Feb 11, 2009

Pick of the Week


The Art of Racing in the Rain

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

Website of the Week


Classic Car Club of America

The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) is a club dedicated to the collection, preservation and enjoyment of the world’s finest automobiles manufactured from 1925* to 1948.
Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Feb 10, 2009

Today at the Library (2/10/09)

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

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

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Library Lullaby Family Storytime
Tuesday February 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.

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

Feb 9, 2009

Today at the Library (2/9/09)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15


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

Feb 6, 2009

Today at the Library (2/6/09)

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

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

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

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

Feb 5, 2009

Today at the Library (2/5/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

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

Feb 4, 2009

Pick of the Week


Urban Hermit: A Memoir

by Sam MacDonald

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

Website of the Week


USDA MyPyramid


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

Make smart choices from every food group.

Find your balance between food and physical activity.

Get the most nutrition out of your calories.

Stay within your daily calorie needs.

Today at the Library (2/04/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Drive) 10:15 - 11:30
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30

Feb 3, 2009

Today at the Library (2/03/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45
Liberty Christian School (8094 Liberty Circle) 11:00 - 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Rd.) 2:30 - 3:15

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

Feb 2, 2009

Today at the Library (2/2/09)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:15 - 12:00
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:05 - 12:30
McCauley Park 1:30 - 2:00
Rose Garden Estates (Dogwood Court) 2:15 - 2:45
Normans (8191 Little Florida Rd.) 3:10 - 3:45

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

Jan 31, 2009

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

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

Today at the Library (1/31/09)

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

Jan 30, 2009

Today at the Library (1/30/09)

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

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

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

Jan 29, 2009

Today at the Library (1/29/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Jan 28, 2009

Pick of the Week


The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care

by David Carroll

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

Website of the Week


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

Jan 27, 2009

Today at the Library (1/28/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Today at the Library (1/27/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Educare Day Care (8226 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00
Bell Creek Child Development (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:45 - 12:30
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45


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

Pamunkey Regional Library Board Meeting Rescheduled

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

Jan 26, 2009

Today at the Library (1/26/09)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Jan 23, 2009

Today at the Library (1/23/09)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
The Learning Connection 9:45 – 10:45
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethany Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45
King and Queen Courthouse 1:15—2:00

Jan 22, 2009

Today at the Library (1/22/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Cool Spring Day Care (Cool Spring Church) 10:00 - 10:45
Bundle of Joy Day Care (3322 King's Charter Drive) 11:00 - 12:00
King's Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
Pooh Corner Day Care (Lakeridge Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:30

Jan 21, 2009

Today at the Library (1/21/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Dover Baptist Church (Rt. 621) 11:30 - 12:15
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30
James River Estates (East Brook Run Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30

Pick of the Week


L is for Lollygag


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

Website of the Week


Online Etymology Dictionary

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

Jan 20, 2009

Today at the Library (1/20/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Educare Day Care (7452 Old Hickory Drive) 10:00 - 11:00
Tuckaway Day Care (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15
Black Creek (Chickahominy Mkt., Cold Harbor Rd.) 2:45 - 3:15

Jan 15, 2009

Today at the Library (1/15/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45
Omni Park Place(101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Primrose School of Atlee Commons (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30

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

Pick of the Week


Hatless Jack
by Neil Steinberg

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

Website of the Week



Presidential 09 Inauguration

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

Jan 14, 2009

Today at the Library (1/14/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Jan 13, 2009

Today at the Library (1/13/09)

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

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

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Library Lullaby Family Storytime
Tuesday January 13 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.

