Pamunkey Regional Library Blog

Thursday at the Library (3/8/12)

2012-03-05T15:51:00.004-05:00

Storytimes
Mother Goose Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Location: Atlee Branch Library

Preschool Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Location: Goochland Branch Library

Toddler Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library

Programs & Events
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Ashland Branch Library
Join us for stories, fun, and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Geek Out! Trivia Texting Game at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Goochland Branch Library
Ages 11-18. Play a team-based Jeopardy-style game using your phone to text the answers. Pizza & more provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Geek Out @ Your Library! at 6:00 p.m.
Location: King & Queen Branch Library
Ages 11-18. Explore and share sites you like at the new computer lab at the library. Pizza provided by the Friends of the King & Queen Library.

Wednesday at the Library (3/6/12)

2012-03-05T15:49:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Toddler Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Atlee Branch Library

Toddler Storytime at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Goochland Branch Library

Toddler Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library

Mother Goose at 9:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Montpelier Branch Library

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Upper King William Branch Library

Programs & Events
Computer Basics II Class at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Goochland Branch Library
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer. You must call (804) 556-4774 to register for the class.

Tuesday at the Library (3/6/12)

2012-03-05T15:47:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Toddler Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Ashland Branch Library

Mother Goose at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library

Monday at the Library (3/5/12)

2012-03-01T09:03:00.004-05:00

Storytimes
Location: Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 11:15 a.m.

Programs & Events
Location: Ashland Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop at 9:00 a.m.
Learn details about your ancestors’ lives and build your family tree! Take a free hands-on class to learn about our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Basic computer skills are preferred. You must call 798-4072 to sign up for the class.

Location: West Point Branch Library
Computer Basics I Class at 6:00 p.m.
Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. You must call (804) 843-3244 to register for the class.

Saturday at the Library (3/3/12)

2012-03-01T09:02:00.002-05:00

Programs & Events
Location: Goochland Branch Library
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for stories, games, crafts, and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Location: Hanover Branch Library
60 Seconds! at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 11-18. Play 60-second games in fun, friendly competition and enjoy pizza provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Location: Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Youth Art Month Opening Reception at 5:30 p.m.
See student art from local schools and savor light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Friday at the Library (3/2/12)

2012-03-01T08:58:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Location: Hanover Branch Library
Family Storytime at 10:45 a.m.

Location: Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime at 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.

Location: West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime at 11:00 a.m.

Programs & Events
Location: Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!/ First Friday Film at 3:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, games, crafts, and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library, followed by a Seuss movie on the big screen.

Thursday at the Library (3/1/12)

2012-03-01T08:51:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Location: Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime at 10:45 a.m.

Location: Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime at 10:45 a.m.

Location: King & Queen Branch Library
Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m.

Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m.

Programs & Events
Location: West Point Branch Library
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, crafts, games, and refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, fun, and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Wednesday at the Library (2/29/12)

2012-02-27T16:26:00.003-05:00

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Learning Microsoft Word Class
Wednesday February 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Do you want to find out more about Microsoft Word? This class will let you get a handle on the basics and commonly-used features in Word. Basic computer skills are preferred. You must call 746-9615 to sign up for the class.

Tuesday at the Library (2/28/12)

2012-02-27T16:18:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (8266 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00 (see map)
Bell Creek Child Development Center (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday February 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn details about your ancestors’ lives and build your family tree! Take a free hands-on class to learn about our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Basic computer skills are preferred. You must call 746-9615 to sign up for the class.

Monday at the Library (2/27/12)

2012-02-27T09:13:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 9:45 - 10:15 (see map)
Rehoboth Baptist Church (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Kennington Subdivision 2:45 – 3:15

Pick of the Week

2012-02-27T09:00:00.000-05:00

Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

by Richard Rhodes

What do Hedy Lamarr, avant-garde composer George Antheil, and your cell phone have in common? The answer is spread-spectrum radio: a revolutionary invention based on the rapid switching of communications signals among a spread of different frequencies. Without this technology, we would not have the digital comforts that we take for granted today. Only a writer of Richard Rhodes’s caliber could do justice to this remarkable story. Unhappily married to a Nazi arms dealer, Lamarr fled to America at the start of World War II; she brought with her not only her theatrical talent but also a gift for technical innovation. An introduction to Antheil at a Hollywood dinner table culminated in a U.S. patent for a jam- proof radio guidance system for torpedoes—the unlikely duo’s gift to the U.S. war effort. What other book brings together 1920s Paris, player pianos, Nazi weaponry, and digital wireless into one satisfying whole? In its juxtaposition of Hollywood glamour with the reality of a brutal war, Hedy’s Folly is a riveting book about unlikely amateur inventors collaborating to change the world.

