Pick of the Week

Perfumes: The Guide

by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez

The first book of its kind: a definitive guide to the world of perfume Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez are experts in the world of scent. Turin, a renowned scientist, and Sanchez, a longtime perfume critic, have spent years sniffing the world s most elegant and beautiful as well as some truly terrible perfumes. In Perfumes: The Guide , they combine their talents and experience to review more than twelve hundred fragrances, separating the divine from the good from the monumentally awful. Through witty, irreverent, and illuminating prose, the reviews in Perfumes not only provide consumers with an essential guide to shopping for fragrance, but also make for a unique reading experience. Perfumes features introductions to women s and men s fragrances and an informative frequently asked questions section including: " What is the difference between eau de toilette and perfume? " How long can I keep perfume before it goes bad? " What s better: splash bottles or spray atomizers? " What are perfumes made of? " Should I change my fragrance each season? Perfumes: The Guide is an authoritative, one-of-a-kind book that will do for fragrance what Robert Parker s books have done for wine. Beautifully designed and elegantly illustrated, this book will be the perfect gift for collectors and anyone who s ever had an interest in the fascinating subject of perfume.

Today at the Library (9/12/11)

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) 9:45 - 10:15 (see map)
Rehoboth Baptist Church (5904 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Monday September 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Want to learn how to use a computer? We can help! Find out how to do basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer.

Today at the Library (9/10/11)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Grandparents Day Celebration
Saturday September 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Hey kids! Invite your special grandparent(s) to our special Storytime honoring Grandparents Day.
Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

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

Today at the Library (9/9/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of September 12.

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Scott’s Store (Walkerton) 10:30 - 11:00 (see map)
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethlehem Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45 (see map)
King and Queen Courthouse (Rt. 14) 1:15 - 2:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Friday September 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 12-18. Bring a friend! Pizza and drinks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Today at the Library (9/8/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of September 12

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)

Today at the Library (9/7/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume during the week of September 12.

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 & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Computer Basics Class
Wednesday September 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Want to learn how to use a computer? We can help! Find out how to do basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer.

Today at the Library (9/6/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12

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)

All branch libraries will be open today. PamCat (online library catalog) and web site access have been restored. If you have any questions, please e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or call your local branch library.

Pick of the Week

Cat People

by Michael Korda and Margaret Korda

With characteristic wit, self–effacing charm and sheer, exuberant love of a good cat story, New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda and his wife Margaret Korda recount their lives as "cat people," beginning with Margaret's passion for cats (and Michael's reluctant mid–life transformation into a cat person), and introducing readers to a hilarious assortment of people whose life revolves––often to an extraordinary degree––around their cat, or cats, from Cleopatra, a transatlantic traveler who found happiness in Paris, to Wally, the epitome of feline dignity.

Today at the Library (9/3/11 - 9/5/11)

All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed today (Saturday 9/3 and Monday 9/5).

They will reopen on Tuesday 9/6 at their regular business hours (Mechanicsville, Upper King William, and King & Queen are scheduled to have power. Updates will be posted on Tuesday as they become available.).

Storytimes are scheduled to begin the week of September 12.

Today at the Library (9/2/11)

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)

Library Status
Most branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library are currently open today.

The Upper King William and King & Queen Branch Libraries are closed today.

The Mechanicsville Branch Library will close at 3 p.m. today.

Due to cleanup and power outage issues, you may want to call your local branch library before visiting today to check what services are available.

Website of the Month

Bitstrips

Have you always felt that you could be the next Charles Schulz, if only you had some artistic talent? Well have I got a website for you: Bitstrips! What's a Bitstrip? It's your new online funny pages, an online comic strip, made by you! If you have a funny joke or a story to tell, you can share it in a whole new way. Their free online toys make it fast, fun, and easy to create awesome comics. Create any character: the tutorials the site provides will walk you through the process of creating a character, and then using that character to create a comic strip. Have fun!

Today at the Library (9/1/11)

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)

Library Status
Most branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library are currently open today.

The Upper King William and King & Queen Branch Libraries are closed today.

The Mechanicsville Branch Library will close at 3 p.m. today.

Due to cleanup and power outage issues, you may want to call your local branch library before visiting today to check what services are available.

Today at the Library (8/31/11)

Most branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library are currently open today.

The Upper King William Branch Library is closed today.

The Mechanicsville Branch Library will close at 3 p.m. today.

Due to cleanup and power outage issues, you may want to call your local branch library before visiting today to check what services are available.

Today at the Library (8/30/11)

Most branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library are currently open today.

