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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

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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

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Public Library

Staunton Public Library

City library offering collections, programs, research services, technology access, community learning, and Talking Book Center resources.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Career Learning

Virginia Career Works — Shenandoah Valley

No-cost workforce services connecting job seekers, career changers, employers, training providers, apprenticeships, and labor-market resources.

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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.

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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.

Harrisonburg

Massanutten Regional Library Central, JMU professional and lifelong learning, university public programs, workforce services, museums, community classes, and technology support.

Broadway & Timberville

Massanutten Regional Library branches, town and county programs, 4-H, Extension education, school-community activities, and access to Harrisonburg training resources.

Bridgewater & Dayton

Massanutten Regional Library Village branch, Bridgewater College public events, community classes, Extension programs, and convenient access to Harrisonburg and BRCC.

Elkton, McGaheysville & Massanutten

Elkton Community Library, local programs, 4-H and Extension, resort or community classes, and access to Harrisonburg and eastern-county learning opportunities.

Grottoes, Port Republic & Southeastern Rockingham

Grottoes branch library, local history, youth and family programs, Extension resources, and access to Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, and BRCC.

Fishersville, Verona & Fort Defiance

Augusta County Library main branch, county programs, adult education, Extension, career services, and central access to Staunton and Waynesboro.

Churchville, Swoope & Western Augusta

Churchville Library Branch, Extension education, community programs, adult learning, 4-H, and travel toward Staunton for larger course offerings.

Craigsville, Middlebrook, Deerfield & Other Augusta Communities

Library stations, county outreach, Extension, adult education, online learning, and regional training. Availability varies by community and schedule.

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.