Today at the Library (7/18/08)

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

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

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

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Ask a friendly staff member about personalized one-on-one instruction using PamCat or our Ancestry Library Edition or Basic Computer Classes.

Today at the Library (7/17/08)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Goddard School (Sliding Hill Rd.) 9:30 - 10:45
Omni Park Place(101 Omni Rd.) 11:15 - 12:00
Goodway Store 1:30 - 2:30

Programs and Events
Goochland Branch Library
Teen Tech Night
Thursday July 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Play Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, and DDR SuperNova!
Pizza, drinks & dessert served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Website of the Week

Bankrate.com

With the housing market and the economy in a downturn, money is tight. So, there's no more important time to watch your expenses. You've probably already cut back on non-essential purchases. And you've probably explored ways to save on necessities, too. But don't forget about other ways to trim expenses. For example, maybe you want a better mortgage. Lower rates can lead to substantial savings.Or maybe you want to cut back on your car payments. Credit cards are another place where you can save money. Again, lower rates can help out your monthly budget. So visit Bankrate. It will help you find the best rates on your loans. It doesn't matter if you're buying new or refinancing. And, if you have some spare cash, Bankrate can help there, too. Find the best rates on bank accounts and CDs. It's your one-stop spot for financial help!

Pick of the Week

Crazy good : the true story of Dan Patch, the most famous horse in America
by Charles Leerhsen

In this spirited narrative, Leerhsen, an editor at Sports Illustrated, tells the now-forgotten saga of Dan Patch, a race horse that at one time drew an estimated 60,000 people to a single event in 1903. Admitting from the outset that the events of this book may seem as if they transpired on another planet, Leerhsen delivers a mesmerizing look into a strange corner of American sports and folk history when Dan Patch became a household word, earning roughly $1 million a year at a time when, Leerhsen notes, the-highest paid baseball player, Ty Cobb, was making $12,000.

Today at the Library (7/16/08)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Wednesday July 16 at 11:00 a.m.
"Fishing for Laughs," will have you laughing and wanting to be the next volunteer to assist The Bassmeister on stage. The show includes a "Bass Beauty Pageant," smelling stinky stink-baits, "chumming" for kids, and training on how to build your own fishing pole.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Wednesday July 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Upper King William Branch Library
"Make a Book Thong!" Workshop for Teens
Wednesday July 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the UKW Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Wednesday July 16 at 4:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (7/15/08)

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

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

Programs and Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Tuesday July 15 at 10:00 a.m.
"Fishing for Laughs," will have you laughing and wanting to be the next volunteer to assist The Bassmeister on stage. The show includes a "Bass Beauty Pageant," smelling stinky stink-baits, "chumming" for kids, and training on how to build your own fishing pole.

Upper King William Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Tuesday July 15 at 1:00 p.m.

King and Queen Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Tuesday July 15 at 4:00 p.m.

Hanover Branch Library
Bugging Out with Games
Tuesday July 15 at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 11 & up. Make and play computer-generated paper games.
Snacks served! Sponsored by Friends of the Hanover Library.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Tuesday July 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (7/14/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15
Central Crossing Shopping Ctr. (Rt. 360, Food Lion) 11:30 - 12:00
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Monday July 14 at 10:00 a.m.
"Fishing for Laughs," will have you laughing and wanting to be the next volunteer to assist The Bassmeister on stage. The show includes a "Bass Beauty Pageant," smelling stinky stink-baits, "chumming" for kids, and training on how to build your own fishing pole.

Atlee Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Monday July 14 at 1:00 p.m.

West Point Branch Library
Curt Strutz, the Bassmeister
Monday July 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Today at the Library (7/12/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
No stops today.

Programs and Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Sit 'n Stitch
Every second Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Next meeting: July 12
Bring a bagged lunch and your current needlework projects.
Learn a new skill or brush up on techniques you already know. Discover the perfect place to learn and laugh!
Dessert and drinks provided.

West Point Branch Library
Second Saturday Matinee
Saturday July 12 at 1:00 p.m.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by Friends of the West Point Library.

King and Queen Branch Library
Dance Dance Revolution for Teens
Saturday July 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Pizza served.

Today at the Library (7/11/08)

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
King and Queen County
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethany Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45
King and Queen Courthouse (Rt. 14) 1:15 - 2:00

Programs and Events
Upper King William Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Friday July 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Who has six legs, eight legs, more? We'll find out as we invade the world of the insect. Insects have their own secrets for survival and we'll find out just what they are. We'll also meet some animals that might find an insect to be a tasty snack. Don't miss this fun and fascinating program!