Atlee Branch Library

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

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

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

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 12, 2009

Today at the Library (1/12/09)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

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

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

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 8, 2009

Today at the Library (1/8/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Tuckaway Day Care (304 Ashcake Road) 10:00 - 11:00
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street ) 11:15 - 12:00
Kings Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
All Aboard Child Dev. Ctr.(7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15

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

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

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 7, 2009

Today at the Library (1/7/09)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Drive) 10:15 - 11:30
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30

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

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

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Website of the Week



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







Pick of the Week


Comfort Food

by Kate Jabobs

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

Jan 6, 2009

Today at the Library (1/6/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45
Liberty Christian School (8094 Liberty Circle) 11:00 - 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Rd.) 2:30 - 3:15

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

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

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 5, 2009

Today at the Library (1/5/09)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:15 - 12:00
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:05 - 12:30
McCauley Park 1:30 - 2:00
Rose Garden Estates (Dogwood Court) 2:15 - 2:45
Normans (8191 Little Florida Rd.) 3:10 - 3:45

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

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

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Jan 1, 2009

Today at the Library (1/1/09)

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

Dec 31, 2008

Pick of the Week


Whitewash

by Alex Kava

Todays headlines set the stage for the new deadly thriller from Kava, which takes readers into the labyrinth of greed, corporate corruption, and government conspiracy--where getting out alive may be impossible.

Website of the Week


FuelEconomy.gov

Check out the latest addition to Pamunkey Regional Library's Recommended Websites.

fueleconomy.gov is maintained jointly by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. You can compare makes and models of cars side-by-side, learn more about alternative fuel vehicles, and much,much more!


Today at the Library (12/31/08)

The Library will close at 5:00 p.m. today for the New Year's holiday. We will re-open at our regular business hours on Friday, January 2.

Dec 25, 2008

Today at the Library (12/25/08)

The Library is closed. All branches will re-open on Friday December 26. Happy Holidays!

Dec 24, 2008

Today at the Library (12/24/08)

The Library is closed today. All branches will re-open on Friday December 26. Happy Holidays!

Pick of the Week

Generation Green : the ultimate teen guide to living an eco-friendly life

by Linda Sivertsen

This book provides information on issues such as global warming and overflowing landfills; offers tips on how to shop, dress, eat, and travel the green way; and shows that being environmentally conscious can be a natural part of life.

Website of the Week





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Can you answer this question? We are trying. Every day we provide answers to this question from all angles by covering the intersection of the “green” movement and the “home decor” movement. Core to our mission is the communication of a general overarching sense of intelligence and optimism. Green, to us, is an amazing design challenge which we can solve.








Dec 23, 2008

Today at the Library (12/23/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on Monday January 5.

Dec 22, 2008

Today at the Library (12/22/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on Monday January 5.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Dec 19, 2008

Today at the Library (12/19/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on Monday January 5.

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

Dec 18, 2008

Testing and Education Reference Center Announces a New Look!


Testing and Education Reference Center, your one stop shop for all things in college and career preparation, now offers improved navigation and layout with faster access to practice tests and a new site search feature.

All content is divided into High School, College Prep, Career, and Graduate School Tools, and includes two new sections, International and Family College Planning Center.

Family College Planning Center includes everything you need to plan for college, including checklists, articles, career exploration tools, links to practice tests and prep tools, a School Search feature, a Resume Builder for College Applications, and information on scholarships & financial aid.

The Career Exploration page contains assessment tools, a resume builder, articles, and a virtual career library featuring a wide range of occupational topics.

Frequent users of the Testing and Education Reference Center will notice a “Recently Visited” feature that conveniently links to places you’ve visited in the site.
You can use the Testing and Education Reference Center in the library or at work, home, or school. Go to www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_alpha.htm or www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_subject.htm to log on.

Today at the Library (12/18/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on Monday January 5.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45
Omni Park Place(101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Primrose School of Atlee Commons (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Make It and Take It Holiday Ornament 2008
Thursday December 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults, teens, and children 10 and over are invited to this fun holiday activity.
Call (804) 559-0654 to register. Limited to 50 people.
Refreshments served.

Dec 17, 2008

Pick of the Week


The Gift

by Nora Roberts

Just in time for the holidays--a beautiful volume from the incomparable #1 "New York Times" bestselling master of romance Nora Roberts. This collection contains three classic tales of holiday love, together in paperback for the first time.

Website of the Week

NORAD Tracks Santa

For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s Christmas Eve flight. While you wait until Christmas Eve to track Santa and his reindeer you can play fun games on the Kids' Countdown page.

Dec 15, 2008

Today at the Library (12/15/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on Monday January 5.

