Today at the Library (1/31/11)

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

The Will to Whatevs: A Guide to Modern Life
by Eugene Mirman

No one understands the complexities of modern life better than Eugene Mirman--claims Eugene Mirman--and anyone who is longing for a new perspective from a man who has been through it all (or at least thinks he has) won't resist this utterly original, laugh-out-loud guide. With it, you can:

• Become super ultra-popular in high school, maybe!
• Discover somewhere between four and two thousand ways to overcome social anxiety (closer to four)!
• Start a band, become an artist, or disappoint your parents by getting on a reality television show!

Website of the Week

Extreme Planet Makeover

Have you ever wanted to make a world, all of your own? Now you can, with Extreme Planet Makeover. The website is a collaboration between NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab and California Institute of Technology, and it allows you to adjust your planet's age, size, the kind of star it orbits and your planet's distance from it. When you're finished, you can visit the planet gallery to compare your planet to those in our solar system. It's a great way to learn about the planets!

Today at the Library (1/29/11)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Coil Basket-making Workshop
Saturday January 29 at 9:30 a.m.
Eve Barenholtz will show you how to make coil baskets using fabric. Please bring enough fabric (1/3 yard - 36 inches wide) or old clothing to make one basket.
Sign-ups required. Class size is limited to 10 people.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (1/28/11)

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
Scott’s Store (Walkerton) 10:30 - 11:00 (see map)
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethlehem Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45 (see map)
King and Queen Courthouse 1:15 - 2:00 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/27/11)

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 11:00 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
The Learning Connection (Pole Green Rd.) 9:15 - 10:15 (see map)
Cool Spring Day Care (Cool Spring Church) 10:30 - 11:15 (see map)
King's Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00 (see map)
Pooh Corner Day Care (Lakeridge Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Call (804) 599-4073 or (804) 559-0654 for updates.

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Interviewing Tips & Tricks Workshop
Thursday January 27 at 6:30 p.m.
This program has been canceled. It will be re-scheduled.

Hanover Branch Library
Books at Lunchtime
Thursday January 27 at 12:30 p.m.
Join us at lunchtime for a brief discussion of If You Lived Here I’d Know Your Name by Heather Lende.
Dessert and drinks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. Please bring your own lunch.

Movie Night Fun
Thursday January 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 9-14
Give your brain a break from exams and see a great movie at the library with your friends.
Space is limited. Call 365-6210 to sign up.
Pizza served courtesy of the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Library Opening Late

The Goochland Branch Library will open at 10:00 a.m. today.

Today at the Library (1/26/11)

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 11:00 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Family 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 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/25/11)

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/Bedtime 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 Day
Tuesday January 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
See live demonstrations of our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Join us for an interactive class at 6:30 p.m. on how to use our genealogy databases. Call (804) 746-9615 to sign-up.
See our Genealogy Day commercial.

Pick of the Week

Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites

by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson

Welcome to Burden Hill: a picturesque little town adorned with white picket fences and green, green grass, home to a unique team of paranormal investigators. Beneath this shiny exterior, Burden Hill harbors dark and sinister secrets, and it's up to a heroic gang of dogs (and one cat) to protect the town from the evil forces at work. These are the Beasts of Burden Hill -- Pugs, Ace, Jack, Whitey, Red and the Orphan -- whose early experiences with the paranormal (including a haunted doghouse, a witches' coven, and a pack of canine zombies) have led them to become members of the Wise Dog Society, official animal agents sworn to protect their town from evil. This turns out to be no easy task, as they soon encounter demonic cannibal frogs, tortured spirits, a secret rat society, and a bizarre and deadly resurrection in the Burden Hill cemetery-events which lead to fear and heartbreak as our four-legged heroes discover that the evil within Burden Hill is growing and on the move. Can our heroes overcome these supernatural menaces? Can evil be bested by a paranormal team that doesn't have hands? And even more importantly, will Pugs ever shut the hell up? (You can see a preview of one of the stories included here.)

Website of the Week

Biography.com

Looking for biographical information? Head on over to Biography.com! You can search the database for over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present. The articles are augmented with videos, and you can search for a person by name, or browse subjects by category. You can see who was born on this day, or even play games. Check it out!

Today at the Library (1/24/11)

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 (5904 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library

Resume Workshop
Monday January 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn tips & tricks from professional presenters to improve your résumé. Bring an electronic copy of your resume if you would like to have it critiqued after class.
Call (804) 746-9615 to sign up for the class.

Ebooks and More!

Do you have a Kindle, Nook, or Sony eReader and are curious about ebooks available at the Library?

Do you know about our “ebooks and more” page on the library’s web site at www.pamunkeylibrary.org/ebooksandmore.htm? The link for it is located on our web site’s navigation menu under “For Adults.”

Here you’ll find recommended links for free ebooks (text & audio), music, movies, and more. The ebooks listed on these sites work with most eReaders, including the Kindle. You can also search these sites with our handy search box at the top of the list.

A variety of content is available, including family histories, classic novels, reference works, poetry, sci-fi, tech-related & computer books, and much more. There’s something for everyone!

If you have any questions about this page, please ask a staff member or e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org

Today at the Library (1/22/11)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Cabin Fever Saturday Cinema
Saturday January 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Get out of the house and warm up with a great movie at the library.
Popcorn and drinks served courtesy of the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Cochrane Rockville Library’s Silver Anniversary Celebration
Saturday January 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate 25 years of quality library service with live music, video remembrances, special recognition of our benefactors and literary contest participants, and a special proclamation by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.
Anniversary cake and other refreshments served courtesy of the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (1/21/11

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)
Bruington Baptist Church (Rt. 14) 11:30 - 12:00 (see map)
Walkerton Post Office 1:15 - 2:30 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/20/11)

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.

