Nov 10, 2009

Today at the Library (11/10/09)

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Dabblin' in Rockville
Tuesday November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Mary Lou Rickey will lead a glass painting class. Glass ornaments and paint will be supplied. If you wish to paint other glass items that can be baked in an oven, please bring those items with you. We hope to donate ornaments to a charitable organization or holiday fund-raiser.

Nov 9, 2009

Today at the Library (11/9/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15 (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)

Nov 7, 2009

Today at the Library (11/7/09)

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Fall Open House
Saturday November 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (RE-SCHEDULED DATE)
Join us for a funtastic open house celebration with face painting, crafts, stories, cookie decorating, a movie, and a cake walk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hanover Library.

Today is the last day to sign up at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for the Recycle, Reduce, Reuse program on Saturday November 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Nov 6, 2009

Today at the Library (11/6/09)

Nov 5, 2009

Spotlight on: PamCat Guides

Would you like to find out how to put Books, DVDs, or CDs on hold at home? Do you want to see which New York Times Bestsellers are available at the library. Have you seen the subject guides for children and adults in PamCat, our online library catalog?

Check out Find, Request, & Renew: The Complete Guide to PamCat. Each guide explains catalog basics, how to use "My Account," placing holds, how to do advanced searches, finding new arrivals, and how to find related books in the subject guides in Kids' Library and Explore Subjects.

One-on-one training on how to use PamCat is also available at each of our branch libraries by appointment. Please call or visit your local branch library to arrange a time convenient for you.

Today at the Library (11/5/09)

Nov 4, 2009

Pick of the Week (11-4-2009)

The Late, Lamented Molly Marx

by Sally Koslow

Her enviable life having ended, Molly Marx now finds herself led by an unorthodox guide in the afterlife, where she can observe the friends and family she left behind and, as she watches them try to investigate her mysterious end, Molly relives her past.

Website of the Week (11-4-2009)

ScienceBuddies.com

Are you struggling with a science fair project? Are you curious about science and the world around you? Get free help and incouragement from scientists on this award winning non-profit site. Don't get frustrated, have fun!

Nov 3, 2009

Today at the Library (11/3/09)

Storytimes
There will be no Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library today.

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

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

Nov 2, 2009

"Beyond 20 Things" VLA Conference 2009 presentation

Hello to everyone at the 2009 Virginia Library Association Conference who joined us last Friday for our presentation on "Beyond 20 Things." We showcased the Web 2.0 projects that all of our library staff created. Links to the slides and the handout from the presentation are located on our Resources for Libraries page. If you have any questions or technical issues, send us an e-mail at ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or IM us using the meebo chat box on our home page.

Today at the Library (11/2/09)

Storytimes
Richard S. Gillis, Jr.,/Ashland Branch Library
Mother Goose Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime 6:30 p.m.

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King's Grant (McKendree Church, Rt. 605) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
McCauley Park 1:30 - 2:00 (see map)
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 2:15 - 2:45 (see map)
Normans (8191 Little Florida Rd.) 3:15 - 3:45 (see map)

Oct 31, 2009

Today at the Library (10/31/09)

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Halloween Book Sale
Thursday October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (members only sale; join at the door)
Friday October 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Saturday October 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Paperback books are $.50, hardcover books are $1.00.
There will also be a raffle drawing for an original 18 inch Folk Art Father Christmas, hand sculptured by member, Elizabeth C. Britton, at the book sale.
The drawing for the winner will be on Saturday October 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each
Purchase a "Friends of the Atlee Library" book/tote bag during the sale and fill it for only $10.00.
You can also donate your gently used hardback books, paperbacks, DVDs and CDs to the Friends for the sale.

Oct 30, 2009

Today at the Library (10/30/09)

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.

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Friends of the Atlee Library Halloween Book Sale
Friday October 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Paperback books are $.50, hardcover books are $1.00.
There will also be a raffle drawing for an original 18 inch Folk Art Father Christmas, hand sculptured by member, Elizabeth C. Britton, at the book sale.
The drawing for the winner will be on Saturday October 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each.
Purchase a "Friends of the Atlee Library" book/tote bag during the sale and fill it for only $10.00.
You can also donate your gently used hardback books, paperbacks, DVDs and CDs to the Friends for the sale.

Oct 29, 2009

Today at the Library (10/29/09)

Oct 28, 2009

Pick of the Week (10-28-2009)

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

by Alan Bradley

Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is propelled into a mystery when a man is found murdered on the grounds of her family's decaying English mansion and Flavia's father becomes the main suspect.