Bookmobile Stops
Please call 804-365-6211 for updates on Bookmobile service today.

Dec 13, 2008

Today at the Library (12/13/08)

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Holiday Movie and Card-making Celebration
Saturday December 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with some classic movies and make fun cards and gift tags.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Sit 'n Stitch
Every second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. (new time!)
Next meeting: December 13
Bring a bagged lunch and your current needlework projects. Learn a new skill or brush up on techniques you already know. Discover the perfect place to learn and laugh!
Dessert and drinks provided.

Goochland Branch Library
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday December 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Ages 5-10
Make a craft after the movie!
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Dec 12, 2008

Today at the Library (12/12/08)

Storytimes
Storytime will resume Monday January 5.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Cherub School (3263 Old Church Rd.) 10:00 –10:45
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethany Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45
King and Queen Courthouse (Rt. 14) 1:15 - 2:00

Programs and Events
King and Queen Branch Library
Holiday Storytime

Friday December 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays with stories of the season.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the West Point Parent Child Development Center and Head Start.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie Night
Friday December 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Pizza served! Bring a friend!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Dec 11, 2008

Today at the Library (12/11/08)

Storytimes
Storytime will resume on Monday January 5.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Tuckaway Day Care (304 Ashcake Road) 10:00 - 11:00
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street ) 11:15 - 12:00
Kings Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
All Aboard Child Dev. Ctr.(7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Make It and Take It Holiday Ornament 2008
Thursday December 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Children under 10 years old and their parents are invited to this fun holiday activity.
Call (804) 559-0654 to register. Limited to 50 people.
Refreshments served.

Dec 10, 2008

Today at the Library (12/10/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume Monday January 5.

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

Programs and Events
Upper King William Branch Library
Little Elf Workshop
Wednesday December 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with your little elves. Make some holiday decorations (a great gift for a special someone!) and some edible treats.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Pick of the Week

Bon appetit, y'all : stories and recipes from three generations of Southern cooking

by Virginia Willis

Virginia Willis was trained in France, but grew up cooking with her Grandmother and Mother in the Deep South. She combines the skills and tastes that she learned in Europe with the down home cooking of her family to create wonderful dishes.


Website of the Week


Recipe Source

RecipeSource is one of the oldest recipe sites on the Internet. Our collection was started in 1993 by Jennifer Snider when she discovered the wonders of Usenet newsgroups & Internet mailing lists as a student at the University of California at Berkeley. She started saving recipes posted to those sources and soon amassed thousands of recipes. When her friends found out about the collection, we encouraged her to put them on the web, and she agreed, provided we helped her. After several months of hard work, the recipes first appeared on the web in 1995 as SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes. From our start with around 10,000 recipes we've grown the collection to 7 times that size, and had our pages accessed millions of times from around the world. Thanks to our popularity, by 2001 we'd outgrown our original home, so moved the collection here to RecipeSource.com.

Dec 9, 2008

Today at the Library (12/9/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on Monday January 5.

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

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Library Lullaby Family Storytime
Tuesday December 9 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.

Dec 8, 2008

Today at the Library (12/8/08)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume on January 5.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Dec 5, 2008

Today at the Library (12/5/08)

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Rhythms: A Concert Series @ Your Library
Friday December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Local harpist, Cynthy Johnson returns to the library for a concert featuring winter and seasonal selections.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Dec 4, 2008

Today at the Library (12/4/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

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

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Ashland Remembers
Thursday December 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Longtime Center of the Universe residents will share their stories of the town's past, as part of Ashland's 150th Celebration.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Dec 3, 2008

Pick of the Week


Martha and Skits

by Susan Meddaugh

Martha's family surprises her with a puppy, Skits, who turns Martha's world topsy-turvy. When Skits does the unforgivable and crashes into Martha's alphabet soup, she must take charge. But when the family insists that Skits be more like Martha, something terrible happens! It's up to Martha to help Skits realize how special he is.