Friday at the Library (2/24/12)

2012-02-22T19:30:00.003-05:00

Thursday at the Library (2/23/12)

2012-02-21T09:22:00.003-05:00

Wednesday at the Library (2/22/12)

2012-02-21T09:15:00.003-05:00

Tuesday at the Library (2/21/12)

2012-02-21T09:07:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Tuckaway Child Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
The Pines at Cold Harbor 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Tuesday February 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer. Call (804) 769-3731 to register for the class.

Monday at the Libhrary (2/20/12)

2012-02-20T09:41:00.003-05:00

Pick of the Week

2012-02-20T09:00:00.002-05:00

Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads!

by Kirk Demarais

Rediscover your sense of wonder! Generations of comic book readers remember the tantalizing promises of vintage novelty advertisements that offered authentic laser-gun plans, x-ray specs, and even 7-foot-tall monsters (with glow-in-the-dark eyes!). But what would you really get if you entrusted your hard-earned $1.69 to the post office? Mail-Order Mysteries answers this question, revealing the amazing truths (and agonizing exaggerations) about the actual products marketed to kids in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. With more than 150 extraordinary, peculiar, and downright fraudulent collectibles, Mail-Order Mysteries is a must-have book comic book fans everywhere. Trust us.

Saturday at the Library (2/18/12)

2012-02-16T09:19:00.002-05:00

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Prehistoric Cave Art in France
Saturday February 18 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for an exciting travelogue with Kit Davison as we explore prehistoric cave art in the Dordogne region and watch the documentary "Stone Age Artist." Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

West Point Branch Library
Oldies Movie Matinee
Saturday February 18 at 5:00 p.m.
See a great classic movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Friday at the Library (2/17/12)

2012-02-16T09:15:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Hanover Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 – 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:00 - 2:15

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mechanicsville Board Games Night
meets every third Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting: February 17
Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Branch Library.

Spotlight On: Two New Pathfinders!

2012-02-15T00:00:00.002-05:00

Two new topics have been added to our collection of pathfinders - Finding Newspaper Articles & Obituaries and DIY Auto Repair. Finding Newspaper Articles has links to news archives and obituary sources from around Virginia, the U.S., and the world. DIY Auto Repair shows you how to find car repair information in the library and where to look for it online. If you have any questions about these pathfinders or any of the library's resources, please ask a staff member or e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Thursday at the Library (2/16/12)

2012-02-14T15:23:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

King & Queen Branch Library
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45 (see map)
Minnieland Academy (Ashcake Rd.) 11:15 – 12:00
Omni Park Place (101 Omni Rd.) 1:15 - 2:00 (see map)
Primrose School (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Thursday February 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Learn details about your ancestors’ lives and build your family tree! Take a free hands-on class to learn about our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Basic computer skills are preferred. You must call 365-6210 to sign up for the class.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Hunger Games Trivia Contest
Thursday February 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Test your knowledge of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games and win a prize. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Atlee Branch Library
An Enlightening History of Hollywood Cemetery
Thursday February 16 at 6:30 p.m.
From the Pyramid to the last resting places of two American Presidents (and the home of the legend of the "Richmond Vampire"), find out more about the historical highlights of Richmond's well-known cemetery. Presented by Mr. John Frawner. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Wednesday at the Library (2/15/12)

2012-02-13T16:45:00.003-05:00

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Dr.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Tuesday at the Library (2/14/12)

2012-02-13T11:19:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Rainbow Station (8218 Atlee Road) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Toddler University (Rt. 301) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Tuesday February 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer. You must call (804) 749-3146 to register for the class.

