Today at the Library (7/19/11)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
There will be no Bookmobile service today. For services updates, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Family BINGO
Tuesday July 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your family to play BINGO at the library. Small prizes will be awarded to game winners. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Bilingual Storytime
Tuesday July 19 at 6:45 p.m.
Listen to stories in English & Spanish. You may even go home knowing some new words.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Belly Raks Dance Event for Teens
Tuesday July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Want to learn some new dance moves? Watch professional dancers from the Belly Raks Dance Troupe move to the music and enjoy unique desserts. Bring a friend! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (7/18/11)

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

Bookmobile Stops
There will be now Bookmobile service today. For updates, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Pick of the Week

Drinking With Miss Dutchie

by Ed Breslin

Drinking with Miss Dutchie is a story about Dutchie, a Black Labrador, and her lasting impact on the life of her owner and narrator, Ed Breslin. In contrast to the typical tale of dog as man's best friend, Breslin's is a unique reflection on dog as role model and teacher. While the author struggles with clinical depression and addiction, Dutchie maintains her pure lust for life. Over twelve years, she masterfully and instinctively shows Breslin how to view the world for what it is - and embrace it with full force. Raised in North Philadelphia, the second oldest of twelve children in an Irish Catholic family, Breslin recounts his lifelong struggles with alcoholism and depression, and his exquisitely loving, 30-year marriage to his wife Lynn. Breslin tells us how Dutchie, through her elegant negotiation of the world's difficulties and upheavals, showed him how to quell his fears, unwittingly modeled how to strengthen his relationships, and encouraged him to live in the present.

Website of the Week

Admongo

Welcome to Admongo, where advertising is all around you. Online. Outside. On television. Who makes ads? How do they work? What do they want you to do? At Admongo, you can explore, discover, and learn. Produced by the Federal Trade Commission, the interactive games on this site teach kids how to identify advertising and understand both their explicit and implicit meanings and influences. Can you make it to the top?

Today at the Library (7/16/11)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Saturday Cinema for Teens
Saturday July 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Bring your friends & enjoy a great movie! Popcorn & drinks provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Today at the Library (7/15/11)

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

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
There will be no Bookmobile Service today. For service updates, please e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Mike Klee, Magician
Watch in wonder as Mike Klee magically brings some of the most memorable characters from your favorite books to life and uncovers some of the "Amazing Tales" found at your local library.
Goochland Branch Library - Friday July 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Mechanicsville Branch Library - Friday July 15 at 1:00 p.m.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Charlie & Chocolate for Teens
Friday July 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy chocolate tastings, vote for your favorite, and see a great movie. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Friday Family Films
Friday July 15 at 12:30 p.m.
See a great kids’ movie with your friends at the library. Popcorn and drinks served courtesy of the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (7/14/11)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
There will be no Bookmobile service today. For updates, please e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Mike Klee, Magician
Watch in wonder as Mike Klee magically brings some of the most memorable characters from your favorite books to life and uncovers some of the "Amazing Tales" found at your local library.
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library -Thursday July 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library - Thursday July 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Atlee Branch Library -Thursday July 14 at 4:00 p.m.

King and Queen Branch Library
Tie Dye T-Shirts for Teens
Thursday July 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Bring a light color all-cotton T-shirt or fabric and we’ll tie dye it.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Teen Wizards' Pizza & Movie Night
Thursday July 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Dress up and enter our wizard fans’ costume contest, then enjoy dinner and a magical movie. Dinner provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (7/13/11)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Boookmobile service will resume on Thursday July 14.

Programs & Events
Mike Klee, Magician
Watch in wonder as Mike Klee magically brings some of the most memorable characters from your favorite books to life and uncovers some of the "Amazing Tales" found at your local library.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library - Wednesday July 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Hanover Branch Library - Wednesday July 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Origami for Teens
Wednesday July 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese paper folding. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Upper King William Library.

Today at the Library (7/12/11)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Bookmobile service will resume on Thursday July 14.

Programs & Events
Mike Klee, Magician
Watch in wonder as Mike Klee magically brings some of the most memorable characters from your favorite books to life and uncovers some of the "Amazing Tales" found at your local library.
Upper King William Branch Library - Tuesday July 12 at 1:00 p.m.
King and Queen Branch Library - Tuesday July 12 at 3:30 p.m.

Today at the Library (7/11/11)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Bookmobile service will resume on Thursday July 14.

