At Your Library Winter 2016

Your FREE guide to lifelong learning at Central Rappahannock Regional Library

WINTER 2016

December January February

Margot Lee Shetterly’s Rappahannock Read

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«Best of CRRL «Smart Searches «MakerLabs «Teen Art Show «Partner with the Library

Holiday Celebrations

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Libraries Transform

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table of contents WINTER 2016 n DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

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Rappahannock Reads

Best of CRRL

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Your Library Card

Holidays

An unknown story from the Space Race

Unlock lifelong learning

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Celebrations for all ages On the cover:

Libraries Transform

Four stories from customers and partners 1

A busy year at a growing library

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Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures is CRRL’s choice for Rappahannock Reads, our community-wide read event, which concludes Saturday, March 4 with a visit from the author!

See page 5.

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features

Welcome ......................................... 3 A mission to inspire lifelong learning

Behind the Scenes ......................... 4 Connecting people and library partners

On the Web................................... 11 Smart searches

Being Mobile ................................ 11 Explore the CRRL catalog on your phone

classes & events Great Stuff for All Ages ............7 Learning, discovery, and enrichment

Movies .......................................21 From classics to musicals to family favorites

children

Grow a Reader ..........................13 Educational opportunities for birth–age 5

eAudio ........................................... 12

After Hours ...............................14

Fast, free audiobooks for every interest

Evening and weekend schedules

Hold Alerts.................................... 12

Learn and Grow ........................15

MakerLabs .................................... 18

STEM .........................................17

Receive an email when your item is ready Experience the future, hands on

Parks and Recreation .................. 23 Family-friendly activities

Classes and events for students grades K–6

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

teens

Partners ......................................... 30

Teen Place .................................19

Friends of the Library .................. 33 Support the library every time you shop

adults

Library Branch Map ..................... 34

Learn, connect, and relax

Working together to do more

Locations, hours, and contact info

Book Lists

Recommendations from expert librarians

Transformative Libraries for Commuters .... 4 Black History Month (all ages) ...................... 8 Wintry Reads (preschoolers) ....................... 14 Chill Books (teens) ........................................ 20 Be Novel: Creative Writing (adults) ............ 27

Learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12

For Adults .................................25 Local Writers.............................27 Workshops, challenges, and inspiration

Book Groups .............................28 At your local branch and in the community

Crafts .........................................29 Share your creations, learn new skills BRANCH KEY

Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting the production of is printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer.

n Headquarters n England Run n Porter n Salem Church

n Snow n Cooper n Montross n Newton

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welcome

MARTHA HUTZEL n DIRECTOR

I am pleased to announce that our Strategic Plan is complete! This accomplishment has allowed Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) to update its mission and vision to more directly align with our role as an educational institution for the entire community.

Our new mission: Inspiring lifelong learning for everyone in our community.

Our updated vision: The Central Rappahannock Regional Library improves lives through the transformative power of information, learning, and ideas to meet the growing needs of our region.

Although the words have changed, customers can still count on the same high-quality service that they have always experienced at CRRL. Over 6,000 people in our community participated in this process and helped determine the priorities that will allow us to better engage and serve the public. Over 80% of them visit the library to check out books, movies, or audio, and 95% rated those library activities as important. Learn more about the Strategic Plan and customer response at librarypoint.org/strategicplan.

Inspired by our updated mission and vision, CRRL’s in-house Graphics Team developed a new logo that combines books with the digital frontier as it is explored through laptops, the Internet, and eBooks. We are proud that our new look reflects how our customers are inspired, beyond boundaries, by using the library’s essential empowering resources to realize their own lifelong goals. We’ll eventually incorporate our new logo into all of our publicity, but we’ve already begun with the cover of this issue of @ Your Library.

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We know that Libraries Transform lives and in January, we’ll highlight customers whose stories illustrate the transformative power of information, learning, and ideas.

You’ll meet Maria who has been working with an AmeriCorps volunteer at Cooper Branch to prepare for her U.S. citizenship exam and B.K., who brings the Mobile Cafe to the Headquarters Library, serving lunch to children throughout the summer. Enjoy their stories and others on page 31.

Even if you’re stuck at home in ice and snow, you can still enjoy much of the Best of CRRL. Our online catalog has been improved for increased compatibility with any mobile device, including your smartphone. Put a DVD on hold or download an eBook or eAudio from your sofa.

Grow a Reader is online at librarypoint.org/growareader, with activities to entertain your youngest children while quietly building early literacy skills. See page 9 to learn more about what CRRL has to offer.

In February, we’ll also be hosting another Rappahannock Reads, encouraging everyone in our community to read Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and attend special events. This nonfiction title tells the story of African American female scientists who worked for NASA at Hampton, Virginia’s own Langley Aeronautical Laboratory.

The film adaptation of the book comes out in January, and we hope you join us in celebrating this inspiring story of success achieved through education and perseverance, written by an author from our area.

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behind the scenes Samantha leads CRRL’s social media team and connects with the library’s many partners, bringing innovative new services and resources to our customers.

How did you get involved with library service?

I began working on a local authors project as an intern during my senior year at the University of Mary Washington—over 17 years ago!

What has been a favorite responsibility you have enjoyed?

I love leading our social media team.

Social media has given us so many fun and creative ways to share and engage with our customers. I also love co-hosting the Books & Beer Club with librarian Christie Hoerneman. It’s a great way to bring the library out into the community, and the beer’s not bad either!

What are your goals for the library’s future?

I see us collaborating more and more

with local educators, entrepreneurs and businesses, artists and authors, government and nonprofits to create exciting new services, events, and collections.

What do you like best about working for the library?

I love being a part of an organization that champions innovation and empowers people to transform their lives every day. There’s nowhere else like the library!

What is one of the best-kept secrets about the library that you wish people knew?

How convenient it is to use the library! We have wonderful digital collections you can use anywhere, anytime. And we have an agreement with Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier,

Samantha Thomason Community Relations Manager Orange, and Prince William counties.

If you have a CRRL card you can apply for borrowing privileges from these counties.

What are you reading/watching/ listening to now?

Mattaponi Queen by Belle Boggs for our first Books & Beer Pub Crawl.

Also, At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren, West With the Night by Beryl Markham, and Tribes by Seth Godin.

Commuter Corner Cicero said, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” While some also need morning coffee and fast wifi, he has a point. Libraries, like the fruits of gardens, are essential to our continued growth and prosperity.

Enliven your commute with audiobooks that celebrate the power of libraries to transform our lives.