Website of the Week


Dog Scouts of America

Dog Scouts of America is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization, founded for educational and charitable purposes. We promote responsible pet ownership and the importance of the human/companion animal bond. Our mission is to make the world a better place to live, by teaching humane education, and having society as a whole respect ALL life more, and place more value on the dog as a member of the family.

Today at the Library (12/3/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Drive) 10:15 - 11:30
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30
James River Estates (East Brook Run Drive) 3:00 - 3:30

Dec 2, 2008

Today at the Library (12/2/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Christian Church, Studley Road) 9:45 - 10:45Liberty Christian School (8094 Liberty Circle) 11:00 - 11:45Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Rd.) 2:30 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Digital TV Transition
Tuesday December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Do you have one or more analog TVs? Doug Cramer, Manager of Ashland's Radio Shack, will show you how to make the transition from analog to digital before the February 2009 deadline.
Sponsored by Radio Shack.

Nov 28, 2008

Today at the Library (11/28/08)

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

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

Nov 27, 2008

Today at the Library (11/27/08)

The Library will be closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Friday November 28 at our regular hours.

Nov 26, 2008

Pick of the Week



Cradle of America:


Four Centuries of Virginia History



by Peter Wallenstein




In this first single-authored history of Virginia since the 1970s, Peter Wallenstein traces major themes across four centuries in a brisk narrative that recalls the people and events that have shaped the Old Dominion.

Today at the Library (11/26/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

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

Nov 25, 2008

Today at the Library (11/25/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Educare Day Care (8226 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00
Bell Creek Child Development (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:45 - 12:30
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45

Nov 24, 2008

Today at the Library (11/24/08)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Nov 22, 2008

Today at the Library (11/22/08)

Programs and Events
The Armchair Traveler program at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library has been cancelled.

West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday November 22 at 1:00 p.m.
All ages.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Nov 21, 2008

Today at the Library (11/21/08)

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

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

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

Programs and Events
King and Queen Branch Library
Good Foods
Friday November 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Listen to stories about food that's good for you and make a healthy and tasty fruit smoothie.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the West Point Parent Child Development Center and Head Start.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie Night
Friday November 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Pizza served! Bring a friend! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Nov 20, 2008

Today at the Library (11/20/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45
Omni Park Place(101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Primrose School of Atlee Commons (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Lunchtime Book Group
Thursday November 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Join us at lunchtime for a brief discussion of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
Dessert and drinks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.

Goochland Branch Library
Drawing Anime
Thursday November 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Watch a short film and have fun drawing your favorite characters.
Pizza, drinks, and dessert served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Nov 19, 2008

Position Available: Branch Manager I

Branch Manager I, Hanover Branch Library

If you are energetic, enjoy working with people, books and computers, interested in local history and genealogy, and thrive in a busy library environment, the Pamunkey Regional Library invites you to apply for the position of Branch Manager I, at the Hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA 23069.

The Branch Manager is responsible for creating and providing innovative library services and programs, working with the public and supervising staff. This is a full-time benefited position requiring some evening hours and at least one Saturday a month. The job is open as of January 1, 2009. The starting salary is $27,813 per year. Four year college degree is required and library/supervisory experience desirable.

Interviews will be held week of December 8 or 15. To apply, send letter and completed PRL application to Linda Gosnell, Supervising Librarian, Pamunkey Regional Library, P. O. Box 119, Hanover VA 23069, or fax these items to (804) 365-6389, or e-mail them to lgosnell@pamunkeylibrary.org with a subject line: "Hanover Branch Manager" by 12 noon (EDT), December 8, 2008. TDD#730-6140 EOE/MFH.

Job description and application forms can be found at http://www.pamunkeylibrary.org/library_jobs.htm.

Today at the Library (11/19/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Dover Baptist Church (Rt. 621) 11:30 - 12:15
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30
James River Estates (East Brook Run Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30

Pick of the Week

The Ultimate Cheapskate's

Road Map to True Riches

by Jeff Yeager

Departing from the get rich mantra of many personal finance books, Yeager, once dubbed the Ultimate Cheapskate by NBC's Today Show, instead advises readers to shift their priorities and live well on less in this sensible guide to frugal living. By emphasizing the virtues and satisfactions of living cheaply, Yeager convincingly makes the case that frugality can free more time and cash for life's true pleasures a passion-filled career, hobbies and giving back to one's loved ones and community.