Website of the Week (10-28-2009)

ChildFun.com

ChildFun is a great site chock full of ideas for crafts, games, and recipes to do with your kids. Find projects for any holiday coming up, including ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. ChildFun has a special section for parents and caregivers with lots of hints and tips.

Today at the Library (10/28/09)

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.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Halloween Parade and Movie Night
Wednesday October 28 at 6:30 p.m.
See a great family Halloween movie and show off your costume in our parade.
Refreshments served.

Oct 27, 2009

Today at the Library (10/27/09)

Oct 26, 2009

Today at the Library (10/26/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15 (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)

Oct 24, 2009

Today at the Library (10/24/09)

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Fall Open House (This program has been cancelled)
Saturday October 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a funtastic open house celebration with face painting, crafts, stories, cookie decorating, a movie, and a cake walk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hanover Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Beyond Reality with Duct Tape and Beads
Saturday October 24 at 12:15 p.m.
For ages 11-18
Choose from several Beyond Reality duct tape crafts to create, then come back down to earth with a beaded necklace or bracelet to take home.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Getting Wild Birds Ready for Winter
Saturday October 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Dont' miss Wild Birds Unlimited's Lyon Ewell's tips and tricks on how to care for wild birds during wintertime.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Oct 23, 2009

Today at the Library (10/23/09)

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
Learning Connections 9:45 - 10:45 (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 and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
"Twilight" in Rockville
Friday October 23 at 5:45 p.m.
For ages 11-18
Hey Twilight fans! Join us for dinner & a movie to get ready for "New Moon"” in November.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Game Night
Friday October 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Play Guitar Hero III, Wii games, and board games with your friends.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Oct 22, 2009

Today at the Library (10/22/09)

Oct 21, 2009

Website of the Week (10-21-2009)

AudioFile Editors Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe
Download a FREE collection of Edgar Allan Poe stories on audio!

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, whose stories are perennial classics on audio. From old-time radio drama performances by actors such as Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff to modern-day unabridged recordings, Poe's chilling stories have engrossed and entertained generations of listeners. This Halloween, turn down the lights, turn up the volume on your iPod, and celebrate Poe's audio legacy.

Pick of the Week (10-21-2009)

The Banshee
by Eve Bunting

When Terry wakes up in the middle of the night to horrible screeching, he thinks the Banshee has come to pay his family a visit.

Today at the Library (10/21/09)

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.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Dr.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Dover Baptist Church (Rt. 621) 12:00 - 12:30 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Richmond Indigenous Gourd Trio
Wednesday October 21 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages 11-18
Ever hear a gourd make music? Find out at this fun concert!
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Oct 20, 2009

Today at the Library (10/20/09)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (7452 Old Hickory Drive, formerly EduCare) 10:00 - 11:00 (see map)
Tuckaway Harbor Child Care Center (6857 Cold Harbor Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Christian Village (Lee Davis Road) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
Cool Well Townhouse (Community Center) 2:30 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Friends of the Rockville Library Annual Meeting
Tuesday October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
You are cordially invited to enjoy editor of the Herald-Progress, Greg Glassner’s, light-hearted look at life in Hanover County!
Hear about the Friends’ past accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year and help elect new officers.
Refreshments served.

Oct 19, 2009

Today at the Library (10/19/09)

Oct 18, 2009

Today at the Library (10/18/09)

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Meet Author Gigi Amateau at the Friends of the Goochland Library Annual Day
Sunday October 18 at 3:00 p.m.
The award-winning author of A Certain Strain of Peculiar, Claiming Georgia Tate, and Chancey of the Maury River will be the featured speaker and her books will be available for signing/sale.
Refreshments served.
Learn more about Gigi at www.gigiamateau.com.

Oct 17, 2009

Today at the Library (10/17/09)

Programs and Events
West Point Branch Library
Vampires vs. Werewolves
Saturday October 17 at 5:00 p.m.
For ages 11-18
Dress in costume or come as you are! We’ll play Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and talk about popular books for teens featuring vampires and werewolves as main characters.
Pizza and snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Oct 16, 2009

Today at the Library (10/16/09)

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 (see map)
Scott’s Store (Walkerton) 11:20 – 11:45 (see map)
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:15 - 2:15 (see map)

Programs and Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Beyond Reality Idol
Friday October 16 at 6:30 p.m.
For ages 11-18
Show off your out-of-this-world voice and talent at this great karaoke program.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Montpelier Library

Oct 15, 2009

Today at the Library (10/15/09)

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 (see map)
Omni Park Place (101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00 (see map)
Primrose School of Atlee Commons (Atlee Commons Rd) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Dabblin' in Rockville
Thursday October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Would you like to support or participate in a community art show? Join us for a discussion on how to make this a successful event.

