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SEPT - NOV 2016
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library IN 1942 PARIS, gifted architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that
will bring him a great deal of money - and maybe get him killed. All he has to
do is design a secret hiding place for a wealthy Jewish man, a space so invisible that even the most determined German officer won't find it. He sorely needs the money, and outwitting the Nazis who have occupied his beloved city is a challenge he can't resist.
But when one of his hiding spaces fails horribly,
and the problem of where to hide a Jew becomes terribly personal, Lucien can no longer ignore
Reading Along the Appomattox
what's at stake. The Paris Architect asks us to
consider what we owe each other, and just how far we'll go to make things right.
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McKenney Library | Third Tuesday 11:00 a.m. September 20. . Harriet Beamer takes the Bus by Joyce Magnin October 18. . . . . The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure November 15. . . Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
LOCATIONS HEADQUARTERS Hopewell
Disputanta
804-458-6329 209 E. Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860
804-458-6329, ext. 2930 10010 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842
Burrowsville 804-458-6329, ext. 2950 18701 James River Drive Disputanta, VA 23842
McKenney
Carson Depot
Prince George
804-458-6329, ext. 2940 20707 First Street McKenney, VA 23872
804-458-6329, ext. 2910 16101 Halligan Park Road Carson, VA 23830
804-458-6329, ext. 2970 6605 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875
Dinwiddie
Rohoic
804-458-6329, ext. 2920 14103 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841
804-458-6329, ext. 2960 7301 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803
OUR MISSION The Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) will provide services and programs to the communities it serves through support of life-long learning, general information, and the exchange of ideas with effective use of traditional library resources and emerging technology. BOARD of TRUSTEES Mary Benjamin
Jacqueline Shepperson
Dinwiddie
Hopewell
Libbie Dragoo
Martha Sykes
Hopewell
Dinwiddie
Doris Gallup
Pamela Tuggle
Prince George
Prince George
Bertha Judge
Sharon Bonner Yates
Prince George
Dinwiddie
Fran Halupka Hopewell
CONTENT AND ENDORSEMENT: The content of ARLS publications, classes, and events does not necessarily reflect the views held by the Library, nor does mention of companies or organizations imply endorsement.
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Hopewell Library Evening | Last Wednesday 6:30 p.m. September 21 . . Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell October 26. . . . . My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout November 30 . . Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck
Hopewell Library Afternoon | Third Thursday 1:00 p.m. September 15 . . The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah October 20 . . . . The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware November 17. . . Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart
Dinwiddie Library | Third Thursday 7:00 p.m. September 15 . . The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown October 20 . . . . Be Frank with Me by Julia Johnson November 17. . . Oregon Hill by Howard Owen
Reading Along the Appomattox We invite you to participate in the second year of our community reading program. The book we selected this year is The Paris Architect, by Charles Belfoure, a page-turning thriller novel about a man in occupied World War II Paris who is asked by a wealthy investor to design secret rooms for the concealment of Jews. ARLS has scheduled two programs to complement the reading of this intense work of historical fiction.
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Hopewell: October 1 - 2:00-3:30 p.m. Author talk and discussion with author Charles Belfoure by Skype. Come listen to Mr. Belfoure discuss his experience in writing the book and pose your questions to him. This event will be hosted by the the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library as the Fall meeting for the Friends. The event is open to all and refreshments will be served after the presentation.
Dinwiddie: Historic Dinwiddie Courthouse November 5 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Charlie Sydnor, the Executive Director Emeritus and Senior Historian at the Holocaust Museum will be here to do a presentation on the real story of the Holocaust in occupied Europe. Join us for an enlightening lecture.
Library Board Meetings The Appomattox Regional Library Board of Trustees meets at 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month as follows: September 20, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKenney Library October 18, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burrowsville Library November/December 6, 2016 . . . . . . Hopewell Library
Library Closings
September 5, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 11, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 24-25, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving
ADULT PROGRAMS Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds Exhibit Hopewell and Prince George - September 50 years have passed since we first heard the legendary line, “ To boldly go where no one has gone before” and were captivated by the adventures of Captain Kirk and his crew aboard the “Starship Enterprise”. Come enjoy the wonderful collection of memorabilia presented courtesy of Mr. Jim Bradler. Discover the beloved series all over again and immerse yourself in this cult phenomenon. Hopewell: September 10 - 2:00 p.m. We will be playing the movie for our Star Trek lovers.
