Today at the Library (3/31/10)

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

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

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

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

Today at the Library (3/30/10)

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

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

Today at the Library (3/29/10)

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.

Programs and Events
Hanover Branch Library
Spring Read Aloud Finale
Monday March 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Storytime program as we wrap up our Snuggle up with Peter Rabbit read aloud program.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Pick of the Week

Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation

by Elissa Stein and Susan Kim

In this hip, hilarious and truly eye-opening cultural history, menstruation is talked about as never before. Flow spans its fascinating, occasionally wacky and sometimes downright scary story: from mikvahs (ritual cleansing baths) to menopause, hysteria to hysterectomies—not to mention the Pill, cramps, the history of underwear, and the movie about puberty they showed you in 5th grade. With color reproductions of (campy) historical ads and early (excruciating) femcare devices, it also provides a fascinating (and mind-boggling) gallery of this complex, personal and uniquely female process. As irreverent as it is informative, this book gives an everyday occurrence its true props -- and eradicates the stigma placed on it for centuries.

Website of the Week

The Book Cover Archive

This week's website is all about the cover: The Book Cover Archive is a very cool site that reminds us that all cannot be just digital in the world of books -- that the beauty and the pleasure of the physical object lives on. It is a hand-picked archive collected "for the purpose of appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design." You can browse the collection by designer and title, as well as by author, illustrator, genre, publication date, publisher, and even typeface. Users can suggest new additions for the gallery, as well as to comment on the books that are added to the site. See if you can choose your next book by its cover!

Today at the Library (3/27/10)

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Saturday Cinema
Saturday March 27 at 2:00 p.m.
See a great family movie at the library!
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Today at the Library (3/26/10)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Learning Connections 9:45 - 10:45 (see map)
King & Queen Senior Ctr. (Bethlehem Baptist Ch., Rt. 14) 11:15 - 11:45 (see map)
King and Queen Courthouse 1:15 - 2:00 (see map)

Today at the Library (3/25/10)

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

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Cool Spring Day Care (Cool Spring Church) 10:00 - 10:45 (see map)
Bundle of Joy Day Care (9550 King's Charter Drive) 11:00 - 12:00
(see map)
King's Charter Village Center 1:30 - 2:00 (see map)
Pooh Corner Center Day Care (Lakeridge Pkwy.) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
The 1960s: The Meaning behind the Music
Thursday March 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Other voices, an acoustic vocal band, will perform the protest anthems, pop songs, and expressive ballads that made the 1960s unforgettable.
Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

*Beginning today, the Ashland Evening Book Club will now
meet every fourth Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Please call or visit the library for program information.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Supper with Seuss
Thursday March 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Your family is invited to celebrate the birthday of one of our favorite authors with a delicious supper and an appearance by the Cat in the Hat.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Today at the Library (3/24/10)

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

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

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

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Resume Workshop
Wednesday March 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This class has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Basic Computer Skills Workshop
Wednesday March 24 at 9:00 a.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, explore the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. Call (804) 746-9615 to sign up for this class.

Today at the Library (3/22/10)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
Hanover County
Childtime (8266 Windmill Watch Drive, formerly EduCare) 9:15 - 10:00 (see map)
Bell Creek Child Development (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)

Pick of the Week

I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence

by Amy Sedaris

Are you lacking direction in how to whip up a swanky soiree for lumberjacks? A dinner party for white-collar workers? A festive gathering for the grieving? Don't despair. Take a cue from comedienne Amy Sedaris and host an unforgettable fete that will have your guests raving. No matter the style or size of the gathering -- from the straightforward to the bizarre -- this book provides jackpot recipes and solid advice laced with Amy's blisteringly funny take on entertaining, plus four-color photos and enlightening sidebars on everything it takes to pull off a party with extraordinary flair. You don't even need to be a host or hostess to benefit -- Amy offers tips for guests, too! (Number one: don't be fifteen minutes early.) Readers will discover unique dishes to serve alcoholics (Broiled Frozen Chicken Wings with Applesauce), the secret to a successful children's party (a half-hour time limit, games included), plus a whole appendix chock-full of arts and crafts ideas (from a mini-pantyhose plant-hanger to a do-it-yourself calf stretcher), and much, much more! (The talking book edition is narrated by the author herself, and is just as hilarious, although admittedly it's a little tougher to follow her recipes.)

