Pamunkey Regional Library Blog

Today at the Library (1/28/12)

2012-01-27T00:00:00.003-05:00

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Paws to Read
Saturday January 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Dolly the reading therapy dog will listen to your school-aged child read a book to her for thirty minutes. Sponsored by the Ashland Branch Library and Sprite's HERO.

Atlee Branch Library
Family BINGO
Saturday January 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Play BINGO with your family and win prizes. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Infant Sign Language for Parents
Saturday January 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Considering using sign language with your young child, but you're not sure where to start? Find out more about the basics of infant sign language at this library program. This class is for parents to attend without their children. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

West Point Branch Library
LEGO Create-a-thon
Saturday January 28 at 1:00 p.m.
See how LEGO bricks are made, then experiment with making LEGO structures at our creation stations. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today is the day for judging for the Mechanicsville Library Photo Contest. Good luck to all who entered!

Today at the Library (1/27/12)

2012-01-27T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/26/12)

2012-01-26T09:12:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (1/25/12)

2012-01-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/24/12)

2012-01-24T09:15:00.003-05:00

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 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
Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Tuesday January 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. Call (804) 769-3731 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (1/23/12)

2012-01-23T09:06:00.003-05:00

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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Kennington Subdivision 2:45 – 3:15

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday January 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer. Call (804) 746-9615 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2012-01-23T09:00:00.000-05:00

Roseannearchy: Dispatches From the Nut Farm

by Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr is a force of nature. Whether taking the sitcom world by storm, challenging accepted social norms, or battling the wild pigs inhabiting her nut farm in Hawaii, she is not to be trifled with. In this return to the printed page, Roseanne unleashes her razor-sharp observations on hypocrisy, hubris, and self-perpetuating institutions of questionable value--as well as menopause, pharmaceuticals, and her grandkids. And she's as controversial, original, and funny as ever. Raised half-Jewish, half-Mormon, and 100 percent misfit, Roseanne made a deal with Satan early on as the price she paid for stardom. But now she's looking to refinance the loan of her soul--this book represents her final exorcism of fame. Displaying her brilliance and sharp wit, Roseanne discusses the humor of everyday life with musings on more serious topics, such as class warfare, feminism, the cult of celebrity, and Kabbalah. Bold, brash, and insightful, Roseannearchy shows that she can still skewer any subject under the sun and why The New York Times describes her appeal as "the power of a whole planet, pulling everything around it inexorably into its orbit."

Today at the Library (1/21/12)

2012-01-21T00:16:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Cabin Fever Saturday Cinema
Saturday January 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Get out of the house and warm up with a great family movie at the library. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Make a Pillowcase Book Tote
Saturday January 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Create a fun book tote out of a pillowcase. Class size is limited. Please call or visit the library to register. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Winter Jewelry Recycle
Saturday January 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8 and up.
Bring in your old or broken jewelry and turn into a beautiful new creation. There will also be a swap table. Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Today is the last day to enter your photo in the Mechanicsville Library's Photo Contest. Judging will be on Saturday January 28.

Today at the Library (1/20/12)

2012-01-20T12:12:00.003-05:00

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 – 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:00 - 2:15

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Friday January 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend! Pizza & drinks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (1/19/12)

2012-01-19T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/18/12)

2012-01-18T00:00:00.001-05:00

Pick of the Week

2012-01-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

Bunheads

by Sophie Flack

As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet. But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?

Today at the Library (1/17/12)

2012-01-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

Library Closing January 13-16

2012-01-12T21:00:00.001-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library system will be closed on Friday January 13, Saturday January 14, and Monday January 16. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday January 17.

Today at the Library (1/12/12)

2012-01-12T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (1/11/12)

2012-01-11T00:00:00.001-05:00

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 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Preschool (Salem Baptist Church, Cardwell Rd.) 10:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Crozier Post Office (VA-6 W/River Rd. W) 12:00 – 12:30
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:00 - 3:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday January 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Take a free hands-on class to learn details about your ancestors' lives and build your family tree with our online databases, Ancestry Library Edition & HeritageQuest. Call (804) 556-4774 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (1/10/12)

2012-01-10T09:36:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (1/9/12)

2012-01-09T09:14:00.003-05:00

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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Kennington Subdivision 2:45 – 3:15

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Monday January 9 at 9:00 a.m.
Take a free hands-on class to learn details about your ancestors' lives and build your family tree with our online databases, Ancestry Library Edition & HeritageQuest. Call (804) 798-4072 to register for the class.