Chocolate Valentines!
Tuesday February 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Who says you need a sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Join your friends at the library and sample chocolate treats provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. Learn some line dances and share your best and worst Valentine stories, too. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Pick of the Week

2012-02-13T09:00:00.000-05:00

Thyme of Death

by Susan Wittig Albert

Nominated for both an Agatha and an Anthony Award, Susan Wittig Albert's novels featuring ex-lawyer and herb-shop proprietor China Bayles have won acclaim for their rich characterization and witty, suspenseful stories of crime and passion in small-town Texas. In her first mystery, China's friend Jo dies of an apparent suicide. China searches behind the quaint fa ade of Pecan Springs and takes a suspicious look at everyone. Though she finds lots of friendly faces, China is sure that behind one of them hides the heart of a killer.

Monday at the Library (2/13/12)

2012-02-09T09:11:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday February 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer. You must call (804) 798-4072 to register for the class.

Hanover Branch Library
My Very Special Valentine
Monday February 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Listen to special Valentine stories with Garth, our reading therapy dog, make homemade valentines, and enjoy refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Winter Read Aloud Program

2012-02-09T09:05:00.003-05:00

During the month of February, our branch libraries have a month-long read aloud program called "Snuggle with a Book," in partnership with the Library of Virginia. It's not too late to pick up your read aloud program materials at any branch library. Check out our Book Boosters ideas on our kids' page for ways to improve your child's literacy skills. Read-aloud related programs we offer in February can be found on our calendar.

Saturday at the Library (2/11/12)

2012-02-08T13:48:00.002-05:00

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Saturday Morning Movie
Saturday February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
See a great kids' movie on the big screen at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Get Organized!
Saturday February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Inspire yourself to get organized with professional organizer, Denise Payne. She'll provide tips and tricks on getting started in the process of personal organization.

West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday February 11 at 1:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Friday at the Library (2/10/12)

2012-02-08T13:44:00.003-05:00

Thursday at the Library (2/9/12)

2012-02-07T10:03:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street) 9:30 - 10:45 (see map)
Bundle of Joy Day Care (3322 King's Charter Dr.) 11:00 - 11:45 (see map)
Caring Help Alternatives (King's Charter Shopping Ctr.) 11:50 – 12:30
All Aboard Child Dev. Center (7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Wednesday at the Library (2/8/12)

2012-02-07T09:54:00.003-05:00

Tuesday at the Library (2/7/12)

2012-02-07T09:05:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Advent Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45 (see map)
Liberty Christian School 11:00 – 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Snuggle up with Books
Tuesday February 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a special evening Storytime, where you can wear your PJs and slippers. Milk & Cookies provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Make Your Own Valentines
Tuesday February 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Share a little love and create your own valentines at the library.

Monday at the Library (2/6/12)

2012-02-06T09:03:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
West Point Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday February 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer. You must call (804) 769-3731 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2012-02-06T09:00:00.000-05:00

Across the Universe

by Beth Revis

Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a new planet, three hundred years in the future. Never could she have known that her frozen slumber would come to an end fifty years too soon and that she would be thrust into the brave new world of a spaceship that lives by its own rules. Amy quickly realizes that her awakening was no mere computer malfunction. Someone-one of the few thousand inhabitants of the spaceship-tried to kill her. And if Amy doesn't do something soon, her parents will be next. Now Amy must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets. But out of her list of murder suspects, there's only one who matters: Elder, the future leader of the ship and the love she could never have seen coming.

Updated Talk Totes & Forthcoming Books

2012-02-03T09:03:00.002-05:00

If you belong to a book group or love to read fiction, you'll want to check out our updated pages, Talk Totes and Forthcoming Books.

Talk Totes lists all of the book discussion kits available for checkout by your group, with links to each title in PamCat, our library catalog. Forthcoming Books lists popular fiction titles for adults that will be published in the next few months. These titles are already in our catalog, so you can put your name on the waiting list now, before they are released.

If you have any questions about Talk Totes, Forthcoming Books, or any of our other resources for readers, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or ask a friendly staff member.

