Upcoming Library Closings 5/24 - 5/27/13

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Saturday May 25 and Monday May 27. Additionally, the Goochland Branch Library will also be closed on Friday May 24.

Thursday at the Library (5/23/13)

Programs & Events

Movie Night @ the Library at 7:00 p.m.
Location: West Point Branch Library
Ages 13 & up.  See a great movie at the library on the big screen.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Pick of the Week

For no other reason than because I love it, may I suggest for your entertainment:

Double Indemnity

starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck

Director Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard) and writer Raymond Chandler (The Big Sleep) adapted James M. Cain's hard-boiled novel into this wildly thrilling story of insurance man Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray), who schemes the perfect murder with the beautiful dame Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck): kill Dietrichson's husband and make off with the insurance money. But, of course, in these plots things never quite go as planned, and Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) is the wily insurance investigator who must sort things out. From the opening scene you know Neff is doomed, as the story is told in flashback; yet, to the film's credit, this doesn't diminish any of the tension of the movie. This early film noir flick is wonderfully campy by today's standards, and the dialogue is snappy ("I thought you were smarter than the rest, Walter. But I was wrong. You're not smarter, just a little taller"), filled with lots of "dame"s and "baby"s. Stanwyck is the ultimate femme fatale, and MacMurray, despite a career largely defined by roles as a softy is convincingly cast against type as the hapless, love-struck sap.

And for suggestions of books all about dames and saps, be sure to use our NoveList service!

Monday at the Library (5/20/13)

Programs & Events

Computer Basics I at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library

Learn the parts of the computer, how to use a mouse, and try out some basic computer tasks.  You must call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library to sign up for this class.

Poetry Contest Celebration at 6:30 p.m.
Location: King & Queen Branch Library
Celebrate poetry with us as we acknowledge our Poetry Contest participants and winners. Everyone is invited! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the King & Queen Library.

UKW Adult Book Club at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Upper King William Branch Library

Join for our monthly book discussion group at the library.  Please call or visit the branch for the title to be discussed.

Thursday at the Library (5/16/13)

Programs & Events

Pajama Storytime at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Atlee Branch Library

Bring your favorite snuggly friend and enjoy a special evening Storytime. PJs and slippers are great! Milk & cookies provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Learning Microsoft Word at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library

Learn how to format, edit, and save documents in Word. You must call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library to sign up for this class.

Wednesday at the Library (5/15/13)

Programs & Events

Children's Book Week Family Storytime at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Ashland Branch Library
Celebrate the wonder and joy of children’s books new & old with special guest readers.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Pirate & Princess Party at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Goochland Branch Library

Celebrate Children’s Book Week and dress up as your favorite pirate, prince, or princess. Enjoy fun, crafts and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Don't forget to stop by the library today (May 15) to pick up your free children's book and write your story in our storybook!  Happy Children's Book Week!

Tuesday at the Library (5/14/13)

Programs & Events

Computer Basics II at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Learn how to do basic tasks with Microsoft Word and how to surf the web with Internet Explorer.  You must call (804) 749-3146 to sign up for this class.

Children's Book Week PJ Storytime at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Celebrate Children’s Book Week at this special evening Storytime. Wear your PJs and bring a plush friend for tall tales and a cool craft.
Bedtime snacks provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Monday at the Library (5/13/13)

Programs & Events

Family Movie Night at 6:00 p.m.
Location: King & Queen Branch Library
See a powerful family movie on the big screen. Call or visit the library for title information. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the King & Queen Library.

Computer Basics I at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ashland Branch Library
Learn the parts of the computer, how to use a mouse, and try out some basic computer tasks.  You must call (804) 798-4072 or visit the library to sign up for this class.

Computer Basics II at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Atlee Branch Library

Learn how to do basic tasks with Microsoft Word and how to surf the web with Internet Explorer.  You must call (804) 559-0654 to sign up for this class.

This week is Children's Book Week!  Don't forget to stop by one of our branch libraries on Wednesday May 15 to get your free children's book (one book per child, please).

Pick of the Week

In honor of the passing of special effects master Ray Harryhausen on Tuesday, might we suggest for your enjoyment:

The Art of Ray Harryhausen

by Ray Harryhausen and Tony Dalton

The huge ape of Mighty Joe Young. The fighting skeletons of Jason and the Argonauts. And, of course, the angry T. Rex of Island of the Gwangi. All these creations and many more, seared into our collective consciousness, are the work of one man-- Ray Harryhausen . The father of special effects, Ray Harryhausen is revered among film historians, animators, special-effects designers, and everyone who's ever seen his inspired stop-motion creations. In 2004, Watson-Guptill published Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life to critical acclaim and sales of over 20,000 copies. Now WG is pleased to present a companion book: The Art of Ray Harryhausen. Concise essays and lavish illustrations look at each of Harryhausen's many specialties, including aliens, prehistoric creatures, mythological monsters, and much more. At last, fans of Harryhausen can see the progression of his work over time, in a visual celebration of his art and artistry.

And for more suggestions for books with pictures of giant apes and aggressive skeletons, be sure to use our NoveList service!

Saturday at the Library (5/11/13)

Programs & Events

The Montpelier Branch Library will close at 1:30 p.m. today.

Tea for Mommy & Me! at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Spend a fun, creative afternoon together listening to stories and sampling tea & light refreshments. Make a teacup candle to take home. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 25 attendees.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Family Movie Matinee at 12:00 p.m.
Location: West Point Branch Library
See a great family movie on the big screen at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Friday at the Library (5/10/13)

Storytimes

Today is the last day of Storytime.  They will resume the week of June 10.

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

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

Family Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Location: West Point Branch Library 

Programs & Events 

Teen Movie & Pizza Night at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Ashland Branch Library 
Ages 11-18. See a great movie on the big screen with your friends.
Pizza provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. 

How to Borrow eBooks from the Library at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library 
Do you have an eReader, smartphone, tablet, or laptop and want to get eBooks and audiobooks from the library?  We'll show you how to use OverDrive to find, checkout, and download your favorite titles.  Call (804) 746-9615 to register for this class.

Thursday at the Library (5/9/13)

Storytimes

Mother Goose Storytime at 10:00 a.m.

Family Storytime at 10:45 a.m.

Preschool Storytime at 11:15 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

Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

Location: King & Queen Branch Library