The Alexandria Link Steve Berry CD

The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu Joshua Hammer CD

How the Irish Saved Civilization Thomas Cahill CD

Louisiana Saves the Library Emily Beck Cogburn eAudio

The Reading Circle Ashton Lee eAudio

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The Shadow of the Wind Carlos Ruiz Zafón CD

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RAPPAHANNOCK

READS librarypoint.org/rappahannockreads

Rappahannock Reads is our invitation to everyone in the community to read the same book and engage in library events reflecting on the book’s themes.

Borrow your copy of Hidden Figures by placing a hold at librarypoint.org or calling your local branch. Read it this winter, then come meet the author!

This year’s Rappahannock Reads title is the recently published Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Read the true stories of four amazing African American women who went from teaching math in segregated schools in the 1940s to becoming key scientists at NASA’s Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton, Virginia.

These women dealt with Virginia’s Jim Crow laws requiring them to be separated from white co-workers, even while doing pioneering work during the Space Race. Learn how their lives changed as the Civil Rights Era brought more opportunities for all people of color.

The book is so compelling that a movie was produced before the book was published! The movie, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner, premieres in January. Hidden Figures is on the longlist for the 2017 Andrew CarnSpecial Edition for egie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction.

Young Readers!

Porter Pairings Enjoy books? Enjoy beer? n Adventure Brewing Company, 3rd Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 Join CRRL at Adventure Brewing Company for a club all about books, beer, and some books about beer. Food and beverages are available for purchase at Adventure Brewing Company, located at 33 Perchwood Drive, off of U.S. 1 in Stafford.

December: All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot January: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain February: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

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Zibibbo 73 Trattoria and Wine Bar is located at 2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford.

Refreshments available for purchase.

Book Club

n Zibibbo 73, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00. Enjoy good books and good wine.

December: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen January: 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson February: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

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Meet the Author

Saturday, March 4, 3:00-5:00

Dodd Auditorium

George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington Ms. Shetterly will be speaking about Hidden Figures. A question and answer session and book signing will follow.

Margot Lee Shetterly grew up in Hampton, Virginia, where she knew many of the women featured in her book. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, the recipient of a Virginia Foundation for the Humanities grant, and the founder of The Human Computer Project, recognizing the women who worked at NACA and NASA from the 1930s through the 1980s.

Our Stories

Post WWII through the Civil Rights Era

Thursday, February 23, 7:00 • Headquarters Library, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg A panel of community members from our area— Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland—will share their experiences that parallel, in ways both large and small, those of the women profiled in Hidden Figures.

How were the challenges, obstacles, and opportunities encountered by four trailblazing African American women mathematicians at NASA also a reflection of the lives of local African Americans in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s?

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great stuff for all ages Black History Celebration

Headquarters

December: 2016 Teen Art Show Winners January: Johnny Johnson’s Water Media Workshop

Salem Church December: Emily Stockheim-Thomas

Porter December: PAAASC

A Loosely Knit Group

England Run

December: Professional Artists/ Artisans Association of Stafford County [PAAASC] January: England Run Staff Art Show February: Anson Smith

n Montross, Thursday, February 16, 6:30–7:30. A celebration of Black History Month in memory of Richard Campbell, featuring the Westmoreland Storytellers with Daisy Howard Douglas. Stories, songs, and food in the African tradition. See pages 5–6 and 25 for more Black History events.

Beauty vs. Society by Kayla C. Best in Show, 2016 Teen Art Show

Additional listings and artist information: librarypoint.org/arts

A Gathering for Fredericksburg Area Artists and Art Organizations

n Headquarters, Sunday, January 22, 2:30–4:30. An afternoon of conversation and refreshments to learn about “The Fredericksburg Arts Initiative”, an upcoming series of workshops designed to help local artists and art organizations nurture their art businesses.

Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Arts Commission, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, and The Arts & Cultural Council of the Rappahannock.

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:30, and 3rd Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. Calling all knitting fanatics and crochet addicts. Bring your current projects, and share tips, tricks, and ideas. Novice stitchers welcome. Grade 7–Adult.

A Loosely Knit Group

n Salem Church, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30. Knitters of all ages and experiences gather to share ideas.

Spirit Night

n Montross, Friday, December 2, 5:30–6:00.

A town-wide celebration with stories and light refreshments.

Chess and Go

n Porter, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30.

Drop in and play chess or Go.

Open Hack Night

with FredWorks

Join volunteers from local maker/hacker group FredWorks to have fun and explore electronics, including Arduinos, robotics, and other creative projects. Bring your questions and your projects, or just stop in to see us!

n Headquarters, Tuesday, December 6, 6:30–8:00 n England Run, Tuesday, January 3, 6:30–8:00 n Salem Church, Tuesday, February 7, 6:30–8:00

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February is Black History Month, and the library has plenty of books, audiobooks, and videos on the topic for all ages to explore.

Jazz Day Roxane Orgill

The Book Itch Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

X Ilyasah Shabazz

AfricanAmerican Trailblazers (DVD)

A Different Story Ruth Coder Fitzgerald

Like a Bird Cynthia Grady

Currents Jane Petrlik Smolik

Juba!

Walter Dean Myers

African Americans of Spotsylvania County Terry Miller and Roger Braxton

Virginia Landmarks of Black History

FOR CHILDREN

FOR TEENS

FOR ADULTS

Do-It-Yourself checkout and holds pickup available at most branches.

Free access to full digital copies of current and back issues of nearly 200 popular magazines!

Check out as many issues as you want and keep them in your account as long as you wish. The free Zinio for Libraries app works on computers, tablets, and phones.

To learn more and get started, visit librarypoint.org/ebooks.

Quick, easy, and you’re on your way!

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Best of CRRL Celebrate the best of the library with a look back at these accomplishments from 2016!

Awards

CRRL-Con

CRRL was honored by the ALA Great Stories Club and the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority, received a grant from the Library of America, and Assistant Director Chris Glover received the VLA Public Library Innovator Award.

Grow a Reader Now available online: Grow a Reader services, designed to help build a child's brain, language and listening skills, and to develop a love of books and reading. librarypoint.org/growareader

Strategic Plan A new Strategic Plan, available at librarypoint.org/strategicplan, expresses CRRL’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning, and led to an exciting rebranding of the library’s visual and online presence.

For more information on these exciting developments, visit librarypoint.org/bestofcrrl.

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Over 1,400 superheroes, from toddlers to grandparents, participated in CRRL-Con, our comics extravaganza.

New Spaces

Online Catalog

Explore new spaces at the Headquarters Library—Teen Space, Quiet Reading Room, and Virginiana Room.

It just keeps getting better! Check out these new features: Renew All, While You Wait, New and On Order.

Native Voices

Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, brought engaging and educational exhibits to the community.

