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Community Learning
A practical guide to public libraries, adult education, workforce
training, lifelong learning, technology help, Extension programs,
youth enrichment, and continuing education throughout Harrisonburg,
Rockingham County, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County.
Check registration and eligibility. Program dates,
library hours, membership rules, fees, residency requirements, public
access, and course availability can change. Confirm directly with the
sponsoring organization.
Official Community Learning Resources
Public Library
Massanutten Regional Library
Seven-branch library system serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Page County, with books, digital resources, internet access, language learning, job resources, test preparation, programs, and technology help.
Phone: 540-434-4475
Explore MRL
Public Library
Augusta County Library
County library system with branches and stations in Fishersville, Churchville, Craigsville, Deerfield, Middlebrook, Stuarts Draft, and Weyers Cave, plus digital resources, research tools, events, and homework help.
Phone: 540-885-3961
Explore Augusta Library
Public Library
Staunton Public Library
City library offering collections, programs, research services, technology access, community learning, and Talking Book Center resources.
Explore Staunton Library
Public Library
Waynesboro Public Library
City library with books, digital media, genealogy, reference assistance, study and meeting spaces, educational programs, and one-on-one help.
Phone: 540-942-6746
Explore Waynesboro Library
Continuing Education
JMU School of Professional & Continuing Education
Adult degree, professional development, certificate, youth, test-preparation, lifelong-learning, and enrichment programs for learners at different stages of life.
Phone: 540-568-4253
Explore JMU programs
Lifelong Learning
JMU Lifelong Learning Institute
Membership-based non-credit learning for adults, with courses, lectures, social events, volunteer opportunities, travel, and some free public programs.
Phone: 540-568-2923
Explore LLI
Workforce Education
Blue Ridge Community College Workforce & Continuing Education
Career training, industry credentials, professional development, online learning, personal enrichment, public-safety training, and workforce programs.
Phone: 540-453-0264
Explore workforce programs
Adult Education
Virginia Adult Education — Region 6
Regional adult basic education, GED preparation, English-language learning, workforce preparation, and related services for Rockingham and Augusta counties and the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro.
Find adult education
Career Learning
Virginia Career Works — Shenandoah Valley
No-cost workforce services connecting job seekers, career changers, employers, training providers, apprenticeships, and labor-market resources.
Explore career services
Extension Education
Virginia Cooperative Extension — Rockingham County
Research-based community education in agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community viability.
Explore Rockingham Extension
Extension Education
Virginia Cooperative Extension — Augusta County
Research-based community education in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H, and community programs.
Explore Augusta Extension
Find Learning by Category
These buttons open live Google Maps searches across the central
Shenandoah Valley. Use official program pages to confirm registration,
eligibility, schedules, and public access.
Libraries
Books, Research & Digital Learning
Find library cards, databases, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming media, public computers, Wi-Fi, genealogy, homework help, and research support.
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Career Skills
Workforce & Professional Training
Search credential programs, career training, apprenticeships, computer skills, business classes, healthcare training, and continuing education.
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Adult Learning
GED, Literacy & English Classes
Find adult basic education, GED preparation, English-language instruction, citizenship preparation, and foundational workplace skills.
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Technology
Computer & Technology Help
Locate public computer access, one-on-one technology help, digital-literacy classes, software instruction, and online-learning support.
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Youth
Youth Enrichment & 4-H
Find youth programs, camps, maker activities, science, agriculture, leadership, reading programs, and creative learning.
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Home & Land
Gardening, Agriculture & Home Skills
Explore Extension classes and public programs in gardening, livestock, food safety, family finances, nutrition, and home management.
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Arts & Hobbies
Creative & Personal Enrichment
Search classes in art, music, writing, crafts, photography, history, languages, and hobbies.
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Older Adults
Lifelong Learning for Adults
Find lectures, university-level non-credit courses, discussion groups, travel, volunteer learning, and social programs for adult learners.
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Community Learning Guide
Each community card provides live searches for libraries, classes,
career training, and youth programs. Results are controlled by Google
and should be independently verified.
Community Learning Map
Orientation only: Google may omit, duplicate, or
misclassify libraries, classrooms, training sites, and program offices.
A map result does not confirm current programs, eligibility, registration,
hours, public access, or operating status.
Accuracy & Access Notice
This page is a general orientation resource. Libraries, colleges,
universities, workforce agencies, Extension offices, and other
organizations can change schedules, locations, fees, eligibility,
course offerings, and public-access rules without notice. Verify
important details directly with the sponsoring organization. Inclusion
does not constitute an endorsement by Valley Realty Associates.