Computer Basics Class
Monday January 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. Call (804) 798-4072 to register for the class.

West Point Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Monday January 9 at 6:00 p.m.Find out how to accomplish basic tasks on the computer, like how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to create an e-mail account. Call (804) 843-3244 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2012-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker

by James McManus

From James McManus, author of the bestselling Positively Fifth Street , comes the definitive story of the game that, more than any other, reflects who we are and how we operate. Cowboys Full is the story of poker, from its roots in China, the Middle East, and Europe to its ascent as a global -- but especially an American -- phenomenon. It describes how early Americans took a French parlor game and, with a few extra cards and an entrepreneurial spirit, turned it into a national craze by the time of the Civil War. From the kitchen-table games of ordinary citizens to its influence on generals and diplomats, poker has gone hand in hand with our national experience. Presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama have deployed poker and its strategies to explain policy, to relax with friends, to negotiate treaties and crises, and as a political networking tool. The ways we all do battle and business are echoed by poker tactics: cheating and thwarting cheaters, leveraging uncertainty, bluffing and sussing out bluffers, managing risk and reward. Cowboys Full shows how what was once accurately called the cheater's game has become amostly honest contest of cunning, mathematical precision, and luck. It explains how poker, formerly dominated by cardsharps, is now the most popular card game in Europe, East Asia, Australia, South America, and cyberspace, as well as on television. It combines colorful history with firsthand experience from today's professional tour. And it examines poker's remarkable hold on American culture, from paintings by Frederic Remington to countless poker novels, movies, and plays. Braiding the thrill of individual hands with new ways of seeing poker's relevance to our military, diplomatic, business, and personal affairs, Cowboys Full is sure to become the classic account of America's favorite pastime.

Today at the Library (1/7/12)

2012-01-07T00:00:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Paws to Read
Saturday January 7 at 10:00 a.m.
Dolly the reading therapy dog will listen to your school-aged child read a book to her for thirty minutes. Sponsored by the Ashland Branch Library and Sprite's HERO.

Today at the Library (1/6/12)

2012-01-06T09:23:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of January 9.

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

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Film
Friday January 6 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (1/5/12)

2012-01-05T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Old Hickory Rd.) 9:45 - 11:30 (see map)
New Hanover Christian School (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 (1/4/12)

2012-01-04T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

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)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Wednesday January 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Find how to do basic tasks on the computer using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including how to create and save a document in Word and how to search in Internet Explorer, Call (804) 556-4774 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (1/3/12)

2012-01-03T09:02:00.004-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Advent Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45 (see map)
Liberty Christian School 11:00 - 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mechanicsville Library Photo Contest
Submissions accepted Tuesday January 3- Saturday January 21; Judging on Saturday January 28
Submissions must be 8x10 prints in color or B&W. The overall winner will receive a gift certificate toward having the photograph framed. The winning photograph will be displayed in the library for one month after the contest.

Pick of the Week

2012-01-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever

by Will Hermes

Punk rock and hip-hop. Disco and salsa. The loft jazz scene and the downtown composers known as Minimalists. In the mid-1970s, New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinvented—all at once, from one block to the next, by musicians who knew, admired, and borrowed from one another. Crime was everywhere, the government was broke, and the city’s infrastructure was collapsing. But rent was cheap, and the possibilities for musical exploration were limitless. Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is the first book to tell the full story of the era’s music scenes and the phenomenal and surprising ways they intersected.

Pamunkey Regional Library's Subject Pathfinders

2012-01-01T00:00:00.002-05:00

Have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Maybe you want to make a few improvements around the house, learn a new language, or even improve your job skills. You can find lots of information on topics like these with the library's Subject Pathfinders. Our popular pages include the following:

If you have any questions about Subject Pathfinders, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or ask a friendly staff member.