Dinwiddie Library
Hopewell Library
Alzheimer’s Informational Sessions - 5:30 p.m. Legal and Financial Planning: October 20 - 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sit and Be Fit
These informational sessions will be presented by Cindy Hamlin, the Tri-Cities Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association.
This full-body workout is designed to be done from both a seated chair and a standing position. The class will emphasize exercises to improve flexibility, muscle and bone strength, circulation, and balance. It is fun and easy and suitable to people of all fitness abilities.
Annual Holiday Open House December 2, 3:00-6:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invite everyone to stop by the Dinwiddie Library to enjoy refreshments and fun. There will be special activities for children and a drawing for door prizes for adults.
Tuesdays 9/6 - 11/29 - 10:30-11:30 a.m. There will be no class on September 20.
Haunted in Hopewell Monday 10/24 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween is a spirited time of the year in Hopewell and the Tri-Cities. Come hear author and paranormal investigator Pamela K. Kinney as she explains why she feels that Hopewell, Prince George, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Petersburg, and yes, even nearby Chesterfield, are the most paranormally active areas in Virginia. Ms. Kinney is the author of five nonfiction ghost books, based in Virginia. Along with stories, she will show photos and videos, plus the paranormal investigating equipment she uses for the ghost books and for Paranormal World Seekers.
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ADULT PROGRAMS Alzheimer’s Informational Sessions November 1 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Know the 10 Signs - Forgetfulness When is it a Problem? This program gives participants a review of the warning signs of dementia diseases, Alzheimer’s specifically, and when a person should consider a medical evaluation.
Prince George Library Yoga for Beginners Thursdays 9/1-11/17 - 12:00-1:00. There will be no class on November 24
Poetry, Prose, and Pizza October 27, 6:00 p.m. Come share your original poetry or prose or a selection from another writer. Or just come to enjoy a slice of Luca Italian pizza and a drink while you listen to other poets and writers. Nathan Richardson, emcee, maintains a family friendly and supportive atmosphere for all ages. Nathan is a published poet and speaker from Virginia’s Tidewater area. This event is sponsored by the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library with generous support by Luca Italian Restaurant.
Receive the abundant benefits of yoga. This gentle class offers flowing movements at a gentle pace with attention to breathing and postures. You will see improvement in muscle strength, circulation, flexibility, and balance. It is suitable to people of all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat to class.
Author Event with Leslie Beiro Saturday 9/10 - 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come listen to Prince George’s own Lesley Beiro discuss her book The Kiss. Ms. Beiro serves as a speaker, teacher and elder at her home church. Her passion is in writing about the depths of the human heart and the power of God at work in the lives of those who trust Him. The Kiss is the story of Linda who vanishes with her three sons to punish her husband’s infidelity. When tragedy strikes, will they discover that only forgiveness can bring healing?
Alzheimer’s Informational Sessions November 10 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Know the 10 Signs - Forgetfulness When is it a Problem? This program gives participants a review of the warning signs of dementia diseases, Alzheimer’s specifically, and when a person should consider a medical evaluation.
Southside From the Heart Join our knitters and crocheters as they create items for local hospitals, nursing homes and shelters. Crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Hopewell 1st & 3rd Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (No program November 26th for Thanksgiving)
Carson Every Monday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (No program September 7th for Labor Day or October 12th for Columbus Day)
Dinwiddie 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (No program November 11th for Veteran’s Day)
Prince George 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Babies, Toddlers, & PreSchool (Birth to PreK)
Little Scientists PK ages 3-5
Baby and Me A storytime for babies and their caretakers. A great introduction for you and your new family member to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs. For babies ages birth to 18 months old, this program follows our Story Time schedule and begins September 8. Program is limited to 15 babies and will last approximately 30 minutes. Hopewell Library 10:00 a.m. on Mondays (9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/28) Prince George Library 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays (9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10)
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Kickoff/Graduation September 10, 2016 2:00-3:30 Hopewell Library Join ARLS as we celebrate our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. First, we will honor our graduates who have read 1,000 books. Then, we will have fun with activities and games. Whether you are finished with the program, still working on it, or just want to learn more about the program, join us as we dive into reading!