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

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:00 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
Teen Movie Night
Thursday January 20 at 6:00 p.m.
See a great movie at the library with your friends.
Pizza, drinks, & dessert served courtesy of the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (1/19/11)

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 11:00 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Family 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 Dr.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Dover Baptist Church (Rt. 621) 12:00 - 12:30 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Felt Cap Fashions
Wednesday January 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Parents, teens, and tweens are invited to create their own fashionable winter headwear.
Snacks served courtesy of the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Pick of the Week

The Knife of Never Letting Go

by Patrick Ness

Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, Todd can hear everything the men think, and they hear everything he thinks. Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the cacophony, he knows that the town is hiding something from him -- something so awful Todd is forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears too. With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl. Who is she? Why wasn't she killed by the germ like all the females on New World? Propelled by Todd's gritty narration, readers are in for a white-knuckle journey in which a boy on the cusp of manhood must unlearn everything he knows in order to figure out who he truly is. (Also available as a talking book.)

Website of the Week

Virtual Bubble Wrap

When you don't have a sheet of Bubble Wrap handy, go virtual! This is all the fun of ordinary Bubble Wrap, but when you're done, you get to start over. These bubbles can regain their "popability" with just a click of the mouse. It's almost like magic! It's an environmentally friendly way to do what you really wanted to do with it all along: POP IT!

Library Closings January 14-17

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Friday January 14, Saturday January 15, and Monday January 17. They will reopen at their regular business hours on Tuesday January 18.

Today at the Library (1/13/11)

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 11:00 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)
The Pines at Cold Harbor (Stonewall Pkwy.) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
All Aboard Child Dev. Center (7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library

Interviewing Tips & Tricks Workshop
Thursday January 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn tips & tricks from professional presenters to improve your next interview. Practice mock interviews and brush up on the dos and don’ts of landing your next job.
Call (804) 746-9615 to sign up for the class.

Today at the Library (1/12/11)

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 11:00 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Family 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 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/11/11)

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/Bedtime Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Atlee Christian Academy (8391 Atlee Rd.) 9:15 - 10:30 (see map)
Rainbow Station (8218 Atlee Road) 10:35 - 11:15 (see map)
Toddler University (Rt. 301) 11:30 - 12:30 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/10/11)

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 (5904 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

LEGO: A Love Story

by Jonathan Bender

There are 62 LEGO bricks for every person in the world, and at age 30, Jonathan Bender realized that he didn't have a single one of them. While reconsidering his childhood dream of becoming a master model builder for The LEGO Group, he discovers the men and women who are skewing the averages with collections of hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks. What is it about the ubiquitous, brightly colored toys that makes them so hard for everyone to put down? In search of answers and adventure, Jonathan Bender sets out to explore the quirky world of adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs) while becoming a builder himself. As he participates in challenges at fan conventions, searches for the largest private collection in the United States, and visits LEGO headquarters (where he was allowed into the top secret set vault), he finds his LEGO journey twinned with a second creative endeavor—to have a child. His two worlds intertwine as he awaits the outcome: Will he win a build competition or bring a new fan of LEGO into the world? Like every really good love story, this one has surprises—and a happy ending.

Website of the Week

Chillola.com

Welcome your child to the wonderful world of chillola.com, where they can learn their first words in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. You can print out activities and worksheets, participate in the kids' gallery and learn about different countries, cultures and people. The site was designed for kids and their parents to encourage language learning, and to have great fun with foreign languages.

Today at the Library (1/8/11)

Programs & Events
West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday January 8 at 1:00 p.m.
See a great family movie about dragons at the library.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (1/7/11)

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.

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie Night
Friday January 7 at 6:00 p.m.
See a great movie at the library. Bring a friend!
Pizza served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Films
Friday January 7 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great kids’ movie with your friends at the library.
Popcorn and drinks served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (1/6/11)

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.

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Old Hickory Rd.) 9:45 - 11:30 (see map)
New Hanover Christian School (10058 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 (1/5/11)

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 11:00 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Family 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 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Today at the Library (1/4/11)

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/Bedtime 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 (8094 Liberty Circle) 11:00 - 11:45 (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)

Today at the Library (1/3/11)

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)
McCauley Park 1:30 - 2:00 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commons Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Pick of the Week

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane

by Sean McKeever and Takeshi Miyazawa

Whether she's going to school or hanging out with her friends at the Coffee Bean, Mary Jane Watson is always the center of attention. But what no one knows is that this gorgeous redhead's exuberant personality is a shell designed to make her forget about life's harsh realities. From her social life to her undying interest in becoming an actress to her crush on that costumed crime-fighter who swings along the New York City rooftops, it's clear Mary Jane just wants to escape. Join MJ, Harry Osborn, Liz Allen, Flash Thompson and Harry's nerdy friend, Peter Parker (not to mention Spider-Man!), as they experience the thrilling highs and the crushing lows of high-school existence in this electric teen drama!

Website of the Week

Unhear It

Have you ever found yourself with a song stuck in your head, and you don't know how to get it out again? Unhear It has the answer for you! As they say, "using the latest in reverse-auditory-melodic-unstickification technology, [they've] been able to allow our users to 'unhear' songs by hearing equally catchy songs." Which means, of course, that you may end up having "Macarena" stuck in your head instead, but you may consider that a small price to pay after a weekend with "Hollaback Girl" stuck in your head!