Library Closing Monday January 2

2011-12-30T00:00:00.001-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed Monday January 2. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday January 3.

Pick of the Week

2011-12-26T09:00:00.002-05:00

The Little Sleep: A Novel

by Paul Tremblay

Raymond Chandler meets Jonathan Lethem in this wickedly entertaining debut novel! Mark Genevich is a South Boston P.I. with a little problem: he’s narcoleptic, and he suffers from the most severe symptoms, including hypnogogic hallucinations. These waking dreams wreak havoc for a guy who depends on real-life clues to make his living. Clients haven’t exactly been beating down the door when Mark meets Jennifer Times—daughter of the powerful local D.A. and a contestant on American Star—who walks into his office with an outlandish story about a man who stole her fingers. He awakes from his latest hallucination alone, but on his desk is a manila envelope containing risqué photos of Jennifer. Are the pictures real, and if so, is Mark hunting a blackmailer, or worse? Wildly imaginative and with a pitch-perfect voice, The Little Sleep is the first in a new series that casts a fresh eye on the rigors of detective work, and introduces a character who has a lot to prove—if only he can stay awake long enough to do it.(Also available as a talking book!)

Library Closing Saturday December 24 and Monday December 26

2011-12-23T18:00:00.001-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Saturday December 24 and Monday December 26. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday December 27.

Today at the Library (12/20/11)

2011-12-20T09:24:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Tuckaway Child Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
The Pines at Cold Harbor 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Family Movie Night
Tuesday December 20 at 6:30 p.m.
See a great holiday family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Today at the Library (12/19/11)

2011-12-19T09:21:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

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)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-12-19T09:00:00.001-05:00

Spent: Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior

by Geoffrey Miller

A leading evolutionary psychologist probes the hidden instincts behind our working, shopping, and spending Evolutionary psychology-the compelling science of human nature-has clarified the prehistoric origins of human behavior and influenced many fields ranging from economics to personal relationships. In Spent, Geoffrey Miller applies this revolutionary science's principles to a new domain: the sensual wonderland of marketing and status seeking that we call American consumer culture. Starting with the basic notion that the goods and services we buy unconsciously advertise our biological potential as mates and friends, Miller examines the hidden factors that dictate our choices in everything from lipstick to cars, from the magazines we read to the music we listen to. With humor and insight, Miller analyzes an array of product choices and deciphers what our decisions say about ourselves, giving us access to a new way of understanding-and improving-our behaviors. Like Freakonomics or The Tipping Point, Spent is a bold and revelatory book that illuminates the unseen logic behind the chaos of consumerism and suggests new ways we can become happier consumers and more responsible citizens.

Today at the Library (12/16/11)

2011-12-16T00:00:00.001-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15 (see map)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Today at the Library (12/15/11)

2011-12-15T09:12:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

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
Atlee Branch Library
The 7th Annual Make It & Take It Holiday Ornament Class
Thursday December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 11 to Adult
Enjoy a fun holiday class with friends and family. Refreshments and supplies provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. Pre-registration is required; call or visit the library before December 1 to sign-up.

Today at the Library (12/14/11)

2011-12-14T10:08:00.002-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Salem Preschool (Salem Baptist Church, Cardwell Rd.) 10:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 1:00 - 2:00 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-12-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

Elephant Reflections

by Dale Peterson and Karl Ammann

Elephant Reflections brings award-winning wildlife photographer Karl Ammann's gorgeous images together with a revelatory text by writer Dale Peterson to illuminate one of nature's greatest and most original works of art: the elephant. The photographs move from the purely aesthetic to the informative, depicting animals who are at once enigmatic, individual, mysterious, elusive, and iconic. In riveting prose, Peterson introduces the work of field scientists in Africa and explains their recent astonishing discoveries. He then explores the natural history and conservation status of African elephants and discusses the politics of ivory. Elephant Reflections is a book that could change the way the world thinks about elephants while we still have some measure of control over their fate.

