Jun 30, 2008

Librarian Wanted


Are you a new or recent MLS/MLIS/MIS graduate or are you a current librarian with fresh and exciting ideas about libraries? Then the Pamunkey Regional Library wants YOU to join our Reference and Training Dept. as a Librarian. Job details and the PRL employment application are available at www.pamunkeylibrary.org/library_jobs.htm.

Questions, comments, or suggestions? Call (804) 365-6211

Today at the Library (6/30/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
No stops today

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Buggy Movie Nights
Monday June 30 at 6:30 p.m.
See a great family movie about bugs.
Popcorn and drinks served.

Jun 28, 2008

Today at the Library (6/28/08)

Programs and Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
PAWS to R.E.A.D.*
Saturday June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
It’s fun to read to a friendly therapy dog. Registration required.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.
* Reading Education Assistance Dogs

Jun 27, 2008

Today at the Library 6/27/08)

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

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
The Learning Connection 9:45 – 10:45
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethany Baptist Ch, Rt. 14) 11:15—11:45
King and Queen Courthouse (Rt. 14) 1:15—2:00

Programs and Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Friday June 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn about some of the most misunderstood members of the animal kingdom. Have a "hands on" experience with some of our wonderful pets that you won't forget and see some of the most venomous snakes from around the world inside safe enclosures.

West Point Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Friday June 27 at 4:00 p.m.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Get Your Game On! for Teens
Friday June 27 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Snacks served. Sponsored by the Rockville Friends.

Atlee Branch Library
Karaoke Night for Teens
Friday June 27 at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Snacks served.

Jun 26, 2008

Today at the Library (6/26/08)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Cool Spring Day Care (Cool Spring Church) 10:00 - 10:45
Bundle of Joy Day Care (3322 King’s Charter Dr.) 11:00 - 12:00
King’s Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
Pooh Corner Day Care (Lakeridge Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:30

Programs and Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
J.B. Rattles

Thursday June 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn about some of the most misunderstood members of the animal kingdom. Have a "hands on" experience with some of our wonderful pets that you won't forget and see some of the most venomous snakes from around the world inside safe enclosures.

Goochland Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Thursday June 26 at 4:00 p.m.

Atlee Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Thursday June 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Barefoot Puppets
Thursday June 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Unique puppets bring stories featuring Anansi the Spider to life.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Jun 25, 2008

Pick of the Week


Domestic Affairs
by Eileen Goudge
From the bestselling author of Woman in Red comes a moving story in which an unlikely twist of fate has the potential to change the lives of three women in ways they never could have imagined.

Website of the Week


Bat Conservation International is all about bats. Their amazing world of bats! BCI's mission is to teach people the value of bats, to protect and conserve critical bat habitats, and to advance scientific knowledge through research. All this while using a win-win beneficial solution that will benefit both bats and people. We invite you to explore our comprehensive website and learn more about these unique animals and why we need to protect them.

Today at the Library (6/25/08)

Storytime
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 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Baptist Church (Cardwell Rd) 10:15- 11:00
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Meet Author Emilie Richards
Wednesday June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Emilie Richards, author of the "Shenandoah Album" romantic fiction series, "Ministry is Murder" mystery series, Fox Island, Iron Lace, and several nonfiction titles on quilting, will talk about her books. Copies of her books will be available for purchase, with a book signing to follow her talk.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jun 24, 2008

Today at the Library (6/24/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Educare Day Care (8226 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00
Bell Creek Child Development (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:30 - 12:30
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 23, 2008

Today at the Library (6/23/08)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 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) 10:30 - 11:15
Central Crossing Shopping Ctr. (Rt. 360, Food Lion) 11:30 12:00
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15


Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Monday June 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn about some of the most misunderstood members of the animal kingdom. Have a "hands on" experience with some of our wonderful pets that you won't forget and see some of the most venomous snakes from around the world inside safe enclosures.


Upper King William Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Monday June 23 at 1:00 p.m.


King & Queen Branch Library
J.B. Rattles
Monday June 23 at 4:00 p.m.


Montpelier Branch Library
Collection Fair
Monday June 23 to Tuesday July 1 (Reception on July 1 at 7:00 p.m.)
Bring your collection of neat stuff to show off at the library this week. (No live displays, please).
Refreshments served at reception. Sponsored by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Jun 21, 2008

Today at the Library 6/21/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today

Bookmobile Stops
No stops today.

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 20, 2008

Today at the Library (6/20/08)

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

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 – 11:15
Bruington Baptist Church (Rt. 14) 11:30 – 12:00
Walkerton Post Office (Rt. 629) 1:15 - 2:15

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Junior Friends’ Fun Jam: Meet Your Community Helpers
Friday June 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Rockville Library.

Jun 19, 2008

Today at the Library (6/19/08)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45
Omni Park Place (101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Goodway Store 1:30 - 2:30

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
"Make a Bookend" Craft Night for Teens
Thursday June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Snacks served. Sign up by June 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Goochland Anime Club
Thursdays June 19 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 8 and up. Pizza, drinks, and dessert served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Make a Cootie Bug
Thursday June 19 at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Catch the reading bug and help decorate the library. Listen to buggy stories and make a craft, too. Sponsored by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Jun 18, 2008

Pick of the Week


Knitting Little Luxuries: beautiful accessories to knit
by Louisa Harding
Learn to pamper friends and loved ones with lavish and fun knitted gifts. Projects are broken down into four different categories by style and include hats, mittens, purses, wraps, tops, sweaters, and socks #8212; all of which are simple to make and require minimal yarn. Tips are provided for embellishing each project with different fabrics, edgings, and stitching patterns, making personalization easy, even for novices. Beautiful photographs and color illustrations detailing how to create each piece, as well as contemporary designs and small, quick projects make this guide a must-have for the gift-giving knitter.

