Feb 26, 2009

Pick of the Week


Eyewitness Ocean

by MacQuitty, Miranda

Explores the endless diversity of life in the sea, from the humpback whale and its hour-long songs to the coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night.








Website of the Week


GovEngine.com

GovEngine, Inc. ("GovEngine.com") is a Florida non-profit organization dedicated to promoting e-Government initiatives and interconnectivity between the federal, state and local levels of government with the citizens of Our Great Nation. GovEngine's goal is to provide to the citizens of the United States of America an educational awareness and broadened understanding of online government accessibility and to emphasize the communication and cooperation between all branches and levels of government with the public. With over 17,000 federal, state, and local governmental links in our database, we take away the confusion and often labor intensive exercise of finding your official governmental portal, all in less than three clicks.

Today at the Library (2/26/09)

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

Feb 25, 2009

Today at the Library (2/25/09)

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

The Library's web site (www.pamunkeylibrary.org) is currently unavailailable. We hope to have service restored as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!

Feb 24, 2009

Today at the Library (2/24/09)

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
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Career Transitions Workshop: An Introduction to Online Job Searching
Tuesday February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This class will cover the following:
1. Resume writing in Microsoft Word.
2. Searching online job sites.
3. Contacting potential employers via e-mail.
Please bring a flash drive or blank CD-ROM to save your work.
Call (804) 746-9615 to register for this class.
Attendees are required to have a Pamunkey Regional Library card in good standing. If you don't have a card, please call or visit the library before the class to find out about getting a free card.

Feb 23, 2009

Teen Ink's Call for Bloggers


Teen Ink is looking for teen bloggers just like you!

Are you a teen writer/ blogger (or do you know someone who is)? Then scope out the Teen Ink blogs. Teen Ink is looking for new bloggers whose interest and experiences cover everything from books, movies, politics, health, crafts, creative writing, sports, and just about any subject under the sun!

Be prepared to commit to at least three to four months of consistent weekly blogging for Teen Ink. If you're serious about writing for Teen Ink, send an e-mail with four sample blog posts and a brief introduction to you and your subject to betsy@teenink.com.

Enter the American Library Association/Woman's Day library essay contest



The American Library Association and Woman's Day Magazine are sponsoring an essay contest on how the library has helped you or your family out of a tough financial crunch. The deadline for contest entries is noon on May 18, 2009. If you want to share how the library has helped you save in unexpected ways, check out the contest rules and enter today.

Today at the Library (2/23/09)

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) 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
Career Transitions Workshop:
An Introduction to Online Job Searching
Monday February 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

This class will cover the following:

  • Resume writing in Microsoft Word.
  • Searching online job sites.
  • Contacting potential employers via e-mail.

Please bring a flash drive or blank CD-ROM to save your work.
Call (804) 746-9615 to register for this class.
Attendees are required to have a Pamunkey Regional Library card in good standing. If you don't have a card, please call or visit the library before the class to find out about getting a free card.

Feb 20, 2009

Today at the Library (2/20/09)

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
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15
Scott's Store (Walkerton) 11:20 - 11:45
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:15 - 2:15

Feb 19, 2009

Today at the Library (2/19/09)

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
Hanover Branch Library
Hanover Lunchtime Book Group
Thursday February 19 at 12:30 p.m.
Join us at lunchtime for a brief discussion of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hanover Library.

Feb 18, 2009

Today at the Library (2/18/09)

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

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Anime Movie Night
Wednesday February 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Watch a cool anime video. Call or visit the library for title info.
Pizza, drinks, and dessert served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Pick of the Week


Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Under $100

by Jeans Schissel Norman

Maximize your budget and personalize your bathroom with easy, stylish and affordable ideas from the trusted Better Homes and Gardens brand. Be inspired by creative bathroom ideas including whimsical, modern, romantic, country, spa-style, kid-friendly, nature-inspired and more. Each chapter highlights the elements of the style-the paint, accessories, and details needed to get the look. You'll also find 25 see-it/do-it projects and 12 projects with step-by-step instructions along with more than 140 tips and quick ideas to give an ordinary bathroom a fresh new style.

Website of the Week


Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,300 of America's largest charities. Charity Navigator accepts no funding from the charities that we evaluate, ensuring that our ratings remain objective.

Feb 17, 2009

Today at the Library (2/17/09)

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

Feb 16, 2009

Today at the Library (2/16/09)

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
King William Youth Center (Rt. 30) 3:15 - 4:00

Library News
Pamunkey Regional Library is proud to announce that it is now carrying online language-learning software by Mango Languages. Mango Languages is a welcome addition to the library for those wanting to study a foreign language easily and at their own pace and for free.