Today at the Library (12/12/11)

2011-12-12T08:47:00.003-05:00

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of January 9.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 9:45 - 10:15 (see map)
Rehoboth Baptist Church (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Today at the Library (12/10/11)

2011-12-10T00:00:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday December 10 at 1:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (12/9/11)

2011-12-09T00:00:00.002-05:00

Today at the Library (12/8/11)

2011-12-08T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (12/7/11)

2011-12-07T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (12/6/11)

2011-12-06T09:04:00.003-05:00

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 Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Advent Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45 (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)

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday December 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Take a free hands-on class to learn details about your ancestors' lives and build your family tree with our online databases, Ancestry Library Edition & HeritageQuest. Call (804) 749-3146 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (10/5/11)

2011-12-05T10:03:00.002-05:00

Pick of the Week

2011-12-05T09:00:00.002-05:00

Half Empty

by David Rakoff

The inimitably witty David Rakoff, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Get Too Comfortable, defends the commonsensical notion that you should always assume the worst, because you'll never be disappointed. In this deeply funny (and, no kidding, wise and poignant) book, Rakoff examines the realities of our sunny, gosh everyone-can-be-a-star contemporary culture and finds that, pretty much as a universal rule, the best is not yet to come, adversity will triumph, justice will not be served, and your dreams won't come true. The book ranges from the personal to the universal, combining stories from Rakoff's reporting and accounts of his own experiences: the moment when being a tiny child no longer meant adults found him charming but instead meant other children found him a fun target; the perfect late evening in Manhattan when he was young and the city seemed to brim with such possibility that the street shimmered in the moonlight-as he drew closer he realized the streets actually flickered with rats in a feeding frenzy. He also weaves in his usual brand Oscar Wilde-worthy cultural criticism (the tragedy of Hollywood's Walk of Fame, for instance). Whether he's lacerating the musical Rent for its cutesy depiction of AIDS or dealing with personal tragedy, his sharp observations and humorist's flair for the absurd will have you positively reveling in the power of negativity.

Today at the Library (12/3/11)

2011-12-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Holiday Make-n-Take (with stories)
Saturday December 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-12. Listen to stories and make holiday crafts at this fun holiday program. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Teddy’s Overnight at the Library
Friday December 2 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday December 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 and up. Bring Teddy (or your favorite plush friend), tuck him into bed, and then enjoy bedtime stories. Come back to the Library on Saturday morning for breakfast and see what adventures Teddy had overnight. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Parent’s Morning Out
Saturday December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join your friends at the library for a super Saturday of fun books, crafts, a movie, and lunch, provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (12/2/11)

2011-12-02T09:14:00.003-05:00

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)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Teddy’s Overnight at the Library
Friday December 2 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday December 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 and up. Bring Teddy (or your favorite plush friend), tuck him into bed, and then enjoy bedtime stories. Come back to the Library on Saturday morning for breakfast and see what adventures Teddy had overnight. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Films
Friday December 2 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great movie on the big screen at the library.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (12/1/11)

2011-12-01T09:04:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (11/30/11)

2011-11-30T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (11/29/11)

2011-11-29T11:22:00.002-05:00

Today at the Library 11/28/11

2011-11-28T09:11:00.003-05:00

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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-11-28T09:00:00.001-05:00

All That Heaven Allows

Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman were so successful in Douglas Sirk's Magnificent Obsession that they reteamed for this, the director's first melodrama masterpiece. Young hunk Rock is a strapping son of mother nature, a gardener who woos middle-aged, middle class widow Wyman to the snooty disapproval of her conservative social circle and embarrassment of her self-centered children. Wyman discovers a new life with his open-armed friends and back-to-nature lifestyle, but struggles with life-changing decisions in the face of social pressure and vicious gossip. Living the Henry Thoreau dream, Rock inhabits his personal Walden in a rustic country cabin by a bubbling brook, a dream house lit by a giant picture window overlooking an idyllic countryside where deer pose just outside the window. Wyman's elegant but sterile suburban home transforms into a tomb when she sacrifices her love for the "good name" of her children, and the lonely widow sees her future in the pale, colorless reflection of her TV screen. But don't despair just yet: Sirk's heroines are dynamic and resourceful and no Sirk melodrama ends without a heart-tugging, over-the-top twist.