Saturday at the Library (2/4/12)

2012-02-02T00:00:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Movietime Morning
Saturday February 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Listen to stories and see a great family movie on the big screen at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Atlee Branch Library
Make It from the Heart
Saturday February 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Make a valentine for your special someone. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
A Stitch in Time: Quilting through the Ages
Saturday February 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Join award-winning quilter Mary Biggs for a fascinating "piece-by-piece" look at quilting history, tools, and techniques (even if you can't tell a nine-patch from a bear's claw). Many of Mary's quilts will be on display in the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Make-n-Take Valentine Beaded Earrings
Saturday February 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Ages 11 and up. Create a fabulous pair of earrings for Valentine's Day. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Friday at the Library (2/3/12)

2012-02-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Hanover Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15 (see map)
Walkerton Post Office 1:15 - 2:30

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Film
Friday February 3 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Winter Read Aloud Kick Off – "Dog Show"
Friday February 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Do you have a favorite plush dog toy? Bring your doggy to the library and put him or her through their paces at our "dog show." Refreshments provided by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Thursday at the Library (2/2/12)

2012-01-31T09:06:00.004-05:00

Wednesday at the Library (2/1/12)

2012-01-31T09:00:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Drive) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Wednesday February 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. You must call (804) 556-4774 to register for the class.

Tuesday at the Library (1/31/12)

2012-01-31T08:58:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (1/30/12)

2012-01-30T09:12:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Pick of the Week

2012-01-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel

by Walter S. Griggs Jr.

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Richmond's railways were the lifeline of Reconstruction efforts. One of the most important links in the system was the Church Hill Tunnel, finished in December 1873. The tunnel was eventually rendered obsolete by an alternative path, but the city decided to renovate and reopen it in 1925. Soon after construction began, 190 feet of the tunnel unexpectedly caved in, trapping construction workers and an entire locomotive inside. After more than a week of futile rescue attempts that triggered more cave-ins, the city decided to wall up the tunnel, entombing the locomotive and remaining bodies within. Join local author Walter S. Griggs Jr. as he recounts the tale of this doomed tunnel, from the initial groundbreaking to the final cave-in that sealed the tunnel s fate forever.

Today at the Library (1/28/12)

2012-01-27T00:00:00.003-05:00

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Paws to Read
Saturday January 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Dolly the reading therapy dog will listen to your school-aged child read a book to her for thirty minutes. Sponsored by the Ashland Branch Library and Sprite's HERO.

Atlee Branch Library
Family BINGO
Saturday January 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Play BINGO with your family and win prizes. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Infant Sign Language for Parents
Saturday January 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Considering using sign language with your young child, but you're not sure where to start? Find out more about the basics of infant sign language at this library program. This class is for parents to attend without their children. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

West Point Branch Library
LEGO Create-a-thon
Saturday January 28 at 1:00 p.m.
See how LEGO bricks are made, then experiment with making LEGO structures at our creation stations. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today is the day for judging for the Mechanicsville Library Photo Contest. Good luck to all who entered!

Today at the Library (1/27/12)

2012-01-27T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/26/12)

2012-01-26T09:12:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (1/25/12)

2012-01-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/24/12)

2012-01-24T09:15:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (8266 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00 (see map)
Bell Creek Child Development Center (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Programs & Events
Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Tuesday January 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. Call (804) 769-3731 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (1/23/12)

2012-01-23T09:06:00.003-05:00

Pick of the Week

2012-01-23T09:00:00.000-05:00

Roseannearchy: Dispatches From the Nut Farm

by Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr is a force of nature. Whether taking the sitcom world by storm, challenging accepted social norms, or battling the wild pigs inhabiting her nut farm in Hawaii, she is not to be trifled with. In this return to the printed page, Roseanne unleashes her razor-sharp observations on hypocrisy, hubris, and self-perpetuating institutions of questionable value--as well as menopause, pharmaceuticals, and her grandkids. And she's as controversial, original, and funny as ever. Raised half-Jewish, half-Mormon, and 100 percent misfit, Roseanne made a deal with Satan early on as the price she paid for stardom. But now she's looking to refinance the loan of her soul--this book represents her final exorcism of fame. Displaying her brilliance and sharp wit, Roseanne discusses the humor of everyday life with musings on more serious topics, such as class warfare, feminism, the cult of celebrity, and Kabbalah. Bold, brash, and insightful, Roseannearchy shows that she can still skewer any subject under the sun and why The New York Times describes her appeal as "the power of a whole planet, pulling everything around it inexorably into its orbit."

