Pamunkey Regional Library Blog

Oct 29, 2020

Celebrating 100 Years of Agatha Christie

October 2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of Agatha Christie’s first published book, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles"!

Christie’s first mystery, in which she introduces detective Hercule Poirot, is available to download on Hoopla.

Just follow this link and log in with your library card number to download.

You can also download the text, get the audio book, or check out the physical copy by searching “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” in our library catalog! www.pamunkeylibrary.org

Already read it? Looking for something spooky or supernatural for Halloween?

Check out these other Agatha Christie books, also available on Hoopla:

The Last Séance: Tales of the Supernatural

www.hoopladigital.com/title/11914020

The Hound of Death

www.hoopladigital.com/title/11918213

The Sittaford Mystery

www.hoopladigital.com/title/12414472

The Pale Horse

www.hoopladigital.com/title/12414467

Hallowe'en Party

www.hoopladigital.com/title/12413389

Oct 21, 2020

Haunted House Digital Escape Room

Do you like puzzles? Do you miss escape rooms? Are you looking for something a little spooky? Then this is the activity for you!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER ESCAPE ROOM

The Haunted House Digital Escape Room is suggested for Adults or Teens, due to its difficulty level and scary theme. Complete on your own or with a group!

We highly suggest a pencil and paper to take notes.

Have fun!

This Digital Escape Room was created by Verity Ahlin, Adult Services Librarian at Mechanicsville.

Welcome Back! The PRL Blog - 2020

Hello and welcome to the Pamunkey Regional Library blog!

2020 has been quite the year, and the librarians at PRL want to reach out and interact with all of our wonderful patrons in any way that we can.

So, if you're not quite comfortable coming into the library yet, or are just looking for some awesome library content, come visit us here 😊

We will be posting about library updates, upcoming library programs (all of which are currently virtual), book recommendations, and more!

Talk to you soon!

Best,

Verity

Adult Services Librarian

Upcoming Adult Programs (Virtual)

Some exciting adult programs are just around the corner at PRL!

Visit our calendar at: pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com to register for an event, learn more, or see what other awesome programs we have coming up!

Event Links:

Thursday, Oct. 22 - Author Chat with Donna Russo Morin

Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Naturalization Webinar with USCIS

Monday, Nov. 2 - #BallotBattle: Women's Suffrage in Richmond

Friday, Nov. 13 - An Introduction to Tarot Cards

Oct 27, 2011

Today at the Library (10/27/11)

Oct 26, 2011

Today at the Library (10/26/11)

Oct 25, 2011

Today at the Library (10/25/11)

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
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
PAWS to Read
Tuesday October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 5-8. Dolly the dog will listen when read a book to her. Call or visit the library to reserve your child's session with Dolly. Sponsored by the Ashland Branch Library and Sprite's HERO.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Ashland during the Civil War
Tuesday October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Bob Krick, of the National Park Service, will speak about the Civil War’s effect on life in Ashland and military involvement in the area. Mr. Krick is a recognized authority on the Civil War for the Richmond area.

Oct 24, 2011

Today at the Library (10/24/11)

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 (5409 Acquinton Church Rd.) 10:45 - 11:15 (see map)
Mattaponi Indian Reservation (Rt. 640 to Rt. 625) 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Twin Rivers Professional Building (Rt. 360, Aylett) 2:45 - 3:15 (see map)

Pick of the Week

Discover's 20 Things You Didn't Know About Everything: Duct Tape, Airport Security, Your Body, Sex in Space...and More!

by The Editors of Discover Magazine and Dean Christopher

This entertaining and highly readable book, assembled by the editors of Discover magazine, offers little-known facts on such subjects such as sleep, birth, death, obesity, human anatomy, weather, the Internet and even duct tape. Much of the information avoids the trivial, however, touching on relevant topics such as the origins of biological warfare and the precariousness of airport security. This book has been written for a general audience, specifically those who are interesting in expanding the base of their knowledge in a useful and novel way.

Oct 22, 2011

Today at the Library (10/22/11)

Bookmobile Stops
The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Branch Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Programs & Events
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.
Goochland Branch Library - Saturday October 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library - Saturday October 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Oct 21, 2011

Today at the Library (10/21/11)

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 Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Mechanicsville Board Games Night
meets every third Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Friday October 21
Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Branch Library.

Oct 20, 2011

Today at the Library (10/20/11)

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)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Genealogy Workshop
Thursday October 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Find out more about the library’s genealogical databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest and get an opportunity to explore and search these two useful tools. Call 365-6210 to register for this class.

Mechanicsville Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Thursday October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Paws" to Read to Vera
Thursday October 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Meet a furry friend who loves to be read to! Vera is a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog who can’t wait for you to share your favorite book with her. Sign up for your special twenty-minute reading session with her when you visit the library.

Upper King William Branch Library
Computer Basics II Class
Thursday October 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to accomplish basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, like how to create and save documents and how to search online. Call 769-3731 to register for the class.

Oct 19, 2011

Today at the Library (10/19/11)

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 11:00 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)

Programs & Events
Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Wednesday October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Oct 18, 2011

Today at the Library (10/18/11)

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)
The Pines at Cold Harbor 2:30 - 3:15 (see map)

Programs & Events
Hanover Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Tuesday October 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Oct 17, 2011

Today at the Library (10/17/11)

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
King's Grant (McKendree Church) 11:00 - 11:30 (see map)
Marle Hills (Oxford Lane) 11:45 - 12:30 (see map)
Jack Pen Lane 1:45 - 2:15 (see map)
Fun Farm (Commerce Park Drive) 2:30 - 3:30 (see map)

Programs & Events
Atlee Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Monday October 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library
Read to Sam
Monday October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet Sam, our friendly dog, who just "barks about books." Find a cozy corner in the library and read a short story to Sam.

Pick of the Week

Dog Days: A Year in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

by Dave Ihlenfeld

It was the ultimate post-college road trip: a year-long journey in a 27-foot-long fiberglass hotdog across the US and Europe. Rife with breakdowns, meaty puns, the burdens of instant celebrity and more Wiener Whistles than anyone could ever hope for, Ihlenfeld's uproarious recounting of his time behind the wheel is a coming-of-age story-as irreverent as it is touching-of learning about life, love, and (sausage) links, ultimately arriving at the realization that that the future is anything but a straight road.

Oct 15, 2011

Today at the Library (10/15/11)

Bookmobile Stops
The Bookmobile will be at the King & Queen Library parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Programs & Events
Cochrane Rockville Branch Library
Circle of Treasures
Saturday October 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Bring a treasured keepsake or memento to our circle and share what it means to you. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.
Upper King William Branch Library - Saturday October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
West Point Branch Library - Saturday October 15 at 1:30 p.m.

Oct 14, 2011

Today at the Library (10/14/11)

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 Branch Library parking lot 2:00 - 6:00 (see map)

Programs & Events
Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library
Picture It! with Jamie Cosley, Cartoonist
Friday October 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Jamie will show you how to bring out your inner comic artist and create your own characters during this fun program. Drawing supplies provided. Check out our collection of graphic novels, manga, and "how to draw" books during Teen Read Week and visit www.jamiecosley.com.