Today at the Library (11/24/11 - 11/26/11)

2011-11-23T21:00:00.002-05:00

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Thursday November 24, Friday November 25, and Saturday November 26. They will open at their regular business hours on Monday November 28.

Today at the Library (11/23/11)

2011-11-23T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (11/22/11)

2011-11-22T00:00:00.001-05:00

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 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 Workshop
Tuesday November 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Find out more about the library’s genealogical databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest and get an opportunity to explore and search these two useful tools. Call 746-9615 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2011-11-21T09:00:00.003-05:00

Insignificant Others

by Stephen McCauley

What do you do when you discover your spouse has an insignificant other? How about when you realize your own insignificant other is becoming more significant than your spouse? There are no easy answers to these questions, but Stephen McCauley—"the master of the modern comedy of manners" (USA Today)—makes exploring them a literary delight. Richard Rossi works in HR at a touchy-feely software company and prides himself on his understanding of the foibles and fictions we all use to get through the day. Too bad he’s not as good at spotting such behavior in himself. What else could explain his passionate affair with Benjamin, a very unavailable married man? Since Richard is not entirely available himself -- there’s Conrad, his adorable if maddening partner to contend with -- it all seems perfect. But when cosmopolitan Conrad starts spending a suspicious amount of time in Ohio, and economic uncertainty challenges Richard’s chances for promotion, he realizes his priorities might be a little skewed. With a cast of sharply drawn friends, frenemies, colleagues, and personal trainers, Insignificant Others is classic McCauley—a hilarious and ultimately haunting social satire about life in the United States at the bitter end of the boom years, when clinging to significant people and pursuits has never been more important—if only one could figure out what they are.

Today at the Library (11/21/11)

2011-11-21T00:00:00.001-05:00

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)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday November 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn how to accomplish basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, like how to create and save documents and how to search online. Call 746-9615 to register for the class.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Monday November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet Sam, our friendly dog, who just "barks about books." Find a cozy corner in the library and read a short story to Sam.

Today at the Library (11/19/11)

2011-11-19T00:00:00.001-05:00

The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Branch Library parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today.

Today at the Library (11/18/11)

2011-11-18T00:00:00.002-05:00

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)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Friday November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend! Pizza & drinks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Tales in the Telling
Held on the fourth Friday of every at 10:00 a.m.
Next meeting: Friday November 18 (this is a change)
Relax and enjoy light and lively tales at this Storytime for adults.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Tie-Dye Party
Friday November 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Tie-dye a t-shirt and enjoy pizza with your friends. Pizza, drinks and dessert provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Today at the Library (11/17/11)

2011-11-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

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 10:45 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 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
Paint a Bookend Workshop
Thursday November 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Brighten up the library by painting colorful bookends. Pizza, drinks, and dessert provided courtesy of the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Books at Lunchtime
Thursday November 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Join us at lunchtime for a brief discussion of "The Postmistress" by Sarah Blake. Dessert and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Hanover Library. Please bring your own lunch and a friend!

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
"Paws" to Read to Vera
Thursday November 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Meet a furry friend who loves to be read to! Vera is a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog who can’t wait for you to share your favorite book with her. Sign up for your special twenty-minute reading session with her when you visit the library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Thursday November 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. Call 769-3731 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (11/16/11)

2011-11-16T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (11/15/11)

2011-11-15T09:10:00.003-05:00

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 Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Tuckaway Child Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
The Pines at Cold Harbor 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Seeing Trees with Nancy Hugo
Tuesday November 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Local author & gardening expert, Nancy Hugo, will talk about her newest book, Seeing Trees: Discover the Secret Lives of Everyday Trees. A book signing will follow the presentation. Refreshments served.