Today at the Library (1/21/12)

2012-01-21T00:16:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Cabin Fever Saturday Cinema
Saturday January 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Get out of the house and warm up with a great family movie at the library. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Make a Pillowcase Book Tote
Saturday January 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Create a fun book tote out of a pillowcase. Class size is limited. Please call or visit the library to register. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Winter Jewelry Recycle
Saturday January 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8 and up.
Bring in your old or broken jewelry and turn into a beautiful new creation. There will also be a swap table. Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Today is the last day to enter your photo in the Mechanicsville Library's Photo Contest. Judging will be on Saturday January 28.

Today at the Library (1/20/12)

2012-01-20T12:12:00.003-05:00

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 – 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:00 - 2:15

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Friday January 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend! Pizza & drinks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (1/19/12)

2012-01-19T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/18/12)

2012-01-18T00:00:00.001-05:00

Pick of the Week

2012-01-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

Bunheads

by Sophie Flack

As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet. But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?

Today at the Library (1/17/12)

2012-01-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

Library Closing January 13-16

2012-01-12T21:00:00.001-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library system will be closed on Friday January 13, Saturday January 14, and Monday January 16. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday January 17.

Today at the Library (1/12/12)

2012-01-12T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/11/12)

2012-01-11T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Preschool (Salem Baptist Church, Cardwell Rd.) 10:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Crozier Post Office (VA-6 W/River Rd. W) 12:00 – 12:30
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:00 - 3:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday January 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Take a free hands-on class to learn details about your ancestors' lives and build your family tree with our online databases, Ancestry Library Edition & HeritageQuest. Call (804) 556-4774 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (1/10/12)

2012-01-10T09:36:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (1/9/12)

2012-01-09T09:14:00.003-05:00

Computer Basics Class
Monday January 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. Call (804) 798-4072 to register for the class.

West Point Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Monday January 9 at 6:00 p.m.Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. Call (804) 843-3244 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2012-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker

by James McManus

From James McManus, author of the bestselling Positively Fifth Street , comes the definitive story of the game that, more than any other, reflects who we are and how we operate. Cowboys Full is the story of poker, from its roots in China, the Middle East, and Europe to its ascent as a global -- but especially an American -- phenomenon. It describes how early Americans took a French parlor game and, with a few extra cards and an entrepreneurial spirit, turned it into a national craze by the time of the Civil War. From the kitchen-table games of ordinary citizens to its influence on generals and diplomats, poker has gone hand in hand with our national experience. Presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama have deployed poker and its strategies to explain policy, to relax with friends, to negotiate treaties and crises, and as a political networking tool. The ways we all do battle and business are echoed by poker tactics: cheating and thwarting cheaters, leveraging uncertainty, bluffing and sussing out bluffers, managing risk and reward. Cowboys Full shows how what was once accurately called the cheater's game has become amostly honest contest of cunning, mathematical precision, and luck. It explains how poker, formerly dominated by cardsharps, is now the most popular card game in Europe, East Asia, Australia, South America, and cyberspace, as well as on television. It combines colorful history with firsthand experience from today's professional tour. And it examines poker's remarkable hold on American culture, from paintings by Frederic Remington to countless poker novels, movies, and plays. Braiding the thrill of individual hands with new ways of seeing poker's relevance to our military, diplomatic, business, and personal affairs, Cowboys Full is sure to become the classic account of America's favorite pastime.

Today at the Library (1/7/12)

2012-01-07T00:00:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Paws to Read
Saturday January 7 at 10:00 a.m.
Dolly the reading therapy dog will listen to your school-aged child read a book to her for thirty minutes. Sponsored by the Ashland Branch Library and Sprite's HERO.

Today at the Library (1/6/12)

2012-01-06T09:23:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15
Walkerton Post Office 1:15 - 2:30

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Film
Friday January 6 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (1/5/12)

2012-01-05T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Old Hickory Rd.) 9:45 - 11:30 (see map)
New Hanover Christian School (Chamberlayne Rd.) 1:00 - 2:00 (see map)
Bon Secours Child Care (8210 Meadowbridge Rd.) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/4/12)

2012-01-04T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Drive) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Wednesday January 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer, Call (804) 556-4774 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (1/3/12)

2012-01-03T09:02:00.004-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Advent Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45 (see map)
Liberty Christian School 11:00 - 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mechanicsville Library Photo Contest
Submissions accepted Tuesday January 3- Saturday January 21; Judging on Saturday January 28
Submissions must be 8x10 prints in color or B&W. The overall winner will receive a gift certificate toward having the photograph framed. The winning photograph will be displayed in the library for one month after the contest.