The Upper King William Branch Library is closed today.

The Mechanicsville Branch Library will close at 3 p.m. today.

Due to cleanup and power outage issues, you may want to call your local branch library before visiting today to check what services are available.

Today at the Library (8/29/11)

Most branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library are currently open today.

The Upper King William Branch Library is closed today.

The Mechanicsville Branch Library will close at 3 p.m. today.

The West Point Branch Library will close at 7 p.m. today.

Due to cleanup and power outage issues, you may want to call your local branch library before visiting today to check what services are available.

Pick of the Week

Lucky Girl

by Mei-Ling Hopgood

In a true story of family ties, journalist Mei-Ling Hopgood, one of the first wave of Asian adoptees to arrive in America, comes face to face with her past when her Chinese birth family suddenly requests a reunion after more than two decades.In 1974, a baby girl from Taiwan arrived in America, the newly adopted child of a loving couple in Michigan. Mei-Ling Hopgood had an all-American upbringing, never really identifying with her Asian roots or harboring a desire to uncover her ancestry. She believed that she was lucky to have escaped a life that was surely one of poverty and misery, to grow up comfortable with her doting parents and brothers. Then, when she's in her twenties, her birth family comes calling. Not the rural peasants she expected, they are a boisterous, loving, bossy, complicated middle-class family who hound her daily by phone, fax, and letter, in a language she doesn't understand until she returns to Taiwan to meet them. As her sisters and parents pull her into their lives, claiming her as one of their own, the devastating secrets that still haunt this family begin to emerge. Spanning cultures and continents, Lucky Girl brings home a tale of joy and regret, hilarity, deep sadness, and great discovery as the author untangles the unlikely strands that formed her destiny.

Library Closing

Due to weather conditions, all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will close at 2:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (8/27/11)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Back to School Celebration
Saturday August 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-9.
Get excited about going back to school with special activities at the library, including great crafts, giveaways, and a puppet show . Snacks provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Due to weather concerns, we will not have a school bus available during the program for kids to explore.

Today at the Library (8/23/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Pick of the Week

Hero

by Perry Moore

Thom Creed is used to being on his own. Even as a high school basketball star, he has to keep his distance because of his father. Hal Creed had once been one of the greatest and most beloved superheroes of The League--until the Wilson Towers incident. After that Thom's mother disappeared and his proud father became an outcast. The last thing in the world Thom would ever want is to disappoint his father. So Thom keeps two secrets from him: First is that he's gay. The second is that he has the power to heal people. Initially, Thom had trouble controlling his powers. But with trail and error he improves, until he gets so good that he catches the attention of the League and is asked to join. Even though he knows it would kill his dad, Thom can't resist. When he joins the League, he meets a motley crew of other heroes, including tough-talking Scarlett, who has the power of fire from growing up near a nuclear power plant; Typhoid Larry, who makes everyone sick by touching them, but is actually a really sweet guy; and wise Ruth, who has the power to see the future. Together these unlikely heroes become friends and begin to uncover a plot to kill the superheroes. Along the way, Thom falls in love, and discovers the difficult truth about his parents' past. This is a moving, funny, and wonderfully original novel that shows that things are not always what they seem, and love can be found in the unlikeliest of places.

Today at the Library (8/22/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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)

Today at the Library (8/19/11)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mechanicsville Board Games Night
meets every third Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Friday August 19
Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Branch Library.

Today at the Library (8/16/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Today at the Library (8/15/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Pick of the Week

The Last Pharaoh: Mubarak and the Uncertain Future of Egypt in the Obama Age

by Aladdin Elaasar

This book covers Egypt's modern history since 1952 with chronology of Ancient Egyptian history to the present day. It focuses on the Mubarak regime and predicts its downfall and what can unfold in the near future and how it can impact American and Western interests in the Middle East. The book is a good primer and textbook for students of social studies, political science and history at school and college levels. It also explains modern Arab politics and the dynamics of authoritarian rule in the whole region. It is written in a very simple style and narrative which makes it an easy reader, but a valuable academic reference book, as it is very well researched and documented by award-winning and bestselling author of Silent Victims, Professor Aladdin Elaasar.

Today at the Library (8/13/11)

Programs & Events
West Point Branch Library
Teen Movie Matinee
Saturday August 13 at 1:00 p.m.
Beat the summer heat and see a great movie with your friends on the big screen. Snacks provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.