MakerLabs MakerLabs at three CRRL branches bring science, technology, and discovery to your fingertips.

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Staff picks ADULT FICTION

Children

New Leadership CRRL has begun a new chapter, led by Director Martha Hutzel and Deputy Director Rebecca Purdy, both decades-long CRRL librarians and leaders.

Partners

CRRL partnered with several area agencies to provide classes, events, and workshops, including hosting summer lunch programs which provided thousands of meals for children and teens.

What is Not Yours is Not Yours Helen Oyeyemi

Raymie Nightingale Kate DiCamillo Grumpy Pants Claire Messer

Britt-Marie Was Here Fredrik Backman

ADULT NONFICTION

Young Adult

Lab Girl Hope Jahren

Ink and Bone Rachel Caine

Dimestore: A Writer’s Life Lee Smith

The Hidden Oracle Rick Riordan

Visit a MakerLab. Shop the library book sales.

Share a book with a child.

Talk to your child (or any child!) about their favorite book.

Join a book group. One with beer, one with wine, one with tea, all with great conversation!

Go mobile!

Download an eMagazine, eAudiobook, or eBook Get everyone in your family a library card.

Your key to lifelong learning.

Embark on a new reading adventure with MyLibrarian. librarypoint.org/mylibrarian Read Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, this year’s Rappahannock Read. See pages 5–6.

Ask a librarian anything. We love to find answers!

Read to a specially trained therapy dog at PAWS. They are very good listeners.

Learn something new at a library class, event, or workshop There are so many to choose from!

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being mobile

on the web Make your search a smart one. Your library

catalog has some built-in shortcuts you can use to find the books, video, and audio you want much more quickly.

In the search bar, you can easily specify which age level you would like—kids, teens, adult, young adult, etc.

Then, you can tell us the kind of materials you want, such as eBook, book, video, or downloadable audiobook.

Only want new stuff added in the last 180 days?

New is the keyword.

Popular Searches New Kids DVDs—will bring up all children’s DVDs that have been added in the last 180 days. Take away new to see all the children’s DVDs in the collection.

Downloadable Audiobook—we have more than one supplier for downloadable audiobooks. Save time by using this search to see them all in one place.

Music CD—will show you all of the music we have on CD.

The library’s catalog has been updated to be mobile-friendly.

You can see what you have checked out and on hold.

You can browse new titles, awardwinners, bestsellers, and booklists while you’re on the go! Customers have been sharing feedback with us about the update.

They say it’s easy to use, efficient, saves time for busy parents, and works nearly flawlessly.

To get started using the catalog from your mobile device, just go to:

librarypoint.bibliocommons.com.

All—this one magic word shows you everything we have!

How to get the free CRRL mobile app Download the CRRL mobile app from your phone’s app store, use your phone’s web browser to go to crrl.boopsie.com for links to the download and more information, or scan this QR code.

The next time you’re looking for something special at the library, give smart searching a try.

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eResources

For more information about our eAudio offerings and to download eAudio books to your computer or mobile device, visit us at

Hands-Free Reading is a Snap!

No time to read? eAudio books are easy, free, and fine-free! You can download thrillers, mysteries, adventure, romance, nonfiction—whatever you like. And, you can listen to your books while getting things done. Long drive?

Virtuous and dull exercise session? Housecleaning for the holidays? It can all go so much better when done while enjoying a book.

Use your smartphone’s app store to get the (free) download from OverDrive and OneClickdigital. OverDrive is a favorite with those who like bestsellers and other popular fiction and nonfiction. If the book you want isn’t available right away, you can put it on hold and choose to have it delivered automatically to your phone when it’s ready.

librarypoint.org/ebooks.

If you prefer instant gratification, go with OneClickdigital. Most of their audiobooks are always available and require no waiting. Another way to go is our own CRRLMobile app, which lets you download an available audiobook in either collection.

Whichever app you use, you can always find something to enjoy from CRRL!

Faster Hold Alerts

Sign up to receive an email in place of a mailed paper notice when your hold is ready to be picked up, at librarypoint.org/emailnotices.

Shopping on Amazon?

Make your purchase through Wowbrary and the library gets a monetary credit.

Go to wowbrary.org/rap and click on “Shop at Amazon.”

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grow a reader Educational opportunities for birth–age 5 Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. Drop in.

Ages 2–3 with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays, except December 19, 26, and February 20, 11:00–11:20 n England Run, Tuesdays, except December 27, 10:00–10:20 n Snow, Tuesdays, except December 20 and 27, 10:30–10:50 n Porter, Tuesdays, except December 20 and 27, 10:30–10:50 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except December 21 and 28, 10:30–10:50 n Salem Church, Thursdays, except December 15, 22, and 29, 11:00– 11:20 n Headquarters, Fridays, except December 23 and 30, 9:30–9:50 n England Run, Fridays, except December 23, 30, and February 24, 11:00–11:20  Montross, 4th Fridays except December 23, 11:00–11:20

Ages 2 and under with a caregiver. n Salem Church, Mondays, except December 19, 26, and February 20, 10:00–10:15 n Porter, Tuesdays, except December 20 and 27, 9:30–9:45 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except December 20 and 27, 10:30–10:45 n Headquarters, Wednesdays, except December 21 and 28, 9:30–9:45 n Snow, Wednesdays, except December 21 and 28, 10:30–10:45 n Porter, Thursdays, except December 15, 22, and 29, 10:30–10:45 n England Run, Fridays, except December 23, 30, and February 24, 10:00–10:15

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Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. n Snow, Mondays, except December 12*, 19, 26, and February 13*, 20, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesdays, except December 13*, 20, 27, and February 14*, 9:30–10:00 n England Run, Wednesdays, except December 14*, 28, and February 8*, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Fridays, except December 9*, 23, and 30, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Salem Church, Fridays, except December 23, 30, and February 10*, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 *Special holiday-themed class on this date.

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Ages 3–5 with a caregiver. n England Run, Tuesdays, except December 27, 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Thursdays, except December 15, 22, and 29, 9:30–10:00 n Salem Church, Thursdays, except December 15, 22, and 29, 10:00– 10:30 n Headquarters, Fridays, except December 23 and 30, 10:30–11:00

Children’s Hour

n Cooper, Fridays, except December 23 and 30, 11:00–12:00. Stories and activities. Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

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Cold Snap

Eileen Spinelli

Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time James Howe

Duck at the Door

Groundhog’s Day Off

Jackie Urbanovic

If It’s Snowy and You Know It Clap Your Paws Kim Norman

Robb Pearlman

Lemonade in Winter Emily Jenkins

Snow, Snow, Snow!