Goochland Branch Library
Beyond Reality Team Jeopardy
Thursday October 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge at this fun game night and win prizes!
Pizza, drinks, and dessert served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Teen Movie Night
Thursday October 15 at 6:30 p.m.
See a movie about a girl who has a magical adventure she only read about in books.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Photography of Jeremy Witt
Thursday October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Ashland native Jeremy Witt will give a multimedia presentation on his photography, showing and sharing creative insights about his work. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation, and copies of his book, inbetween, will be available.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by Friends of the Ashland Library.

Atlee Branch Library
Chinese Dance and Culture
Thursday October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Jian Liu-Bisiar will present a program exploring Chinese culture through dance and movement.
Refreshments served.

Oct 14, 2009

Pick of the Week (10-14-2009)

Cooking Green:
reducing your carbon footprint in the kitchen
by Kate Heyhoe

A James Beard Award Finalist and author of eight books, Kate Heyhoe has created a go to guide for energy efficiency in the kitchen. Chapters such as Greening Your Kitchen Zone, Cookware and Fuel Efficiency, and Energy-Efficient Ingredients are paired with tasty recipes for the whole family. Saving energy has never tasted so good!

Website of the Week (10-14-2009)

Energy Savers
from the U.S. Department of Energy

Energy Savers provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road. By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money. We bring you the latest information on energy-saving, efficient technologies. We even give tips for using clean, renewable energy to power your home.

We help you beat the high cost of fuel, with driving and car maintenance tips to save you money on the road.

Oct 13, 2009

Today at the Library (10/13/09)

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

Hanover Branch Library
Bedtime/Family Storytime 6:45 p.m.

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

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

Programs and Events
King and Queen Branch Library
Beyond Reality Celebration
Tuesday October 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Play Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova and enjoy pizza with your friends.
Sponsored by the Friends of the King & Queen Library.

Oct 12, 2009

Today at the Library (10/12/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15 (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)

Oct 8, 2009

Today at the Library (10/8/09)

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.

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street) 10:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Kings Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00 (see map)
All Aboard Child Dev. Ctr. (7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Oct 7, 2009

Pick of the Week (10-07-2009)

A Snout for Chocolate

by Denys Cazet

Barney's itching from the chicken pox. Grandma knows what will help: some quiet rest. But Grandpa knows something even better: What Barney needs is a good dose of one of his famous anti-itch stories! Like the one about the time Grandpa was fire chief and the firehouse received a mysterious call from a mysterious voice. . . . Denys Cazet's beloved Spanielsons are back with a new story-within-a-story certain to drive the sick-day blues away and tickle even the healthiest funny bones! Sometimes, laughter is the best medicine.

Website of the Week (10-7-2009)

Fantastic Photos of our Solar System
From Smithsonian Magazine

The October issue of the Smithsonian Magazine online includes an article titled "Fantastic Photos of our Solar System" written by Laura Helmuth. This article includes a photo gallery of thirty beautiful images taken by telescopes of our celestial neighbors.

Today at the Library (10/7/09)

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.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Oct 6, 2009

Today at the Library (10/6/09)

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Dabblin' in Rockville
Tuesday October 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Would you like to support or participate in a community art show? Join us for a discussion on how to make this a successful event.

Oct 5, 2009

Today at the Library (10/5/09)

Oct 2, 2009

Today at the Library (10/2/09)

Oct 1, 2009

Oct. 5 is the voter registration deadline for the November election

Monday October 5 is the deadline to register to vote in this November's election. You can register at your county's Registrar's Office or you may be able to download voter registration forms from your registrar's web site. If you are not sure which precinct you live in, are checking your registration status, or want more information, you can call your local registrar's office. More information on this year's elections and the voting process, along with links to registrar offices in our service area, can be found on our Voting and Election Related Web Sites page.

Today at the Library (10/1/09)

Sep 30, 2009

Website of the Week (9/30/2009)

"You don't know me, but I know you..."