Website of the Week




MissingMoney.com is a database of governmental unclaimed property records.

Common types of unclaimed property include:
Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents
Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends
Uncashed checks and wages
Insurance policies, CD's, trust funds
Utility deposits, escrow accounts.
To enhance the states' outreach efforts to locate lost owners, MissingMoney.com, a national database, was established in November 1999 by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). MissingMoney.com enables owners to perform comprehensive searches for lost assets required by law to be turned over to the states.

Nov 17, 2008

Today at the Library (11/17/08)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:15 - 12:00
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:05 - 12:30
McCauley Park 1:30 - 2:00
Rose Garden Estates (Dogwood Court) 2:15 - 2:45
King William Youth Center (Rt. 30) 3:15 - 4:00

Nov 14, 2008

Today at the Library (11/14/08)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
King and Queen County
Cherub School (3263 Old Church Rd.) 10:00 –10:45
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethany Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45
King and Queen Courthouse (Rt. 14) 1:15 - 2:00

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Slumbertime Storytime
Friday November 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Wear your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed friend to this special evening Family Storytime.
Milk and cookies served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Nov 13, 2008

Today at the Library (11/13/08

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Tuckaway Day Care (304 Ashcake Road) 10:00 - 11:00
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street ) 11:15 - 12:00
Kings Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00
All Aboard Child Dev. Ctr.(7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15

Nov 12, 2008

Today at the Library (11/12/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.


Goochland Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.

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

West Point Branch Library
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.

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


Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Second Annual Silent Auction (LAST DAY!)
November 6 - 12 during library hours
Do your holiday shopping and help a good cause at the same time!
Call (804) 365-6210 for more information.
Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.

Pick of the Week


by Dava Sobel
The Sun's family of planets becomes a familiar place in this guided tour of other worlds, Dava Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Whether revealing what lies behind Venus's cocoon of acid clouds or capturing firsthand the excitement at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory when pictures from Cassini at Saturn are beamed to Earth, this intimate account is filled with fascination, beauty, and surprise.

Website of the Week




At the Space Telescope Science Institute, we're working hard to study and explain the once-unimaginable celestial phenomena now made visible using Hubble's cutting-edge technology. In the course of this exploration we will continue to share with you the grace and beauty of the universe. because the discoveries belong to all of us.
Probe deeper! Explore the following links to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Nov 11, 2008

Today at the Library (11/11/08)

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

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

Programs and Events
Today is Veteran's Day

Hanover Branch Library
Second Annual Silent Auction
November 6 - 12 during library hours
Do your holiday shopping and help a good cause at the same time!
Call (804) 365-6210 for more information.
Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.


Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Meeting.
Tuesday November 11 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be reports on the Book Sale and Quilt Raffle, and the Talk given by author Jeffry D. Wertz about his new book, "Cavalryman of the Lost Cause: A Biography of J.E.B. Stuart."
Plans and a date will be discussed for our Christmas Luncheon for the library staff. Please bring a friend!
There is one autographed copy of Mr. Wertz’s book still available for $30.00. It would make a wonderful gift for anyone interested in the Civil War.
If you are interested in purchasing it, please call Betty Johnston at 746-5036.

Nov 10, 2008

Today at the Library (11/10/08)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Second Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Hanover Branch Library
November 6 - 12 during library hours
Do your holiday shopping and help a good cause at the same time!
Call (804) 365-6210 for more information. Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.

Nov 7, 2008

Today at the Library (11/7/08)

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Second Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Hanover Branch Library
November 6 - 12 during library hours
Do your holiday shopping and help a good cause at the same time!Call
(804) 365-6210 for more information. Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.

Nov 6, 2008

Today at the Library (11/6/08)

Storytimes
Atlee Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime 11:15 a.m.

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


Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Second Annual Silent Auction
November 6 - 12 during library hours
Do your holiday shopping and help a good cause at the same time!
Call (804) 365-6210 for more information.
Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.