Pick of the Week

2012-01-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever

by Will Hermes

Punk rock and hip-hop. Disco and salsa. The loft jazz scene and the downtown composers known as Minimalists. In the mid-1970s, New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinvented—all at once, from one block to the next, by musicians who knew, admired, and borrowed from one another. Crime was everywhere, the government was broke, and the city’s infrastructure was collapsing. But rent was cheap, and the possibilities for musical exploration were limitless. Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is the first book to tell the full story of the era’s music scenes and the phenomenal and surprising ways they intersected.

Pamunkey Regional Library's Subject Pathfinders

2012-01-01T00:00:00.002-05:00

Have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Maybe you want to make a few improvements around the house, learn a new language, or even improve your job skills. You can find lots of information on topics like these with the library's Subject Pathfinders. Our popular pages include the following:

If you have any questions about Subject Pathfinders, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or ask a friendly staff member.

Library Closing Monday January 2

2011-12-30T00:00:00.001-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed Monday January 2. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday January 3.

Pick of the Week

2011-12-26T09:00:00.002-05:00

The Little Sleep: A Novel

by Paul Tremblay

Raymond Chandler meets Jonathan Lethem in this wickedly entertaining debut novel! Mark Genevich is a South Boston P.I. with a little problem: he’s narcoleptic, and he suffers from the most severe symptoms, including hypnogogic hallucinations. These waking dreams wreak havoc for a guy who depends on real-life clues to make his living. Clients haven’t exactly been beating down the door when Mark meets Jennifer Times—daughter of the powerful local D.A. and a contestant on American Star—who walks into his office with an outlandish story about a man who stole her fingers. He awakes from his latest hallucination alone, but on his desk is a manila envelope containing risqué photos of Jennifer. Are the pictures real, and if so, is Mark hunting a blackmailer, or worse? Wildly imaginative and with a pitch-perfect voice, The Little Sleep is the first in a new series that casts a fresh eye on the rigors of detective work, and introduces a character who has a lot to prove—if only he can stay awake long enough to do it.(Also available as a talking book!)

Library Closing Saturday December 24 and Monday December 26

2011-12-23T18:00:00.001-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Saturday December 24 and Monday December 26. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday December 27.

Today at the Library (12/20/11)

2011-12-20T09:24:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Tuckaway Child Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
The Pines at Cold Harbor 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Family Movie Night
Tuesday December 20 at 6:30 p.m.
See a great holiday family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Today at the Library (12/19/11)

2011-12-19T09:21:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-12-19T09:00:00.001-05:00

Spent: Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior

by Geoffrey Miller

A leading evolutionary psychologist probes the hidden instincts behind our working, shopping, and spending Evolutionary psychology-the compelling science of human nature-has clarified the prehistoric origins of human behavior and influenced many fields ranging from economics to personal relationships. In Spent, Geoffrey Miller applies this revolutionary science's principles to a new domain: the sensual wonderland of marketing and status seeking that we call American consumer culture. Starting with the basic notion that the goods and services we buy unconsciously advertise our biological potential as mates and friends, Miller examines the hidden factors that dictate our choices in everything from lipstick to cars, from the magazines we read to the music we listen to. With humor and insight, Miller analyzes an array of product choices and deciphers what our decisions say about ourselves, giving us access to a new way of understanding-and improving-our behaviors. Like Freakonomics or The Tipping Point, Spent is a bold and revelatory book that illuminates the unseen logic behind the chaos of consumerism and suggests new ways we can become happier consumers and more responsible citizens.

Today at the Library (12/16/11)

2011-12-16T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Today at the Library (12/15/11)

2011-12-15T09:12:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45 (see map)
Omni Park Place (101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Primrose School (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
The 7th Annual Make It & Take It Holiday Ornament Class
Thursday December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 11 to Adult
Enjoy a fun holiday class with friends and family. Refreshments and supplies provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. Pre-registration is required; call or visit the library before December 1 to sign-up.

