Pick of the Week

The Pillars of the Earth

by: Ken Follett

A story of passion and idealism, which describes a group of men and women in the Middle Ages whose destinies are fatefully linked with the building of a cathedral.

Website of the Week

Midlink Magazine

This award-winning Magazine is a nonprofit educational project sponsored by:NC State University and the University of Central Florida. It highlights exemplary student work from the most creative classrooms around the globe. Lots of fun ideas and information is here for you to see.

Pick of the Week

Freddy and the French Fries: Fries alive!

by David Baldacci

From the award winning writer of many adult fiction titles comes a children’s story!

While competing with a rival restaurant for the winning float in the Founder's Day parade, nine-year-old Freddy Funkhouser constructs a batch of animated French fries in his secret laboratory that come to life after receiving an enormous jolt of electricity.

Website of the Week

Mexico for Kids

Also in Italian, Spanish and French.This website for children explores the history, culture, government, geography, and biodiversity of Mexico through essays, games, recipes, and other activities. Learn about indigenous groups, music, holidays, food, traditions, myth and stories, rulers, branches of government, and more.

Pick of the Week

To Kill a Mockingbird

By: Harper Lee

Lawyer Atticus Finch defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic, Puliter Prize-winning novel--a black man charged with the rape of a white woman. Through the eyes of Atticus's children, Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with rich humor and unanswering honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930's.

This is our Big Read title this year. Programs, book discussions and much more are planned throughout the Pamunkey Regional Library system during March and April 2008. Come join us to read this classic novel.

Website of the Week

St. Patrick's Day 17 March 2008

St-patricks-day.com

Saint Patricks Day Parades,Irish Pubs, Fun Runs,Irish Associations, Irish Music Festivals, Irish Names,Irish Dancing Schools, Irish Music Irish Roots, Irish Festivals,Scottish Highland Games USA & Canada,Pipes & Drum Bands

A New Look for NoveList!

The latest version of NoveList, a reader's advisory database for fiction, includes a fresh, new interface and several exciting features, including a handy single search bar. The link for Novelist is located in the "Books and Literature" section of our Electronic Resources page. You will need your library card, if you are at work, home, or school.

And don't miss the upcoming debut of NoveList Plus, offering all of the features and content you enjoy in NoveList, including non-fiction titles and tools.

Pick of the Week

A crack in the edge of the world : America and the great California earthquake of 1906

by: Simon Winchester

Winchester's recounting of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake is dense with facts but light and breezy in style. Full of both geological history and personal anecdotes, the book explains the longstanding dangers of the San Andreas Fault and the long-term consequences of the earthquake it caused.

Pamunkey Regional Library has this title in CD talking book, Playaway talking book and in print.

Website of the Week

Earthquakes for Kids (and the rest of us!)

From the U.S. Geological Survey. Learn about past, present and future predictions for earthquake activity. Includes neat facts about quakes, science fair project ideas and answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss

Sunday, March 2, 2008 is Dr. Seuss's 104th birthday. Stop by one of our branch library birthday parties (calendar) or visit Seussville and join in the fun.

* Image™ and © Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 1957, 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Celebrate Teen Tech Week!

March 2-8, 2008

"Tune in @your library!"

Teen Tech Week is a national initiative aimed at teens, their parents, educators, and other concerned adults. We encourage teens to use our nonprint resources for education and recreation, and help them recognize that librarians are qualified, trusted professionals in the field of information technology (everything from databases to DDR).

See our calendar for fun programs for teens!

Check out Rosen's Teen Health and Wellness Database during March, too

(Username: teentech and Password: teentech).

Goochland County/Senior Navigator Kickoff Event

Goochland County/Senior Navigator Partnership Kickoff Event
Tuesday March 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the Goochland Branch Library
Visit the library at 3075 River Road West or call (804) 556-4774
for more information.

Pick of the Week

Scott Pilgrim. Vol.1, Scott Pilgrim's precious little life
by Bryan Lee O'Malley

Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rock band, he's "between jobs," and he's dating a cute high school girl. Nothing could possibly go wrong, unless a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle? The short answer is yes. The long answer is Scott Pilgrim, Volume 1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life.

Website of the Week

Ashland's 150 Years

Throughout 2008, Ashland, Virginia, will be commemorating its 150th anniversary with many celebratory events and activities. Residents, organizations and businesses are encouraged to create new events or build upon existing ones.
This special anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate Ashland’s history and heritage and to foster a sense of pride in the community. Join them as they celebrate the contributions of the individuals and organizations that make up the Town’s diverse community. 2008 is their year to promote and celebrate inclusiveness, community leadership and positive contributions to the Town and its quality of life.

Rhythms @ the Library

Rhythms @ the Library

Saturday February 16 at 5:00 p.m.

Goochland Branch Library, 3075 River Road West, (804) 556-4774

You and your family are invited to a lively and entertaining concert featuring local artist, Jesse Spencer (classical, jazz, and bluegrass guitarist).

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Pick of the Week

America votes : how our President is elected

Linda Granfield

"Once you turn eighteen, you'll be eligible to vote -- but don't wait until then to get caught up in the excitement of elections! From the first primaries, through the party conventions, to the final count at the polls, the race for the presidency is a whirlwind of passionate speeches, sensational campaigns, and new beginnings that every American can be a part of!" (from the Book jacket)

Web Site of the Week

PBS Kids Democracy Project

The PBS Kids Democracy Project is a kid-friendly way to learn more about the democratic process. Be President for a day! Find out how government affects you. You can even step inside the voting booth. For more interesting and informative web sites about the election process and democracy, see our list of recommended web sites on voting.

Introducing Biography Resource Center: African Americans

During February, the library has access to the Biography Resource Center: African Americans, which offers narrative and thumbnail biographies from respected Gale sources in Biography Resource Center. Also included are full-text magazine/journal articles, web sites, and recent news briefs. Search on name, birth/death dates and place, occupation, and gender or combine them to create a targeted custom search. If you are at work, home or school, you will need your PRL library card number to get into Biography Resource Center: African Americans.

Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale

Friends of the Atlee Library Book Sale
Friday February 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday February 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A super selection of hardcovers, DVDs, and CDs for only $1.00 and paperbacks for only 50 cents will be available in the library's meeting room. Come early for the best selection!
For directions or further information, please call the library at (804) 559-0654.

Pick of the Week

Sneaky uses for everyday things

Cy Tymony

More than a do-it-yourself guide, this quirky collection of over 80 solutions and bonus applications is a valuable resource for transforming ordinary objects such as paper clips and tape into the extraordinary. This book can be a practical tool to build useful devices or a trivia guide to impress friends and family. Find out how to turn a penny into a radio, make a flood alarm with an aspirin, change milk into plastic, extract water and electricity from thin air, turn on a tv with your ring, and more!