Today at the Library (8/12/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Ice Cream Party Finale
Friday August 12 at 6:00 p.m.
All ages. Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with free ice cream. Ice cream provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Friday Morning Films
Friday August 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (8/11/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
Dish about Books
Thursday August 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for dessert & coffee and share your favorite summer reads. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (8/10/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Today at the Library (8/9/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Pick of the Week

Wizard of the Crow: A Novel

by Ngugl wa Thiong’o

In exile now for more than twenty years, Ngugl wa Thiong’o has become one of the most widely read African writers of our time, the power and scope of his work garnering him international attention and praise. Commencing in “our times” and set in the “Free Republic of Aburlria,” the novel dramatizes with corrosive humor and keenness of observation a battle for control of the souls of the Aburlrian people. Among the contenders: His High Mighty Excellency; the eponymous Wizard, an avatar of folklore and wisdom; the corrupt Christian Ministry; and the nefarious Global Bank. Fashioning the stories of the powerful and the ordinary into a dazzling mosaic, this book reveals humanity in all its endlessly surprising complexity. The author's aim is, in his own words,nothing less than “to sum up Africa of the twentieth century in the context of two thousand years of world history.” Informed by richly enigmatic traditional African storytelling, Wizard of the Crow is a masterpiece, the crowning achievement in Ngugl wa Thiong’o’s career thus far.

Today at the Library (8/8/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Today at the Library (8/6/11)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Summer Reading Finale
Saturday August 6 at 5:30 p.m.
All ages. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Make-n-Take Beaded Earrings
Saturday August 6 at Noon
Ages 12 and up.
Create your own beaded earrings. Call the library at (804) 769-3731 to sign up for the class.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Spotlight on: Auto Repair Reference Center

Have you tried Auto Repair Reference Center, from the publishers of Chilton's automotive manuals? It's the most comprehensive online collection of automobile repair reference information.

Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) contains repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. New repair procedures, TSBs and updates are added to the product on a regular basis.

All of the content in ARRC has been created by ASE certified technicians.

Features include:

• Coverage of more than 37,000 vehicles from 1945 to present
• Millions of drawings and step-by-step photographs
• Approximately 110,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer
• Over 180,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing
• Specifications & maintenance schedules
• Labor Time Guide & Estimator
• Video overviews of auto systems with AutoIQ
• Quick Tips (a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance)
• Ability to email high-quality PDF records
• Diagnostic information
• Unique, user-friendly interface

Repair/maintenance information is provided for -

• Transmissions
• Brakes
• Ignition systems
• Exhaust systems
• Heating/Cooling
• Electrical systems
• Wheels/Tires
• Bodywork
• Diesel Engines
• and much more...

Check out the Auto Repair Reference Center for yourself by going to www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_subject.htm. Click on Auto Repair and choose (Library) or (Work, Home, or School), depending on where you are. Don't forget to have your library card handy if you're away from the library.

If you have any questions about Auto Repair Reference Center, please e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Today at the Library (8/5/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Programs & Events
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 (8/4/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Programs & Events
Goochland Branch Library
"60 Seconds!"
Thursday August 4 at 6:00 p.m.
What can you do in 60 seconds? Play games & win prizes!
Pizza & drinks provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Keepin’ It Cool Movie Morning
Thursday August 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Bring a friend and enjoy a movie and snacks provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Today at the Library (8/3/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Today at the Library (8/2/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Today at the Library (8/1/11)

Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of September 12.

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

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
BINGO
Monday August 1 at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 3-10. Win prizes!

Pick of the Week

Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter

by Tom Bissell

Tom Bissell is a prizewinning writer who published three widely acclaimed books before the age of thirty-four. He is also an obsessive gamer who has spent untold hours in front of his various video game consoles, playing titles such as Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, BioShock, and Oblivion for, literally, days. This book is an impassioned defense of this assailed and misunderstood art form. Bissell argues that we are in a golden age of gaming—but he also believes games could be even better. He offers a fascinating and often hilarious critique of the ways video games dazzle and, just as often, frustrate. Blending memoir, criticism, and first-rate reportage, Extra Lives is like no other book on the subject ever published. Whether you love video games, loathe video games, or are merely curious about why they are becoming the dominant popular art form of our time, this book should be required reading.

Website of the Month

BrainPOP

Founded in 1999, BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement. BrainPOP was created to satisfy a demand among parents and educators for an Internet environment where young people could learn about health, science and technology while having fun. BrainPOP presents animated movies on topics like:acne; teeth; hair; brain; blood; asthma; diabetes; skeleton; period; urinary; electricity; water cycle; rainbow; waves; solar system, and more. Ideal for both group and one-on-one settings, BrainPOP can be used in numerous ways in classrooms, at home, and on mobile devices, from introducing a new lesson or topic to illustrating complex subject matter.

