Open to all ages, this free program runs from June 2 to July 26 and features books, activities, and prizes for the whole family.

Learn more and sign up at: MBCPL Summer Reading Program

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