This premier online software program is a unique way to learn a foreign language. It combines linguistic expertise from across the globe with the latest software technologies, providing an easy-to-use interactive learning tool. Mango allows patrons to learn at their convenience. It is available in each of Pamunkey Regional Library’s branches in Hanover, Goochland, King and Queen, and King William counties as well as remotely from anyplace that our patrons have online access. Mango also features a unique comprehensive teaching approach that actively engages audio and visual cues to assist users in language retention.

Mango Languages currently offers 12 language courses – Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, ESL for Polish speakers, ESL for Spanish speakers, and ESL for Brazilian Portuguese speakers – with many more on the way.

You can create an account or log in anonymously by clicking the Mango link on our database pages (alphabetically) or (by subject).

Feb 14, 2009

Today at the Library (2/14/09)

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Saturday February 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Great selection of items at bargain prices! Hardback books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and cassette talking books are only $1.00. All paperback books are 50 cents!
Door prizes contributed by local businesses will be given away during the book sale!
Book sale volunteers should call Betty Britton-Johnston (746-5036) or Mary Ann Ney (550-0513) Co-Chairmen of the sale.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Sit 'n Stitch
Every second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. (new time!)
Next meeting: February 14
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
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday February 14 at 1:00 p.m.
All ages.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday February 14 at 2:00 p.m.
"All aboard!" for the next movie and craft afternoon at the library for ages 5-10.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Backyard Birding - Hummingbirds
Saturday February 14 at 2:00 p.m.
The helpful folks from Wildbirds Unlimited will show you how to attract hummingbirds to your yard and care for them.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Feb 13, 2009

Today at the Library (2/13/09)

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
Cherub School (3263 Old Church Rd.) 10:00 –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
Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Friday February 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Great selection of items at bargain prices! Hardback books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and cassette talking books are only $1.00. All paperback books are 50 cents!
Door prizes contributed by local businesses will be given away during the book sale!
Book sale volunteers should call Betty Britton-Johnston (746-5036) or Mary Ann Ney (550-0513), Co-Chairmen of the sale.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie Night
Friday February 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Pizza served! Bring a friend! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Feb 12, 2009

Today at the Library (2/12/09)

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

Feb 11, 2009

Pick of the Week


The Art of Racing in the Rain

Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family.

Website of the Week


Classic Car Club of America

The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) is a club dedicated to the collection, preservation and enjoyment of the world’s finest automobiles manufactured from 1925* to 1948.
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

*The Pamunkey Regional Library web site is currently offline. We hope to have it back online as soon as possible. You can follow the Google cache of the web site starting at http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:http://www.pamunkeylibrary.org/Default.htm.
Thanks for your patience!

Feb 10, 2009

Today at the Library (2/10/09)

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 February 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.

Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library meeting
Tuesday February 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Feb 9, 2009

Today at the Library (2/9/09)

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
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
"Febru-beary Fun with Snackers the Bear"
Monday February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Hey Kids! Wear your PJs and bring a favorite stuffed friend for a fun evening Storytime with Snackers the Bear!
Part of our Snuggle with Books winter reading program.
Bedtime snacks served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Feb 6, 2009

Today at the Library (2/6/09)

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
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15
Bruington Baptist Church (Rt. 14) 11:30 - 12:00
Walkerton Post Office 1:15 - 2:30

Feb 5, 2009

Today at the Library (2/5/09)

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

Feb 4, 2009

Pick of the Week


Urban Hermit: A Memoir

by Sam MacDonald

In 2000, Sam MacDonald came to the realization that he was flat broke, and deeply in debt. Rather than declare bankruptcy, he decided to drastically cut expenses and use the savings to pay off the debt. Where before he was the life of the party on a daily basis, he stopped drinking entirely. He got serious about his career as a journalist and took freelance jobs. And he decided to cut his grocery bill...to $8.00 a week. In this hilarious memoir MacDonald shares how he found his true calling, met his wife, paid off his debts, and in the process lost over 100 pounds.

Website of the Week


USDA MyPyramid


One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you:

Make smart choices from every food group.

Find your balance between food and physical activity.

Get the most nutrition out of your calories.

Stay within your daily calorie needs.

Today at the Library (2/04/09)

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

Feb 3, 2009

Today at the Library (2/03/09)

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
"Dabblin' in Rockville" planning session
Tuesday February 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Calling all artists! We want your ideas on building a community of artisans who will be educated and inspired through each other's experiences and shared knowledge. Please bring a completed work or a work in progress to share or critique.

Feb 2, 2009

Today at the Library (2/2/09)

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
Meet Snackers and Friends
Monday February 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Hey Kids! Dress in your comfiest PJs and snuggle up to enjoy a "Snackers and Friends" puppet show. Part of the "Snuggle with Books" winter reading program.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.