Programs & Events
West Point Branch Library
Mike Klee, Magician
Monday July 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Watch in wonder as Mike Klee magically brings some of the most memorable characters from your favorite books to life and uncovers some of the "Amazing Tales" found at your local library.

Pick of the Week

Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next

by John D.Kasarda and Greg Lindsay

This brilliant and eye-opening look at the new phenomenon called the aerotropolis gives us a glimpse of the way we will live in the near future and the way we will do business too. Not so long ago, airports were built near cities, and roads connected the one to the other. This pattern -- the city in the center, the airport on the periphery -- shaped life in the twentieth century, from the central city to exurban sprawl. Today, the ubiquity of jet travel, round-the-clock workdays, overnight shipping, and global business networks has turned the pattern inside out. Soon the airport will be at the center and the city will be built around it, the better to keep workers, suppliers, executives, and goods in touch with the global market. This is the aerotropolis: a combination of giant airport, planned city, shipping facility, and business hub. The aerotropolis approach to urban living is now reshaping life in Seoul and Amsterdam, in China and India, in Dallas and Washington, D.C. The aerotropolis is the frontier of the next phase of globalization, whether we like it or not. Working with John D. Kasarda's ideas and research, the gifted journalist Greg Lindsay gives us a vivid, at times disquieting look at these instant cities in the making, the challenges they present to our environment and our usual ways of life, and the opportunities they offer to those who can exploit them creatively. Aerotropolis is news from the near future -- news we urgently need if we are to understand the changing world and our place in it.

Website of the Week

NASA Website

NASA’s journeys into air and space have deepened humankind’s understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. In honor of the last mission in the space shuttle mission, this week we are sending you to the NASA website. Not only does the site provide a plethora of information about the history of NASA, it also provides information about the current shuttle mission, as well as information about what they plan in the future. It also provides information about what the space program has discovered, both about the world we live in, and the universe around us.

Today at the Library (7/9/11)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
LEGO Block Party
Saturday July 9 at 11:00 a.m.
Let your imagination fly at this fun program. LEGO creations will be displayed at the library through August. All ages.

West Point Branch Library
Movie & Crafts
Saturday July 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Swoop into the library, make an owl craft, and enjoy the movie based on the popular series by Kathryn Lasky. Win prizes, too! Snacks provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (7/8/11)

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

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
There will be no Bookmobile service today. For service updates, please see the library's web site.

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Friday Family Films
Friday July 8 at 12:30 p.m.
See a great kids’ movie with your friends at the library. Popcorn and drinks served courtesy of the Friends of the Rockville Library. (First Friday Films will return in October!)

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Wii for Teens
Friday July 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Play Wii games with your friends. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (7/6/11)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
There will be no Bookmobile service today. For service updates, please see the library's web site.

Today at the Library (7/5/11)

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

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

Pick of the Week

The Best of Simon and Kirby

by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

A collection of complete comic book stories from the legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, covering every genre in which they made their mark. From the very beginning in the late 1930s, Simon and Kirby produced the finest stories around, creating dramatic new super heroes (Captain America, Blue Bolt, Fighting American, The Fly), western action (Boy's Ranch), gruesome horror (Black Magic), explosive detective fiction (Justice Traps the Guilty), and the very first romance comics (Young Romance). They were the dream team. Hand-picked by Joe Simon himself, with the images fully restored to their original vibrancy, this book contains more than two-dozen tales, presented in their entirety, including some of the most famous creations, such as Captain America, Fighting American, The Fly, Boy's Ranch, Bullseye, and Stuntman!

Website of the Week

Wacky Web Tales

I'm a big fan of MadLibs from way back, but I had no way of doing them online... or so I thought! Wacky Web Tales allows me to get my MadLib on, without having to bother with paper or a pencil. All you need to do is to select a tale from the list, fill in the nouns, verbs, and so on, and click the "See Your Wacky Web Tale" button to see your silly story. And while you do that, you'll be learning the parts of speech, so you can even tell your mom that you're learning something out of it. (Whether she'll believe you is another matter.) The tales are geared for grades 3 and above. Check back monthly for new tales!

Library Closing for Monday July 4

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed today, Monday July 4. They will re-open at their regular business hours on Tuesday July 5.

Today at the Library (7/2/11)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Saturday July 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Sam the dog is very friendly, and he wants you to read books to him.