Lee Harper

Tippy-tippy-tippy Hide!

Candace Fleming

after hours

Evening and weekend classes and events to work with any schedule.

All ages with a caregiver

Grow a reader with your library! Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.

All ages with a caregiver. n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays, 1:00–1:30 n Montross, Saturdays, except December 24 and 31, 11:00–11:30 n Newton, Saturdays, December 17, January 21, and February 25, 10:30 – 11:00

All ages with a caregiver.

Pajamas welcome! n Salem Church, Tuesdays, except December 20* and 27, 7:00–7:30. n Porter, Wednesdays, except December 7, 21, 28, and February 8*, 7:00–7:30 n Cooper, 4th Thursdays, 7:00–7:30  Montross, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00–7:30

For more classes and events for ages 0–5 see pages 21–22. For a Grow a Reader Workshop for adults, see page 25.

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learn & grow

Fabulous Friday:

Classes and events for students in grades K–6 LEGO Club

Snowflakery: The Art of Paper Snowflakes

n Newton, Wednesday, December 7, 6:00–8:00. Master the art of paper snowflakes. Create and learn how to decorate using three methods. Drop in.

n Cooper, 3rd Wednesdays except December 21, 3:30–4:30. Join our new club for LEGO enthusiasts.

Each month will be a new challenge to build something cool. Sign up.

Jedi Boot Camp n Salem Church, Fridays, December 2 and 16, 4:30–5:15  Headquarters, Friday, December 9, 4:30–5:15

Dream Catcher

n Newton, Wednesday, February 1, 6:00. Create a beautiful dream catcher using yarn. Sign up.

Children’s Fun

n Cooper, Thursdays in January and February, 4:00–5:00.

Stories, games, and crafts.

Sign up.

Fabulous Friday: Pokémon Safari

Fabulous Friday: All About Owls

n England Run, Friday, February 3, 4:30–5:15. Explore the wild, wonderful world of Pokémon.

n Snow, Friday, January 13, 4:30–5:15. Whooooo are these birds?

Scavenger Hunt

Puzzlemania

n Cooper, Saturday, January 14, 11:00–12:00. Join a team to test your jigsaw skills. Puzzles of all shapes and sizes provided. Sign up.

n Cooper, Saturday, February 25, 11:00–12:00. Explore the library using clues to find books, movies and more. Prizes awarded. Sign up.

Join us in a galaxy far, far away and meet the physical and mental challenges you must overcome on your way to becoming a real Jedi Knight.

Fabulous Friday: Read with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. The library provides books, or bring a favorite. Practice your reading and collect a bookmark, too. Sign up.

Get your move on, learn about traditional Irish dancing, and try a routine with the Branch Ministries Step Team!

n England Run, Friday, December 2, 4:30–5:15

n England Run, 1st Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 n Porter, 1st Saturdays, 10:30–12:00 n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:30–3:00 n Headquarters, 3rd Saturdays except December 17, 2:15– 3:45 n Montross, 4th Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 n Snow, 4th Saturdays except December 24, 1:00–2:30

n Cooper, 2nd Thursdays in January and February, 4:00–5:00

You can read with Obie at Snow Branch.

For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 17 and 21–22.

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Kindergarten Library Card Campaign

We are partnering with your child’s school to ensure that every kindergarten student has a free library card from the public library.

Between January 16–20, your kindergarten student will bring home a library card application. Simply fill it out, return it to school, and look for your child’s library card to arrive in your mailbox.

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STEM

Classes and events for grades K–6

Fabulous Friday: Make It Happen n Porter, Friday, December 9, 4:30–5:15. Rockets, robots, and ridiculous fun.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

Fabulous Friday: ZAP! BOOM! POW! LEGO Batman

What is

n Salem Church, Fridays, January 6 and 20, 4:30– 5:15 n Headquarters, Friday, January 13, 4:30–5:15 Be the Batman! Build LEGO creations, solve mysteries, play games, and create Batman–inspired crafts to help save Gotham City.

STEM?

STEM is a focused initiative in the nation’s schools and ties in closely with the library’s educational mission. Attention to STEM is a necessity in today’s technologically-driven society and closely relates to the proficiencies U.S. students need to compete in a global and innovative economy.

The library regularly offers STEM-related classes, events, and workshops for all ages.

Fabulous Friday: Robots Alive!

n England Run, Friday, January 6, 4:30–5:15. The Sylvan Learning Center partners with us to bring robotics and engineering alive in this hands–on experience.

Fabulous Friday: What a Disaster

Fabulous Friday: Beyond the Stars

n Porter, Friday, January 13, 4:30–5:15. Experience Mother Nature’s fury.

Fabulous Friday: Ultimate Space Adventure Begins!

 Headquarters, Friday, February 10, 4:30–5:15. Before you blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure, you must train to become one of NASA’s elite. Sign up.

n Salem Church, Fridays, February 3 and 17, 4:30–5:15 n Porter, Friday, February 10, 4:30–5:15 n Snow, Friday, February 10, 4:30–5:15 Explore out-of-this-world fun.

For more classes and events for grades K–6, see pages 5–6, 7, 15, 21, and 22.

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librarypoint.org/makerlabs nock n a h a p p a R l a tr n e C Regional Library is ing dedicated to provid nal enriching educatio opportunities for our community.

Our MakerLabs at Headquarters, England Run, and Porter branches are STEM exploration spaces for customers of all ages to enjoy hands-on learning with a wide variety of high- and low-tech equipment and activities. Thanks to a generous partnership with the University of Mary Washington, library staff, volunteers and university students teach customers of all ages about aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through demonstrations and hands-on activities including a 3D printer, paper rocket launcher, robot arms, Ozobots, and much more. There are usually 2-3 activities available during any given MakerLab session.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a group visit, please contact Joy McIntire at jmcintire@crrl.org.

Empowering equipment and software is available in all of our MakerLabs, including a 3D printer, Makey Makey, Robot arms, Littlebits, Ozobots, paper rocket launcher, and LEGOs. Winter 2016

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teen place BIG learning and fun, just for teens in grades 6–12 Teen Game Nights

n Cooper, 1st Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30.

Popcorn will be served.

Foosball Fun

n Newton, Wednesday, January 11, 6:00–7:00. Create a compact foosball table made from recycled items.

Sign up.

Play your favorite games on a grand scale. n Montross, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 n Newton, 2nd Saturdays, 11:00–12:00

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Geometric Art

n Newton, Wednesday, February 8, 6:00–7:00. Create long-lasting contemporary art using your favorite photo, a hunk of wood, and your favorite neon colors. Sign up.

n Headquarters, 4th Tuesdays, except December 27.

