Jun 30, 2010
Today at the Library (6/30/10)
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.
Family Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Upper King William Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:30 a.m.
Programs & Events
Upper King William Branch Library
Submerge Yourself in Watercolors
Wednesday June 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Ages 11-19
Learn to paint watercolors using several different techniques.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Upper King William Library.
Jun 29, 2010
Library Hours Changes beginning July 1
Reminder: hours at the Goochland and King & Queen branch libraries will change beginning July 1.
New Hours for Goochland
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday
New Hours for King & Queen
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed on Wednesday
Today at the Library (6/29/10)
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.
Jun 28, 2010
Changes to Our Databases Beginning July 1
- Ancestry Library Edition
- p4a Antiques Reference
- Auto Repair Reference Center
- Consumer Reports
- eLibrary
- Britannica Online & Britannica Online for Kids
- General OneFile
- HeritageQuest
- Kids InfoBits
- Mango
- NoveList Plus
- Richmond Times-Dispatch Archives
- Salem Health, History & Literature databases
- Testing and Education Reference Center
Biography Resource Center • Business & Company Resource Center • Child Development • Computer Database • Expanded Academic ASAP • Gale Virtual Reference Library • General Reference Center Gold • Health & Wellness Resource Center • InfoTrac Junior • InfoTrac Kid’s Edition • InfoTrac Religion and Philosophy • InfoTrac Student Edition • LegalTrac • Literature Criticism Online • Military and Intelligence Database • Professional Collection • Teen Health and Wellness • Women in History
In order to continue to provide you with high-quality, reliable information, the Library will continue to offer our other online databases and alternative resources including Subject Pathfinders, custom search engines, and more.
We will link to these alternate sources on each of our database pages at http://www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_alpha.htm and http://www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_subject.htm starting July 1. Please speak with a Library staff member if you have any comments, questions, or concerns or email
us at ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.
Today at the Library (6/28/10)
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 (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
Atlee Branch Library
Movie Monday
Monday June 28 at 2:00 p.m.
All ages
Beat the heat with a cool summer movie.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Barefoot Puppet Theatre: "Galapagos George"
Monday June 28 at 3:00 p.m.
All ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.
West Point Branch Library
Virginia Living Museum's Land of the Dinosaur
Monday June 28 at 3:30 p.m.
All ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.
Pick of the Week

Website of the Week
Jun 25, 2010
Today at the Library (6/25/10)
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
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)
Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
New Moon Trivia Contest
Friday June 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 11-19
Test your "Twilight" series smarts against your friends & win prizes!
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.
Jun 24, 2010
Today at the Library (6/24/10)
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
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 Center Day Care (Lakeridge Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)
Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Family Movie Time
Thursday June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
All ages
See a great family movie at the library.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.
Jun 23, 2010
Today at the Library (6/23/10)
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.
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
Goochland Elementary School 10:15 - 11:00 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15 (see map)
Programs & Events
"Beach Day" Concert with LEONARDO
All ages
Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities. With fun props and a colorful set, his concerts are a pep rally, rock 'n' roll show, and beach party all on one stage.
Hanover Branch Library Wednesday June 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Ashland Branch Library Wednesday June 23 at 1:00 p.m.
West Point Branch Library Wednesday June 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Jun 22, 2010
Today at the Library (6/22/10)
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.
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 - 2:30 (see map)
Programs & Events
"Beach Day" Concert with LEONARDO
All ages
Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities. With fun props and a colorful set, his concerts are a pep rally, rock 'n' roll show, and beach party all on one stage.
Atlee Branch Library Tuesday June 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Upper King William Branch Library Tuesday June 22 at 1:30 p.m.
King and Queen Branch Library Tuesday June 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Jun 21, 2010
Today at the Library (6/21/10)
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
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)
Programs & Events
"Beach Day" Concert with LEONARDO
All ages
Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities. With fun props and a colorful set, his concerts are a pep rally, rock 'n' roll show, and beach party all on one stage.
Goochland Branch Library Monday June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library Monday June 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Monday June 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Mechanicsville Branch Library Monday June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Pick of the Week