Today at the Library (11/14/11)

2011-11-14T09:14:00.003-05:00

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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Monday November 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. Call 798-4072 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2011-11-14T09:00:00.000-05:00

Candyfreak : A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America

by Steve Almond

A self-professed candyfreak, Steve Almond set out in search of a much-loved candy from his childhood and found himself on a tour of the small candy companies that are persevering in a marketplace where big corporations dominate. From the Twin Bing to the Idaho Spud, the Valomilk to the Abba-Zaba, and discontinued bars such as the Caravelle, Marathon, and Choco-Lite, Almond uncovers a trove of singular candy bars made by unsung heroes working in old-fashioned factories to produce something they love. And in true candyfreak fashion, Almond lusciously describes the rich tastes that he has loved since childhood and continues to crave today. Steve Almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grew up on candy-and how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too. Candyfreak is the delicious story of one man's lifelong obsession with candy and his quest to discover its origins in America. (Also available as an audiobook!)

Today at the Library (11/12/11)

2011-11-12T00:01:00.001-05:00

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Saturday Cinema
Saturday November 12 at 3:00 p.m.
See a great family film at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Start Your Saturday with Starbucks
Saturday November 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Join Michelle Baskerville of Starbucks Coffee for some coffee education and a sampling of tasty coffee & complementary treats. Seating is limited. Please call (804) 769-3731 or visit the library to sign up.

West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday November 12 at 1:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (11/11/11)

2011-11-11T08:58:00.003-05:00

Today at the Library (11/10/11)

2011-11-10T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today at the Library (11/9/11)

2011-11-09T12:57:00.002-05:00

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday November 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Find out more about the library’s genealogical databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest and get an opportunity to explore and search these two useful tools. Call 556-4774 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (11/8/11)

2011-11-08T07:23:00.005-05:00

Storytimes
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mother Goose 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

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

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Movie Morning
Tuesday November 8 at 10:30 a.m.
See a great kids' movie at the library!

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Tuesday November 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account.Call 749-3146 to register for the class.

Today is Election Day! Two library branches, Ashland and Cochrane Rockville, are polling places. For voter information, be sure to check out our recommended voting web sites and the Richmond Times-Dispatch Voting Guide for a list of candidates in your area.

Today at the Library (11/7/11)

2011-11-07T09:08:00.003-05:00

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)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Monday November 7 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet Sam, our friendly dog, who just "barks about books." Find a cozy corner in the library and read a short story to Sam.

West Point Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Monday November 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account.Call 769-3731 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2011-11-07T09:00:00.001-05:00

Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

by Douglas T. Kenrick

What do sex and murder have to do with the meaning of life? Everything. In Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life, social psychologist Douglas Kenrick exposes the selfish animalistic underside of human nature, and shows how it is intimately connected to our greatest and most selfless achievements. Masterfully integrating cognitive science, evolutionary psychology, and complexity theory, this intriguing book paints a comprehensive picture of the principles that govern our lives. As Kenrick divulges, beneath our civilized veneer, human beings are a lot like howling hyenas and barking baboons, with heads full of homicidal tendencies and sexual fantasies. But, in his view, many ingrained, apparently irrational behaviors—such as inclinations to one-night stands, racial prejudices, and conspicuous consumption—ultimately manifest what he calls “Deep Rationality.” Although our heads are full of simple selfish biases that evolved to help our ancestors survive, modern human beings are anything but simple and selfish cavemen. Kenrick argues that simple and selfish mental mechanisms we inherited from our ancestors ultimately give rise to the multifaceted social lives that we humans lead today, and to the most positive features of humanity, including generosity, artistic creativity, love, and familial bonds. And out of those simple mechanisms emerge all the complexities of society, including international conflicts and global economic markets. By exploring the nuance of social psychology and the surprising results of his own research, Kenrick offers a detailed picture of what makes us caring, creative, and complex—that is, fully human.

Today at the Library (11/5/11)

2011-11-05T00:00:00.001-04:00

The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Branch Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today.

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Crochet Workshop
Saturday November 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 11-adult
Want to learn how to crochet? Bring your crochet hook and we'll show you the basic stitches. Yarn provided. Class size is limited. Call 556-4774 or visit the library to sign up.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (11/4/11)

2011-11-04T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (11/3/11)

2011-11-03T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (11/2/11)

2011-11-02T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (11/1/11)

2011-11-01T00:00:00.003-04:00

Today the Library (10/31/11)

2011-10-31T09:31:00.002-04:00

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

2011-10-31T09:00:00.003-04:00

Saga of the Swamp Thing, Book 1

by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette, and John Totleben

Before Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book The Swamp Thing. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history. With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, Swamp Thing's stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. Saga of the Swamp Thing, Book One collects issues #20-27 of this seminal series including the never-before-reprinted Saga of the Swamp Thing #20, where Moore takes over as writer and concludes the previous storyline. Book One begins with the story "The Anatomy Lesson," a haunting origin story that reshapes Swamp Thing mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond. (Saga of the Swamp Thing, Book 2 is also available!)