Website of the Week

Cooking By Numbers

Trying to decide what to cook for dinner tonight? I know that one problem I always seem to have is that whenever I decide to try a recipe from a book, I always seem to be missing some ingredients. If you have this problem too, try Cooking By Numbers! Just indicate by checking the boxes which ingredients you have in your refrigerator and pantry, click Find Recipes, and you have a list of printable recipes that use those ingredients. The recipes are listed in order, with the top one having the highest percent of ingredients you have. If you're feeling lucky (or don't mind having to go to the store for any missing ingredients), just click the I Feel Lucky! box, and the site will offer up a random recipe from the list it has generated for you. (For those of us whose cooking skills could charitably by described as minimal, the site also boasts a Skills by Number section, which teaches you various cooking skills with text and pictures, such as How to Boil an Egg.)

Today at the Library (3/22/10)

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

Bookmobile Stops
King William County
Guardian Angels (2372 King William Road) 10:30 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:30 (see map)
King William Courthouse (Rt. 30) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Today at the Library (3/20/10)

Programs and Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Giant Flemish Rabbits
Saturday March 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Ages 3-10
Celebrate our Snuggle up with Peter Rabbit read aloud program with a visit from some Giant Flemish Rabbits.

Goochland Branch Library
Giant Flemish Rabbits
Saturday March 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3-10
Celebrate our Snuggle up with Peter Rabbit read aloud program with a visit from some Giant Flemish Rabbits.

Today at the Library (3/19/10)

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

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

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

Bookmobile Stops
King & Queen County
Kiddie Korner (Rt. 629, Walkerton) 10:00 – 11:15 (see map)
Scott’s Store (Walkerton) 11:20 – 11:45 (see map)
King & Queen Elementary School (24667 The Trail) 1:15 - 2:15

Programs and Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Share and Compete
Friday March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week! Share and compete with your friends on the Wii.
Snacks served! Sponsored by Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Goochland Branch Library
Gaming @ Your Library
Friday March 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (RESCHEDULED DATE)
Celebrate Teen Tech Week! Play online games, as well a variety of board & card games, with your friends.
Pizza, drinks & dessert served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Today at the Library (3/18/10)

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

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

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

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

Programs and Events
Atlee Branch Library
Bedtime Bunnies and Buddies
Thursday March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Dress in your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly bunny or friend. Listen to stories about Peter Rabbit and his friends and sing bunny songs.
Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

Hanover Branch Library
Hanover Lunchtime Book Group
Thursday March 18 at 12:30 p.m.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Dessert and drinks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library Friends.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Dabblin' in Rockville
Thursday March 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Get together with other local artisans and share your knowledge and your work.

Announcing the Virginiana Collection on Google Books

Do have an interest in the local history and genealogy of the counties of Goochland, Hanover, King & Queen, and King William? The Hanover Branch Library houses a special collection of books on local history and genealogy called the Virginiana Collection. The Hanover Branch Library is happy to answer your Virginiana questions by mail at Hanover Branch Library, P.O. Box 119, Hanover, VA 23069, Attn: Virginiana.

If you would like to see a selection of what we have to offer, check out our searchable Virginiana Collection bookshelf on Google Books in our library. Many items can be downloaded or read online for free. If you have any questions about our Virginiana Collection, please ask a library staff member or e-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

Today at the Library (3/17/10)

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

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

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

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Mother Goose 9:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Today at the Library (3/16/10)

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

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

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

Today at the Library (3/15/10)

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

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