Today at the Library (7/1/11)

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

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Programs & Events
The Diggity Dudes
Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too!
Mechanicsville Branch Library - Friday July 1 at 11:00 a.m.
King and Queen Branch Library - Friday July 1 at 2:30 p.m.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Friday Family Films
Friday July 1 at 12:30 p.m.
See a great kids’ movie with your friends at the library. Popcorn and drinks served courtesy of the Friends of the Rockville Library. (First Friday Films will return in October!)

Today at the Library (6/30/11)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Programs & Events
The Diggity Dudes
Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too!
Hanover Branch Library - Thursday June 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library - Thursday June 30 at 1:00 p.m.
Upper King William Branch Library - Thursday June 30 at 4:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (6/29/11)

Storytimes

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

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

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

Today at the Library (6/28/11)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (8266 Windmill Watch Drive) 9:15 - 10:00 (see map)
Bell Creek Child Development Center (7620 Left Flank Rd.) 10:15 - 11:30 (see map)
Legacy Park (Pole Green Road) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Programs & Events
The Diggity Dudes
Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too!
Atlee Branch Library - Tuesday June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
West Point Branch Library - Wednesday June 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday June 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Looking for your ancestors? Find out how to search for census records, immigration records, marriage, birth, & death records, and military service information and build your family tree. We prefer that you have basic computer skills to attend this class.

Today at the Library (6/27/11)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:00 - 10:45 (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
The Diggity Dudes
Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too!
Montpelier Branch Library - Monday June 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Rockville Branch Library - Monday June 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Goochland Branch Library - Monday June 27 at 4:00 p.m.

Pick of the Week

When Gadgets Betray Us

by Robert Vamosi

Technology is evolving faster than we are. As our mobile phones, mp3 players, cars, and digital cameras become more and more complex, we understand less and less about how they actually work and what personal details these gadgets might reveal about us. Robert Vamosi, an award-winning journalist and analyst who has been covering digital security issues for more than a decade, shows us the dark side of all that digital capability and convenience. Hotel-room TV remotes can be used to steal our account information and spy on what we've been watching, toll-booth transponders receive unencrypted EZ Pass or FasTrak info that can be stolen and cloned, and our cars monitor and store data about our driving habits that can be used in court against us. When Gadgets Betray Us gives us a glimpse into the secret lives of our gadgets and helps us to better understand--and manage--these very real risks.

Website of the Week

The Muppets in "Thor"

When cartoonist Caanan Grall wanted to try to do a 24 hour comic, he decided to do a mash-up of Thor and the Muppets. While he didn't quite finish it in time -- it takes a lot of work to finish a comic book that fast! -- when he did complete it, he posted the results on the internet for everyone to read. The resulting 24 pages are alternately hilarious, sweet, and surprisingly touching. And it is entirely worth it just to see Miss Piggy kicking Thor's keister. (Be sure to check out Caanan's comic strip while you're there, Max Overacts!)

Today at the Library (6/25/11)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Amazing Tales from around the World
Saturday June 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Travel around the world using your favorite children’s books. Enjoy global crafts, games, and stories. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

West Point Branch Library
"Locked in @ the Library!"
Saturday June 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy gaming in the computer lab, a scavenger hunt in the stacks, and spooky stories in the meeting room at this fun "after hours" event for teens. Snacks provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (6/24/11)

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

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 – 11:15 (see map)
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
Tales in the Telling
Held on the fourth Friday of every at 10:00 a.m.
Next meeting: Friday June 24
Relax and enjoy light and lively tales at this Storytime for adults.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Friday Morning Films
Fridays June 10 - August 12 (except July 15) at 10:00 a.m.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (6/23/11)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teddy Bear Beach Party
Thursday June 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Wear your best beach gear and grab your favorite plush friend for a great beach party at the library. We’ll read stories, play games, and have fun in the sun. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

King and Queen Branch Library
Fiesta Kick-off
Thursday June 23 at Noon
Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program with stories and refreshments, provided by the Friends of the King & Queen Library.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
"Happy Birthday, America!"
Thursday June 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate our country’s birthday with stories, songs, crafts, and a snack at this special Storytime. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics I Class
Thursday June 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore & search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. Class size is limited. Call (804) 798-4072 to sign up.

Today at the Library (6/22/11)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Goochland Elementary School 10:00 - 11:15
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Upper King William Branch Library
World Bazaar Kick-off
Wednesday June 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Program with stories, crafts & snacks from around the world. Refreshments, supplies, and decorations provided by the Friends of the Upper King William Library.