7:00–8:00. Drop in.

Get connected with OurSpace, a wireless computer space for middle and high school students.

Salem Church, Monday-Thursday, 3:30–7:30

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Play video games, create art, and get together with fans of manga and anime.

Drop in. n Porter, 1st Mondays, except January 2, 6:00–8:00 n Salem Church, 2nd Mondays, 6:00–8:00 n England Run, 3rd Fridays, 3:30–5:00

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Books for a Cold Winter’s Eve

Orbiting Jupiter Gary D. Schmidt

The Skeleton Tree

Iain Lawrence

After the Snow

Bonechiller

Forge

Icefall

The Smell of Other People’s Houses

Trapped

Winter

Wintersmith

Graham McNamee

S. D. Crockett

Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

Michael Northrop

Laurie Halse Anderson

Marissa Meyer

EXHIB

22nd Annual

Matthew J. Kirby

Terry Pratchett

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Teen Art Show CASH PRIZES!

Life by Calista R. First Place/ Grades 9–10, 2016

Entries accepted February 21–28 at the 2nd Floor Youth Services Desk.

Colors of Me by Gabrielle C. 2nd Place/Grades 11–12., 2016

n Headquarters. Grades 9–12. Rules and registration form at librarypoint.org/teenart.

For each piece of art, bring two completed registration forms.

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movies

Family Movie Night

n Newton, 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30– 8:30. Movies the whole family can enjoy. Popcorn served.

December 21: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas January 18: Finding Dory February 15: The Angry Birds Movie

Cinema Night

n Cooper, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00. Movies for adults. Popcorn served.

Movie Magic

n Cooper, 3rd Wednesdays, 3:00– 4:30. Popcorn served.

International Film Series

n England Run, Saturdays in February, 2:00–4:00. Drop in for international films on our big screen.

February 4: Babette’s Feast (Denmark) February 11: The Year my Parents went on Vacation (Brazil) February 18: Cinema Paradiso (Italy) February 25: Life is Beautiful (Italy)

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GROW A READER SPECIALS Ages 2–5 with a caregiver.

Daycares welcome.

Countdown to Christmas Stories, songs, and activities with a special visit from Santa.

Kick Off Winter with Frozen

n Porter, Wednesday, December 21, 3:30–5:30. Popcorn served.

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n Porter, Friday, December 9, 9:30–10:00 and 10:30–11:00 n Snow, Monday, December 12, 11:00–11:30. n Headquarters, Tuesday, December 13, 9:30–10:00 n England Run, Wednesday, December 14, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Salem Church, Tuesday, December 20, 7:00–7:30.

Be My Valentine Stories, songs, and activities.

n England Run, Wednesday, February 8, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Porter, Wednesday, February 8, 7:00–7:30 n Salem Church, Friday, February 10, 10:00–10:30 and 11:00–11:30 n Snow, Monday, February 13, 11:00–11:30 n Headquarters, Tuesday, February 14, 9:30–10:00

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Colonial Christmas Open House Mom and Me Cookie Swap

n Cooper, Saturday, December 3, 11:00– 12:00. Bake 2 dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies to swap with friends. Cookie decorating station and refreshments provided. Grades K–6. Sign up.

nHeadquarters, Wednesday, December 14, 5:30–7:00. Celebrate Christmas as they did in Colonial America with crafts, games, and refreshments. Special guests include: Washington Heritage Museums, The George Washington Foundation, James Monroe Museum, Patawomeck Indian Tribe, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

Fabulous Friday: Deck the Walls

New Year’s Hopes and Wishes Banner

n Snow, Friday, December 9, 4:30– 5:15. Decorate your wall with holiday garlands. Grades K–6.

n Newton, Wednesday, December 28, 5:00–7:00. Create a banner of your New Year’s wishes and hopes.

Draw or write your goals, dreams, and hopes for the new year on fabric pennants.

Ornament Swap

n Salem Church, November 26– December 2. Exchange your clean intact ornament for one that is new to you. Ornaments remaining after the swap will be donated to a local charity.

Holiday Card Making

n Montross, Thursday, December 8, 6:30–7:30. Make cards and an ornament for your special person.

Sign up.

Porter’s Holiday Open House

n Porter, Wednesday, December 7, 6:30–8:00. Enjoy music and song, holiday activities, and a visit from Santa. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Yule Log

n Montross, Tuesday, December 13, 6:30–7:30. A Westmoreland State Park Ranger will help you make a festive yule log. Sign up.

Cookie Swap

n Newton, Wednesday, December 14, 6:30–7:30. Bring cookies and recipe to share. Leave with a mini recipe book and a sweet treat. Sign up.

Holiday Arrangement

n Montross, Thursday, December 15, 6:30–7:30. Make a greenery centerpiece. Sign up.

n Newton, Saturday, December 31, 11:30–12:00 noon. Ring in 2017 with a classic New Year’s Eve countdown and balloon drop. Decorate party hats, fill out a time capsule to open in 2018, make your 2017 goals, and snap a photo in our New Year’s photo booth.

Chinese New Year

n Newton, Saturday, January 28, 9:00–1:00. Learn about Chinese New Year. Play games, create crafts, find out your fortune, and check out books about China, Chinese New Year, and the Chinese Zodiac.

Christmas Pal’s Luncheon

n Cooper, Wednesday, December 21, 11:30–12:30. Annual lunch with our Reading Guild, Tea Ladies, and other customers who want to bring a dish and share. Sign up.

Will You Be Our Valentine?

Open House

n Newton, Monday, February 13, 9:00–5:00. Drop in for a sweet treat and a small token of our esteem.

Snap a photo in our photo booth.

Valentine decorating station for kids.

For more family events, see page 15.

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Parks & Recreation

Winter Fun for Everyone!

Hogwarts ® Mystery of Magic

Winter Solstice Celebration

Spring Youth Field Hockey

Youth Drawing and Painting

Winter Night Hike

2nd Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance

Ages 9-13 years Thursdays, 5:00–6:30 pm December 1–15 Dorothy Hart Community Center $50 resident/$60 non-resident

All ages Wednesday, December 21, 6:30–8:00 pm Motts Run Reservoir $7 resident and non-resident $32 for a family of 5 (each additional guest must pay)

Ages 5-10 years Wednesdays, 6:30–7:15 pm December 7-28 Dorothy Hart Community Center $65 resident and non-resident

Play the Guitar

Ages 6 years–adult Friday, February 10, 7:00–8:30 pm (Full Moon) Motts Run Reservoir $6 per person (kids 6 and older must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Ages 8-11 years and 12 years-adult Students must have their own guitar.