Website of the Week


Presented by Pearson Education, Funbrain.com is a great website for children's games of all sorts, but particularly to keep them current during the summer. There's a Math Arcade, Reading Area, Entertainment Center (movies), Arcade and just lots of educational fun. Take a look when you're online!

Today at the Library (6/18/08)

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 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Wednesdays Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Dover Baptist Church (Rt. 621) 11:30 - 12:15
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30

Programs and Events
King and Queen Branch Library
Picnic with the Ants
Wednesday June 18 at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Catch the reading bug at this fun hot dog cookout and Family Storytime.

Jun 17, 2008

Today at the Library (6/17/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Educare Day Care (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15
Black Creek (Chickahominy Mkt., Cold Harbor Rd.) 2:45 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Barefoot Puppets
Tuesday June 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Unique puppets bring stories featuring Anansi the Spider to life.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Build a Bug
Tuesday June 17 at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 11 & up. Test your origami skills with paper bugs.
Snacks served! Sponsored by Friends of the Hanover Library.

Jun 16, 2008

Today at the Library (6/16/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Walnut Grove Learning Center (Cold Harbor Rd.) 10:15 - 11:15
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:00 - 12:30
Venter Heights (Holly Court) 1:30 - 2:00
Rose Garden Estates (Dogwood Court) 2:15 - 2:45
King William Youth Center (Rt. 30) 3:15 - 4:00

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 14, 2008

Today at the Library (6/14/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
No stops today.

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Sit 'n Stitch
Every second Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Bring a bagged lunch and your current needlework projects.
Learn a new skill or brush up on techniques you already know. Discover the perfect place to learn and laugh!
Dessert and drinks provided.

West Point Branch Library
The Good, the Bad, & the Bugly
Saturday June 14 at 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy "flower" sandwiches & "bug juice," make a buggy friend, and watch a big screen movie.
Sponsored by Friends of the West Point Library.

Jun 13, 2008

Today at the Library (6/13/08)

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

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethany Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45
King and Queen Courthouse (Rt. 14) 1:15 - 2:00

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Groovy Movie Potluck for Teens
Friday June 13 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hot dogs & drinks served.

Sponsored by the Rockville Friends.

Jun 12, 2008

Today at the Library (6/12/08)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Tuckaway Day Care (304 Ashcake Road) 10:00 - 11:00
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street ) 11:15 - 12:00
Kings Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
All Aboard Child Development (7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Ashland Branch Library
Last day to sign up for "Make a Bookend" Craft Night for Teens on Thursday June 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Ice Cream Social
Thursday June 12 at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Beat the heat with a cool ice cream treat! Don’t forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Jun 11, 2008

Pick of the Week


Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching & Keeping Touchable Insects
by Sally Kneidel
What kind of insect does a back flip? Which bug will wrestle with a rival? You'll find the answers to these and other fascinating questions about insects in Pet Bugs. Small, easy to find, catch, and care for, and intriguing to watch, bugs make terrific pets!
We also have the sequel to this book titled: More Pet Bugs: A Kids Guide to Catching and Keeping Insects and Other Small Creatures, also by Sally Kneidel

Website of the Week


Whatsthatbug.com is very appropriate for this year's Summer Reading Program at Pamunkey Regional Library.
When not online, Whatsthatbug is in the garden researching your bug questions.
People from all over the world send in photos of insects they can't identify, and these guys explain what it is, where it can be found, if it's dangerous, etc. There are a lot of creepy crawlies here, so if bugs give you the willies, don't visit this site. Otherwise, come on in!

Today at the Library (6/11/08)

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 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Baptist Church (Cardwell Rd) 10:15- 11:00
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 10, 2008

Today at the Library (6/10/08)

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

Hanover Branch Library
Library Lullaby Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Rainbow Station (8218 Atlee Road) 10:35 - 11:15
Toddler University (Rt. 301) 11:30 - 12:30
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 9, 2008

Today at the Library (6/9/08)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 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) 10:30 - 11:15
Central Crossing Shopping Ctr. (Rt. 360, Food Lion) 11:30 - 12:00
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program!

Jun 7, 2008

Today at the Library (6/7/08)

Storytimes (No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
No stops today

Programs and Events
Summer Reading Program sign up begins at all branches today.

Hanover Branch Library
Going Buggy
Saturday June 7 at 10:00 a.m. - noon
Make a neat stamping craft!
Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Hanover Library.

Ashland Branch Library
Randolph-Macon College and Ashland, VA
Saturday June 7 at 10:00 a.m.
Professor James Scanlon talks about the history of the college and the town of Ashland.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Jun 5, 2008

Today at the Library (6/5/08)

Storytime
No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Old Hickory Rd.) 9:45 - 11:30
Bon Secours Child Care(8210 Meadowbridge Rd.) 2:30 - 3:45

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Volunteen Training
Thursday June 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Want to volunteer at the library this summer? We need teens like you to help with programs and other activities at the library.
Pizza and Drinks served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Jun 4, 2008

Today at the Library (6/4/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today.

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

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wednesday June 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Bring your favorite stuffed friend. Refreshments served.

Jun 3, 2008

Today at the Library (6/3/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Christian Church, Studley Rd.) 9:45 - 10:45
Liberty Christian School (8094 Liberty Circle) 11:00 - 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Rd.) 2:30 - 3.15

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 2, 2008

Today at the Library (6/2/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Walnut Grove Learning Center (Cold Harbor Rd.) 10:15 - 11:15
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:00 - 12:30
Venter Heights (Holly Court) 1:30 - 2:00
Rose Garden Estates (Dogwood Court) 2:15 - 2:45
Normans (8191 Little Florida Rd.) 3:10 - 3:45

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Jun 1, 2008

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