Do you have a Little Scientist at home? Is your little one brimming over with curiosity? Then we have just the program for them! Bring them to this fun and educational program designed especially for preschoolers! A different topic each month! September - Sink or Float?; October Body Science; November - What's the Weather?. September 12, November 7 Hopewell Library, 11:15 a.m. September 14, October 12, November 9 Dinwiddie Library, 11:15 a.m. September 15, October 13, November 10 Prince George Library, 11:15 a.m.
Music ‘n’ Movement PK ages 3-5 Want to get your preschoolers up and moving? This fun, highly-interactive program will have them moving and grooving! With a different theme each month, there’s no way your child will get bored! September - Yay for Yoga! October - Monster Mash November - Off to Outer Space September 26, October 24, November 14 Hopewell Library, 11:15 a.m. September 28, October 26, November 16 Dinwiddie Library, 11:15 a.m. September 29, November 17 Prince George Library, 11:15 a.m.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS All Ages
Fall Story Time September 6 - September 24; October 3 - November 12 No story times at Prince George or Disputanta on October 27 No story time at Carson Depot on October 28
International Game Day November 19, 2016 Join ARLS as we join the WHOLE WORLD in celebrating gaming! Visit any of our libraries for our ALL DAY GAMING EVENT. We’ll have board games and other activities at all locations, plus Pokemon GO activities (including lures!) at Hopewell from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come join in the fun!
Story Time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in Story Time promote brain and language development for children from birth to age 5. At Story Time, children and caregivers are introduced to six early literacy skills that are essential for learning to read including print motivation, narrative skills, phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge, and print awareness. Please join us! No registration is required. Monday - Hopewell - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday - Rohoic - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30 a.m. Thursday - Prince George - 10:30 a.m., Disputanta - 4:00 p.m. Friday - Carson - 10:30 a.m.
Stories at the Market! September 2016 September 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 a.m. A fun, all ages Story Time is held on September Saturdays at the Prince George Farmer’s Market, adjacent to the Prince George Library! In the event of inclement weather, Story Time will be held inside the library.
Evening Story Time
Movies at the Library
A special offering for families not able to attend during the day.
Kick back and enjoy a movie at the library! Each month, we’ll show one all-ages film, and one for tweens and teens. Come see the stars at the library!
Rohoic Library - Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
All-ages:
Bring a pillow, a blanket, your favorite stuffed animal, and settle in for some fun bedtime stories. And make sure to wear your pajamas, because we’ll be wearing ours!
September 24, 3:30 p.m. The Angry Birds Movie, rated PG
Hopewell Library - September 19, October 17, November 21 at 6:00 p.m.
October 29, 3:30 p.m. Coraline, rated PG November 19, 3:30 p.m. Alice Through the Looking Glass, rated PG
Tween/Teen: September 17, 3:30 p.m Captain America Civil War, rated PG-13
MOVIES LIBRARY at the
October 15, 3:30 p.m - Poltergeist, rated PG November 12, 3:30 p.m. - Warcraft, rated PG-13
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Pajama Story Time
WHAT’S COOLER THAN BEING COOL? HAVING A LIBRARY CARD. GET YOURS TODAY!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month Sign up for a NEW library card (youth OR adult!) any time in September, at any of our eight branches, and earn a chance at winning a pair of movie tickets! For more information, please call 804-458-6239, extension 1019 or 2020.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Saturday Story Time Story time for families that are unable to make it during the week! Fun stories and a cool craft! Prince George - October 15, November 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Special Story Times
Thanksgiving Themed Story Time Join us for special Thanksgiving-themed stories and a craft. Hopewell - November 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Recycle It! – Join us on September 22 at the Prince George branch for a special recycling story time and an extra special craft! With the help of Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, the kids will learn more about recycling: what can be recycled and what can’t, why recycling is important, and what happens to the things that are recycled! Prince George - 10.30 a.m.
Halloween Themed Story Times October 24 to October 31 No story times on October 27 or October 28 Come get ready for Halloween with stories and a craft during the normal Story Time hours. Come in costume!!!
