Wayne County Excel by 5

08/20/2026

In case you missed our spot on WDAM. Here it is. We hope all Wayne County expecting moms will come out for the Maternity Fair tomorrow evening at 5 at the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library.

Live recording

08/18/2026

Our annual Maternity Fair for Wayne County expecting moms is this Thursday, August 20, at 5:00 pm at the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library. Please share and encourage local expecting moms to participate. Lots of great information and door prizes too.

08/10/2026

Our annual Maternity Fair is coming up soon. This is for expecting moms in Wayne County.

08/02/2026

A new school year is a wonderful time to help young children build the skills they need to learn, grow, and feel confident—whether they are beginning kindergarten, attending preschool or child care, or learning at home.

Excel By 5’s August Kindergarten Readiness Calendar includes a simple family activity for every day of the month.

Save the August calendar and enjoy learning together—one simple activity at a time!

07/31/2026

A free downloadable activity book

Fun mindfulness activities for 4 -7 yr olds

07/31/2026

Technology is great but kids need to just be kids also. Play games with them, take them outside, read to them.

06/23/2026

Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m. will be the last of eight "Unearth A Story" Summer Reading programs featuring a great guy who has been with us before, Wink Danenberg, a professional juggler from Louisiana. (See video above this post) Lunch will be served after the program. All children must be preregistered to attend the program by applying for a library card. Parents, (before the day of the program) bring a photo i.d. and a piece of mail that has a postmark on the front of the envelope dated within the last thirty days. For more information, contact the library at (601) 735-2268 or by email at [email protected].

06/19/2026

On Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. as part of the "Unearth A Story" Summer Reading Program, the Dinosaur Crew from Memphis, TN, will present a "live" dinosaur show with life-size dinosaurs, interactive games, dinosaur fossils, and other educational exhibits. All children must be preregistered to attend the program by applying for a library card. Parents, (before the day of the program) bring a photo i.d. and a piece of mail that has a postmark on the front of the envelope dated within the last thirty days. For more information, contact the library at (601) 735-2268 or by email at [email protected].

06/18/2026

We enjoyed our children’s health fair this morning in conjunction with the summer reading program at Waynesboro-Wayne County Library. A special thank you to the agencies that participated.

05/26/2026

On Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library is planning to add a little MAGIC to the fun that you can always find at your library. PALEO PALOOZA – DIG IN FOR DINO-SIZED FUN, featuring magic, puppets, storytelling and lots of fun is an interactive program for children presented by award winning entertainer, Dorian LaChance. All children must be pre-registered for the summer reading program by applying for a library card. Lunch will be served after the program at noon. In order to obtain a free library card, parents should bring a photo i.d. (Driver's license) and a piece of mail that has a postmark on the front of the envelope dated within the last thirty days.
Dorian and the kids at the library will explore many topics relating to dinosaurs and paleontology as a part of this summer’s national reading theme, Unearth A Story. Come see this amazing show that encourages kids to read for fun AND learning!
Based in Madison, MS, Dorian LaChance is an educator, comedian, magician, puppeteer and storyteller who travels all over the southeast performing programs that encourage kids to read. He has won numerous awards including the People’s Choice Award for KIDabra International and international organization dedicated to children and family entertainers.
“I believe that reading opens the door to learning about everything else in life. That’s why all my school and library programs encourage reading,” says LaChance, who has been a professional performer since 2009. An avid reader himself, LaChance performs about 200 shows each year in schools and libraries and at special events all over the Southeast.
Don’t miss this hilarious and inspiring show that young and old can enjoy free of charge at the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Contact the library at (601) 735-2268, by email at [email protected] or check out the library’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.