Jan 31, 2009

Database Maintenance at the Library 1/31-2/1

You may may experience access interruptions for Auto Repair Reference Center and NoveList Plus due to system maintenance this weekend. Full service should be restored by Monday February 2.

Today at the Library (1/31/09)

Programs and Events
West Point Branch Library
Winter Wonderland
Saturday January 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Bring a warm blanket to snuggle with stories, games, and prizes. Make a snow globe and a snowy "friend."
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Jan 30, 2009

Today at the Library (1/30/09)

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

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

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

Jan 29, 2009

Today at the Library (1/29/09)

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 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.

Jan 28, 2009

Pick of the Week


The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care

by David Carroll

Written in cooperation with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care provides pet lovers with everything they need to know about maintaining the health and well-being of their domestic animals. With individual chapters on each of the most common species of pets, this book is perfect for families that live with more than one type of animal.

Website of the Week


Do you have questions about animal health, medications, therapies, surgery, behavior, or safety? Did your veterinarian suggest you visit this site to learn more about a health issue concerning your pet?
VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.

Jan 27, 2009

Today at the Library (1/28/09)

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.

Programs and Events
Ashland Branch Library
Eating Locally Grown Foods: Joys and Challenges
Wednesday January 28 at 6:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Ashland Library present a panel discussion with a local organic farmer, Ashland's Farmers' Market manager and representatives from Ellwood Thompson's grocery store and Edible Garden, a Richmond restaurant. This event will be preceded by a brief Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Ashland Library to review accomplishments in 2008, elect new officers and introduce Board members. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Nancy Kackley at 798-6194 or kackley@creativedata.com.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (1/27/09)

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) 11:45 - 12:30
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45


Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Teen Game Night: Checkers Tournament
Tuesday January 27 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Enter our elimination-style checkers tournament. The winner will receive a trophy. Try out our side games, too!
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Pamunkey Regional Library Board Meeting Rescheduled

The Library Board will meet on Tuesday February 3 at 8:30 a.m at the Atlee Branch Library, 9161 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. For more information call 365-6211

Jan 26, 2009

Today at the Library (1/26/09)

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
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Jan 23, 2009

Today at the Library (1/23/09)

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

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 11:00 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 1:15—2:00

Jan 22, 2009

Today at the Library (1/22/09)

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 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 Drive) 11:00 - 12:00
King's Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
Pooh Corner Day Care (Lakeridge Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:30

Jan 21, 2009

Today at the Library (1/21/09)

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.

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 Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30

Pick of the Week


L is for Lollygag


A dictionary for word lovers of any age includes definitions of quirky words, illustrations, trivia, and lists within lists.

Website of the Week


Online Etymology Dictionary

The Online Etymology Dictionary is a free website available to the public. This is a map of the wheel-ruts of modern English. Etymologies are not definitions; they're explanations of what our words meant and how they sounded 600 or 2,000 years ago.

Jan 20, 2009

Today at the Library (1/20/09)

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
Tuckaway Day Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15
Black Creek (Chickahominy Mkt., Cold Harbor Rd.) 2:45 - 3:15

Jan 15, 2009

Today at the Library (1/15/09)

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 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
Primrose School of Atlee Commons (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30

Programs and Events
Today is the last day for children to enter West Point Branch Library's "Winter Wonderland" art contest. Call or visit the library for more details.

Pick of the Week


Hatless Jack
by Neil Steinberg

Not so long ago, we were a country of hat wearers. Hats were tipped, raised, handed, tossed, snapped, passed, checked, waved, and eaten (metaphorically, at least). Many believe the end of this way of life was precipitated by the presidential inauguration of a bareheaded John F. Kennedy; suddenly desperate American hatters were convinced that persuading the young, charismatic new leader to wear a hat would save their declining business.

Website of the Week



Presidential 09 Inauguration

Are you thinking about attending the Inauguration in DC on January 20th? Check out the official Washington DC government website for tips on getting around town. Information on road closures, maps, and the Metro are up to date. You will also find fun facts about past inaugurations and a page especially for kids.

Jan 14, 2009

Today at the Library (1/14/09)

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.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Pre-School (Salem Baptist Ch., Cardwell Rd.) 10:00 - 11:30
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15

Jan 13, 2009

Today at the Library (1/13/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Atlee Christian Academy (Atlee Rd.) 9:15 - 10:30
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
Hanover Branch Library
Library Lullaby Family Storytime
Tuesday January 13 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.

Atlee Branch Library

Friends of the Atlee Library Meeting
Tuesday January 13 at 7:00 p.m.
We will plan our next Book Sale for Friday February 13, Saturday February 14, and Monday February 16. Book sale volunteers should call Betty Britton-Johnston (746-5036) or Mary Ann Ney (550-0513) Co-Chairmen of the sale.We will also talk about our next program on Saturday March 7, featuring Dr. Peter Wallenstein, Professor of History at VA Tech and author of, "Cradle of America: Four Centuries of Virginia History," a 2008 Library of Virginia finalist. Dr Wallenstein will speak about "Virginia and Its Role in National Politics." Our annual meeting will be Tuesday February 10, at 7:00 p.m. We will elect officers for 2009 and vote on a proposed bylaw change. Please join us and bring a friend! We need everyone's help!