Website of the Week
Jun 19, 2010
Today at the Library (6/19/10)
Goochland Branch Library
Betsy Q Concert
Saturday June 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 5-11
Join us for a fun, upbeat concert with Betsy Q.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.
Hanover Branch Library
Pirate Treasure Hunt
Saturday June 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-8.
ARRRR Mates! Be a swashbuckling pirate at this special Storytime with pirate stories, crafts, and more.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.
Jun 18, 2010
Today at the Library (6/18/10)
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 (see map)
Bruington Baptist Church (Rt. 14) 11:30 - 12:00 (see map)
Walkerton Post Office 1:15 - 2:15 (see map)
Jun 17, 2010
Today at the Library (6/17/10)
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 (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
King and Queen Branch Library
Hook a Book Summer Reading Kickoff
Thursday June 17 at 5:30 p.m.
All ages.
Join us for a cookout with all the fixins and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the King & Queen Library.
Goochland Branch Library
Crafting Tees for Teens
Thursday June 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 11-19
Bring a T-shirt from home and we’ll show you how to decorate it using spray paint.
Pizza, drinks, and dessert served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.
Jun 16, 2010
Today at the Library (6/16/10)
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.
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)
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
Wade into Tae Kwon-Do
Wednesday June 16 at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date: June 23)
Ages 11-19
Watch hand to hand combat drills & learn first form karate steps with Master Wire of Old Dominion Tae Kwon-Do.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.
Jun 15, 2010
Today at the Library (6/15/10)
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 (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)
Cool Well Townhouses (Community Center) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)
Jun 14, 2010
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 (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

Website of the Week
Jun 11, 2010
Today at the Library (6/11/10)
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
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 (Rt. 14) 1:15 - 2:00 (see map)
Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie Night
Friday June 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Pizza served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Jun 10, 2010
Today at the Library (6/10/10)
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
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 - 2:20 (see map)
All Aboard Child Dev. Center (7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)
Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Ice Cream Social & Summer Reading Kickoff
Thursday June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
All ages
Sign up for the Summer Reading program and enjoy ice cream sundaes, face painting, and balloons.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.
Jun 9, 2010
Today at the Library (6/9/10)
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.
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
Goochland Elementary School 10:15 - 11:00 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15 (see map)
Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Virginia State Parks Summer Fun
Wednesday June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Meet Tom Cervenak, Marketing Manager for the Virginia Parks system, and learn about camping, hiking, swimming, biking, horseback riding, canoeing, and all of the other fun things you can do this summer at our Virginia State Parks. Tom will have giveaways & prizes for everyone.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Jun 8, 2010
Today at the Library (6/8/10)
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.
Hanover County
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)
Jun 7, 2010
Today at the Library (6/7/10)
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
KW Summer Camp (Cool Spring Primary School) August 2 only 10:00 - 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

by Henry E. Scott
Here is the never-before-told tale of Confidential magazine, America’s first tabloid, which forever changed our notion of privacy, our image of ourselves, and the practice of journalism in America. The magazine came out every two months, was printed on pulp paper, and cost a quarter. Its pages were filled with racy stories, sex scandals, and political exposés. It offered advice about the dangers of cigarettes and advocated various medical remedies. Its circulation, at the height of its popularity, was three million. Readers loved its lurid red-and-yellow covers; its sensational stories filled with innuendo and titillating details; its articles that went far beyond most movie magazines, and told the real stories such trade publications as Variety and the Hollywood Reporter couldn't.
Website of the Week

Sketch Swap is a fun online toy: you just draw something on the screen--cartoons, art, brainstorms, anything you'd like--and when you're finished, you hit "Submit drawing"... to receive a random drawing from someone else. Some of the sketches are pretty involved, and it's neat to see what people have managed to do with the limitations.
Jun 5, 2010
Today at the Library (6/5/10)
The 2010 Summer Reading program starts today! Stop by your local branch library to sign up.
Atlee Branch Library
Hook a Book Kickoff/Ice Cream Social
Saturday June 5 at 12:30 p.m.
All ages
Make your own sundaes and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.
Jun 4, 2010
Today at the Library (6/4/10)
Storytimes will resume during the week of June 7.
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 - 2:15 (see map)
Jun 3, 2010
Today at the Library (6/3/10)
Storytimes will resume during the week of June 7.
Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Old Hickory Rd.) 9:45 - 11:30 (see map)
Bon Secours Child Care (8210 Meadowbridge Rd.) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)
Jun 2, 2010
Today at the Library (6/2/10)
Storytimes will resume during the week of June 7.
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)
Jun 1, 2010
Today at the Library (6/1/10)
Storytimes will resume during the week of June 7.
Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (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 Rd.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)
Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Summer Volunteen Training
Tuesday June 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Would you like to volunteer at the library during the summer? Find out how you can help out with the Summer Reading Program.
Pizza & soft drinks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.