Today at the Library (6/21/11)

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

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

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
"Amazing Tales around the Campfire"
Tuesday June 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Sing songs and share stories around a “campfire” at this special Storytime.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Stories & Crafts from Africa
Tuesday June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Listen to a story of a feisty spider, make a craft, and enjoy a sweet treat. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Ice Cream Social
Tuesday June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Kick off the Summer Reading Program and cool off on the first day of summer with some delicious ice cream. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (6/20/11)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commons Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Pick of the Week

Room: A Novel

by Emma Donoghue

To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years. Through determination, ingenuity, and fierce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it's not enough...not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, one that relies on her young son's bravery and a lot of luck. What she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work. Told entirely in the language of the energetic, pragmatic five-year-old Jack, Room is a celebration of resilience and the limitless bond between parent and child, a brilliantly executed novel about what it means to journey from one world to another.

Website of the Week

U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum

Since 1957 the Quartermaster Museum has preserved the history and heritage of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps, the Army's oldest logistic branch. From the Revolution to the Persian Gulf, America's secret weapon is the one that keeps soldiers supplied with food, water, clothing, fuel, shelter and other things they can't survive combat without. The Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee maintains this website, which includes information about exhibits and collections, along with many historical photos.

Today at the Library (6/17/11)

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

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Family Movie Matinee
Friday June 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Cool off inside with a great family movie at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Movie, Munchies, & More for Teens
Friday June 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Bring a friend and cool off inside with a great movie at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Today at the Library (6/16/11)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Today at the Library (6/15/11)

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

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

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

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

Today at the Library (6/14/11)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Atlee Christian Center 9:15 - 10:00
Rainbow Station (8218 Atlee Road) 10:05 - 11:00 (see map)
Toddler University (Rt. 301) 11:15 - 12:15 (see map)
Covenant Woods (7090 Covenant Woods Drive) 2:00 - 2:45 (see map)

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Tuesday June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Want to find out how to use a computer? We can help! Learn how to create & save documents with Microsoft Word and how to surf the Web with Internet Explorer, too. Class size is limited. Call (804) 749-3146 to sign up.

Today at the Library (6/13/11)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Call (804) 769-3731 for a list of stops in King William County today.

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday June 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Want to find out how to use a computer? We can help! Learn how to create & save documents with Microsoft Word and how to surf the Web with Internet Explorer, too. Class size is limited. Call (804) 798-4072 to sign up.

Pick of the Week

When A Billion Chinese Jump: How China
Will Save Mankind -- Or Destroy It

by Jonathan Watts

When a Billion Chinese Jump is a road journey into the future of our species. Traveling from the mountains of Tibet to the deserts of Inner Mongolia via the Silk Road, tiger farms, cancer villages, weather-modifying bases, and eco-cities, Watts chronicles the environmental impact of economic growth with a series of gripping stories from the country on the front line of global development. He talks to nomads and philosophers, entrepreneurs and scientists, rural farmers and urban consumers, examining how individuals are trying to adapt to one of the most spectacular bursts of change in human history, then poses a question that will affect all of our lives: Can China find a new way forward or is this giant nation doomed to magnify the mistakes that have already taken humanity to the brink of disaster?

Website of the Week

Moneychimp

Moneychimp seeks to be the most coherent, logical, useful and accessible financial education resource on the face of the earth. (According to them, they're about halfway there.) The site contains features that help explain investing and personal finance: calulators, articles, and a glossary help to shed some light on finances. The name comes from that old joke about the dart-throwing, stock-picking monkeys. A second reason for the name is that it carries a built-in disclaimer: the site is not claiming to be an authority on anything. They try hard to be accurate, but you should always double check whatever you see with additional sources.

Today at the the Library (6/11/11)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Ice Cream Social
Saturday June 11 at Noon
Kick off the Summer Reading Program and make your own ice cream sundae. Ice cream provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Family Board Game Night
Saturday June 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Grab the family for evening of board game fun at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

West Point Branch Library
Indoor Picnic & a Movie
Saturday June 11 at 12:30 p.m.
Don’t worry about ants or the weather! Enjoy an indoor picnic, crafts, and a funny movie about a bear who loves picnic baskets. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (6/10/11)

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

Rockville Branch Library
Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
King and Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 - 11:15 (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 & Pizza Night
Friday June 10 at 6:00 p.m.
See a great movie at the library. Bring a friend! Pizza served courtesy of the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (6/8/11)

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

Goochland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime 10:45 a.m.