Saturdays 9:30–10:30 am (8-11 years) Saturdays 10:30–11:30 am (12 yearsadult) December 10–January 7 (no class 12/24) Dorothy Hart Community Center $50 resident and non-resident

Ages 5-16 years All games and practices are at Dixon Park. Registration begins January 3rd for City residents and January 10 for non-residents.

Deadline to register is February 9. $25 resident/$50 non-resident

Ages 4–12 years Friday, February 3, 6:30–8:30 pm Dorothy Hart Community Center $12 Daddy Daughter (each add’l $6)

Spring Youth Soccer

Ages 4–16 years All games and practices are at Dixon Park. Registration begins January 3rd for City residents and January 10 for non-residents.

Deadline to register is February 9. $25 resident/$50 non-resident

Register for these programs at Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 372-1086 • www.fredparksrec.com

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for adults Find Your Family

n Newton, Thursdays. By appointment. One-on-one help learning to trace your family tree.

Literary Grief Support Group

For updates to these listings, visit our online calendar at librarypoint.org

artwith friends

Creative Gatherings

n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:45 Join artist Peggy Wickham for fun and informal gatherings in our MakerLab. Demonstrations, independent art projects, and collaborations. Bring your current art project and supplies. Beginners more than welcome. Sign up.

n Montross, Wednesdays, 11:00– 12:00. Grief support group facilitated by Ann Rubio.

Tea Time

Civil War to Civil Rights:

n Cooper, 2nd Wednesdays, except December 14, 3:00.

Meet friends and share stories while having a cup of tea and light treat.

How African American Artists Engage the Past n Headquarters, Thursday, February 9, 7:00–8:00 Professor of Art History Dr. Evie Terrono examines race and American identity in the artistic production of African American artists, from slavery to the Civil War to the 1960s and 1970s Civil Rights period. A Virginia Museum of Fine Arts program.

Ask A Lawyer

n Montross, Thursday, January 19, 6:30–7:30. Local attorney George Townsend will answer your legal questions. Sign up.

FredLUG

n England Run, 4th Saturdays, 9:00–12:00.

January 28: Containers and Linux. Peter Larsen discusses containers, their efficiencies, and how steps run “containerized” workloads.

February 25: Introduction to oVirt. A scalable open source virtualization solution based on the high performance KVM hypervisor will be discussed and demoed.

How Can I Adopt a Foster Child or a Sibling Group

n Salem Church, Thursday, February 9, 6:00–7:00.

Join Children’s Home Society of Virginia to learn how you can adopt and make a pivotal difference in the life of a youth (ages 12–17) or a sibling group who need a permanent family, and what supportive services are available.

See page 30 for more about CHS.

Grow A Reader Workshop: Mother Goose Gets A Boost nEngland Run, Tuesday, February 21, 7:00–9:00 For preschool teachers, aides, and daycare providers.

Learn how to promote motor, music, social and pre-literacy skills by incorporating creative activities into your classroom routines. Participants earn two hours of credit for state licensing requirements.

Sign-up begins February 1.

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Hook up with a book Looking for (book) love in all the wrong places? During February, fill out our compatibility questionnaire at librarypoint.org/hookupwithabook and you’ll be matched with your perfect (book) match!

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Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent n Salem Church, Monday, January 23, or Tuesday, February 21, 6:00– 9:00. Learn more about foster care and how to become a foster parent in this casual information session by the Embrace Treatment Foster Care Team.

Presented by

nEngland Run, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of January and February, 2:00. Enjoy live music in the relaxed setting of our "living room."

For more information, contact Gretchen Rusden, 540-446-5144, gretchen.rusden@embracetfc.com.

Luke Gray, instrumentalist

free

Tax Preparation Clinics Bring your social security cards, photo IDs, last year’s return, all necessary forms and receipts (W2, 1099, 1095-A, etc.), childcare provider’s ID number, amount of other income, and bank routing and account numbers if requesting direct deposit.

Computer, eBook/eAudio/eMagazine downloading, and research skills training tailored to your needs. Offered as a one-on-one class. Call your branch for a reservation. Grade 6–Adult.

United Way Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Clinics

n England Run, Mondays, 4:00–8:00 starting January 23 n Headquarters, Tuesdays 4:00-8:00, January 24, February 7 and 21, 4:00–8:00 n Porter, Wednesdays 4:00–8:00 starting January 25 Eligibility: Maximum 2016 income of $60,000 regardless of family size. Visit: RUWFreeTaxes.org or call the Rappahannock United Way at 540-373-0041. No appointments required. See page 30 for more about the Rappahannock United Way.

AARP Tax Aid Clinics

n Salem Church, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00–2:00, starting February 1 n Snow, Saturdays, 9:30–2:00, starting February 4 n England Run, Mondays and Saturdays, 9:00–1:30, except Monday, February 20 starting February 4 Appointments required, but some limited walk-ins may be accepted.

Call the branch for an appointment no more than one week in advance.

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writers n England Run, 1st Wednesdays 7:00–8:30 n Porter, 3rd Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 n Headquarters, 2nd Wednesdays beginning in January, 7:00-8:30 Informal writing workshops for the novice, the pro, and everyone in between. Learn about different aspects of writing, share your drafts and scribbles, and receive feedback from a supportive writers’ group.

December: Keeping a Writing Journal January: Pacing February: Creating Characters

Creative Writing Hints Break into Fiction Mary Buckham

Fast Fiction

Denise Jaden

Riverside Writers

n Salem Church, 2nd Saturdays, 1:00– 4:00. Share your talent and knowledge with other local writers, courtesy of the Virginia Writers Club.

health & fitness Chair Yoga

n England Run, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:30–2:30. Join Kairavi Kirsten Berezan for chair yoga. Ideal for those who would like a new yoga perspective, prefer a chair for support, or want gentle exercise during pregnancy.

Chair Yoga

n Montross, Tuesdays, 12:00–12:45.

Chair yoga with certified instructor Kay Hawkins.

Red Cross Blood Drive

No Plot?

No Problem!

Chris Baty

Year–Round Fitness Walk

n Porter. Choose between a 5- and 10-km walk, following sidewalks and bike paths along local residential streets. Co-hosted by The Germanna Volkssport Association (GVA).

Porter’s Awesome Seniors Exercise Class

n Porter, Thursdays, 9:30–10:30.

Seated exercise for the 55+ group.