Today at the Library (12/14/11)

2011-12-14T10:08:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Preschool (Salem Baptist Church, Cardwell Rd.) 10:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 1:00 - 2:00 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-12-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

Elephant Reflections

by Dale Peterson and Karl Ammann

Elephant Reflections brings award-winning wildlife photographer Karl Ammann's gorgeous images together with a revelatory text by writer Dale Peterson to illuminate one of nature's greatest and most original works of art: the elephant. The photographs move from the purely aesthetic to the informative, depicting animals who are at once enigmatic, individual, mysterious, elusive, and iconic. In riveting prose, Peterson introduces the work of field scientists in Africa and explains their recent astonishing discoveries. He then explores the natural history and conservation status of African elephants and discusses the politics of ivory. Elephant Reflections is a book that could change the way the world thinks about elephants while we still have some measure of control over their fate.

Today at the Library (12/12/11)

2011-12-12T08:47:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 9:45 - 10:15 (see map)
Rehoboth Baptist Church (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Today at the Library (12/10/11)

2011-12-10T00:00:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday December 10 at 1:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (12/9/11)

2011-12-09T00:00:00.002-05:00

Today at the Library (12/8/11)

2011-12-08T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (12/7/11)

2011-12-07T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (12/6/11)

2011-12-06T09:04:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Advent Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday December 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Take a free hands-on class to learn details about your ancestors' lives and build your family tree with our online databases, Ancestry Library Edition & HeritageQuest. Call (804) 749-3146 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (10/5/11)

2011-12-05T10:03:00.002-05:00

Pick of the Week

2011-12-05T09:00:00.002-05:00

Half Empty

by David Rakoff

The inimitably witty David Rakoff, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Get Too Comfortable, defends the commonsensical notion that you should always assume the worst, because you'll never be disappointed. In this deeply funny (and, no kidding, wise and poignant) book, Rakoff examines the realities of our sunny, gosh everyone-can-be-a-star contemporary culture and finds that, pretty much as a universal rule, the best is not yet to come, adversity will triumph, justice will not be served, and your dreams won't come true. The book ranges from the personal to the universal, combining stories from Rakoff's reporting and accounts of his own experiences: the moment when being a tiny child no longer meant adults found him charming but instead meant other children found him a fun target; the perfect late evening in Manhattan when he was young and the city seemed to brim with such possibility that the street shimmered in the moonlight-as he drew closer he realized the streets actually flickered with rats in a feeding frenzy. He also weaves in his usual brand Oscar Wilde-worthy cultural criticism (the tragedy of Hollywood's Walk of Fame, for instance). Whether he's lacerating the musical Rent for its cutesy depiction of AIDS or dealing with personal tragedy, his sharp observations and humorist's flair for the absurd will have you positively reveling in the power of negativity.

Today at the Library (12/3/11)

2011-12-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Holiday Make-n-Take (with stories)
Saturday December 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-12. Listen to stories and make holiday crafts at this fun holiday program. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Teddy’s Overnight at the Library
Friday December 2 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday December 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 and up. Bring Teddy (or your favorite plush friend), tuck him into bed, and then enjoy bedtime stories. Come back to the Library on Saturday morning for breakfast and see what adventures Teddy had overnight. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Parent’s Morning Out
Saturday December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join your friends at the library for a super Saturday of fun books, crafts, a movie, and lunch, provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (12/2/11)

2011-12-02T09:14:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Hanover Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Teddy’s Overnight at the Library
Friday December 2 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday December 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 and up. Bring Teddy (or your favorite plush friend), tuck him into bed, and then enjoy bedtime stories. Come back to the Library on Saturday morning for breakfast and see what adventures Teddy had overnight. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Films
Friday December 2 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great movie on the big screen at the library.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (12/1/11)

2011-12-01T09:04:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (11/30/11)

2011-11-30T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (11/29/11)

2011-11-29T11:22:00.002-05:00

Today at the Library 11/28/11

2011-11-28T09:11:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 9:45 - 10:15 (see map)
Rehoboth Baptist Church (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-11-28T09:00:00.001-05:00