Today at the Library (10/28/11)

2011-10-28T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (10/27/11)

2011-10-27T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (10/26/11)

2011-10-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (10/25/11)

2011-10-25T09:12:00.003-04:00

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 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
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
PAWS to Read
Tuesday October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 5-8. Dolly the dog will listen when read a book to her. Call or visit the library to reserve your child's session with Dolly. Sponsored by the Ashland Branch Library and Sprite's HERO.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Ashland during the Civil War
Tuesday October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Bob Krick, of the National Park Service, will speak about the Civil War’s effect on life in Ashland and military involvement in the area. Mr. Krick is a recognized authority on the Civil War for the Richmond area.

Today at the Library (10/24/11)

2011-10-24T09:11:00.002-04:00

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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

2011-10-24T09:00:00.001-04:00

Discover's 20 Things You Didn't Know About Everything: Duct Tape, Airport Security, Your Body, Sex in Space...and More!

by The Editors of Discover Magazine and Dean Christopher

This entertaining and highly readable book, assembled by the editors of Discover magazine, offers little-known facts on such subjects such as sleep, birth, death, obesity, human anatomy, weather, the Internet and even duct tape. Much of the information avoids the trivial, however, touching on relevant topics such as the origins of biological warfare and the precariousness of airport security. This book has been written for a general audience, specifically those who are interesting in expanding the base of their knowledge in a useful and novel way.

Today at the Library (10/22/11)

2011-10-22T00:00:00.002-04:00

Bookmobile Stops
The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Branch Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Programs & Events
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.
Goochland Branch Library - Saturday October 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library - Saturday October 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (10/21/11)

2011-10-21T00:00:00.001-04:00

Today at the Library (10/20/11)

2011-10-20T09:09:00.003-04:00

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 10:45 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 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
Hanover Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Thursday October 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Find out more about the library’s genealogical databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest and get an opportunity to explore and search these two useful tools. Call 365-6210 to register for this class.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Thursday October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Paws" to Read to Vera
Thursday October 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Meet a furry friend who loves to be read to! Vera is a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog who can’t wait for you to share your favorite book with her. Sign up for your special twenty-minute reading session with her when you visit the library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Thursday October 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to accomplish basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, like how to create and save documents and how to search online. Call 769-3731 to register for the class.

Today at the Library (10/19/11)

2011-10-19T00:00:00.001-04:00

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 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Dr.) 10:15 - 11:30 (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
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Wednesday October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Today at the Library (10/18/11)

2011-10-18T09:12:00.003-04:00

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 Storytime 6:45 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Tuckaway Child Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
The Pines at Cold Harbor 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Tuesday October 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Today at the Library (10/17/11)

2011-10-17T09:10:00.003-04:00

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)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Monday October 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Monday October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet Sam, our friendly dog, who just "barks about books." Find a cozy corner in the library and read a short story to Sam.

Pick of the Week

2011-10-17T09:00:00.000-04:00

Dog Days: A Year in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

by Dave Ihlenfeld

It was the ultimate post-college road trip: a year-long journey in a 27-foot-long fiberglass hotdog across the US and Europe. Rife with breakdowns, meaty puns, the burdens of instant celebrity and more Wiener Whistles than anyone could ever hope for, Ihlenfeld's uproarious recounting of his time behind the wheel is a coming-of-age story-as irreverent as it is touching-of learning about life, love, and (sausage) links, ultimately arriving at the realization that that the future is anything but a straight road.