Early Literacy Classes for Families
Homeschool Huddle It’s that time of year again - back to school! For all of our homeschool families, the Homeschool Huddle provides fun AND educational programs once a month. From math to history to art to social studies, ARLS will have something for everyone! For more information about this program, please call 804-458-6329, x.1019. September 20, October 18, November 15, 1:00 p.m. Hopewell Library
featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy Specialist Early literacy is everything a child knows about reading and writing before he or she can read or write. Developing these skills will help your child become a strong, independent reader. It is never too early to start! Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Dinwiddie, Hopewell, and Prince George librariesto learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways to help your child develop valuable skills and love reading!
Oral Language and Phonological Awareness Monday, October 3 - after the 10:30 a.m. Story Time session at Hopewell
Kids (Grades K to 5) Lego Club Everything is awesome because Lego Club is back! If you are already a Lego Master Builder or even if you’re a first timer, this is the place for you. The library will provide the Legos, kids just need to provide the imagination! Ages 6-12 Tuesdays September 27, October 25, November 29 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dinwiddie Library, Disputanta Library, and Hopewell Library
Wednesday, October 5 - after the 10:30 a.m. Story Time session at Dinwiddie Thursday, October 6 - after the 10:30 a.m. Story Time session at Prince George
Alphabet (Letter) Knowledge Wednesday, November 2 - after the 10:30 a.m. Story Time session at Dinwiddie Thursday, November 3 - after the 10:30 a.m. Story Time session at Prince George
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YOUTH PROGRAMS NEW! S.T.E.A.M. Scene - K - 5th
Library Visits
In this new program, the library steams up your elementary student’s afternoon! With different themes each month, and two levels to choose from, your student will have fun while learning! Parents, please be aware that there will be two levels of each program offered! September - Sink or Float?; October - Mighty Magnets; November - What's the Weather?.
Need a field trip? Don’t have the funds? We’ve got you covered!
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade September 20 - Hopewell Library, 4:30 p.m. October 18 - Dinwiddie Library, 4:30 p.m. November 15 - Prince George Library, 4:30 p.m.
3rd Grade - 5th Grade September 22 - Hopewell Library, 4:30 p.m. October 20 - Dinwiddie Library, 4:30 p.m. November 17 - Prince George Library, 4:30 p.m.
Clever Canines Rohoic Library, October 17 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. In this program for elementary school-aged children, participants have the opportunity to read to therapy dogs. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading skills as well as to interact with our canine friends! Registration is required, and is limited to 8 participants. Please call Youth Services at 804-458-6329, extensions 1013 or 1019 to register.
Come visit the library for a great educational experience for FREE. We offer tours of the library and customized storytimes suitable for your group. Younger kids are exposed to the library system while older children can learn and work on research projects. To set up a trip or to get more information, contact Youth Services at (804) 458-6329 ext. 1019. We look forward to working with you!
Friends of the Library Corner The Friends of the Library, Dinwiddie (FOLD) invite you to mark your calendar now for the annual Holiday Open House, scheduled for Friday, December 2, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. A holiday book sale with bargain prices will begin at the Open House and last through December 23.
Tweens & Teens (Grades 6 to 12) Make and Take Make and take cool crafts! There will be a different crafting project each month! Have fun, hang with friends, make cool crafts! September - Mason Jars; October - Abstract Art; November - Bird Feeders September 26, 6:00 p.m. Prince George Library October 24, 6:00 p.m. Hopewell Library November 28, 6:00 p.m. Dinwiddie Library
Movies at the Library (Tweens and Teens) Kick back and enjoy a movie at the library! Come see the stars at the library! September 17, October 15, November 12 Hopewell Library, 3:30 p.m. September 17, 3:30 p.m Captain America Civil War, rated PG-13 October 15, 3:30 p.m - Poltergeist, rated PG November 12, 3:30 p.m. - Warcraft, rated PG-13
TEEN READ WEEK
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Battle of the Books Final Showdown! October 9 - 15. All branches Find out which book wins the prize of being the ULTIMATE TEEN READ!
Comic Creation! Learn cool techniques and have fun while working on your own comic/graphic novel! October 12 Prince George Library, 6:00p.m.
Teen Volunteer Orientation October 22 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hopewell Library Teens interested in volunteering may go online and fill out a volunteer application at the library website. If you have questions, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329, extension 2001.
Read for the fun of it!