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Junior Friends’ Fun Jam: Meet Your Community Helpers
Friday June 20 and July 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Rockville Library.

West Point Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Friday July 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Ashland Branch Library
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Friday July 11 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Hands-On Henna for Teens
Friday July 11 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Snacks served. Sponsored by the Rockville Friends.

Today at the Library (7/10/08)

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

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Montpelier Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Thursday July 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Who has six legs, eight legs, more? We'll find out as we invade the world of the insect. Insects have their own secrets for survival and we'll find out just what they are. We'll also meet some animals that might find an insect to be a tasty snack. Don't miss this fun and fascinating program!

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Thursday July 10 at 11:45 a.m.

Goochland Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Thursday July 10 at 1:45 p.m.

Atlee Branch Library
Buggy Movie Night
Thursday July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
See a great family movie about bugs.
Popcorn and drinks served.

Today at the Library (7/9/08)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Ask a friendly staff member about our Million Minute Challenge!

Today at the Library (7/8/08)

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

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

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living MuseumTuesday July 8 at 10:00 a.m. Who has six legs, eight legs, more? We'll find out as we invade the world of the insect. Insects have their own secrets for survival and we'll find out just what they are. We'll also meet some animals that might find an insect to be a tasty snack. Don't miss this fun and fascinating program!

Ashland Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Tuesday July 8 at 11:30 a.m.

Atlee Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living Museum
Tuesday July 8 at 1:45 p.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Bugging with the Virginia Living MuseumTuesday July 8 at 3:15 p.m.

Hanover Branch Library
Library Lullaby Family Storytime
Tuesday July 8 at 6:45 p.m.
Dress in your PJs for a special evening Storytime.

Today at the Library (7/7/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Walnut Grove Learning Center (Cold Harbor Rd.) 10:15 - 11:15
Manquin Farms (Moncuin Drive) 12:00 - 12:30
Venter Heights (Holly Court) 1:30 - 2:00
Rose Garden Estates (Dogwood Court) 2:15 - 2:45
Normans (8191 Little Florida Rd.) 3:10 - 3:45

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Ask our friendly staff about great beach reads for summer!

Today at the Library (7/5/08)

Storytimes
No Storytimes today.

Bookmobile Stops
No stops today.

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Have you tried our three new databases - Salem Health, Salem History, and Teen Health & Wellness? They're available at http://www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_subject.htm and http://www.pamunkeylibrary.org/databases_by_alpha.htm. If you're at work, home, or school, you'll need to use the password finditnow to log in to the two Salem databases or your library card number to log in to Teen Health & Wellness.

Salem Health provides online access to the bestselling Magill’s Medical Guide. It covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. The Guide provides readers with an authoritative, but easy to use, reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides.

Salem History includes the complete content of three series of historical reference - Milestone Documents, The Decades, and Great Lives from History.

Developed with teens' concerns and perspectives in mind, Teen Health & Wellness provides students with comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more. All content is reviewed by leading professionals in medicine, mental health, nutrition, guidance, and career counseling.

Today at the Library (7/4/08)

The Library will be closed today for the Fourth of July holiday. All branch libraries will re-open at their reqular hours on Saturday July 5. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Today at the Library (7/3/08)

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

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

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

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

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Ask a friendly staff member about spine-tingling horror titles.

Pick of the Week

Airhead

by Meg Cabot

Sixteen-year-old Emerson Watts, an advanced placement student with a disdain for fashion, is the recipient of a "whole body transplant" and finds herself transformed into one of the world's most famous teen supermodels

Website of the Week

Independence Day on the Net

Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the United States of America. Founded July 4th 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America is celebrating it's 232nd birthday this year (2008)

We've got some history to read, Flag facts, National Parks, National Monuments & Memorials, and Must-See Fireworks to share. We've also got Mom's Apple Pie to bake, holiday craft to make, pictures for the kids to color, and summertime recipes to grill.

Today at the Library (7/2/08)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Programs and Events
No programs today.

Ask our friendly staff about travel books for families.

Today at the Library (7/1/08)

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Advent Day Care (Christian Church, Studley Rd.) 9:45 - 10:45
Liberty Christian School (8094 Liberty Circle) 11:00 - 11:45
Christian Village (Lee Davis Rd.) 1:30 - 2:15
Minnieland Private Day School (7386 Creighton Rd.) 2:30 - 3.15

Programs and Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Collection Fair Reception
Tuesday July 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.