Smokescreen is a cutting-edge game about life online. We all use Facebook, MySpace, Bebo and MSN to keep up with our mates - and we've all heard the stories about parties on Facebook being mobbed, or people getting stalked on MSN. The question is, what would you do if it happened to you?

Over 13 missions, Smokescreen follows the story of Max Winston and Cal Godfrey, two mates who've set up an exclusive social network called White Smoke . After Cal's involved in a car accident and falls into a coma, White Smoke becomes huge - and starts attracting huge problems. Each mission sees you explore the world of White Smoke, and find out who you can trust - and who you can't.

Pick of the Week (9/30/2009)

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side

Seventeen-year-old Jessica, adopted and raised in Pennsylvania, learns that she is descended from a royal line of Romanian vampires and that she is betrothed to a vampire prince, who poses as a foreign exchange student while courting her.

Sep 29, 2009

Today at the Library (9/29/09)

Sep 28, 2009

Today at the Library (9/28/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15 (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)

Sep 26, 2009

Today at the Library (9/26/09)

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Basket Making Workshop
Saturday September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of basket-making and create your own basket to take home.
Class size limited to ten (10) teens and adults.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Sep 25, 2009

Today at the Library (9/25/09)

Sep 24, 2009

Today at the Library (9/24/09)

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.

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Cool Spring Day Care (Cool Spring Church) 10:00 - 10:45 (see map)
Bundle of Joy Day Care (9550 King's Charter Drive) 11:00 - 12:00
(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)

Sep 23, 2009

Pick of the Week (9/23/2009)

Turn Coat

by Jim Butcher

Accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Council, Warden Morgan goes in search of Harry Dresden in a desperate attempt to clear his name and stop the deadly punishment from taking place.

Website of the Week (9/23/2009)

Fall Foliage in Virginia

September 22nd was the start of Fall. Why not take a trip to see all of the beautiful fall colors in the Commonwealth? The Virginia Department of Forestry has a webpage dedicated to tips on where and when to see nature at its best. Use the handy map to plan your trip, and contact the department for the latest information.

Sep 21, 2009

Today at the Library (9/22/09)

Today at the Library (9/21/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
King’s Grant (McKendree Church, Rt. 605) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Road) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
McCauley Park 1:30 - 2:00 (see map)
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 2:15 - 2:45 (see map)
King William Youth Center (Rt. 30) 3:15 - 4:00 (see map)

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Anatomy of a Trial
Monday September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Jerrianne Hayslett, author of Anatomy of a Trial, will discuss media coverage of several high-profile trials and how that kind of coverage influences people's perception and understanding of the judicial system and the news media. Ms. Hayslett was a media liaison with the Los Angeles County court system during the 1990s, which included the trials of Heidi Fleiss, O.J. Simpson, and the Menedez Brothers, to name a few.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Sep 18, 2009

Today at the Library (9/18/09)

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 (see map)
Scott’s Store (Walkerton) 11:20 – 11:45 (see map)
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:15 - 2:15

Sep 17, 2009

Today at the Library (9/17/09)

Sep 16, 2009

Pick of the Week (9/16/2009)

The Snow Day

by Komako Sakai

A little rabbit enjoys having a day off from kindergarten and spending time with his mother during a snowstorm, but his father's flight home is cancelled until the snow stops falling.

Website of the Week (9/16/2009)

2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Worried about the new fly strain that is going around? Find up to date and accurate information at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's H1N1 Flu webpage. The latest information on vaccines and what you can do to stay healthy are only two topics covered in this comprehensive website.
Get the facts, ignore the hype!

Today at the Library (9/16/09)

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.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Bundle of Joy Day Care (74 Plaza Dr.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Dover Baptist Church (Rt. 621) 12:00 - 12:30 (see map)
Broadview Shopping Center 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
James River Estates (East Brook Run Dr.) 3:00 - 3:30 (see map)

Sep 15, 2009

Today at the Library (9/15/09)

Sep 14, 2009

Today at the Library (9/14/09)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15 (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)

Sep 12, 2009

Today at the Library (9/12/09)

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Sit & Stitch
Every second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Next meeting: September 12
Bring your current needlework projects and learn a new skill or brush up on techniques you already know. Discover the perfect place to learn and laugh!

Upper King William Branch Library
Teen Movie Matinee
Saturday September 12 at 12:15 p.m.
See a great movie about a class that learns how to rock and roll.
Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the UKW Library.

West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday September 12 at 1:00 p.m.
See a great family movie about a brother and sister trying to get back to their family.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Point Library.