Today at the Library (10/15/11)

2011-10-15T00:00:00.001-04:00

Bookmobile Stops
The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Library parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Circle of Treasures
Saturday October 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Bring a treasured keepsake or memento to our circle and share what it means to you. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.
Upper King William Branch Library - Saturday October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
West Point Branch Library - Saturday October 15 at 1:30 p.m.

Today at the Library (10/14/11)

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Today at the Library (10/13/11)

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Today at the Library (10/11/11)

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Today at the Library (10/10/11)

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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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to accomplish basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, like how to create and save documents and how to search online. Call 798-4072 to register for the class.

Pick of the Week

2011-10-10T09:00:00.001-04:00

Meeks

by Julia Holmes

No woman will have Ben without a proper bachelor's suit . . . and the tailor refuses to make him one. Back from war with a nameless enemy, Ben finds that his mother is dead and his family home has been reassigned by the state. As if that isn t enough, he must now find a wife, or he ll be made a civil servant and given a permanent spot in one of the city s oppressive factories. Meanwhile, Meeks, a foreigner who lives in the park and imagines he s a member of the police, is hunted by the overzealous Brothers of Mercy. Meeks survival depends on his peculiar friendship with a police captain-but will that be enough to prevent his execution at the annual Independence Day celebration? A dark satire rendered with the slapstick humor of a Buster Keaton film, Julia Holmes debut marries the existentialism of Fyodor Dostoevsky s Notes from Underground to the strange charm of a Haruki Murakami novel. Meeks portrays a world at once hilarious and disquieting, in which frustrated revolutionaries and hopeful youths suffer alongside the lost and the condemned, just for a chance at the permanent bliss of marriage and a slice of sugar-frosted Independence Day cake.

Today at the Library (10/8/11)

2011-10-08T00:00:00.001-04:00

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 10:00 - 2:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Saturday Morning Movie
Saturday October 8 at 10:00 a.m.
All ages. See a fun kids’ movie on the big screen at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday October 8 at 1:00 p.m.
All ages. See a great family movie on the big screen at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Saturday October 8 from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. (open to the general public)
Hardcover books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and books on tape are $1.00. Paperback books are fifty cents. Buy a Friends’ bag for only $10.00 and fill it to the brim for FREE! You can also bring non-perishable food items to the sale to donate and receive up to $5.00 credit per family.

Raffle tickets for a charming hand-sculpted, hand-painted folk art Father Christmas, made and kindly donated to the Friends by member Elizabeth Britton, can be purchased at the book sale or by calling Betty Johnston at 746-5036. Father Christmas is currently on display at the library. The drawing for the winner will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday October 8. You do not have to be present to win.

Today at the Library (10/7/11)

2011-10-07T00:00:00.001-04:00

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)
King & Queen Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Friday October 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (open to the general public)
Hardcover books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and books on tape are $1.00. Paperback books are fifty cents. Buy a Friends’ bag for only $10.00 and fill it to the brim for FREE! You can also bring non-perishable food items to the sale to donate and receive up to $5.00 credit per family.

Raffle tickets for a charming hand-sculpted, hand-painted folk art Father Christmas, made and kindly donated to the Friends by member Elizabeth Britton, can be purchased at the book sale or by calling Betty Johnston at 746-5036. Father Christmas is currently on display at the library. The drawing for the winner will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday October 8. You do not have to be present to win.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Films
Friday October 7 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great movie with your friends at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (10/6/11)

2011-10-06T00:00:00.001-04:00

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 10:45 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

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

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
"Paws" to Read to Vera
Thursday October 6 and 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Meet a furry friend who loves to be read to! Vera is a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog who can’t wait for you to share your favorite book with her. Sign up for your special twenty-minute reading session with her when you visit the library.

Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Thursday October 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Members Preview Sale/ Join at the door!)
Hardcover books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and books on tape are $1.00. Paperback books are fifty cents. Buy a Friends’ bag for only $10.00 and fill it to the brim for FREE! You can also bring non-perishable food items to the sale to donate and receive up to $5.00 credit per family.

Today at the Library (10/5/11)

2011-10-05T00:00:00.001-04:00

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 10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:15 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)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Wednesday October 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Learn how to accomplish basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, like how to create and save documents and how to search online. Call 556-4774 to register for the class.