All That Heaven Allows

Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman were so successful in Douglas Sirk's Magnificent Obsession that they reteamed for this, the director's first melodrama masterpiece. Young hunk Rock is a strapping son of mother nature, a gardener who woos middle-aged, middle class widow Wyman to the snooty disapproval of her conservative social circle and embarrassment of her self-centered children. Wyman discovers a new life with his open-armed friends and back-to-nature lifestyle, but struggles with life-changing decisions in the face of social pressure and vicious gossip. Living the Henry Thoreau dream, Rock inhabits his personal Walden in a rustic country cabin by a bubbling brook, a dream house lit by a giant picture window overlooking an idyllic countryside where deer pose just outside the window. Wyman's elegant but sterile suburban home transforms into a tomb when she sacrifices her love for the "good name" of her children, and the lonely widow sees her future in the pale, colorless reflection of her TV screen. But don't despair just yet: Sirk's heroines are dynamic and resourceful and no Sirk melodrama ends without a heart-tugging, over-the-top twist.

Today at the Library (11/24/11 - 11/26/11)

2011-11-23T21:00:00.002-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Thursday November 24, Friday November 25, and Saturday November 26. They will open at their regular business hours on Monday November 28.

Today at the Library (11/23/11)

2011-11-23T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (11/22/11)

2011-11-22T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (8266 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00 (see map)
Bell Creek Child Development Center (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday November 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Find out more about the library’s genealogical databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest and get an opportunity to explore and search these two useful tools. Call 746-9615 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2011-11-21T09:00:00.003-05:00

Insignificant Others

by Stephen McCauley

What do you do when you discover your spouse has an insignificant other? How about when you realize your own insignificant other is becoming more significant than your spouse? There are no easy answers to these questions, but Stephen McCauley—"the master of the modern comedy of manners" (USA Today)—makes exploring them a literary delight. Richard Rossi works in HR at a touchy-feely software company and prides himself on his understanding of the foibles and fictions we all use to get through the day. Too bad he’s not as good at spotting such behavior in himself. What else could explain his passionate affair with Benjamin, a very unavailable married man? Since Richard is not entirely available himself -- there’s Conrad, his adorable if maddening partner to contend with -- it all seems perfect. But when cosmopolitan Conrad starts spending a suspicious amount of time in Ohio, and economic uncertainty challenges Richard’s chances for promotion, he realizes his priorities might be a little skewed. With a cast of sharply drawn friends, frenemies, colleagues, and personal trainers, Insignificant Others is classic McCauley—a hilarious and ultimately haunting social satire about life in the United States at the bitter end of the boom years, when clinging to significant people and pursuits has never been more important—if only one could figure out what they are.

Today at the Library (11/21/11)

2011-11-21T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday November 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn how to accomplish basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, like how to create and save documents and how to search online. Call 746-9615 to register for the class.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Monday November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet Sam, our friendly dog, who just "barks about books." Find a cozy corner in the library and read a short story to Sam.

Today at the Library (11/19/11)

2011-11-19T00:00:00.001-05:00

The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Branch Library parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today.

Today at the Library (11/18/11)

2011-11-18T00:00:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Hanover Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Friday November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend! Pizza & drinks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Tales in the Telling
Held on the fourth Friday of every at 10:00 a.m.
Next meeting: Friday November 18 (this is a change)
Relax and enjoy light and lively tales at this Storytime for adults.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Tie-Dye Party
Friday November 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Tie-dye a t-shirt and enjoy pizza with your friends. Pizza, drinks and dessert provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Today at the Library (11/17/11)

2011-11-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45 (see map)
Omni Park Place (101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Primrose School (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Paint a Bookend Workshop
Thursday November 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Brighten up the library by painting colorful bookends. Pizza, drinks, and dessert provided courtesy of the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Books at Lunchtime
Thursday November 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Join us at lunchtime for a brief discussion of "The Postmistress" by Sarah Blake. Dessert and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Hanover Library. Please bring your own lunch and a friend!

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
"Paws" to Read to Vera
Thursday November 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Meet a furry friend who loves to be read to! Vera is a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog who can’t wait for you to share your favorite book with her. Sign up for your special twenty-minute reading session with her when you visit the library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Thursday November 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. Call 769-3731 to register for the class.