Today at the Library (7/29/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
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.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Tales in the Telling
Held on the fourth Friday of every at 10:00 a.m.
Next meeting: Friday July 29
Relax and enjoy light and lively tales at this Storytime for adults.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Friday Family Films
Friday July 29 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 (7/28/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Virginia Wildlife Center: "Legends of the Night"
Owls aren't just in books and movies! Meet some of the owls that live around us, learn about these magnificent silent hunters, and find out what brings owls to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Best for K – 5th, families or mixed-age groups.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library - Thursday July 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Goochland Branch Library - Thursday July 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library - Thursday July 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Hanover Branch Library
Hanover Lunchtime Book Group
Thursday July 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Out Stealing Horses by Per Patterson
Bring a lunch and a friend! Beverages and dessert provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Today at the Library (7/27/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Virginia Wildlife Center: "Legends of the Night"
Owls aren't just in books and movies! Meet some of the owls that live around us, learn about these magnificent silent hunters, and find out what brings owls to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Best for K – 5th, families or mixed-age groups.
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library - Wednesday July 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Atlee Branch Library - Wednesday July 27 at 1:30 p.m.
Mechanicsville Branch Library - Wednesday July 27 at 4:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (7/26/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Virginia Wildlife Center: "Legends of the Night"
Owls aren't just in books and movies! Meet some of the owls that live around us, learn about these magnificent silent hunters, and find out what brings owls to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Best for K – 5th, families or mixed-age groups.
Hanover Branch Library - Tuesday July 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Upper King William Branch Library - Tuesday July 26 at 1:30 p.m.
West Point Branch Library - Tuesday July 26 at 4:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (7/25/11)

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 no Bookmobile service today. For more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Pick of the Week

Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book For Smart People

by Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe originally wrote Problem Solving 101 for Japanese schoolchildren. His goal was to help shift the focus in Japanese education from memorization to critical thinking, by adapting some of the techniques he had learned as an elite McKinsey consultant. He was amazed to discover that adults were hungry for his fun and easy guide to problem solving and decision making. Watanabe uses sample scenarios to illustrate his techniques, which include logic trees and matrixes. A rock band figures out how to drive up concert attendance. An aspiring animator budgets for a new computer purchase. Students decide which high school they will attend. Illustrated with diagrams and quirky drawings, the book is simple enough for a middleschooler to understand but sophisticated enough for business leaders to apply to their most challenging problems.

Website of the Week

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. They bring you the latest information on energy-saving, efficient technologies. They even give tips for using clean, renewable energy to power your home. They help you beat the high cost of fuel, with driving and car maintenance tips to save you money on the road.

Today at the Library (7/23/11)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Animal Extravaganza
Saturday July 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Bring your pet on a field trip! Meet a 4-H representative and enter our animal contest. Animals must have current immunizations and must be on a leash or in a cage.
Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Today at the Library (7/22/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Rhythms 'round the World
Join a fun musical tour of Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia with musicians Kim & Jimbo Cary. Play along with an Irish jig, a Mexican waltz, an East European frailach, West African dance rhythms, & more!
This performance is sponsored in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts & our Friends of the Library groups.
Mechanicsville Branch Library - Friday July 22 at 11:00 a.m.
West Point Branch Library - Friday July 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Friday Family Films
Friday July 22 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 (7/21/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Rhythms 'round the World
Join a fun musical tour of Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia with musicians Kim & Jimbo Cary. Play along with an Irish jig, a Mexican waltz, an East European frailach, West African dance rhythms, & more!
This performance is sponsored in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts & our Friends of the Library groups.
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library - Thursday July 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library - Thursday July 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Goochland Branch Library - Thursday July 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Game Night for Teens
Thursday July 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Calling all teens! Join us for a fun-filled night of your favorite board, Wii and PlayStation2 games. Pizza and drinks provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

King and Queen Branch Library
Make a Drum Workshop
Thursday July 21 at 11:15 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Family Movie Matinee
Thursday July 21 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.

Today at the Library (7/20/11)

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 more information, e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Programs & Events
Rhythms 'round the World
Join a fun musical tour of Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia with musicians Kim & Jimbo Cary. Play along with an Irish jig, a Mexican waltz, an East European frailach, West African dance rhythms, & more!
This performance is sponsored in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts & our Friends of the Library groups.
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library - Wednesday July 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Atlee Branch Library - Wednesday July 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
Sing around the World
Wednesday July 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Join the fun as Ms. Dawn and our mascot, King William, lead a sing-a-long of songs from around the world.