Steven James

This is Not a Writing Manual Kerri Majors

Yoga for All Levels

n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1:00–2:00. Energize, relax, and relieve stress with certified yoga instructor Kara. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. Suitable for all levels.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Caregivers

n Porter, Thursdays, December 15 and February 16, 1:00–7:00. It’s easy to n England Run, 4th Mondays, 10:00– donate blood. Sign up at redcross11:30. An Alzheimer’s Association blood.org or call Porter Branch. trained leader offers helpful tips and Walk-in donors welcome, must be resources. Meet others impacted by 17 years or older.

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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Wired for Story Lisa Cron

Wonderbook

Jeff VanderMeer

The Writer’s Idea Thesaurus Fred White

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book groups New members are always welcome!

Headquarters Book Group

n Headquarters, 2nd Mondays, 7:30–9:00 December: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel January: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman February: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion

n Newton, 1st Thursdays, 12:30–1:00. A self-moderated informal group. Don’t forget your lunch.

In February, Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

Readers of the Round Table

n Montross, 2nd Fridays, 11:00–12:00 December: A Christmas Promise

by Anne Perry January: All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Janet Evanovich February: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

Snow Book Group

n Snow, 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00–11:45 December: The Boys in the Boat

by Daniel Brown January: The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes February: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

Reading Guild at the Beach

n Cooper, 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 Meets each month to review books.

Bring a dish to share.

In February: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

England Run Book Group

n England Run, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00, except December January: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman February: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

Book It!

Readers of the Round Table

Porter Book Group

n Porter, 1st Thursdays, 7:30–8:45 December: Night by Elie Wiesel January: The Lacuna

by Barbara Kingsolver February: Wild by Cheryl Strayed March: Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

n Salem Church, 4th Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 December: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson January: A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman February: Dead Wake by Erik Larson

RAPPAHANNOCK

READS This year’s Rappahannock Reads title is the recently published Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly.

See page 5–6 for more information on Rappahannock Reads, and more book groups.

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crafts Crafts and Company

n Newton, Thursday, December 1, 10:00–12:00. Bring your current craft project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild

n Porter, 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00–9:00, except December 26.

2nd Monday–Business meeting 4th Monday–Learn quilting techniques.

No Dropped Stitches: Drop–in Needlework Group

n Porter, Fridays, 10:00–12:00, except December 23. Get advice, chat, and share what you’re working on with others.

Sewing for Beginners: Spinning Demo nEngland Run, Saturday, January 7, 2:00–3:30.

Spinners from the Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild are coming to England Run! Come watch a demonstration of how to spin wool into yarn and ask guild members any questions you might have about spinning, weaving, and other related topics.

games n Salem Church, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30–4:00. For novice to mid-level players. Players must have basic knowledge of bidding and the play of the hand.

Expert Bridge

n Salem Church, Wednesdays, except 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00– 4:00. Serious bridge for advanced players.

Mahjong Players Group

n Porter, Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00.

Experienced and beginning players welcome.

Make a Rag Quilt

Make a Bird Feeder nMontross, Tuesday, January 17, 6:30–7:30.

A ranger from Westmoreland State Park will show you how to make a bird feeder. Sign up.

n Cooper, Fridays, January 20 through February 17, 2:00–3:00.

Learn to make a rag quilt the easy way. Sign up.

DIY for Adults

n Cooper, 4th Wednesdays, 2:00–3:00, except for December 28. Time for the adults to have some fun with games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.

Bring a friend!

A Good Yarn

n Montross, 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00. Learn to knit with Linda Dee Baker. Bring your knitting needles and enjoy introductory lessons. Sign up.

Ripping Yarns: Needlework and Crafts

n Snow, Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 Bring your needlework or other handcrafts!

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Euro Board Game Night n Headquarters, 1st Mondays, 7:00–8:30 n England Run, 2nd Mondays, 7:00–8:30 n Porter, 3rd Mondays, 7:00–8:30, except Februrary 20 n Salem Church, 4th Mondays, 7:00–8:30, except December 26 Join us for a strategy filled night of Euro Board Games.

Enjoy Dixit, The Resistance, Batman Love Letters, Sushi Go, Forbidden Island, and Carcassonne, or bring your own to share. Ages 16 and older.

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partners Central Rappahannock Regional Library partners with more than a hundred local organizations and experts to offer services to our customers and to expand the reach of educational, social, and community-building causes. If you or your organization would like to explore a CRRL partnership, please contact Samantha Thomason, CRRL’s Community Relations Manager, at samantha.thomason@crrl.org. To sponsor CRRL classes or events in return for recognition and promotional consideration, visit librarypoint.org/sponsorship.

The Rappahannock United Way provides free tax clinics at our England Run and Porter Branches and our Headquarters Library from late January through March. For details, see page 26.

Sarah Walsh has served in various roles at the Rappahannock United Way since 2004. In her leadership role for the past two years as the Vice President of Community Impact, Sarah has provided strategic direction to United Way investments around the focus areas of Education, Income and Health in the Greater Fredericksburg community.

Sarah has worked with UK based charitable organizations with a focus on fundraising and volunteer management. She has served on the Governor’s Advisory Board on National and Community Service, Fredericksburg SPCA, Volunteer Centers of Virginia, Virginia Credit Union Advisory Council, Rappahannock Electric Sarah Walsh

Cooperative Community Grants Committee, and the Spotsylvania Education Foundation Board of Directors.

The Children’s Home Society of Virginia hosts information sessions at the library for those wanting to learn more about how to adopt a foster child. See page 25 for details on their next visit.

Laura Pitts, MSW, is the Foster Care Adoption Program Manager for CHS. She oversees the approval process for prospective families and assists in matching the right family with a child or teen who is waiting to be adopted. Laura has over five years of experience in helping build families through foster care adoption, is a graduate of the social work program at VCU, and is a Certified Trauma Practitioner.

Lauren Weidner, MSW, is the Outreach and Training Specialist for CHS. She ensures that prospective adoptive families and Laura Pitts Lauren Weidner agency volunteers receive high quality training to equip them to build therapeutic relationships with young people who have a history of trauma. Lauren is a VCU graduate and has previously worked for the department of social services and in private foster care. Lauren is an active member in the Trauma Informed Community Network in Richmond and is a certified TBRI Educator.

For another partnership success story, read about Brian Kiernan on page 32.

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“Libraries Transform” is an American Library Association campaign created to help libraries spread awareness of the many ways in which libraries impact their communities.

These stories illustrate the transformative power of inspiring lifelong learning for everyone in our community. Learn more at librarypoint.org/transform.

Maria: American Dreams Maria has been working with an AmeriCorps volunteer at Cooper Branch to prepare for her U.S. citizenship exam. Once she becomes a citizen, Maria wants to help others realize their learning and educational goals by working in the public schools. “... my tutor is a wonderful person, helping me prepare for taking the citizenship test. I feel so grateful for the assistance I received at the library … This has helped me to feel better about taking the test. I don’t think I would feel as ready without the help I received through the library services.”