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Kiddie Kingdom (813 Thompson Street) 9:30 - 10:45 (see map)
Bundle of Joy Day Care (3322 King's Charter Dr.) 11:00 - 11:45 (see map)
The Pines at Cold Harbor (Stonewall Pkwy.) 1:30 - 2:15 (see map)
All Aboard Child Dev. Center (7147 Stonewall Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Ice Cream Social
Thursday June 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Kick off the Summer Reading Program and enjoy ice cream with us. Ice cream provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (6/7/11)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Goochland County
Goochland Elementary School 10:00 - 11:15 (see map)
Elk Hill Farm 12:45 - 1:45 (see map)
Courthouse Commons Shopping Center 2:15 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Intro to Geo-caching Kick-off
Wednesday June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Start off Summer Reading right with an introduction to geo-caching. We’re adding the library to a list of geo-caching sites. Bring a GPS finder (if you have one) and get ready to explore and learn. Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Today at the Library (6/7/11)

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

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

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

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Paws to READ
Tuesday June 7 at 4:00 p.m.
School-aged children can read one-on-one to Dolly, a reading therapy greyhound from Sprite’s HERO (www.spriteshero.org). Reading times are scheduled in advance and last 20 minutes per child. Sign up at the circulation desk to reserve your spot. Sponsored by the Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday June 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Looking for your ancestors? Find out how to search for census records, immigration records, marriage, birth, & death records, and military service information and build your family tree. We prefer that you have basic computer skills to attend this class. Class size is limited. Call (804) 749-3146 to sign up.

Today at the Library (6/6/11)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:00 - 12:00 (see map)
McCauley Park 1:15 - 2:00 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Summer Volunteen Training
Monday June 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Want to volunteer at the library this summer? Find out how to help with the Summer Reading Program and other volunteer activities. Pizza and drinks provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

West Point Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Monday June 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Want to find out how to use a computer? We can help! Learn how to create & save documents with Microsoft Word and how to surf the Web with Internet Explorer, too. Class size is limited. Call (804) 843-3244 to sign up.

Pick of the Week

Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool

by Taylor Clark

Nerves make us bomb job interviews, first dates, and SATs. With a presentation looming at work, fear robs us of sleep for days. It paralyzes seasoned concert musicians and freezes rookie cops in tight situations. And yet not everyone cracks. Soldiers keep their heads in combat; firemen rush into burning buildings; unflappable trauma doctors juggle patient after patient. It's not that these people feel no fear; often, in fact, they're riddled with it. In Nerve, Taylor Clark draws upon cutting-edge science and painstaking reporting to explore the very heart of panic and poise. Using a wide range of case studies, Clark overturns the popular myths about anxiety and fear to explain why some people thrive under pressure, while others falter-and how we can go forward with steadier nerves and increased confidence.

Website of the Week

Museum of Ancient Inventions

The dramatic pace of technological change in the twentieth century obscures the surprising fact that most of the discoveries and inventions on which modern societies have been constructed were made in prehistoric times. Ancient inventions tell detailed stories of complex knowledge for which no written records exist. The Virtual Museum of Ancient Inventions is a project begun by the students in the course Ancient Inventions at Smith College, which was offered for the first time in the spring semester of 1997.

Today at the Library (6/4/11)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Saturday June 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Sam the dog is very friendly, and he wants you to read books to him.

The Summer Reading Program starts today! Be sure to stop by your local library to sign up. You can also sign up online at www.pamunkeylibrary.org/srp_registration.asp.

Today at the Library (6/3/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of June 6.

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

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
First Friday Films
Friday June 3 at 4:00 p.m.
See a great kids’ movie with your friends at the library. Popcorn and drinks served courtesy of the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Today at the Library (6/2/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of June 6.

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)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Randolph-Macon College: A History in Photographs
Thursday June 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Local author Virginia Young will talk about her book, Randolph-Macon College: A History in Photographs and sign copies of her books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (6/1/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of June 6.

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

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Wednesday June 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Want to find out how to use a computer? We can help! Learn how to create & save documents with Microsoft Word and how to surf the Web with Internet Explorer, too. Class size is limited. Call (804) 556-4774 to sign up.