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Photography Contest
January 5 - 13 (LAST DAY!)
Enter our all ages photography contest! The winner will a gift certificate toward the framing of the photo. All photos should be 8" by 10" and can be in black & white or in color. Photos can be in four different categories—Nature, Scenic, Pictorial, or People.

The library will display the framed, winning photo for one month. All other photos not picked up by Friday January 23 at 6:00 p.m. will be discarded.

We are pleased to have Edward & Carole Hagaman from the Richmond Camera Club as our judges.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 12, 2009

Today at the Library (1/12/09)

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
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Photography Contest
January 5 - 13
Enter our all ages photography contest! The winner will a gift certificate toward the framing of the photo. All photos should be 8" by 10" and can be in black & white or in color. Photos can be in four different categories—Nature, Scenic, Pictorial, or People.

The library will display the framed, winning photo for one month. All other photos not picked up by Friday January 23 at 6:00 p.m. will be discarded.

We are pleased to have Edward & Carole Hagaman from the Richmond Camera Club as our judges.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 8, 2009

Today at the Library (1/8/09)

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 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 Dev. Ctr.(7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Photography Contest
January 5 - 13
Enter our all ages photography contest! The winner will a gift certificate toward the framing of the photo. All photos should be 8" by 10" and can be in black & white or in color. Photos can be in four different categories—Nature, Scenic, Pictorial, or People.

The library will display the framed, winning photo for one month. All other photos not picked up by Friday January 23 at 6:00 p.m. will be discarded.

We are pleased to have Edward & Carole Hagaman from the Richmond Camera Club as our judges.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 7, 2009

Today at the Library (1/7/09)

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.

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
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Photography Contest
January 5 - 13
Enter our all ages photography contest! The winner will a gift certificate toward the framing of the photo. All photos should be 8" by 10" and can be in black & white or in color. Photos can be in four different categories—Nature, Scenic, Pictorial, or People.

The library will display the framed, winning photo for one month. All other photos not picked up by Friday January 23 at 6:00 p.m. will be discarded.

We are pleased to have Edward & Carole Hagaman from the Richmond Camera Club as our judges.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Website of the Week



Are you ready for the switch? At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders. Make sure you get your converter box coupon to make sure that you have T.V. on February 18, 2009.







Pick of the Week


Comfort Food

by Kate Jabobs

Shortly before turning the big 5-0, boisterous party planner and Cooking with Gusto! personality Augusta "Gus" Simpson finds herself planning a birthday party she'd rather not - her own. She's getting tired of being the hostess, the mother hen, the woman who has to plan her own birthday party. What she needs is time on her own with enough distance to give her loved ones the ingredients to put together successful lives without her." "Assisted by a handsome up-and-coming chef, Oliver, Gus invites a select group to take an on-air cooking class. But instead of just preaching to the foodie masses, she will teach regular people how to make rich, sensuous meals - real people making real food. Gus decides to bring a vibrant cast of friends and family on the program: Sabrina, her fickle daughter; Troy, Sabrina's ex-husband; Anna, Gus's timid neighbor; and Carmen, Gus's pompous and beautiful competitor at the Cooking Channel. And when she begins to have more than collegial feelings for her sous-chef, Gus realizes that she might be able to rejuvenate not just her professional life, but her personal life as well.

Jan 6, 2009

Today at the Library (1/6/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Christian Church, Studley Road) 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
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Photography Contest
January 5 - 13
Enter our all ages photography contest! The winner will a gift certificate toward the framing of the photo. All photos should be 8" by 10" and can be in black & white or in color. Photos can be in four different categories—Nature, Scenic, Pictorial, or People.

The library will display the framed, winning photo for one month. All other photos not picked up by Friday January 23 at 6:00 p.m. will be discarded.

We are pleased to have Edward & Carole Hagaman from the Richmond Camera Club as our judges.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 5, 2009

Today at the Library (1/5/09)

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
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:15 - 12:00
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:05 - 12:30
McCauley Park 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
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Photography Contest
January 5 - 13
Enter our all ages photography contest! The winner will a gift certificate toward the framing of the photo. All photos should be 8" by 10" and can be in black & white or in color. Photos can be in four different categories—Nature, Scenic, Pictorial, or People.

The library will display the framed, winning photo for one month. All other photos not picked up by Friday January 23 at 6:00 p.m. will be discarded.

We are pleased to have Edward & Carole Hagaman from the Richmond Camera Club as our judges.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 1, 2009

Today at the Library (1/1/09)

The Library will be closed today for the New Year's holiday. We will re-open at our regular business hours on Friday January 2. Have a safe and happy new year!