Eddie: A Family Affair Eddie is the father of twin boys who got their library cards when they were 16 months old. He took them to Grow a Reader classes like Books Before Bedtime and Alphabet Soup. Now nine years old, they enjoy STEM classes like Fabulous Fridays and special events like the annual CRRL-Con at England Run Branch. When at the library with his boys, Eddie also picks up audiobooks for his wife’s commute and books that help him plan lessons for his church classes. “ … I stumbled upon Ms. Meaghan and Mr. Craig doing Grow a Reader classes (Alphabet Soup) and fell in love with the class and people. I could not believe how much they put into the class and cared so much for the kids and parents. My nine-year-old twins still want to go with us during summer for storytime.”

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Annie: Unlocking Worlds Annie is blind. With help from our Assistive Services department, she uses the Talking Books collection in our Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

“Books describe the world for me. For example, in the book, The Secret Garden, the author describes the tiny shoots that grow through the ground in the spring. She describes all the buds that came on the trees in the garden. Nothing can replace that. Books help me to see things inside my head.”

“I was surprised to find out all of the things the library does to reach out to the blind and physically handicapped. The digital reader is such a wonderful gift. As I get older it is harder to sleep at night.

The player has a sleep setting which keeps me from missing parts of the book if I do fall asleep.”

Annie also enjoys genealogy and has used Headquarters Library’s Virginiana Room to trace her ancestors back to the 1700s.

BK: Feeding Bodies & Minds Brian “BK” Kiernan is the Food Services Director of Fredericksburg City Schools and he directs their free summer lunch program, which was available at four locations in Fredericksburg, including Headquarters Library. He is recognized statewide by No Child Hungry as an innovative leader and model for others in summer lunch services. He introduced the concept of serving free summer lunches from a food truck called “Mobile Cafe,” which enables his staff to offer kids a selection of hot and cold menu selections in locations without kitchen equipment. Because of flexibility gained by this unique delivery method, the FCS program was the first to offer summer lunches at a public pool. When asked about having the Mobile Cafe at Headquarters Library, BK said: “The biggest surprise was seeing a lot of the same kids almost every single day, which we don’t see at our other locations. That tells me this is a great location to serve kids who really depend on this service.”

Libraries truly do transform lives.

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CLASSES, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND SERVICES AT CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Friends of the Library Support the Library As You Shop Did you know that you can earn money for your library when you are shopping at Amazon? You can do this with all of your Amazon shopping—not just books.

Start your shopping at wowbrary.org/rap

materials for our collection or Friends book

and Central Rappahannock Regional Library

sales, in memoriam purchases, tax deductible

will receive a percentage of the sale—with no

charitable gifts, and in kind donations.

additional cost to you.

The Friends enhance library offerings and support the library by providing funding for books and other library materials, early literacy programming, STEM classes and MakerLabs, and many other classes and events.

There are many ways to give directly in support of the library, through donations of

Check out librarypoint.org/support for more ways to help your library.

Don’t keep this good news to yourself. Please tell your friends and customers!

Book Sales

All branches feature year-round sales as well!

Salem Church Branch

England Run Branch

Porter Branch

No sale in December.

No sale in December.

Thursday, January 26– Monday, January 30

Friday, December 2–Wednesday, December 7

Friday, January 20–Thursday, January 26 Friday, February 17–Thursday, February 23 Tuesdays and Wednesdays are 1/2 price days. Thursdays are $1 bag days.

Thursday, February 23– Monday, February 27 Saturdays are 1/2 price days.

Sundays and Mondays are $1 bag days.

Friday, January 6–Wednesday, January 11 Friday, February 3–Wednesday, February 8 Mondays are 1/2 price days.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are $1 bag days.

Become a Friend or renew your membership instantly and easily at crrlfriends.org!

Or fill out this form and mail to Friends of CRRL, P.O. Box 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.

Name

Branch

Address

Phone

City

State

Email

Zip Code Please check the box indicating your contribution amount: q Individual, $10 q Tobin Society, $25 q Wallace Society, $50 q Family, $20 q Cote Society, $100

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In what areas would you be willing to help the Friends: q Sorting Books q Book Sale Cashier

q Book Sale Preparation q All of the above

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Contact us at

librarypoint.org/contact /crrlnews TDD: 800-828-1120 You can return library materials to any branch. You can renew in person, by telephone, or online on any device.

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If you forget to return or renew: • Books and CDs are overdue after 2 weeks—10¢ per day, maximum fine: $2 per item.

• DVDs are overdue after 1 week— $1 per day, maximum fine: $5 per DVD. • The maximum overdue fine per library card is $10.

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Headquarters Library 1201 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540/372-1144 Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30 Sunday ........................1:00–5:30 Salem Church Branch 2607 Salem Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540/785-9267 Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30 Sunday ........................1:00–5:30 C. Melvin Snow Memorial Branch 8740 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540/507-7565 Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30 Sunday .......................... Closed

All branches closed December 23–25 for Christmas December 31, early closing at 3:00 January 1 for New Years February 20 for Presidents’ Day

806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540/899-1703 Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30 Sunday ........................1:00–5:30

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Memorial Branch 2001 Parkway Boulevard Stafford, VA 22554 540/659-4909 Monday–Thursday .....9:00–9:00 Friday, Saturday..........9:00–5:30 Sunday ........................1:00–5:30

6 Abraham and William Cooper

Memorial Branch 20 Washington Avenue Colonial Beach, VA 22443 804/224-0921 Sunday, Monday........... Closed Tuesday, Thursday .....1:00–9:00 Wednesday .................1:00–5:00 Friday ...........................9:00–5:00 Saturday ...................... 9:00–1:00

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On December 3, Headquarters Library will close at 2:00 due to the Christmas Parade.

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56 Polk Street Montross, VA 22520 804/493-8194 Sunday, Monday........... Closed Tuesday, Thursday .....2:00–9:00 Wednesday, Friday ....10:00–5:00 Saturday .....................10:00–2:00

8 Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch 22 Coles Point Road Hague, VA 22469 804/472-3820 Sunday, Tuesday .......... Closed Monday, Thursday .....9:00–5:00 Wednesday .................1:00–9:00 Friday ...........................1:00–5:00 Saturday ...................... 9:00–1:00

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Next issue coming February 1

Get powered up in the spring with a visit from author Margot Lee Shetterly, money smarts for consumers and investors, and CRRL-Con!

Saturday, February 4 Stop by the Youth Services Desk at any branch, enjoy a fun activity, and get a prize!